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Wyalusing State Park Gets Naturalist

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Becky Mumm

 

Wyalusing State Park gets naturalist

Many programs to be offered for spring, summer, fall

By Ted Pennekamp

 

After several years, Wyalusing State Park near Prairie du Chien will again have a naturalist. The park is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year and is continually striving to improve. 

Becky Mumm of Bloomington recently began her duties at Wyalusing and is looking forward to the challenges of her new position and meeting many of the park’s customers this spring, summer and fall. 

“I’m just getting settled in and getting to know the park and everything it has to offer as well as getting to know the campers,” said Becky. “I would also like any suggestions for programs that anyone might have.” 

Becky, 21, is a junior at UW–Platteville and is majoring in reclamation and environmental conservation. Some of the programs she will have include historical hikes, nature hikes, birding hikes, the hummingbird banding program, a geological program, a program about trees and plants and native and invasive species, and canoeing in Glenn Lake combined with pointing out plants, wildlife and other interesting features. Canoeing, of course, is dependent upon the water level and weather.

“We will definitely be getting out and enjoying the park and putting it to full use,” she said.

“I’m excited to have a naturalist,” said Wyalusing State Park Manager Chad Breuer. “We do get a lot of requests for programs.” Breuer noted that the naturalist position is made possible by the financial generosity of the Friends of Wyalusing organization.

“I grew up on a farm and enjoy being outside,” said Becky, who will work weekends and some days during the week. In addition to working with families, she will also be working with school groups and other types of groups. Becky said that groups can call the park to set up a program they would like to participate in. The park office phone number is (608) 996-2261.

“I’m really looking forward to working with the people, the groups and the families,” said Becky. “Our programs are family-oriented, educational and hands-on fun.”

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