🎣 3rd Annual Learn to Fish
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 license.
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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 license.
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! Bring your own poles and bait, no fly rods please. Call Jay with any questions, 715-250-4858. Rain date is Sunday, May 31st.
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 the kids DNR- John Kaiser, To teach the laws and regulations to the kids and adults and fish with the kids Interim Healthcare, Haley Gray, to sell 50/50 tickets arms length $20 $10 for 25 tickets or $1 a ticket Sookie’s Organization, Ogdensburg for food/beverages Wild Grounds LLC- Coffee Truck coming from Shiocton from 6am-10am Face Painting by Ali from 8am-10am Walleyes for Kids- donated 150 fishing poles , while supplies […]
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 available starting at 10:30. There will also be free door prizes, a special drawing for 2 boys bicycles and 2 girls bicycles donated by Charles “Chuck” Noskowiak and Willie Clark, along with a casting contest and an opportunity for the kids to catch some trout to bring home with them (please remember to bring your cooler)! * No fishing poles or bait needed. We would like to give a big shoutout […]
Event Notes – Check that sign at the Zoo Entrance Each day for the Location. Groups Larger than 15 – Please register for the craft sessions in advance by emailing ozs.zooeducation@gmail.com Admission to the Zoo is also free due to generous donations Monday 10:30am – Owl CraftMonday 1pm – Eagle Keeper Chat Tuesday 10:30am – Flower CraftTuesday 1pm – Wolf Keeper Chat Wednesday: National Black Bear Day10am – Wildlife Wednesday with NEW Zoo11am – Beary Cute Bear Craft11am – Bear Keeper Chat1pm – Bear Keeper Chat Thursday 10:30am – Bear Cub CraftThursday 1pm – Hedgehog Keeper Chat Friday 10:30am – Storytime […]
🦖🐢 Prehistoric Pets at the Library (AMERICAN LEGION)! 🐍🦕 🎟️ FREE | All Ages Welcome! Travel back in time with J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue for a prehistoric adventure! 🦎 Discover the living descendants of ancient creatures and learn how reptiles, amphibians, and other amazing animals connect us to the age of dinosaurs. 🪶 What to Expect: 🌋 Live animals that share traits with prehistoric species 🦖 Hands-on learning and up-close encounters 💡 Fun facts about evolution, adaptation, and survival 📸 Great photo opportunities for the whole family This educational and exciting event is part of the Summer Reading Program: Prehistoric Pets—perfect […]
Event Notes – Check that sign at the Zoo Entrance Each day for the Location. Groups Larger than 15 – Please register for the craft sessions in advance by emailing ozs.zooeducation@gmail.com Admission to the Zoo is also free due to generous donations Monday 10:30am – Owl CraftMonday 1pm – Eagle Keeper Chat Tuesday 10:30am – Flower CraftTuesday 1pm – Wolf Keeper Chat Wednesday: National Black Bear Day10am – Wildlife Wednesday with NEW Zoo11am – Beary Cute Bear Craft11am – Bear Keeper Chat1pm – Bear Keeper Chat Thursday 10:30am – Bear Cub CraftThursday 1pm – Hedgehog Keeper Chat Friday 10:30am – Storytime […]
🦖🐢 Prehistoric Pets at the Library! 🐍🦕 🎟️ FREE | All Ages Welcome! Travel back in time with J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue for a prehistoric adventure! 🦎 Discover the living descendants of ancient creatures and learn how reptiles, amphibians, and other amazing animals connect us to the age of dinosaurs. 🪶 What to Expect: 🌋 Live animals that share traits with prehistoric species 🦖 Hands-on learning and up-close encounters 💡 Fun facts about evolution, adaptation, and survival 📸 Great photo opportunities for the whole family This educational and exciting event is part of the Summer Reading Program: Prehistoric Pets—perfect for curious […]
Event Notes – Check that sign at the Zoo Entrance Each day for the Location. Groups Larger than 15 – Please register for the craft sessions in advance by emailing ozs.zooeducation@gmail.com Admission to the Zoo is also free due to generous donations Monday 10:30am – Owl CraftMonday 1pm – Eagle Keeper Chat Tuesday 10:30am – Flower CraftTuesday 1pm – Wolf Keeper Chat Wednesday: National Black Bear Day10am – Wildlife Wednesday with NEW Zoo11am – Beary Cute Bear Craft11am – Bear Keeper Chat1pm – Bear Keeper Chat Thursday 10:30am – Bear Cub CraftThursday 1pm – Hedgehog Keeper Chat Friday 10:30am – Storytime […]
We are celebrating 30 years and 50 miles of Trails this year! Come join us for the first of several guided bike trips we have scheduled this summer. This ride is approximately 11 miles long and will feature Sturgeon Park, our Trail Center, the Ash Road fix-it station, and the manual-assist crossing lights we installed.
Come Learn from your local Herbalist, Katie Stenglein about 10 great herbs that you can forage for locally. We will talk about what their medicinal properties are, what they are used for, how to identify them and how to prepare them for use. Reply “Going” to be entered into a $25 Gift Card Drawing to Refuah Coffee and Remedies. (must be present to win)
Join the Naturalists at 1000 Islands for an exciting adventure in the Konkapot Creek catching crayfish and other aquatic critters. Wear shoes to walk in water. Bring a net and bucket if you have one. Supplies will be available to share for those who need them. Registration not required. FREE This is a catch-n-release activity.
