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 Canoe Advanture

Thursday, June 27, 2013. 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Venture with us by canoe around Mauthe Lake and up the Milwaukee River. Get a close look at the natural communities within and surrounding the lake and river. Basic canoe skills will be covered. To register, call the Ice Age Visitor Center at (920) 533-8322 by June 25. Class limit is 24 to 30 people without canoe equipment. No experience is necessary. In the event of threatening weather, the program will be canceled. This adventure is for people over the age of 12 years. Free with 2013 Wisconsin State Park Vehicle admission. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit - Mauthe Lake Recreation Area, N1490 CTH GGG, Campbellsport, Fond du Lac County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Canoeing, OutdoorRec, Education [E-92874]

 Extreme Saturday Morning

Saturday, June 29, 2013. 10-11 am. Calling all youth to come explore the extremes of nature by participating in the Wisconsin Explorers program! The program involves completing a required number of activities in one of three age appropriate books (ages 3-5; ages 6-8; and ages 9+) to earn a very cool patch. Get help from a naturalist who will work with youth on activities from one of the first four topic areas of the books. Free with 2013 Wisconsin State Park Vehicle admission sticker. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit - Long Lake Rec Area - Picnic Shelter located off Division RD north of CTH F near Dundee), N3450 Division Road, Cascade, Sheboygan County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Nature, Education, OutdoorRec [E-92807]

 Extreme Saturday Morning

Saturday, June 29, 2013. 10-11 am. Calling all youth to come explore the extremes of nature by participating in the Wisconsin Explorers program! The program involves completing a required number of activities in one of three age appropriate books (ages 3-5; ages 6-8; and ages 9+) to earn a very cool patch. Get help from a naturalist who will work with youth on activities from one of the first four topic areas of the books. Free with 2013 Wisconsin State Park Vehicle admission sticker. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit - Mauthe Lake Rec Area - Picnic Shelter (located off CTH GGG south of CTH SS near New Prospect), N1490 CTH GGG, Campbellsprt, Fond du Lac County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Nature, Education, OutdoorRec [E-92823]

 Get Outdoors! Play Day

Saturday, June 29, 2013. 1 - 4 pm. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of nature and outdoor fun! Try your hand at tracking animals, honing your fishing skills, taking the eco-explorer challenge, matching young critters with their parents, creating original nature art, and more. Everyone is invited to drop in for a few minutes or more than an hour. Adults are encouraged to participate with their children. Free with 2013 Wisconsin State Park admission. Long Lake Recreation Area South Beach, N3450 Divison Road, Cascade, Sheboygan County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Nature, Education [E-92922]

 Get Outdoors! Family Play Day

Sunday, June 30, 2013. 12 - 3 pm. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of nature and outdoor fun! Try your hand at tracking animals, honing your fishing skills, taking the eco-explorer challenge, matching young critters with their parents, creating original nature art, and more. Everyone is invited to drop in for a few minutes or more than an hour. Adults are encouraged to participate with their children. Free with 2013 Wisconsin State Park Vehicle admission. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit - Mauthe Lake Recreation Area, N1490 CTH GGG, Campbellsport, Fond du Lac County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Nature, OutdoorRec, Education [E-92876]

 Get Outdoors! Family Play Day

Sunday, June 30, 2013. 12 - 3 pm. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of nature and outdoor fun! Try your hand at tracking animals, honing your fishing skills, taking the eco-explorer challenge, matching young critters with their parents, creating original nature art, and more. Everyone is invited to drop in for a few minutes or more than an hour. Adults are encouraged to participate with their children. Free with 2013 Wisconsin State Park Vehicle admission. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit - Mauthe Lake Recreation Area, N1490 CTH GGG, Campbellsport, Fond du Lac County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Nature, OutdoorRec, Education [E-92875]

 Environmental Voices: Fishing for Science

Monday, July 1, 2013. 9:00 - 2:30. Participants will have the opportunity to capture and release fish using "electrofishing", learn about fish identification and ecology, and develop an understanding of the relationship of the river watershed to the health of the fish and people that eat them. Pre-Registration is required please call: 414-352-2880 x0. FEE: Member: Adult $20 Non-Member: Adult $23 LEVEL: Adult Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, 1111 E Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-352-2880. Subjects: Environment, Nature, Education [E-93878]

