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If you go into a woodland in spring you will see special flowers that you cannot see at any other time of the year; the spring ephemeral wildflowers. Stroll with a naturalist to learn about why this group of plants is so unique, their special ecological role and some interesting facts and folklore. A great way to spend time with mom for Mothers Day!

Planting a vegetable garden is a great way to produce fresh, delicious and nutritious food. It also helps to connect your kids to where their food comes from. Gardening is great exercise, helps to relieve stress and connects you to the earth. Every year I plant an organic vegetable garden, I started by learning a few basic principles and through experimentation have grown my skills from there. You can do the same, it is not difficult and you don’t need a lot of space. This workshop will take you through the basics; garden bed construction, soil, compost, nourishing and caring for your plants, and weed management/pest control. Part of the workshop will be outdoors and hands on. If you’ve ever thought about growing your own vegetables but don’t really know where to start, this is the workshop for you!

The weather is warming up and the kids are ready to get outside and play! We would like to help your kids get creative with what they can do with outdoor materials. In this event, we will take a hike around the grounds and collect materials to make a nature-themed dream catcher. Our staff will then help the kids put together a dreamcatcher of their very own. All materials provided, and we do the clean up!

Are you interested in learning about some of the bird species that call Wisconsin home? Annie and Paul Mueller are local citizen scientists who love all things wildlife! Join them in a slideshow presentation of their very own photography, where they will hold an open question-and-answer discussion about local birds. A must for all birders!