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2008
Special Events
All events take place at Woodland Dunes Headquarters unless otherwise noted. Call the nature center at 793-4007 for more information.
Take a Hike: A Tree Identification Adventure
FREE
To help you learn about native trees, Woodland Dunes will offer a FREE do-it-yourself tree hike program starting in March. Pick up a tree key at the Nature Center and hike on Conifer Trail. Representative trees will be marked, and informative tree signs dot the trail. Take a Hike is part of our Adventure Backpack series, funded by a Besadny grant.
Annual Members' Meeting
Thursday, April 24, 7 p.m.
Members & kids, free; Nonmembers, $5; kids, $3; Family membership: $35
Reservations would be appreciated.
Celebrate another successful year at Woodland Dunes with story-teller Kevin Strauss and his Tales with Tails program. Kevin tells animal stories and world folktales, and will have copies of his books available for sale and signing. For more information, see www.naturestory.com.
Kayak Expedition
Saturday, April 26, meet at 10 a.m., launch at 11 a.m.
Join the Lakeshore Sea Kayakers and Woodland Dunes for a paddle from Mishicot to Two Rivers. Meet by the dam in Mishicot. Kayaks and canoes are available. For information, contact Phil Rohrer at 794-8500 or philslunch@charter.net.
WAV Meeting
Saturday, April 26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Silver Creek Park
Mark your calendars now! Kris Stepenuck, the volunteer stream monitoring coordinator for the State of Wisconsin, will join us for a Water Action Volunteers (WAV) refresher course and to help anyone who is interested in getting started on Level 2 monitoring.
Art Awards: Water Wonders
Wednesday, April 30, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
FREE
Join us for the opening exhibit of our collaborative poster contest with the Wisconsin Maritime Museum and the Rahr-West Art Museum. Enjoy a performance by Backwoods Buttercup, enjoy refreshments and learn about the inspiration found in nature.
Live Bait Concert
Saturday, May 3, 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30.)
Individuals, $5; kids under 12, $2
Enjoy family-style music with this fabulous group from Milwaukee. For more information, check
www.woodlanddunesconcerts.org/schedule.htm.
Migration Celebration and Bird Breakfast
Saturday, May 10, 8 a.m. to noon
$4.50/adult; $3.50/child
Celebrate the return of our feathered friends and warm weather with a morning filled with pancakes, ham, bird games, activities and fun!
Wetland Birds
Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m.
FREE
Join Woodland Dunes director Jim Knickelbine on a hike to learn about birds that inhabit our wetlands, including warblers, shorebirds, waders, and raptors.
Five Buck Hootenanny
Saturday, May 17, 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30.)
Indivuals, $5; kids under 12, $2
Come along on a trip to the past with traditional music expert Fritz Schuler. You'll also enjoy the lively music of local favorites, Wild2N with Rob and Jody Henseler. For more information, check
www.woodlanddunesconcerts.org/schedule.htm.
Frogging 101
Saturday, June 7, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Members, $1; Nonmembers, $2 Please call or e-mail to register.
Back by popular demand! You won't want to miss this evening of learning and fun featuring naturalist Randy Korb and his froggy friends. Following the indoor presentation, we'll hike along a Woodland Dunes Trail to a pond and listen for some of our new friends.
Clean Up with Soap!
Saturday, June 14, 9 a.m. to noon
$12 members, $15 nonmembers
Don't you love those wonderful homemade soaps? Ever wish you could do it yourself? In this half-day class, you will see how easy it can be to make your own scented and creamy soaps from all natural products. We will demonstrate the process and send you home with a recipe, information on where to purchase ingredients, and your own bar of handmade soap.
Kids Exploraday
Saturday, July 12, 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Members, $1; Nonmembers, $2 Please call or e-mail to register.
Explore a pond, go on a geode hunt, and join an insect safari! In all, there will be five explorations to try. Activities start every 30 minutes beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 11:30 a.m. Rotate among the activities with your family. Healthy snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.
Butterfly Festival
Saturday, August 9, 9 a.m. to noon
Members, $2, member family, $4; Nonmembers, $3, nonmember family $5
Learn about butterflies and the plants that attract them at this family fun event. Don't miss the live butterfly and caterpillar demonstrations, butterfly art projects, garden tours, and wildflower and butterfly hikes. Healthy snacks and drinks will be sold.
The Amazing Hike
Saturday, September 13.
This popular event will be on a new date, but will follow the format it has in the past. Watch for further details.
Owlfest
Saturday, October 18. 8 a.m. to noon
Members, $5/family; Nonmembers, $8/family
The annual event will feature demonstrations on how live owls are captured, banded, and released; family nature activities, food, and more.
Winnie Smith Harvest Dinner
Saturday, November 8. 6:30 p.m.
$50/person.
Dinner, silent auction, and a special presentation by naturalist Bill Volkert about his travels in Bolivia, from the Amazon to the mountains.
Aegolius Bird Club
Open to anyone interested in the conservation and appreciation of birds. The club meets the second Tuesday of each month at at 7 pm at Woodland Dunes for a program, and also for a monthly field trip.
Wild Ones, a national organization of people interested in learning more about the conservation of native plants and their use in landscaping meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm at the nature center headquarters. Each meeting includes an education program, and the public is invited.
 For more information or comments, call 920-793-4007 or e-mail
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