Events

Discover the joy of flowers!  We will plant seeds in containers, that will eventually help beautify our Nature Explore Classroom. Registration: Please call (262) 878-5609 at least 48 hours in … Continue reading "Knee-High Naturalist: Fantastic Flowers"

Experience the astonishment of migration. Bring your binoculars (or use ours) and we’ll look and listen for newly arrived birds, especially the warblers.  The trail may be wet. All programs … Continue reading "Bird Migration Hike"

Meet our two education turtles and learn about what makes these awesome creatures so special! Then, see these reptiles in action! Watch our painted turtle and snapping turtle feeding. Meet … Continue reading "Terrific Turtles"

Learn all about snakes and how they eat! Then watch as our education fox snake Mickey is fed a mouse! You will even get the chance to touch or hold … Continue reading "Live Snake Encounter!"

Paint note cards or small paintings of spring flowers.  Materials are all provided.  Learn watercolor techniques and create something unique! Meet in the Visitor Center Auditorium. There is no class … Continue reading "Spring Flowers Watercolors"

Class 1:  10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Make a spinner to hang from a tree or a Shepard’s crook in your garden.  All materials and tools will be provided.  There is … Continue reading "Spoon Spinners Craft"

Class 2:  Noon - 1:00 p.m. Could not attend the earlier class?  We are offering a second session! Make a spinner to hang from a tree or a Shepard’s crook … Continue reading "Spoon Spinners Craft"

Solar Viewing Today! Come see the Sun through special telescopes designed to safely look at the Sun and learn about our star. See if you can notice sunspots or maybe … Continue reading "Solar Viewing"

Open Astronomy Tonight! Get the chance to look through special telescopes and binoculars at the incredible night sky. Bring your own telescope or binoculars and learn how to use them … Continue reading "Observe the Night Sky"

Learn all about snakes and how they eat! Then watch as our education fox snake Mickey is fed a mouse! You will even get the chance to touch or hold … Continue reading "Live Snake Encounter"