Classes & Events
Northern Lakes Region
Pine River, MN
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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 April 10
Friday April 24
Friday May 8
Friday May 22
Come play and explore outside with us!
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.
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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:
April 8
Wednesdays at 11am. Great fit for homeschooled students.
Upcoming dates:
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.
Spring Fling at Perrot State Park
Who
Everyone! Bring the whole family!
What
Celebrate spring with this family friendly event at your local state park! With live music, hands-on activities, and nature-hikes, this is the perfect way to get out and explore spring. Visit our table to create a recycled craft & learn about local nature!
When
Saturday, April 11 from 10am - 3pm
Where
FREE
Perrot State Park Nature Center
How
Event is FREE to attend, but a vehicle admissions sticker is required to enter the park!
Earth Day Highway Clean Up
When
Wednesday, April 22 - EARTH DAY!!
Starting at 2pm, tentatively scheduled to end around 4pm, but the more helping hands the quicker clean up goes!
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Who
Anyone 11 years or older. Individuals should be able to walk along highway in slightly grassy & uneven terrain, segment is approximately .7 miles.
About
Want to make a visible impact on the community this Earth Day?
Join us and help keep the roadways clean - our highway section is connected to the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge. Spend your Earth Day knowing you are helping the local environment! Click the button below to inquire about volunteering!
Pricing & Registration
Free, we appreciate you volunteering your time to help the planet! Click the button below to inquire about helping.
Weather & Cancellations
Spring weather can be unpredictable, so plan ahead for the weather. If the forecast looks like it could cause highway clean up to be too dangerous, we will reschedule!
Driftless Region Family Nature Walk
When
Wednesday, April 22 - EARTH DAY!!
Beginning at 6pm, walks are planned for an hour, but may run longer depending on interesting nature finds & group size!
Who
Anyone! Great opportunity to get the whole family outside.
FREE
About
In partnership with the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge, Family Nature Walks offer an opportunity for guided nature exploration with Happy Dancing Turtle! Meet other nature-loving families as we take a leisurely hour(ish) walk, observe the many signs of spring, listen for frogs, learn some fun facts, & take an evening to appreciate all the gifts from nature as we celebrate Earth Day!
Pricing & Registration
Free, but registration is required. Click the button below to fill out registration & reserve spots in a walk.
Weather & Cancellations
These walks are rain, shine, or snow events - please come prepared! In the event of severe weather, we will contact you to inform you of a cancellation.
Winona Earth Day Celebration
Who
Everyone, bring the whole family!
What
Join us at this Winona-wide celebration hosted by the Riverway Learning Community. With the theme - Consumption & Waste - the day is all about how we can get creative with our waste and reduce our consumption! Stop by our table to try your hand at a recycled craft!
When
Saturday, April 25th from 10 am to 1 pm.
Where
Riverway Learning Community
FREE
La Crosse Earth Fair
Who
Everyone, bring the whole family!
What
Join us at The Nature Place in Myrick Park to visit local organizations in celebrating Earth Day. Stop by our table to learn about upcoming programs and to test your recycling knowledge!
When
Sunday, April 26th from 11 am to 4 pm.
Where
Myrick Park & The Nature Place
FREE
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, April 23 at 4pm - Water Cycle
Thursday, May 21 at 4pm - Frogs
Where
La Crescent Community Building
336 S. 1st Street, La Crescent, MN
