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SUMMARY:DC Smith Greenhouse Open House
DESCRIPTION:Explore the DC Smith Greenhouse where university students learn about plants and how to grow them. The greenhouses are open to the public weekdays from 7AM to 6PM. Displays include hydroponics\, tropical plants and a 1\,000 square foot conservatory!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/dc-smith-greenhouse-open-house/2026-10-19/
LOCATION:D.C. Smith Greenhouse\, 465 Babcock Dr\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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SUMMARY:School’s Out Science Day
DESCRIPTION:School’s out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through a variety of activities including possibly prairie adventures\, canoeing\, fishing\, fort building\, snowshoeing\, sledding\, and more! Activities will be based on weather and time of year. A snack will be provided. Please pack an extra pair of clothes\, weather appropriate clothes\, closed toed shoes\, and a lunch. Lunch will not be provided. October 19th will be centered around environmental science. \nAge: 5-12*\nCost: $70 per child. \nRegister here! \nExtended care is available 4 – 5:30 pm for an additional $10 (there is no morning extended care). *Child must turn 5 before 9/1/26. \nAccessibility and Language Access:\nOur department is committed to providing meaningful access to our programs and resources to all individuals\, regardless of primary language or ability. If you need language assistance services or an accessibility modification for this program\, please submit this request form a minimum of 10 business days before the program to make the request. Please note\, it is not possible for all programs to be modified.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/schools-out-science-day-2/
LOCATION:Lussier Family Heritage Center\, 3101 Lake Farm Rd\, Madison\, WI\, 53713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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SUMMARY:Fall Nature Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Fun for all ages! Come and grab a Fall Nature Scavenger Hunt from the Hustisford Community Library. Visit any of our great local parks to complete the outdoor nature scavenger hunt. Return your completed scavenger hunt to the library for a prize. \nThe library is open during the following hours: \n\nMondays-Thursdays: 10am-7pm\nFridays: 10am-5pm\nSaturdays: 9am-1pm
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/fall-nature-scavenger-hunt/2026-10-19/
LOCATION:Hustisford Community Library\, 609 W Juneau St.\, Hustisford\, 53034
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hustisford Community Library":MAILTO:jmercer@monarchlibraries.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T153000
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SUMMARY:Forest Products Week Tour: Rhinelander School Forest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of the Cedric A. Vig Outdoor Classroom\, the Rhinelander School District’s outdoor education and recreation center! CAVOC fosters environmental stewardship and lifelong learning through a dynamic outdoor curriculum. It combines structured and unstructured activities\, expert-led experiences\, and interdisciplinary teaching to develop socially and environmentally responsible citizens. Community engagement is core to its mission\, with programs like trail access\, lodge rentals\, and a Challenge Ropes Course encouraging collaboration and shared responsibility for the environment. \nParticipants will see the CAVOC lodge and grounds\, which includes the inside of the lodge itself (Great Room\, Rominsky Room\, Lu Berndt Classroom\, Animal Museum\, and Creation Lab). We will walk to the Long Lake pier and also the Bog Walk trail. Participants will also see part of the high ropes course as well as the outdoor Playscape area. \nPlease see full event details and register on the Eventbrite page here. \nCheck out more Forest Products Week events here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/forest-products-week-tour-rhinelander-school-forest/
LOCATION:Rhinelander School Forest\, 4321 S. Shore Dr.\, Rhinelander\, 54501
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Forestry Center":MAILTO:wfc@uwsp.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T173000
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SUMMARY:All the Water in the World
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an hour of hands-on science activities that take you through the water cycle and let you learn more about this precious resource. UW-Madison Sea Grant‘s Water Librarian\, Anne Moser\, will lead this program and walk participants through all the experiments and activities.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/all-the-water-in-the-world/
LOCATION:Rosemary Garfoot Public Library\, 2107 Julius St\, Cross Plains\, WI\, 53528\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosemary Garfoot Public Library":MAILTO:csplib@rgpl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T183000
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SUMMARY:Garden Rain Gauge Craft
DESCRIPTION:Fun for all ages! Stop by and create your own dragonfly or butterfly rain gauge.\nThis program is free and open to the public.\nWhile registration is not required\, an RSVP to the library is always appreciated when possible.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/garden-rain-gauge-craft/
LOCATION:Hustisford Community Library\, 609 W Juneau St.\, Hustisford\, 53034
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hustisford Community Library":MAILTO:jmercer@monarchlibraries.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T173000
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SUMMARY:The Power of Forest Products: Kick Off Wisconsin Forest Products Week 2026!
