White Cedar Nature Center

Peninsula's White Cedar Nature Center is a fun, family-friendly place featuring a little of everything: park and natural history; wildlife, bird and fish displays; a reading corner, fossils, furs, nature programs and more. The nature center is on Bluff Road next to the wood yard.

Hours

During winter, the nature center is closed. The center may open during special events or other times as staffing permits. 

Things to do

Hikes, nature crafts, outdoor skills workshops and more are scheduled throughout the year. Peninsula also offers a variety of on-your-own year-round programs.

Calendar of events

Event and program schedules are available at the park headquarters and nature center and are posted on campground bulletin boards. See the DNR Events Calendar for a list of all nature programs and events that are offered during your visit.

Like to Hike

Take the Like to Hike challenge! The Like to Hike program emphasizes silent sports (hiking, snowshoeing, biking, skiing, paddling), which promote healthy, sustainable recreation. Peninsula's Like to Hike pin designs are protected by copyright.

More information for the 2024 Like to Hike program will be coming soon.

Other year-round programs

Wisconsin Explorer Booklets: Discover nature with the newly revised Wisconsin Explorer booklets, available to kids ages 3 and older. Booklets are free at Park Headquarters and the Nature Center. Return the booklet to any state park to receive a free patch. While supplies last.

Fishing poles are available for free loan to Peninsula campers. 

Friends of Peninsula State Park merchandise

Stop at the park office to purchase field guides, kids' items and park clothing. All proceeds from Peninsula Friends merchandise support nature education at the park.  

Field trips

Please contact the property for more information about school field trips.