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Come and celebrate the Fall season at Navarino Nature Center with Bluey! We will have a day filled with family oriented activities such as apple cider press, candle dipping, rope […]
The “Woodsy Dude” Joshua Stuck returns! This time Josh has a program for ages 14 and up: fire-starting! 🔥 Don’t get too riled up, we’re not talking about arson: more like, “how can I start a fire if I’m stranded in the middle of the woods with no matches?” Josh will showcase multiple methods and […]
Join us for an afternoon of family fun! Enjoy kids’ crafts, games, educational activities from REGI, and delicious concessions. Don’t miss the 50/50 drawing and raffle baskets — all proceeds benefit REGI’s mission. See you there! For Details on the Movie Bring your chairs or blankets Movie Starts at 1:30pm
Join NEWLT and Urban Ecology Oshkosh to learn more about prairie plants and support restoration! After learning to identify important plant species, we will collect and clean seeds from those species in restoration areas at Winnebago County Community Park Pavilion (the old beach house). While doing this, we will enjoy fresh pressed apple cider. Participants […]
Join us along the riverfront trail in Wisconsin Rapids for a free, outdoor celebration of science and nature. Enjoy hands-on activities at over 15 discovery stations – including a mobile […]
Join us for OTTERTOBERFEST at Bay Beach Wildlife SanctuaryFREE!Music with New Generation (5p-8p), The Mix (3p-5p), and The Good News Band (1p-3p)!Food trucks Buddy’s, J-Dogz, and 888 Cheese & Co!Beverages!Otter […]
Keeping Kids on Target and Out of Trouble! Kids will get the opportunity to learn a new skill! Although archery can be a challenging skill to master, almost anyone can learn and enjoy it for a lifetime. Let the officers teach the kids. It’s sure to be fun for all! RSVP is Required as […]
Join us for week 4 of October-Fest! Events on Saturday, October 25th include:Trick or Treat Event from 9AM – NoonJoin us during October-Fest in your Halloween best as you and your family make your way through the store to get treats, candy & more fun surprises! Bring the family out for spooky season fun & […]
Youth Angler Education Adventure 2025 We’ll bring the gear, guidance and good times! We just need you to bring your curiosity! Learn: This event is FREE and Open to the Public. Ages 5-17 are welcome. Youth 16 and older must have a valid WI fishing license. Kids and Fishing Guidelines FAQ
Join us to help support bird populations this winter! We will be creating birdfeeders from recycled materials and learning how to participate in Project Feederwatch. For more information and registration, click the link below. https://newlt.org/events/fashioning-feeders/
Learn all about the Magical World of Honey Bees!
🪢 Survival Knot Tying Class 🔗 *Limited to 20 Participants* *Call the Lena Public Library to Register*Saturday, November 8th at 1:00 PM📍 Inside at the Lena Village Hall – 117 E Main Street👥 Ages 12 and upKnowing how to tie the right knot for the right situation isn’t just a cool skill – it’s a […]
This program is designed to teach New, inexperienced skaters ages 4 through 10 how to ice skate. Helmet, Gloves, Sweatshirt/Jacket are required for program; bike helmet will work. We will supply rental skates and bike helmets if needed. Must sign up before classes start.
While some might argue that it’s too early to put the Christmas tree up or break out the winter hats and mittens, we here at the Sheriff’s Office say it’s never too early to learn snowmobile safety! The season is actually right around the corner – whether your holiday festivities have begun or not – […]
While some might argue that it’s too early to put the Christmas tree up or break out the winter hats and mittens, we here at the Sheriff’s Office say it’s never too early to learn snowmobile safety! The season is actually right around the corner – whether your holiday festivities have begun or not – […]
Join us for an opportunity for land owners and farms that rent their land to discuss the latest in farmland renting. There is no cost to attend and no sign-up needed.Scott Reuss from UW-Madison Extension will be presenting on Friday, December 12th at 12:30 PM in the library meeting room. Discussion topics will include the […]
While some might argue that it’s too early to put the Christmas tree up or break out the winter hats and mittens, we here at the Sheriff’s Office say it’s never too early to learn snowmobile safety! The season is actually right around the corner – whether your holiday festivities have begun or not – […]
Get ready to lace up for our annual community Santa Skate next week! Why a Tuesday? Santa has some reindeer hockey games scheduled for the weekend. Kick off your holiday break before Santa heads back for his big night! Goodie Bags for the first 100 children! Tell your friends and family—the more, the merrier! There […]
This will be a one-hour introduction to traditional cross-country skiing. Staff will cover the basic kick and glide, stopping, and turning. We will practice in the romp area next to the nature center. Equipment rentals extra. Arrive earlier if you need to rent skis. Rental fees: $5 per child $10 per adult RSVP by calling […]
Join us for Nick’s Famous Waffles, coffee, Hot chocolate, Toppings and sausages Donations will be accepted for Antigo Bike and Ski Club to continue maintaining and enhancing the Gartzke Flowage Recreation Area Bring your friends and family!! All ages welcome!! Hike or hopefully snowshoe or ski down to the cabin The breakfast is sponsored by […]
Join Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary for our free program EYES ON OWLS at the Observation Building! Get close up with our ambassador owls and ask about owls in your neighborhood, our R-PAWS program, or other wildlife concerns and questions!Please contact our Animal Care department at 920.391.3685 with questions.Hope to see you there!#BayBeachWildlifeSanctuary #EyesOnOwls
Join NNC Naturalist for a winter walk through the forests of Navarino; if conditions are favorable we will go on snowshoes. Equipment rental fees extra. Please arrive earlier if you need to rent snowshoes. $3 per child $5 per adult RSVP is highly suggested. RSVP by calling the Nature Center or Purchase tickets online (fees […]
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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 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 […]

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