DESCRIPTION:From the deep Northwoods roots to the products we use every day\, forestry is the beating heart of rural communities like Rhinelander. Help us toast to that legacy as we kick off Wisconsin Forest Products Week 2026 at Rhinelander Brewing Company! \nWe’re starting the night with inspiring opening remarks from Alicia Cramer\, Chief Operating Officer of the US Endowment for Forestry and Communities\, exploring how sustainable forestry powers our local economies\, creates jobs\, and keeps hometowns thriving.\nThen\, put your knowledge to the test in a multi-round Forestry & Forest Products Trivia Showdown! Battle for bragging rights and tons of great prizes as we dive into trivia on timber\, wildlife\, and everyday wood products. \nBring your forestry knowledge\, your appetite\, and the whole family! \nCheck out the Eventbrite page for more details and to register here. \nCheck out more Forest Products Week events here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/the-power-of-forest-products-kick-off-wisconsin-forest-products-week-2026/
LOCATION:Rhinelander Brewing Company\, 43 S Brown St.\, Rhinelander\, 54501
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink,Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Forestry Center":MAILTO:wfc@uwsp.edu
GEO:45.6371454;-89.4124132
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T220000
DTSTAMP:20260805T160931Z
CREATED:20260805T160931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T160931Z
UID:10001141-1792468800-1792533600@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:Maywood Environmental Park Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a self-guided nature hike through the beautiful Ellwood H. May Environmental Park in Sheboygan. Learn about its 6 unique habitats and native flora and fauna that can be seen there. This event is planned by George D. Warriner High School students. \nNote: Park Trails are open from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day. Dogs/cats are not allowed at the park so as to not disrupt the native wildlife. Ecology center hours and more park info here: https://gomaywood.org/park-information/hours-directions-rules/
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/maywood-environmental-park-nature-hike/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:Ellwood H. May Environmental Park\, 3615 Mueller Road\, Sheboygan\, WI\, 53083\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="George D. Warriner High School":MAILTO:mhafertepe@warrinerschools.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T180000
DTSTAMP:20260812T191201Z
CREATED:20260812T191201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T191201Z
UID:10001690-1792479600-1792519200@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:DC Smith Greenhouse Open House
DESCRIPTION:Explore the DC Smith Greenhouse where university students learn about plants and how to grow them. The greenhouses are open to the public weekdays from 7AM to 6PM. Displays include hydroponics\, tropical plants and a 1\,000 square foot conservatory!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/dc-smith-greenhouse-open-house/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:D.C. Smith Greenhouse\, 465 Babcock Dr\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T110000
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CREATED:20260809T200033Z
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UID:10001409-1792486800-1792494000@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:Forest Products Week Tour: ND Paper's Biron Paper Mill
DESCRIPTION:ND Paper is a U.S.-based manufacturer of high-quality pulp\, paper\, and packaging products. Located on the Wisconsin River\, our Biron Division is helping ND Paper expand into the packaging market. Our Biron team specializes in producing in-demand packaging products such as medium corrugated and linerboard grades. \nND Paper’s Biron Mill is a 100% recycled fiber operation. This tour will see one of two paper machines and one of two old corrugated cardboard plants that support those machines. \nPlease see full event details and register on the Eventbrite page here. \nCheck out more Forest Products Week events here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/forest-products-week-tour-nd-papers-biron-paper-mill/
LOCATION:ND Paper Biron Paper Mill\, 621 N Biron Dr.\, Wisconsin Rapids\, 54494
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Forestry Center":MAILTO:wfc@uwsp.edu
GEO:44.4290655;-89.7809995
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T133000
DTSTAMP:20260825T145841Z
CREATED:20250804T142524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T145841Z
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SUMMARY:Discovery Building Expo - Field Trip Day
