Event Series Wisdom Prairie Workdays

Wisdom Prairie Workdays

Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

Volunteers are essential partners in our environmental stewardship. Consider joining us for Wisdom Prairie Workdays and volunteer in the restored prairies, savannas and woodlands at Holy Wisdom Monastery to sustain your spirit and the land. Activities shift seasonally, with common projects including invasive species removal and seed collecting. 2024 Wisdom Prairie Workdays Volunteer workdays take place year-round on Wednesdays from 9:00-11:30 am. Meet at the kiosk at the top of the monastery building parking lot. Come for all or part of the workday. Please register by emailing Amy Alstad, aalstad@holywisdommonastery.org. ________________________________________ What if none of the workdays don't align with ...

Saving Our Songbirds Together

Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

Saving Our Songbirds Together: 3 Ways to Help at Home In North America, nearly 30% of birds have vanished in the past 50 years, and songbirds are among the hardest hit. The good news is that we can all help by take several simple steps at home. This workshop will cover how adding bird-friendly plants, reducing threat of window collisions, and buying bird-friendly coffee can directly reduce threats to birds. As part of their registration, participants will get: meaningful information about three of the most significant ways you can positively affect birds at home, with examples and links to resources, ...

$25

Spring Solar Tilt

Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

Be the first to tilt the new solar panels You are invited to participate in this hands-on, inaugural community event as we gather together to celebrate solar energy, honor the changing seasons and pray for the earth. Holy Wisdom Monastery is on track to become fully net-zero carbon by the end of 2024. Thirty recently installed solar panels are currently tilted southward, facing the winter sun. As the sun moves north, each panel must be manually hand-cranked by a team of 3 people into its flat spring/summer orientation. Join us as one of 90 volunteers who will be the first ...

Free

Wisdom Prairie Spring Tour

Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

Experience the seasonal beauty of Wisdom Prairie by coming out to explore the spring landscape. Knowledgeable tour guides will lead small groups on routes of varying length through the restored prairies, savannas and woodlands of Holy Wisdom Monastery. Guides will share our story of caring for the earth and help participants deepen their relationship with this land. All are welcome. Must be able to safely navigate spring trails. Please meet at the front doors of the monastery at 1:00 pm on the date of the tour. If the event is canceled due to inclement weather, we will email you by ...

Free

Kids on the Prairie

Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

Explore nature’s beauty and surprises! Kids on the Prairie is for children and their adult family members. Experienced volunteer educators and guides will facilitate a short hike to learn about nature and explore the grounds and trails. This free event is open to members of Holy Wisdom communities and the general public. May 19 – Birds & Binoculars Kids and adults are invited to look at the world through binoculars. What birds can we see? We will also learn about Eastern Bluebirds and Sandhill Cranes with two experts. Registration coming soon.

Free

Kids on the Prairie

Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

Explore nature’s beauty and surprises! Kids on the Prairie is for children and their adult family members. Experienced volunteer educators and guides will facilitate a short hike to learn about nature and explore the grounds and trails. This free event is open to members of Holy Wisdom communities and the general public. June 23 – Butterflies & Berries  We will search the prairie for butterflies and their eggs using magnifiers. We will also explore the woods to find seasonal berries and learn who eats them. Registration coming soon.

Free

Kids on the Prairie

Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

Explore nature’s beauty and surprises! Kids on the Prairie is for children and their adult family members. Experienced volunteer educators and guides will facilitate a short hike to learn about nature and explore the grounds and trails. This free event is open to members of Holy Wisdom communities and the general public. August 11 – Lost Lake More details and registration coming soon.

Free

Kids on the Prairie

Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

Explore nature’s beauty and surprises! Kids on the Prairie is for children and their adult family members. Experienced volunteer educators and guides will facilitate a short hike to learn about nature and explore the grounds and trails. This free event is open to members of Holy Wisdom communities and the general public. September 8 – Seed Collecting  More details and registration coming soon.

Free

Kids on the Prairie

Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

Explore nature’s beauty and surprises! Kids on the Prairie is for children and their adult family members. Experienced volunteer educators and guides will facilitate a short hike to learn about nature and explore the grounds and trails. This free event is open to members of Holy Wisdom communities and the general public. October 13 – Trees in Fall More details and registration coming soon.

Free

Kids on the Prairie

Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

Explore nature’s beauty and surprises! Kids on the Prairie is for children and their adult family members. Experienced volunteer educators and guides will facilitate a short hike to learn about nature and explore the grounds and trails. This free event is open to members of Holy Wisdom communities and the general public. November 10 – Creatures in Winter Family Game More details and registration coming soon.

Free

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4200 County Road M
Middleton WI 53562
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