 11th Annual Froggin' Festival

Tuesday, July 2, 2013. 6:00-8:00. Join our amigo of the amphibians, Jim Hyatt, as he celebrates with live animals, contests for kids and adults, and critter catching. That's right. After the indoor stuff, we'll head out to the ponds to see what we can catch. Pre-Registration is required please call: 414-352-2880 x0. For additional information on programs and events please visit our website. FEE: Member: Child $5 Adult $7 Non-Member: Child $7 Adult $10 LEVEL: Families Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, 1111 E Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-352-2880. Subjects: Nature, Education, Families [E-93880]

 Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit's Get Outdoors! Club

Wednesday, July 3, 2013. 7 am. Walk the 1.5-mile Red Loop or the 3.5-mile Green Loop at the Greenbush Trails . Meet at the Greenbush Trailhead parkuing lot shelterlocated off Kettle Moraine Drive between Hwy 67 and County T near Greenbush. Free with 2013 Wisconsin State Park admission. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit -Greenbush Recreation Area, N5658 Kettle Moraine Drive, Glenbeulah, Sheboygan County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Walking, Nature, Education [E-92947]

 Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit's Get Outdoors! Club

Wednesday, July 3, 2013. 6:30 pm. Walk the 1.5-mile Red Loop or the 3.5-mile Green Loop at the Greenbush Trails . Meet at the Greenbush Trailhead parkuing lot shelterlocated off Kettle Moraine Drive between Hwy 67 and County T near Greenbush. Free with 2013 Wisconsin State Park admission. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit -Greenbush Recreation Area, N5658 Kettle Moraine Drive, Glenbeulah, Sheboygan County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Walking, Nature, Education [E-92944]

 Step into the Night Hike

Friday, July 5, 2013. 8:30-10 pm. As the sun sets and the light fades from the sky, the day animals retire and a new group of animals awakens. We will explore the world of the crepuscular (active at dusk and dawn) and nocturnal (active at night) animals. Bring your bug spray and sense of adventure as we explore the darkness for nocturnal insects. This night hike is best for families/groups with children at least 5 years old. Free with 2013 Wisconsin State Park admission. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit - Long Lake Recreation Area, N3450 Divison Road, Cascade, Sheboygan County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Walking, Nature, Education [E-92923]

 Twinkle, Twinkle Little Bug Nature Storytime

Friday, July 5, 2013. 9:30-10:30 am. Look out your window on a summer evening and you may see twinkling lights floating around your yard. It may seem like magic, but they're fireflies! Find out how fireflies glow and why they do it. This hour of nature fun awaits 3 to 6 year olds with accompanying adults. Free. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit - Ice Age Visitor Center, N2875 Hwy 67 1/2 m west of Dundee, Campbellsport, Fond du Lac County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Education, Nature [E-92757]

 Extreme Saturday Morning

Saturday, July 6, 2013. 10-11 am. Calling all youth to come explore the extremes of nature by participating in the Wisconsin Explorers program! The program involves completing a required number of activities in one of three age appropriate books (ages 3-5; ages 6-8; and ages 9+) to earn a very cool patch. Get help from a naturalist who will work with youth on activities from one of the first four topic areas of the books. Free with 2013 Wisconsin State Park Vehicle admission sticker. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit - Mauthe Lake Rec Area - Picnic Shelter (located off CTH GGG south of CTH SS near New Prospect), N1490 CTH GGG, Campbellsprt, Fond du Lac County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Nature, Education, OutdoorRec [E-92824]

 Extreme Saturday Morning

Saturday, July 6, 2013. 10-11 am. Calling all youth to come explore the extremes of nature by participating in the Wisconsin Explorers program! The program involves completing a required number of activities in one of three age appropriate books (ages 3-5; ages 6-8; and ages 9+) to earn a very cool patch. Get help from a naturalist who will work with youth on activities from one of the first four topic areas of the books. Free with 2013 Wisconsin State Park Vehicle admission sticker. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit - Long Lake Rec Area - Picnic Shelter located off Division RD north of CTH F near Dundee), N3450 Division Road, Cascade, Sheboygan County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Nature, Education, OutdoorRec [E-92808]