DESCRIPTION:The Discovery Expo – Field Trip Day is designed for pre-registered school groups from across Wisconsin to visit the Discovery Building on UW-Madison’s campus and experience dozens of interactive\, hands-on exploration stations that feature STEM activities ranging from virtual reality to health and medicine\, chemistry\, physics demonstrations and more in addition to other add-on experiences across campus!  Explore the hands-on activities at your own pace and interact with scientists\, STEM professionals and students from UW-Madison and beyond! The Discovery Expo in the Discovery Building is a great opportunity for youth (grades K-12) to discover something new and exciting about science! \nRegistration has now closed. Only pre-registered groups are able to attend this event. \nNot able to attend in-person this year? Check out our virtual field trips! \nThe Discovery Building Expo – Field Trip Day is presented by the Morgridge Institute for Research Community Engagement Team. \n 
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/discovery-building-expo-field-trip-day/
LOCATION:Discovery Building at UW-Madison\, 330 N Orchard St\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Astronomy,Bacteria and Viruses,Chemistry and Physics,Nature and Environment,Sports, Health, and Medicine,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Morgridge Institute for Research":MAILTO:vblair@morgridge.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T110000
DTSTAMP:20260814T133610Z
CREATED:20260814T133610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T133610Z
UID:10001696-1792490400-1792494000@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:Forest Products Week Tour: Domtar's Nekoosa Paper Mill
DESCRIPTION:Domtar’s Nekossa paper mill is a fully integrated specialty paper mill that produces a variety of products and annually produces about 168\,000 tons of paper. The facility has three paper machines and one fiber line\, and has the capability of generating 100% of its electricity. Tours will include presentations on the paper making process and the manufacturing process in the mill\, as well as the woodyard and chip dock areas. \nPlease see the full event details and register on the Eventbrite page here. \nCheck out more Forest Products Week events here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/forest-products-week-tour-domtars-nekoosa-paper-mill/2026-10-20/1/
LOCATION:Domtar’s Nekoosa mill\, 301 Point Basse Ave.\, Nekoosa\, 54457
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Forestry Center":MAILTO:wfc@uwsp.edu
GEO:44.3147369;-89.8955288
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T120000
DTSTAMP:20260814T133542Z
CREATED:20260814T133542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T133542Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Products Week Tour: Chuck Wagner Tree Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of a 79-acre private forest that has been managed for aspen regeneration and Emerald Ash Borer damage. See where 25 acres has been clear cut to promote aspen regeneration and the successful regrowth that has occurred in only four years. You’ll also see different strategies in action for protecting seedlings and new growth from deer browse. \nSee full event details and register on the Eventbrite page here. \nCheck out more Forest Products Week events here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/forest-products-week-tour-chuck-wagner-tree-farm/
LOCATION:Wagner Tree Farm\, E1934 County Road S\, Luxemburg\, 54217
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Forestry Center":MAILTO:wfc@uwsp.edu
GEO:44.6184759;-87.671001
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T140000
DTSTAMP:20260821T201531Z
CREATED:20260821T201531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T201531Z
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SUMMARY:The Science of Color
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to an exploration of color in nature! Drop in to discover how animals use color to communicate\, how plants use color for attracting pollinators\, and try your hand at creative color play. Adults are requested to stay with children throughout the interactive stations. Part of the Wisconsin Science Festival. Donations welcome. \nThis event is also available on October 24th! See details here.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/the-science-of-color-10-20/
LOCATION:Cable Natural History Museum\, 13470 Co Hwy M\, Cable\, WI\, 54821\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cable Natural History Museum":MAILTO:info@cablemuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T160000
DTSTAMP:20260706T145609Z
CREATED:20250807T135954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T145609Z
UID:10001084-1792490400-1792512000@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:The John D. Wiley Gallery for Art in Science - Self-Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the newly opened John D. Wiley Gallery for Art in Science\, housed in the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery building. This self-guided opportunity let’s you explore a carefully curated selection of pieces that highlight the intrinsic relationship between the arts and the sciences. \nThis event is part of a series\, check out the full listing here: https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/series/the-john-d-wiley-gallery-for-art-in-science-self-guided-tour/ 