Event Notes – Check that sign at the Zoo Entrance Each day for the Location. Groups Larger than 15 – Please register for the craft sessions in advance by emailing ozs.zooeducation@gmail.com Admission to the Zoo is also free due to generous donations Monday 10:30am – Owl CraftMonday 1pm – Eagle Keeper Chat Tuesday 10:30am – Flower CraftTuesday 1pm – Wolf Keeper Chat Wednesday: National Black Bear Day10am – Wildlife Wednesday with NEW Zoo11am – Beary Cute Bear Craft11am – Bear Keeper Chat1pm – Bear Keeper Chat Thursday 10:30am – Bear Cub CraftThursday 1pm – Hedgehog Keeper Chat Friday 10:30am – Storytime […]
Event Notes – Check that sign at the Zoo Entrance Each day for the Location. Groups Larger than 15 – Please register for the craft sessions in advance by emailing ozs.zooeducation@gmail.com Admission to the Zoo is also free due to generous donations Monday 10:30am – Owl CraftMonday 1pm – Eagle Keeper Chat Tuesday 10:30am – Flower CraftTuesday 1pm – Wolf Keeper Chat Wednesday: National Black Bear Day10am – Wildlife Wednesday with NEW Zoo11am – Beary Cute Bear Craft11am – Bear Keeper Chat1pm – Bear Keeper Chat Thursday 10:30am – Bear Cub CraftThursday 1pm – Hedgehog Keeper Chat Friday 10:30am – Storytime […]
Event Notes – Check that sign at the Zoo Entrance Each day for the Location. Groups Larger than 15 – Please register for the craft sessions in advance by emailing ozs.zooeducation@gmail.com Admission to the Zoo is also free due to generous donations Monday 10:30am – Owl CraftMonday 1pm – Eagle Keeper Chat Tuesday 10:30am – Flower CraftTuesday 1pm – Wolf Keeper Chat Wednesday: National Black Bear Day10am – Wildlife Wednesday with NEW Zoo11am – Beary Cute Bear Craft11am – Bear Keeper Chat1pm – Bear Keeper Chat Thursday 10:30am – Bear Cub CraftThursday 1pm – Hedgehog Keeper Chat Friday 10:30am – Storytime […]
Event Notes – Check that sign at the Zoo Entrance Each day for the Location. Groups Larger than 15 – Please register for the craft sessions in advance by emailing ozs.zooeducation@gmail.com Admission to the Zoo is also free due to generous donations Monday 10:30am – Owl CraftMonday 1pm – Eagle Keeper Chat Tuesday 10:30am – Flower CraftTuesday 1pm – Wolf Keeper Chat Wednesday: National Black Bear Day10am – Wildlife Wednesday with NEW Zoo11am – Beary Cute Bear Craft11am – Bear Keeper Chat1pm – Bear Keeper Chat Thursday 10:30am – Bear Cub CraftThursday 1pm – Hedgehog Keeper Chat Friday 10:30am – Storytime […]
Event Notes – Check that sign at the Zoo Entrance Each day for the Location. Groups Larger than 15 – Please register for the craft sessions in advance by emailing ozs.zooeducation@gmail.com Admission to the Zoo is also free due to generous donations Monday 10:30am – Owl CraftMonday 1pm – Eagle Keeper Chat Tuesday 10:30am – Flower CraftTuesday 1pm – Wolf Keeper Chat Wednesday: National Black Bear Day10am – Wildlife Wednesday with NEW Zoo11am – Beary Cute Bear Craft11am – Bear Keeper Chat1pm – Bear Keeper Chat Thursday 10:30am – Bear Cub CraftThursday 1pm – Hedgehog Keeper Chat Friday 10:30am – Storytime […]
Event Notes – Check that sign at the Zoo Entrance Each day for the Location. Groups Larger than 15 – Please register for the craft sessions in advance by emailing ozs.zooeducation@gmail.com Admission to the Zoo is also free due to generous donations Monday 10:30am – Owl CraftMonday 1pm – Eagle Keeper Chat Tuesday 10:30am – Flower CraftTuesday 1pm – Wolf Keeper Chat Wednesday: National Black Bear Day10am – Wildlife Wednesday with NEW Zoo11am – Beary Cute Bear Craft11am – Bear Keeper Chat1pm – Bear Keeper Chat Thursday 10:30am – Bear Cub CraftThursday 1pm – Hedgehog Keeper Chat Friday 10:30am – Storytime […]
Join the Wild Ones Wolf River Chapter, Thursday the 11th from 5:30-8, as we do an early season “Prairie Walk” at one of our members’ locations. (Lucinda Lee) Followed by our monthly meeting. – Prairie Location (N4068 County Rd T, Shawano, WI 54166) – The prairie walk will focus on comparing 3 different plantings at different stages of their life cycle. – A brand new Prairie drill seeded last fall, an establishing 3 year old Prairie, and a more developed planting that is over 5 years old now. – We will also key in on identifying different Prairie plants pre-bloom. – […]
Event Notes – Check that sign at the Zoo Entrance Each day for the Location. Groups Larger than 15 – Please register for the craft sessions in advance by emailing ozs.zooeducation@gmail.com Admission to the Zoo is also free due to generous donations Monday 10:30am – Owl CraftMonday 1pm – Eagle Keeper Chat Tuesday 10:30am – Flower CraftTuesday 1pm – Wolf Keeper Chat Wednesday: National Black Bear Day10am – Wildlife Wednesday with NEW Zoo11am – Beary Cute Bear Craft11am – Bear Keeper Chat1pm – Bear Keeper Chat Thursday 10:30am – Bear Cub CraftThursday 1pm – Hedgehog Keeper Chat Friday 10:30am – Storytime […]
Winged Wonders ~ Have you ever met an owl, hawk, or falcon face-to-face? Meet some of Wisconsin’s common, but rarely encountered birds, & learn what you can do to ensure they remain a significant part of the ecosystem. Free tickets are given out at each event site on performance day. First-come, first-served. Plover: Friday, June 12 at 10:30 am & 1:30 pm

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