 Get Outdoors! Go... Survive Outdoors

Saturday, July 6, 2013. 6:30-8:30 pm. Become skilled at easy techniques to help you survive in the outdoors. Program topics include hike preparations, orienteering compass, simple shelters, water collection, fire building, and rescue aids. This program is most appropriate for people over 8 years old. Free. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit - Ice Age Visitor Center, N2875 Hwy 67 1/2 m west of Dundee, Campbellsport, Fond du Lac County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Education, Nature [E-92758]

 Meet the Ranger

Saturday, July 6, 2013. 3-4 pm. Have you ever wondered what a forest ranger's job actually involves? Then come learn more about what they do and the tools they use as part of their duties. Everyone is invited to stop in to meet one the Northern Unit's law enforcement rangers. Free with 2013 Wisconsin State Park admission. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit - Long Lake Recreation Area, N3450 Divison Road, Cascade, Sheboygan County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Education [E-92925]

 Tree Art Drop In at the Beach

Saturday, July 6, 2013. 1-4 pm. Come celebrate the wonders of the forest by creating some tree art. We will be doing leaf printing, nut stamping, leaf rubbings, and more. For leaf printing bring a T-shirt or bandanna or purchase one that day. Everyone is invited to drop in for a few minutes or more than an hour. Adults are encouraged to participate with their children. Free with 2013 Wisconsin State Park admission. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit - Long Lake Recreation Area, N3450 Divison Road, Cascade, Sheboygan County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Nature, Education [E-92924]

 Tree Art Drop In at the Beach

Sunday, July 7, 2013. 12-3 pm. Come celebrate the wonders of the forest by creating some tree art. We will be doing leaf printing, nut stamping, leaf rubbings, and more. For leaf printing bring a T-shirt or bandanna or purchase one that day. Everyone is invited to drop in for a few minutes or more than an hour. Adults are encouraged to participate with their children. Free with 2013 Wisconsin State Park Vehicle admission. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit - Mauthe Lake Recreation Area Beach (located off County Road GGG south of County Road SS near New Prospect), N1490 CTH GGG, Campbellsport, Fond du Lac County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Nature, Education [E-92991]

 The Spiritual World of Nature: Nature Harmonizes with Lee Ann Fagan Dzelzkalns

Tuesday, July 9, 2013. 7:00 - 8:00pm. Join Lee Ann in this experiential and meditative discourse to uncover new awareness and insights. Let's go beyond the physical and journey in the nature of divine proportion together. Let's walk the inner path of the practical mystic, together, grounded in the rhythm of life. This event is handicap accessible. Pre-Registration is required please call: 414-352-2880 x0. FEE: Member: Adults $10 Non-Member: Adults $12 (per program) LEVEL: Adult Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, 1111 E Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-352-2880. Subjects: Nature, Spirituality, Education [E-93884]

 Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit's Get Outdoors! Club

Wednesday, July 10, 2013. 6:30 pm. Walk the 1.5-mile Red Loop or the 3.5-mile Green Loop at the Greenbush Trails . Meet at the Greenbush Trailhead parkuing lot shelterlocated off Kettle Moraine Drive between Hwy 67 and County T near Greenbush. Free with 2013 Wisconsin State Park admission. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit -Greenbush Recreation Area, N5658 Kettle Moraine Drive, Glenbeulah, Sheboygan County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Walking, Nature, Education [E-92946]

 Birding By Ear Outdoor Adventure

Thursday, July 11, 2013. 6:30-8 pm. "Konk-la-ree!" What bird said that? We'll traverse the fields and forests to find just what birds are singing. Tricks and tips to identifying birds by their songs and calls will be shared. We will start at the Ice Age Visitor Center and then car pool to several different sites within the forest. This adventure is for people over the age of 12 years. Free. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit - Ice Age Visitor Center, N2875 Hwy 67 1/2 m west of Dundee, Campbellsport, Fond du Lac County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Education, Nature, Birding [E-92759]

 Planning and Conducting Difficult Meetings - Workshop

Thursday, July 11, 2013. 9 am - 12 pm. Do some meetings give you a knot in your stomach just thinking about them? Does your group waste hours of time in meetings that are unfocused meanderings? Do you leave your staff meeting without any firm decisions? If yes, this workshop can help you. The workshop will provide you with forms, formats, and tools to help meetings run more effectively, whether you are a participant or the meeting leader. $60.00. MetaStar Building, 2909 Landmark Place, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-663-5300. Subjects: Business, Education [E-93902]

