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Starting December 14th through April 19. 2026, join us every Sunday 2p-3p at the Observation Building for our Awesome Ambassador program!Learn about the Wildlife Sanctuary’s awesome ambassadors! This fun program […]
Starting December 14th through April 19. 2026, join us every Sunday 2p-3p at the Observation Building for our Awesome Ambassador program!Learn about the Wildlife Sanctuary’s awesome ambassadors! This fun program allows visitors to get up close with the animals and talk with the animal care staff. Bring your camera! Buy some corn to feed the […]
Join us in-store for a meet & greet with some of Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary’s favorite ambassador birds! Meet Benny the Blue Jay, Gary the Grackle, Amelia the Kestrel and […]
Seed saving 101+ will take you beyond the basics as you learn how to separate seeds from various flower and vegetables. You will have the opportunity to take home seeds and other garden resource surprises. This class will take you to the next level and save you money in future garden endeavors.Register in the link […]
Are you interested in learning how to play pickleball? Join us as we share our favorite tips and tricks, covering everything from the rules of the game to serving techniques […]
Friends of Sandhill Open House – Bison! No pre-registration required.Join the Friends of Sandhill to learn about Bison! There will be kids activities, wagon tours, informational sessions on bison. Please contact Vicki Palen at vpalen@tds.net or (715) 652-3131 if you have questions. For More Information regarding the Park About the Bison at the Park
Join the community as we learn about the importance of water in our lives. From healthy lakes and rivers, wildlife habitat, agriculture, and fishing, you will find information about all things water, all at one time, all at one place! Come and support the local 4H who will be providing food.
Matt Welter has been studying fungus across Wisconsin for 30 years. He will lead a 2 hour nature hike from the Navarino Nature Center and back. May is an interesting month to look for mushrooms. Join Naturalist, Matt Welter as he shows what fungus are appearing in May. From dryad’s saddles to witches cauldrons, enjoy […]
Kids’ Fishing Day at Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary on May 16th, 9a-12noon! Please join us for the 4th annual Kids Fishing Day being held at Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary on […]
Shawano Pathways invites cyclists of all skill levels to experience the charm and natural beauty of the Town of Wescott during its annual scenic bike ride on Saturday, May 16, […]
Get your springtime nature questions answered by the pros, explore helpful resources, and stay for lunch! This event is free to attend. FREE native plant to the first 50 visitors! Vendors and Organizations:- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service- Outagamie County Master Gardeners- Xerces Society- Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust- WI Department of Natural Resources- Wisconsin’s Green […]
• 10:30 AM – 11:30 AMToddler Class: Pond Sensory Play | Ages 1–4Little explorers will enjoy water-based sensory bins, scooping activities, and discovering pond-themed textures and animals in a calm, engaging environment. Free! • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMKids Class: Pond Life Exploration | Ages 5–11Kids will learn about pond habitats and the animals that […]
Join leaders from Shawano County 4-H, the Shawano Area Early Childhood Partnership, Shawano County Library, and our United Way for a fun, free activity! Stop by the Library on May […]
Snack and Learn: Join us for a fun-filled morning of fresh donuts, hot coffee, all about Ed the Diver and his mermaid Christie. They’ll share about their mission to clean […]
Introduction to Dragonflies, Hosted by the Friends of Sandhill Join the Friends of Sandhill from 9:30am to 2:00pm for a day of learning about dragonflies, where and how they live, followed by a field trip looking for the rare ringed boghaunter. The workshop starts at 9:30 a.m. and will last until 2:00 p.m. Please bring […]
Join us for our Junior Investigators Homeschool Program designed for ages 6 to 12 happening on the 4th Wedneday of the month. The topic of our May Junior Investigators Homeschool program is on Pond/Wetlands. Come and learn about our pond and wetlands through a variety of activities and outside fun. Come and have fun as […]
Join us for our May Meeting. We are excited to welcome back Jill Ziehr, our Education chair, Master Gardener, Master Naturalist, and photographer, for a presentation on Small Space Native […]
A great opportunity for kids aged 4-12 to learn to fish! RSVP by May 15th! Free Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and Water to participants Kids under 16 don’t need a fishing […]
Belle Plaine Sportsman’s Club Annual Family Trout Fishing Event will be held at N11695 Heidke Road and Hwy C. 3 miles east of Embarrass. Refreshments available and kids eat free! […]
See Mosquito Hill after dark! Hike the trails under a full moon (trails will be marked with reflectors for easy navigation). View the moon and night sky with NEWSTAR (Douglas Dome and telescope will be open to the public). There will be two Barlow Portable Planetarium shows in the Great Room with a different show […]
Let’s get ready for summer in the Pollinator Garden!Join Eric Borchert with the DNR as he discusses native plants and the animals that love them!
A fun day of fishing, learning and community. Kids Fish-a-Lon on Iola Lake Elliot or Paige- Fish biologist, will be explaining what Iola Lake has to offer and fish with […]
8am-10am: Complimentary Belgian Waffle Breakfast 10:30am: Ribbon Cutting 11am: Walk the new trail or Bike ride on Sunset Rd or Hunting River Rd
Kids Free Fishing Day at Wallace Park Prizes, fishing games and more! Fun for all ages.
Come down to Antigo City Park for the annual Kids Fishing Day presented by Antigo Trout Unlimited! This event is rain or shine and free food and drinks will be […]
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