Educational Programs
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Summer Is Fun At The Mead - Mammals
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Soak up the sun this summer at the Mead and join us every Friday for casual, hands-on, educational programming.
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Animal Adventure
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Learn how we take care of the animals in addition to seeing what they eat for lunch. Animal Adventure includes an in-depth look at one of the animals and a fun hike to learn more about their natural habitat.
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Summer Naturalist Class
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In June we’ll focus on plant and animal ID hikes on various trails throughout the park!
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Spanish In Nature! – Learn About The four Elements Of Matter
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Explore the elements of sun, wind, water and earth through games, dance, crafts and outdoor exploration! This program is intended for children aged 2-9 and their guardian(s).
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Natural Resource Careers In Wildlife
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For high school juniors to university freshmen. Come to Sandhill Wildlife Area and the Mead Wildlife Area to learn from the Department of Natural Resources experts themselves. Mondays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
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Natural Resource Careers In Wildlife - Property Supervisor
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Throughout the summer, high school juniors to university freshmen are invited to learn from DNR experts at Sandhill Wildlife Area and the Mead Wildlife Area.
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Hike The Ice Age Trail
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Join our naturalist at the ski hill overlook to hike a section of the Ice Age Trail.
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Frogs, Tadpoles And Toads, Oh My!
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Drop into Paradise Springs Nature Trail to learn about the tadpole lifecycle and catch some frogs too!
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Sturgeon Drop-in Program
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Drop in anytime between 1 and 3 p.m. to learn about the sturgeon that make Lake Winnebago home. Families welcome! Meet at the General Store Museum. Presented by the DNR Wild Rose Fish Hatchery.
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It’s A Bug’s Life
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Pop into the nature center and get an up-close view of caterpillars, butterflies, moths, bees and other cool creepy-crawlies.