 Extreme Saturday Morning

Saturday, July 13, 2013. 10-11 am. Calling all youth to come explore the extremes of nature by participating in the Wisconsin Explorers program! The program involves completing a required number of activities in one of three age appropriate books (ages 3-5; ages 6-8; and ages 9+) to earn a very cool patch. Get help from a naturalist who will work with youth on activities from one of the first four topic areas of the books. Free with 2013 Wisconsin State Park Vehicle admission sticker. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit - Mauthe Lake Rec Area - Picnic Shelter (located off CTH GGG south of CTH SS near New Prospect), N1490 CTH GGG, Campbellsprt, Fond du Lac County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Nature, Education, OutdoorRec [E-92825]

 Extreme Saturday Morning

Saturday, July 13, 2013. 10-11 am. Calling all youth to come explore the extremes of nature by participating in the Wisconsin Explorers program! The program involves completing a required number of activities in one of three age appropriate books (ages 3-5; ages 6-8; and ages 9+) to earn a very cool patch. Get help from a naturalist who will work with youth on activities from one of the first four topic areas of the books. Free with 2013 Wisconsin State Park Vehicle admission sticker. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit - Long Lake Rec Area - Picnic Shelter located off Division RD north of CTH F near Dundee), N3450 Division Road, Cascade, Sheboygan County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Nature, Education, OutdoorRec [E-92809]

 Get Outdoors! Go... Learn to Kayak

Saturday, July 13, 2013. 9:30am -12pm or 1-3:30. This is the perfect program for people who've never kayaked and would like to learn. Join American Canoe Assoc. instructors, to learn the tricks and fun of flat water kayaking. We'll kayak around Mauthe Lake and up the Milwaukee River. To register, call the Ice Age Visitor Center (920)533-8322 by July 11. Each session is limited to 8 people without equipment. No experience is necessary. The program is for people at least 10 years old. In the event of threatening weather, the program will cancel. Free with 2013 Wisconsin State Park Vehicle admission. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit - Mauthe Lake Recreation Area, N1490 CTH GGG, Campbellsport, Fond du Lac County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Kayaking, Education, OutdoorRec [E-92881]

 Get Outdoors! Go... Search for Hidden Treasures: Geocaching

Saturday, July 13, 2013. 9:30-11:45 am. Learn how to use a hand-held GPS device and compass, and how to read a topographic map. Then try your new skills as you search for hidden treasures at selected geocache locations. This program is best for people over 8 years old. Free. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit - Ice Age Visitor Center, N2875 Hwy 67 1/2 m west of Dundee, Campbellsport, Fond du Lac County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Education, OutdoorRec [E-92760]

 Outdoor Cooking Drop In at the Beach

Saturday, July 13, 2013. 1 - 4 pm. Brush up on your outdoor cooking skills or learn a new technique. The naturalists will be baking cakes, toasting pudgy pies, and whipping up some other tasty treats. You'll be surprised at how easy cooking in the outdoors can be. We'll also cover fire building/safety. Everyone is invited to drop in for a few minutes or more than an hour for some cooking fun. Adults are encouraged to participate with their children. Free with 2013 Wisconsin State Park admisson. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit - Long Lake Recreation Area, N3450 Divison Road, Cascade, Sheboygan County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Food, Education [E-92926]

 Summer Saturday Evening Event Butterflies of Eastern Wisconsin

Saturday, July 13, 2013. 7-8:30 pm. Join Dr. Douglas Buege, Vice-president of the Southern Wis. Butterfly Association, as he enlightens us to the diversity of butterflies found in Eastern Wisconsin - from very common to endangered species. He will introduce the basics of butterflying and explain how people can become citizen scientists so that they can contribute to butterfly ecology via the Internet. This program is most appropriate for people over 8 years old. Free. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit - Ice Age Visitor Center, N2875 Hwy 67 1/2 m west of Dundee, Campbellsport, Fond du Lac County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Education, Nature [E-92761]

 Outdoor Cooking Drop In at the Beach

Sunday, July 14, 2013. 12 - 3 pm. Brush up on your outdoor cooking skills or learn a new technique. The naturalists will be baking cakes, toasting pudgy pies, and whipping up some other tasty treats. You'll be surprised at how easy cooking in the outdoors can be. We'll also cover fire building/safety. Everyone is invited to drop in for a few minutes or more than an hour for some cooking fun. Adults are encouraged to participate with their children. Free with 2013 Wisconsin State Park Vehicle admission. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit - Mauthe Lake Recreation Area, N1490 CTH GGG, Campbellsport, Fond du Lac County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Camping, Food, Education [E-92882]

 Free Money, Free Stuff: The Secrets of Finding Ways to Get Things FREE!

