Spring Bird Hikes will be offered on Saturdays starting April 23rd-May 14th from 7:00 am to 10:00 am.
Spring is one of the most exciting seasons for birding! Come along for a casual, guided hike with a naturalist during the peak of the spring migration. Whether you are a beginner or expert level birder, all are welcome to attend one or any number of the offered hikes. Come dressed for the weather with good hiking shoes. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair from us.
No charge.
Hours:
Mon & Fri 6AM - 6PM
Tues-Thurs 5:30 AM - 6PM
Sat & Sun 8AM - 1PM
This event was started to celebrate the life of Abigail Hoier. There will be Carnival rides, Games, Craft Vendors, Food, Beer Tent and Bands. These are some of Abigail's Favorite things and this is her family's way of keeping her memories alive.
* I am also looking for people to donate raffle baskets. If you would like to you can call/text Tracey Everts-Hoier 920-538-5144 or message on Facebook.
Employee Ownership: A Business Succession and Retention Strategy
The need to identify strategies for retaining businesses as baby boomers retire is more urgent than ever. Conversion to employee ownership is gaining traction as an effective method for retaining businesses, jobs, and wealth in local communities. Join us for a webinar featuring representatives from employee-owned businesses who will share their personal experiences with the business conversion process and the benefits and challenges of employee ownership.
This webinar is free, but registration is required.
Who should attend?
Build a Bug Box Workshop for Kids
Saturday, May 14th 10am-noon.
Build a bug box to temporarily hold butterflies and other insects for study. The box measures 5 1/2” wide x 7” high x 8” long. All instructions and supplies will be provided by Mike Hibbard, director/naturalist. Some basic hand tools will be needed, but extras will be provided if you don’t have them. After the boxes are completed, you will have a chance to try it out as we go on a “bug safari” to see what we can catch and release. The course is recommended for children ages 10+. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
$15/box
Registration and payment are due by May 1
Eat Your Weedies
Sunday, May 15th 12:30pm-2:30pm.
To forage, by definition, means to search for food or provisions. While many discredit the culinary and medicinal benefits of common weeds, such as dandelions, stinging nettles and chickweed, herbalists widely seek out these plants. Learn the basics of herbalism with naturalist Jessica Miller. Discuss the do’s and don’ts of foraging for plants and which ones to use for basic first-aid. Then head out on a seasonal “weed walk” around the property.
$8/person, $6/students, seniors, members
Registration and payment due May 8.
Birding Paddle
Saturday, May 21st 8:00am.
Enjoy the beauty of spring as we casually paddle down a portion of the Embarrass River. Who knows what exciting spring migrant birds we can find along the river’s edge? Bring your own canoe/kayak and paddling gear. Beginner or expert level paddlers and birders are welcome to join us. Binoculars are available to borrow from the nature center or bring your own. A cookout lunch will be provided following the paddle.
$8/person
Registration and payment due May 15.
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