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THE COMMUNITY FIELD GUIDEBARABOO, WISCONSINOctober 8, 2026
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History in the landscape

Burial Mounds and Effigy
Earthworks

A Devil’s Lake program about the area’s burial mounds and effigy earthworks.

Illustrative naturalist speaking with visitors in a Wisconsin woodland

DateOctober 8, 2026

Time4–6 PM

LocationDevil’s Lake State Park

AdmissionPark admission may apply

01 · THE STORY

Learn about the earthworks with care and context.

This Devil’s Lake State Park program focuses on burial mounds and effigy earthworks in the area. The October 8 talk offers a way to learn about the landscape’s history through the park’s educational program.

These places carry cultural and historical significance. Visitors should follow the presenter’s guidance, stay on permitted routes, and treat earthworks as protected sites rather than photo props. The Wisconsin DNR listing is the source for the program’s final location and access details.

02 · WHAT TO EXPECT

An educational afternoon at Devil’s Lake.

The listed time is 4–6 PM. The program is about understanding the area, not exploring sensitive sites independently. Check whether a park vehicle sticker is needed and whether the talk meets indoors or outside.

03 · PLAN YOUR VISIT

A few useful details before you go.

Arrival
Plan around the published October 8, 2026 window (4–6 PM). Check the official listing for any last-minute location or schedule changes.
Bring
Bring respectful questions, comfortable shoes, and a weather-ready layer if the program takes place outdoors.
Good to know
Schedules, admission, and weather plans can change. Check the official event information before your visit.
Read the official event information  ↗

4–6 PMWhen the experience begins.

Park admission may applyWhat to expect at entry.

Devil’s Lake State ParkWhere the gathering takes place.