Monday, July 15, 2013. 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Adults Only - Registration required -- Registration opens June 1, 2013 -- Call 262-877-4281 Remember the old adage "There's no such thing as a free lunch?".....This workshop will dispel that myth and show you how you can indeed get a free lunch as well as a free dinner. This workshop will help you to think "outside of the box" when it comes to finding things for free. free. Community Library, 110 S Lake Avenue, Twin Lakes, Kenosha County. Call 262-877-4281. Subjects: Education [E-93871]

 Rainy Day Rainbows Nature Storytime

Thursday, July 18, 2013. 6-7 pm. Have you ever seen a rainbow and wondered how it got there? We'll learn the colors of the rainbow and reveal how nature creates this beautiful arch of color. This hour of nature fun awaits 3 to 6 year olds with accompanying adults. Free. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit - Ice Age Visitor Center, N2875 Hwy 67 1/2 m west of Dundee, Campbellsport, Fond du Lac County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Education, Nature [E-92762]

 Developing Employee Resilience - Seminar

Friday, July 19, 2013. 9 am - 12 pm. What enables some people to thrive during times of stress while others fall apart? Research suggests that this resilience is a key determinant as to whether someone withers or prospers in the face of change. This session presents an innovative model for understanding change resilience, identifies the key characteristics that enable someone to be resilient and thrive during change, and offers strategies that leaders can follow for developing resilience in others. $60.00. MetaStar Building, 2909 Landmark Place, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-663-5300. Subjects: Business, Education [E-93903]

 Rainy day Rainbows Nature Storytime

Friday, July 19, 2013. 9:30-10:30 am. Have you ever seen a rainbow and wondered how it got there? We'll learn the colors of the rainbow and reveal how nature creates this beautiful arch of color. This hour of nature fun awaits 3 to 6 year olds with accompanying adults. Free. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit - Ice Age Visitor Center, N2875 Hwy 67 1/2 m west of Dundee, Campbellsport, Fond du Lac County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Education, Nature [E-92763]

 Extreme Saturday Morning

Saturday, July 20, 2013. 10-11 am. Calling all youth to come explore the extremes of nature by participating in the Wisconsin Explorers program! The program involves completing a required number of activities in one of three age appropriate books (ages 3-5; ages 6-8; and ages 9+) to earn a very cool patch. Get help from a naturalist who will work with youth on activities from one of the first four topic areas of the books. Free with 2013 Wisconsin State Park Vehicle admission sticker. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit - Mauthe Lake Rec Area - Picnic Shelter (located off CTH GGG south of CTH SS near New Prospect), N1490 CTH GGG, Campbellsprt, Fond du Lac County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Nature, Education, OutdoorRec [E-92826]

 Extreme Saturday Morning

Saturday, July 20, 2013. 10-11 am. Calling all youth to come explore the extremes of nature by participating in the Wisconsin Explorers program! The program involves completing a required number of activities in one of three age appropriate books (ages 3-5; ages 6-8; and ages 9+) to earn a very cool patch. Get help from a naturalist who will work with youth on activities from one of the first four topic areas of the books. Free with 2013 Wisconsin State Park Vehicle admission sticker. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit - Long Lake Rec Area - Picnic Shelter located off Division RD north of CTH F near Dundee), N3450 Division Road, Cascade, Sheboygan County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Nature, Education, OutdoorRec [E-92810]