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/the-john-d-wiley-gallery-for-art-in-science-self-guided-tour/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:The John D. Wiley Gallery for Art in Science\, 330 N Orchard St\, Madison\, 53715
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Bacteria and Viruses,Nature and Environment,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T190000
DTSTAMP:20260809T195937Z
CREATED:20260809T195937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T195937Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Nature Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Fun for all ages! Come and grab a Fall Nature Scavenger Hunt from the Hustisford Community Library. Visit any of our great local parks to complete the outdoor nature scavenger hunt. Return your completed scavenger hunt to the library for a prize. \nThe library is open during the following hours: \n\nMondays-Thursdays: 10am-7pm\nFridays: 10am-5pm\nSaturdays: 9am-1pm
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/fall-nature-scavenger-hunt/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:Hustisford Community Library\, 609 W Juneau St.\, Hustisford\, 53034
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hustisford Community Library":MAILTO:jmercer@monarchlibraries.org
GEO:43.3465448;-88.6110896
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T143000
DTSTAMP:20260814T133610Z
CREATED:20260814T133610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T133610Z
UID:10001697-1792503000-1792506600@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:Forest Products Week Tour: Domtar's Nekoosa Paper Mill
DESCRIPTION:Domtar’s Nekossa paper mill is a fully integrated specialty paper mill that produces a variety of products and annually produces about 168\,000 tons of paper. The facility has three paper machines and one fiber line\, and has the capability of generating 100% of its electricity. Tours will include presentations on the paper making process and the manufacturing process in the mill\, as well as the woodyard and chip dock areas. \nPlease see the full event details and register on the Eventbrite page here. \nCheck out more Forest Products Week events here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/forest-products-week-tour-domtars-nekoosa-paper-mill/2026-10-20/2/
LOCATION:Domtar’s Nekoosa mill\, 301 Point Basse Ave.\, Nekoosa\, 54457
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Forestry Center":MAILTO:wfc@uwsp.edu
GEO:44.3147369;-89.8955288
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Domtar’s Nekoosa mill 301 Point Basse Ave. Nekoosa 54457;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=301 Point Basse Ave.:geo:-89.8955288,44.3147369
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T180000
DTSTAMP:20260803T175242Z
CREATED:20260801T130721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T175242Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Climate Solutions: Electrify Your Life
DESCRIPTION:Wondering what the next step is in reducing your carbon footprint after changing your lightbulbs and using reusable bags? Worried that your home is just too old to ever go green? Explore a 90+ year old home and learn what it took to make it solar-powered and fossil-fuel free\, along with tips for doing the same yourself. Kids and adults alike can get hands-on with solar power\, exploring how a solar panel can power lights and fans\, and what benefits a battery can add to the system. Learn about trees as another climate solution\, and all the benefits of forest products and household and community trees. Stop in at any time during open house hours to explore climate solutions! \nThis is one of a series of events offered by the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education at UW-Stevens Point in partnership with the Wisconsin Science Festival. Check out more events from the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/exploring-climate-solutions-electrify-your-life/
LOCATION:733 Illinois Ave\, Stevens Point\, 733 Illinois Ave\, Stevens Point\, 54481
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education":MAILTO:wcee@uwsp.edu
GEO:44.5280258;-89.5659397
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=733 Illinois Ave Stevens Point 733 Illinois Ave Stevens Point 54481;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=733 Illinois Ave:geo:-89.5659397,44.5280258
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T220000
DTSTAMP:20260805T160931Z
CREATED:20260805T160931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T160931Z
UID:10001142-1792555200-1792620000@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:Maywood Environmental Park Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a self-guided nature hike through the beautiful Ellwood H. May Environmental Park in Sheboygan. Learn about its 6 unique habitats and native flora and fauna that can be seen there. This event is planned by George D. Warriner High School students. \nNote: Park Trails are open from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day. Dogs/cats are not allowed at the park so as to not disrupt the native wildlife. Ecology center hours and more park info here: https://gomaywood.org/park-information/hours-directions-rules/
