Classes & Events
Northern Lakes Region
Pine River, MN
FREE
Family Nature Play Days
Let your kids (ages 2–7) explore, climb, dig, and imagine in our outdoor classroom spaces. No structured activities—just free play, fresh air, and family fun!
10:00-11:30 am
Friday March 13
Friday April 10
Friday April 24
Friday May 8
Friday May 22
Come play and explore outside with us!
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Eco Camp
Pine River Eco Camps are nature-based day camps for kids aged 1st-6th grade. All camps will be hosted at the Hunt Utilities Group Resilient Living Campus in Pine River, Minnesota. Campers will have the opportunity to learn and explore in a forest classroom setting, a strawbale building, and a 2-acre demonstration garden. Depending on age, campers may also walk into town for various activities.
Community Climate Leaders
This program, with both in-person and virtual elements, will connect people in our community with actionable climate science, impact strategies, and a local network of peers. Register by March 16. Co-hosted with the Initiative Foundation and the Climate Adaptation Partnership from the University of Minnesota.
For other events in the Northern Lakes Region, visit the Pine River Community Events Calendar
Driftless Region
Winona, MN & La Crosse, WI
Nature Adventures at the Trempealeau Library
Who
Elementary-aged children in K-5, 5 years & older
What
Join Nora & Delaney to explore a variety of seasonal nature happenings relevant to our local ecosystems with hands-on activities, games, crafts, stories, & more! Programs will take place indoors AND outdoors - so dress accordingly & be ready to go outside!
When
Wednesdays at 2:30pm. Great after-school fit for Trempealeau Elementary students.
Upcoming dates:
March 11
April 9
Wednesdays at 11am. Great fit for homeschooled students.
Upcoming dates:
March 25
April 22
Where
FREE
Shirley M. Wright Memorial Library in Trempealeau
11455 Fremont Street, Trempealeau WI, 54661
How
Program is FREE to attend, but space is limited! Register by calling the library at 608-534-6197 or in emailing swmldirector@wrlsweb.org.
Summer Eco Camp
About
Driftless Eco Camps are nature-based day camps for kids aged PreK-6th grade. The Driftless Region boasts unique geography & nature that is exciting to learn about through hands-on exploration! All camps will be hosted at the OWL Center at the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge in Trempealeau, Wisconsin with so much nature to explore right outside the door!
Spring Series with La Crescent Library
Who
Perfect for elementary-aged kids, families welcome.
What
Join Nora and/or Delaney to explore a variety of seasonal nature happenings - learn about insects in winter, the water cycle, and frogs!
FREE
When
Thursday, March 26 at 4pm - Insects in Winter
Thursday, April 23 at 4pm - Water Cycle
Thursday, May 21 at 4pm - Frogs
Where
La Crescent Community Building
336 S. 1st Street, La Crescent, MN