 Hurray for Herps! Drop In at the Beach

Saturday, July 20, 2013. 1 - 4 pm. Many snakes, turtles, frogs, toads, and salamanders make Wisconsin their homes. Meet several of these marvelous creatures up close and learn about their unique adaptations. Everyone is invited to drop in for a few minutes or more than an hour for some nature fun. Adults are encouraged to participate with their children. Free with 2013 Wisconsin State Park Vehicle admission. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit - Mauthe Lake Recreation Area, N1490 CTH GGG, Campbellsport, Fond du Lac County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Nature, Education [E-92883]

 Puzzling Pond Critters

Saturday, July 20, 2013. 10 am - 11:30 am. Join us to spend your morning at the pond! Our naturalists will show you how to use nets to catch and identify underwater critters. ALNC members: $7/person or $25/family; Non-members: $8/person or $29/family (exhibit admission included) Pre-registration preferred; walk-ins accepted. Yes. Aldo Leopold Nature Center, 330 Femrite Drive, Monona, Dane County. Call 608-221-0404. Subjects: Education, Nature, Families [E-93358]

 Summer Saturday Evening Event Wisconsin Turtles

Saturday, July 20, 2013. 7-8:30 pm. Wisconsin is home to a wide variety of turtles. Randy Hetzel, naturalist, will enlighten us about the special adaptations of these remarkable reptiles and what habitat requirements they need to survive. You may even have the opportunity to meet some live turtles. This program is most appropriate for people over the age of eight years old. Free. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit - Ice Age Visitor Center, N2875 Hwy 67 1/2 m west of Dundee, Campbellsport, Fond du Lac County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Nature, Education [E-92771]

 Zombie Survival 101

Saturday, July 20, 2013. 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Ages 11-18 Registration required -- Registration opens July 6, 2013 -- Call 262-843-3348 Learn basic survival skills at this program and be prepared for any emergency, even, say, a Zombie Apocalypse! free. Salem Community Library, 24615 89th St, Salem, Kenosha County. Call 262-843-3348. Subjects: Education, Teens [E-93868]

 Tree-mendous Tree Drop In at the Beach

Sunday, July 21, 2013. 12-3 pm. Stop in to find out how the "tree"mendous trees touch almost all parts of our lives. Everyone is invited to drop in for a few minutes or more than an hour for some nature fun. Adults are encouraged to participate with their children. Free with 2013 Wisconsin State Park admission. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit - Long Lake Recreation Area, N3450 Divison Road, Cascade, Sheboygan County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Nature, Education [E-92927]

 Transform Your Data Into a Virtual Masterpiece - Workshop

Wednesday, July 24, 2013. 9 am - 12 pm. You have spent a great deal of time gathering data but now what do you do? What is the best way to display your data to make the greatest visual impression? In this workshop you will have the opportunity to practice ways to set-up your data, graph it, display, and analyze it so you can make the biggest impact with your target audience. Methods used will include; Pareto diagram, histogram, run chart and top 5 graphing tips. $60.00. MetaStar Building, 2909 Landmark Place, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-663-5300. Subjects: Business, Education [E-93919]

 Aldo Leopold Brown Bag Lunch

Friday, July 26, 2013. 12pm to 1:30pm. Dr. Brei's current research aims to bring together Leopold's notion of an "ecological conscience" and current work on social trends and transmission. His presentation on Friday, July 26th, from noon to 1:30, will involve locating "Western" culture's position along the threshold between the second and third stages in Leopold's ethical sequence. This being very much a work in progress (double-meaning intended), questions and suggestions are welcome free. Leopold Center. Located just west of the intersection with Schepp and Levee Road (Rustic Road 49), just northeast of Baraboo, E13701 Levee Road (Rustic Rd 49), Baraboo, Sauk County. Call 608-355-0279. Subjects: Environment, Education, Nature [E-93092]

 Extreme Saturday Morning

Saturday, July 27, 2013. 10-11 am. Calling all youth to come explore the extremes of nature by participating in the Wisconsin Explorers program! The program involves completing a required number of activities in one of three age appropriate books (ages 3-5; ages 6-8; and ages 9+) to earn a very cool patch. Get help from a naturalist who will work with youth on activities from one of the first four topic areas of the books. Free with 2013 Wisconsin State Park Vehicle admission sticker. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit - Long Lake Rec Area - Picnic Shelter located off Division RD north of CTH F near Dundee), N3450 Division Road, Cascade, Sheboygan County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Nature, Education, OutdoorRec [E-92811]