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/maywood-environmental-park-nature-hike/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:Ellwood H. May Environmental Park\, 3615 Mueller Road\, Sheboygan\, WI\, 53083\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="George D. Warriner High School":MAILTO:mhafertepe@warrinerschools.org
GEO:43.77838;-87.756822
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ellwood H. May Environmental Park 3615 Mueller Road Sheboygan WI 53083 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3615 Mueller Road:geo:-87.756822,43.77838
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T180000
DTSTAMP:20260812T191201Z
CREATED:20260812T191201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T191201Z
UID:10001691-1792566000-1792605600@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:DC Smith Greenhouse Open House
DESCRIPTION:Explore the DC Smith Greenhouse where university students learn about plants and how to grow them. The greenhouses are open to the public weekdays from 7AM to 6PM. Displays include hydroponics\, tropical plants and a 1\,000 square foot conservatory!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/dc-smith-greenhouse-open-house/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:D.C. Smith Greenhouse\, 465 Babcock Dr\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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GEO:43.0747534;-89.4124957
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=D.C. Smith Greenhouse 465 Babcock Dr Madison WI 53706 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=465 Babcock Dr:geo:-89.4124957,43.0747534
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T113000
DTSTAMP:20260814T133646Z
CREATED:20260814T133646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T133646Z
UID:10001698-1792576800-1792582200@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:Forest Products Week Tour: Central Wisconsin Woodworking Corporation
DESCRIPTION:Central Wisconsin Woodworking Corporation is a full service manufacturer of high-end architectural woodwork\, casework\, and custom interiors. They offer design services\, project management\, shop drawings\, finishing\, delivery\, and installation. \nGuests will tour from the beginning of our manufacturing process to when a unit ships out of the front door. The tour will start at receiving and end at shipping\, with brief stops at the manufacturing areas in between as the product goes from lumber to a finished product. The tour also includes a look at the drafting\, estimating\, and project management areas. \nPlease see the full event details and register on the Eventbrite page here. \nCheck out more Forest Products Week events here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/forest-products-week-tour-central-wisconsin-woodworking-corporation/
LOCATION:Central Wisconsin Woodworking Corporation\, 6155 Mesker Street\, Weston\, 54476
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Forestry Center":MAILTO:wfc@uwsp.edu
GEO:44.9010142;-89.555586
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Central Wisconsin Woodworking Corporation 6155 Mesker Street Weston 54476;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6155 Mesker Street:geo:-89.555586,44.9010142
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T160000
DTSTAMP:20260706T145609Z
CREATED:20250807T135954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T145609Z
UID:10001085-1792576800-1792598400@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:The John D. Wiley Gallery for Art in Science - Self-Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the newly opened John D. Wiley Gallery for Art in Science\, housed in the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery building. This self-guided opportunity let’s you explore a carefully curated selection of pieces that highlight the intrinsic relationship between the arts and the sciences. \nThis event is part of a series\, check out the full listing here: https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/series/the-john-d-wiley-gallery-for-art-in-science-self-guided-tour/ 
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/the-john-d-wiley-gallery-for-art-in-science-self-guided-tour/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:The John D. Wiley Gallery for Art in Science\, 330 N Orchard St\, Madison\, 53715
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Bacteria and Viruses,Nature and Environment,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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GEO:43.0729696;-89.4080713
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The John D. Wiley Gallery for Art in Science 330 N Orchard St Madison 53715;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=330 N Orchard St:geo:-89.4080713,43.0729696
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T190000
DTSTAMP:20260809T195937Z
CREATED:20260809T195937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T195937Z
