Classes & Events
Northern Lakes Region
Pine River, MN
For other events in the Northern Lakes Region, visit the Pine River Community Events Calendar
Driftless Region
Winona, MN & La Crosse, WI
Nature Adventures
Who
Elementary-aged children in K-5
FREE
What
Join Nora and/or Delaney to explore a variety of seasonal nature happenings relevant to our local ecosystems with hands-on activities, games, crafts, stories, & more! Intended for children in alternative school programs. Programs will take place indoors AND outdoors - so dress accordingly & be ready to go outside!
When
Bi-weekly on Wednesdays at 11am.
Upcoming dates: Sept. 11 & 25 + Oct. 9 & 23
Where
Shirley M. Wright Memorial Library in Trempealeau
11455 Fremon Street, Trempealeau WI, 54661
Butterflies, Bats, & Bears, Oh My!
Who
Perfect for elementary-aged kids, families welcome.
What
Join Nora and/or Delaney to explore a variety of seasonal nature happenings - learn about butterflies & monarch migrations, the benefits of bats, & how the hungry appetite of a bear helps it survive winter!
FREE
When
Thursday, Sept. 12 at 4pm - Butterflies
Thursday, Oct. 10 at 4pm - Bats
Thursday, Nov. 14 at 4pm - Bears
Where
La Crescent Community Building
336 S. 1st Street, La Crescent, MN
Nature Knowledge Series
Who
Perfect for elementary-aged kids, families welcome.
What
Join Nora and/or Delaney to explore a variety of seasonal nature happenings! Learn all about the benefits of our tree-mendous trees, explore the magic of the night sky, & dig into upcycling this holiday season!
When
Thursday, Sept. 19 at 3:30pm - Tree-mendous Trees
Friday, Nov. 1 at 10:30am - Astronomy
Thursday, Dec. 5 at 3:30pm - Recycled Holiday Crafts
Where
The September program will be outside at Windom Park in Winona. November & December will be at the Winona Public Library.
FREE
Wild Child Nature Explorers - Bears!
Fall Series with the La Crosse County Libraries
When & Where
October 14th, 4:30-5:30 - West Salem
October 15th, 4:30-5:30 - Bangor
October 16, 6:30-7:30 - Holmen
October 22, 6:30-7:30 - Onalaska
October 24, 6:30-7:30 - Campbell
Who
Perfect for kids ages 6-10
(children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult)
What
We'll be discussing the different types of bears, learning about Fat Bear Week, trying out a "blubber glove," playing "Dress a Bear," and lots more! Free, but registration is required and begins September 16th.