Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
On Sunday afternoons volunteer Nature Ambassadors provide education by introducing visitors to our reptile and amphibian ambassadors, offering guided hikes, and sharing knowledge of our ecosystems. Stop in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to find out which activities our Nature Ambassadors are offering on this day. Free with...
Uncover the hidden world of Southeastern Wisconsin moss and lichen, living organisms that have fascinating relationships with each other and the forest around them. Through a presentation, discover their habitats, life cycle, and what makes these organisms so unique. On a guided hike, we will look for the species that...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join a Nature School Early Childhood Educator for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time, then head outside for a guided hike on the trails. This program is...
Adults, Birding Academy, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
Early summer birding is a treat among the 22,000 acres of the Southern Kettle Morain State Forest, stretching from Dousman to Whitewater, with its variety of landscapes like mature hardwood forests, lush prairies, and wetlands. The day begins at the historic Scuppernong Springs Nature Trail, along Highway ZZ, near Ottawa...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join a Nature School Early Childhood Educator for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time, then head outside for a guided hike on the trails. This program is...
Join Early Childhood Educator Allie Furru in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one. We will meet outdoors in one of our specially designed outdoor classrooms to explore, play, and create art. Be prepared for your child to get a little messy, it is all part...
Adults, Art, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Nature offers extraordinary opportunities for photography at every turn. Each month, we welcome photographers of all skill levels to gather and enhance your artistic skills as you explore distinct settings, capturing beautiful nature moments through your lens. Learn tips and tricks with other members of this growing community and return...
Adults, Birding Academy, Guided Hikes
After the flurry of spring migration, birds become quieter and more secretive as they nest and raise young. The Center’s diverse habitats located along the Lake Michigan shoreline provide plenty of nesting sites for breeding pairs. We will explore these varied habitats in search of birds concealed by the dense...
Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
On Sunday afternoons volunteer Nature Ambassadors provide education by introducing visitors to our reptile and amphibian ambassadors, offering guided hikes, and sharing knowledge of our ecosystems. Stop in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to find out which activities our Nature Ambassadors are offering on this day. Free with...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join a Nature School Early Childhood Educator for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time, then head outside for a guided hike on the trails. This program is...
Adults, Birding Academy, Guided Hikes
As spring migration comes to a close in Wisconsin, our summer resident birds are settling in to start laying eggs and raising offspring. Depending on their needs, some birds will opt out of building a nest while others have nests that vary in size, shape, and materials. During this seminar,...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join a Nature School Early Childhood Educator for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time, then head outside for a guided hike on the trails. This program is...
Enjoy a glorious, sun-drenched morning hike around our breathtaking lakefront. The celebration of Midsummer has been a practice for many cultures around the globe for centuries. It occurs near the June solstice, which means “Sun stands still.” This time marks the beginning of astronomical summer in the northern hemisphere and...
Adults, Guided Hikes, Wellness
Deepen your relationship with the natural world during a guided Forest Bathing Walk near the Lake Michigan shoreline. Participants will slowly travel through the forest while receiving a sequence of spoken invitations. These open-ended prompts encourage the participants’ senses to open and experience the environment in a way that supports...
Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
On Sunday afternoons volunteer Nature Ambassadors provide education by introducing visitors to our reptile and amphibian ambassadors, offering guided hikes, and sharing knowledge of our ecosystems. Stop in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to find out which activities our Nature Ambassadors are offering on this day. Free with...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join a Nature School Early Childhood Educator for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time, then head outside for a guided hike on the trails. This program is...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join a Nature School Early Childhood Educator for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time, then head outside for a guided hike on the trails. This program is...
Join Early Childhood Educator Allie Furru in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one. We will meet outdoors in one of our specially designed outdoor classrooms to explore, play, and create art. Be prepared for your child to get a little messy, it is all part...
In this child/adult pair program, enjoy a rockin’ good time exploring the rocks found in Lake Michigan! Learn about how they form and change through the rock cycle, and study how to identify different types we find along our shoreline, including colorful granite and ancient fossils. In this guided hike...
Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
On Sunday afternoons volunteer Nature Ambassadors provide education by introducing visitors to our reptile and amphibian ambassadors, offering guided hikes, and sharing knowledge of our ecosystems. Stop in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to find out which activities our Nature Ambassadors are offering on this day. Free with...
On this hike, discover the lessons that nature provides through the pages of The Comfort of Crows by Margaret Renkl. While exploring the trails, we will pause at various locations to read excerpts from the book. In addition, there will be activities and artifacts to deepen your connections with the...
