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Astronomy at the Arboretum

September 10, 2015 from 8pm to 9:15pm – Harmony Arboretum & Demonstration Gardens Spend an evening under the stars! Introduction to stars, constellations, star lore, and other space-related topics - includes a stargazing tour. Dress for the weather, hot beverages will be provided… Organized by Marinette County Land & Water Conservation Division | Type: public, education, event

Nature Story Time Hike: Fall Leaves by Mary Packard

October 3, 2015 from 10am to 11am – Pringle Nature Center Everyone has fun with the fall leaves, from the chipmunks to the boys and girls. After the story, we'll go on a hike with activities tied to the story. Free Organized by Pringle Nature Center | Type: public, program, family, storytime, nature, outdoors

Beginning Geocaching

October 10, 2015 from 1pm to 4pm – Pringle Nature Center Whether you’ve just started or are curious about geocaching, come on out to see if you can find our hidden cache’s. There will be a short informational session at 1:00 and 2:30 before heading out to… Organized by Pringle Nature Center | Type: public, program, gps, geocaching, outdoors

Leave No Child Inside: Halloween Night Hike

October 16, 2015 from 6:30pm to 8pm – Pringle Nature Center Don’t let the ghouls and goblins scare you from coming out! Come dressed in your best Halloween costume for this safe alternative Halloween hikes. We will talk about the moon, the animals associated… Organized by Pringle Nature Center | Type: nature, public, program, holidays, families, children

Halloween Candlelight Night Hike

October 30, 2015 from 6pm to 8:30pm – Pringle Nature Center Come out if you dare to see if the ghouls really do come out at night. Come dressed in your best Halloween costume! The trails will be lit by candles. You might hear things that go bump in the night… Organized by Pringle Nature Center | Type: nature, public, program, holidays, families, children

Ralph Nuzum Lecture Series: Wisconsin's Weasel Family

November 11, 2015 from 6pm to 8:30pm – Kickapoo Valley Reserve Learn about the nine native members of the weasel family that currently reside in Wisconsin - striped skunk, mink, river otter, badger, American marten, fisher, long-tailed weasel, least weasel, and… Organized by Sadie Urban | Type: public, talk

Astronomy at the Arboretum

November 12, 2015 from 6:30pm to 7:45pm – Harmony Arboretum & Demonstration Gardens Spend an evening under the stars! Introduction to stars, constellations, star lore, and other space-related topics - includes a stargazing tour. Dress for the weather, hot beverages will be provided… Organized by Marinette County Land & Water Conservation Division | Type: public, education, event

Leave No Child Inside: A Bug’s Home

November 14, 2015 from 10am to 11am – Pringle Nature Center What makes a bug’s home special? Is it where it sleeps? How warm does it need to be? Does it live in a “mansion” or an “apartment”? Learn what makes a bug’s home and see if you can create your own.… Organized by Pringle Nature Center | Type: public, program, kids, bugs, nature
Autumn Stargaze

November 14, 2015 from 6pm to 9pm – Kickapoo Valley Reserve Come to the KVR to find out how to become a stargazer with our indoor program, and then head outside to enjoy the constellations, star clusters, nebulas, and galaxies of the November skies. Indoor pr… Organized by Sadie Urban | Type: public, event

Nature Story Time Hike: First Snow in the Woods by Carl R. Sams II

December 5, 2015 from 10am to 11am – Pringle Nature Center Join us for a story about a journey deep into the autumn woods as the animals of the forest get ready for the year's first winter storm. After the story, we'll go out on a hike with activities tied t… Organized by Pringle Nature Center | Type: public, program, family, storytime, nature, outdoors