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6pm Thursday Jul. 10

What Do You Spy With Your Eagle Eyes by Jean Maher Book Talk

Local author and visual storyteller will show photographs on what she's captured over the years of hiking nature trails, and you'll learn tips on how to take and edit your own photos.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

10am-4pm Friday Jul. 11

Chippewa River Paddle

Learn about conservation efforts that are keeping this waterway healthy from representatives of Landmark Conservancy and the Lower Chippewa River Alliance.

Hobb's Landing behind Ice Arena
Eau Claire

8-9:15am Saturday Jul. 12

Trail Church

Trail Church is an open and inclusive walking/hiking group for people of all backgrounds to hike in nature and connect spiritually.

Centennial Park Trails
Altoona

Outdoors Spirituality

11am-noon Saturday Jul. 12

Irvine Park Native Wildflower Sanctuary Garden Free Tour

See 40 species of WI natives in bloom & walk the winding paths of the recently completed WI native Sedgery and Grass Garden.

Irvine Park Native Wildflower Sanctuary Garden
Chippewa Falls

9:45pm Saturday Jul. 12

Stargazing and telescopes at Beaver Creek Reserve

Stargazing and telescope viewing is offered at Hobbs Observatory most clear Saturday nights from May through October. Begins after dark. A dim red flashlight is suggested.

Hobbs Observatory
Fall Creek

5:30pm Tuesday Jul. 15

Urban Nature Adventure Trolley Tour

Naturalist guides will take you on hikes into four hidden urban forests filled with flora & fauna. Hear surprising natural histories, facts, and birdcalls.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

6:30-7:30pm Wednesday Jul. 16

They Only Come Out at Night with Steve Betchkal

oin naturalist and Emmy-award-winning journalist Steve Betchkal to learn more about the amazing and secret world of nature’s only winged mammals.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

6:30-8pm Thursday Jul. 17

Lavender 101: Introduction for the Curious Novice

An introductory class perfect for beginners, garden enthusiasts, and anyone curious about this fragrant herb.

Pondview Lavender Farm
Chippewa Falls

Home & Garden Outdoors

10am Saturday Jul. 19

Guided River Paddle

An immersive day of paddling on some of WI's most beautiful waterways. No experience needed. Immerse yourself in Wisconsin Wilderness.

Eau Claire Outdoors
Eau Claire

10am-noon Saturday Jul. 19

Friends of Putnam Park Annual Meeting

John Dunn, retired wildlife biologist from WI DNR will share stories from 40 years as a regional wildlife specialist, and take questions about Putnam Park.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

10am-noon Saturday Jul. 19

Friends of Putnam Park Annual Meeting

John Dunn, retired wildlife biologist from WI DNR will share stories from 40 years as a regional wildlife specialist, and take questions about Putnam Park.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

10am-1pm Monday Jul. 21

For the Birds: Guided Watercolor Class Owls

Learn about native owls and how to paint them using watercolor. Register by 08/06.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

2-3pm Monday Jul. 21

WI Wildlife Program with DNR Biologists

Join Wisconsin DNR biologists to learn about coexisting with wildlife living in Northern WI in this educational program suitable for all ages.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

10:30am-1:30pm Thursday Jul. 24

Butterfly Discovery for Adults

Take a walk through a native prairie in bloom that provides habitat for local butterflies, learn about host and nectar plants, and even try to catch and release a butterfly using a butterfly net.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

9:30pm Saturday Jul. 26

Stargazing and telescopes at Beaver Creek Reserve

Stargazing and telescope viewing is offered at Hobbs Observatory most clear Saturday nights from May through October. Begins after dark. A dim red flashlight is suggested.

Hobbs Observatory
Fall Creek

1-2:30pm Sunday Jul. 27

Lavender 101: Introduction for the Curious Novice

An introductory class perfect for beginners, garden enthusiasts, and anyone curious about this fragrant herb.

Pondview Lavender Farm
Chippewa Falls

Home & Garden Outdoors

2pm Sunday Jul. 27

Fungi Foray at the Farm: Mushroom Walk & Talk with Tavis

Join mushroom expert Tavis Lynch for a short class and then a foraging walk through the woods to ID WI's mushrooms, trees and more. Class size limited. Well-behaved children welcome.

Together Farms
Mondovi

8:30am-3:30pm Saturday Aug. 2

Beekeeping 103

During this final class in the Beekeeping series, you will learn how to prepare for winter and next spring's success. Register by 07/30

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

11am-3pm Sunday Aug. 3

Butterfly Fest 2025

A guided tour around the Butterfly House. Check out the summer Caterpillar Lab, and learn about all the different species of butterfly in WI.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

9:30am-1:30pm Saturday Aug. 9

Snapshot Day 2025

A statewide, one-day event connecting volunteers, water lovers, and local groups in a search for aquatic invasive species (AIS). Register by 08/04.

Merrick State Park
Fountain City

9:30am-1:30pm Saturday Aug. 9

Snapshot Day 2025

Join the statewide search for aquatic invasive species! Snapshot Day is a statewide, one-day event connecting volunteers, water lovers, and local groups in a search for aquatic invasive species (AIS). Register by 08/04.

Register for Location Information
Fountain City

11am-4pm Sunday Aug. 10

Mystery Snail Mashup

Come out in kayaks to the mystery snail gardens of Dells pond. Register by 08/04.

Register for Location Information

3-4pm Monday Aug. 11

A Connecticut Warbler in King Climate’s Court

Join ornithologist Steve Betchkal as he explains how climate crisis is impacting birds and bird conservation, and what you can do to help where you live.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

4-5:30pm Wednesday Aug. 13

Wild Mushroom Class

Join local wild mushroom forager Patrick Miller of Friendly Fungi, to find out about four choice wild mushrooms: Chanterelle, Hedgehog, Yellowfoot and Lobster.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Food & Drink Outdoors

5:30pm Wednesday Aug. 13

Urban Nature Adventure Trolley Tour

Naturalist guides will take you on hikes into four hidden urban forests filled with flora & fauna. Hear surprising natural histories, facts, and birdcalls.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

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