 Extreme Saturday Morning

Saturday, July 27, 2013. 10-11 am. Calling all youth to come explore the extremes of nature by participating in the Wisconsin Explorers program! The program involves completing a required number of activities in one of three age appropriate books (ages 3-5; ages 6-8; and ages 9+) to earn a very cool patch. Get help from a naturalist who will work with youth on activities from one of the first four topic areas of the books. Free with 2013 Wisconsin State Park Vehicle admission sticker. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit - Mauthe Lake Rec Area - Picnic Shelter (located off CTH GGG south of CTH SS near New Prospect), N1490 CTH GGG, Campbellsprt, Fond du Lac County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Nature, Education, OutdoorRec [E-92827]

 Learn to Fish Rodeo

Saturday, July 27, 2013. 1 - 4 pm. Let the fishing fun begin! The rodeo includes Backyard Bass Casting, Fill the Tackle Box, Fishing Regulations Quiz, Avoiding Hazards, Knots Tie-up, What's that Fish? and Baiting your Hook. After completing the rodeo, experienced anglers on the fishing pier will help hone your newly acquired skills. Special surprises and prizes await all who participate. Meet us at the fishing pier; bring your own gear or fishing gear will be provided. People age 16 and older need a fishing license to fish. Free with 2013 Wisconsin State Park Vehicle admission. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit - Mauthe Lake Recreation Area, N1490 CTH GGG, Campbellsport, Fond du Lac County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Fishing, OutdoorRec, Education [E-92896]

 Summer Saturday Evening Event Fisheries' Tools of the Trade

Saturday, July 27, 2013. 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Fyke nets, boom shockers, backpack shockers, and fish tags are a few of the tools fishery biologists use in their jobs. Join Travis Motl, DNR Fisheries Biologist, to see first-hand how these tools are used to determine the health of a lake's fish population. This program is most appropriate for people over 8 years old. Free with 2013 Wisconsin State Park admission. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit - Mauthe Lake Recreation Area, N1490 CTH GGG, Campbellsport, Fond du Lac County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Education, Fishing [E-92897]

 Creatures of the Night Drop In at the Beach

Sunday, July 28, 2013. 12-3 pm. Uncover what animals are awake while we sleep at night and how they are adapted to survive under the cloak of darkness. Everyone is invited to drop in for a few minutes or more than an hour for some nature fun. Adults are encouraged to participate with their children Free with 2013 Wisconsin State Park Vehicle admission. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit - Long Lake Recreation Area South Beach (located off Division Road north of County Road F near Dundee), N3450 Division Road, Campbellsport, Fond du Lac County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Nature, Education [E-92994]

 Catalyzing Creative Capacity for Work

Tuesday, July 30, 2013. 11 am - 12:30 pm. Brown Bag Lunch Workshop. One challenge we face in our work environment is maintaining energy to do the creative thinking that allows us to innovate and respond to the issues we face. This workshop will engage participants in an exploration of the opportunities for creativity and innovation in their organizations, building upon real spheres of influence to leverage meaningful change. This is a free "brown bag" workshop. Please feel free to bring your lunch to eat during the session. Free. MetaStar Building, 2909 Landmark Place, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-663-5300. Subjects: Business, Education [E-93904]

 Wide-a-Wake Wednesday: K-W-T Jamboree!

Wednesday, July 31, 2013. 10:30 am. Join the Kohl's Wild Theater actors in this mix of skits about animals and conservation, presented by Kohl's Wild Theater and the Milwaukee Zoological Society. It will be held Wednesday, July 31, at 10:30 A.M. in the Hunt Room on the library's lower level. Admission is free, with no registration required. Hales Corners Library, 5885 S 116th St, Hales Corners, Milwaukee County. Call 414-529-6150. Subjects: Kids, Nature, Education [E-93885]

 Beautiful Butterflies Nature Storytime

Thursday, August 1, 2013. 6-7 pm. You are invited to join our play as we act out the amazing life cycle of butterflies. Afterwards, we'll head outside in search of these beautiful insects. This hour of nature fun awaits 3 to 6 year olds with accompanying adults. Free. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit - Ice Age Visitor Center, N2875 Hwy 67 1/2 m west of Dundee, Campbellsport, Fond du Lac County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Nature, Education [E-92773]