Effigy Mounds of Picnic Point
Sunday, August 23, 2026 · 1:30 PM CDT · The Lakeshore Nature Preserve Frautschi Center · Madison, WI
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Join State Archaeologist Amy Rosebrough for a fascinating naturewalk to see and learn about effigy mounds at the Lakeshore Nature Preserve andother local Native American history – including the discoveries in the pastseveral years of ancient canoes, including one discovered in 2025 that datesback 5,000 years. Meet at the Picnic Point entrance kiosk, 2000 University BayDrive. Public parking is free on weekends and after 4:30pm on weekdaysin Lot 130, 2003 University Bay Drive. The entry point is served by MetroBus Stop #2938 outbound and #2881 inbound. See map.wisc.edu.