UID:10001550-1792576800-1792609200@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:Fall Nature Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Fun for all ages! Come and grab a Fall Nature Scavenger Hunt from the Hustisford Community Library. Visit any of our great local parks to complete the outdoor nature scavenger hunt. Return your completed scavenger hunt to the library for a prize. \nThe library is open during the following hours: \n\nMondays-Thursdays: 10am-7pm\nFridays: 10am-5pm\nSaturdays: 9am-1pm
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/fall-nature-scavenger-hunt/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:Hustisford Community Library\, 609 W Juneau St.\, Hustisford\, 53034
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hustisford Community Library":MAILTO:jmercer@monarchlibraries.org
GEO:43.3465448;-88.6110896
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260814T133903Z
CREATED:20260814T133903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T133903Z
UID:10001702-1792578600-1792584000@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:Forest Products Week Tour: Wilson State Nursery
DESCRIPTION:The Wilson State Nursery is the last remaining seedling production nursery operated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. We grow 40 species of bareroot native tree and shrub seedlings for sale to Wisconsin landowners\, as well as for reforestation on public lands. We distributed 4 million seedlings over a 5-week period this spring\, and we anticipate similar numbers next April. \nRegistration is required. Please see the full event details and register on the Eventbrite page here. \nCheck out more Forest Products Week events here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/forest-products-week-tour-wilson-state-nursery/
LOCATION:Wilson State Nursery\, 5350 State Rd 133\, Boscobel\, 53805
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Forestry Center":MAILTO:wfc@uwsp.edu
GEO:43.1441072;-90.6921315
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wilson State Nursery 5350 State Rd 133 Boscobel 53805;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5350 State Rd 133:geo:-90.6921315,43.1441072
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T140000
DTSTAMP:20260805T160548Z
CREATED:20260805T160548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T160548Z
UID:10001133-1792580400-1792591200@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Climate Solutions: The Superpowers of Street Trees
DESCRIPTION:How can a crabapple tree be a weapon in the fight against climate change? Stop by this booth at the Superior Downtown Farmer’s Market to try out some hands-on activities that help answer this question. Staff from the LEAF K-12 Forestry Education Program will be on hand with tools like infrared thermometers and carbon sequestration measurement tapes that marketgoers can use to explore the benefits of street trees. We will also have information and resources related to planting edible forests. There will be fun things to do for both children and adults! No registration is required for this drop-in exhibit. \nThis is one of a series of events offered by the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education at UW-Stevens Point in partnership with the Wisconsin Science Festival. Check out more events from the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/exploring-climate-solutions-the-superpowers-of-street-trees/
LOCATION:Superior Downtown Farmer’s Market\, 1200 Banks Ave.\, Superior\, 54880
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education":MAILTO:wcee@uwsp.edu
GEO:46.724276;-92.105445
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Superior Downtown Farmer’s Market 1200 Banks Ave. Superior 54880;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1200 Banks Ave.:geo:-92.105445,46.724276
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260814T133739Z
CREATED:20260814T133739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T133739Z
UID:10001699-1792587600-1792594800@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:Forest Products Week Tour: Forest Products Lab
DESCRIPTION:Take a peek inside the nation’s only federal forest products laboratory! The Forest Products Laboratory is a national research laboratory operating under the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. The Lab is responsible for scientific research on wood and developing innovative wood products. The Forest Products Laboratory collaborates in partnership with academia\, private companies\, industry\, and governmental agencies. As a world-class wood utilization research laboratory and wood research institute\, the Forest Products Laboratory has been contributing to and developing innovative ways to utilize the nation’s forest resources since 1910. \nRegistration is required. Please see the full event details and register on the Eventbrite page here. \nCheck out more Forest Products Week events here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/forest-products-week-tour-forest-products-lab/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:Forest Products Lab\, 1 Gifford Pinchot Drive\, Madison\, 53726
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Forestry Center":MAILTO:wfc@uwsp.edu
GEO:43.0751856;-89.4274903
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Forest Products Lab 1 Gifford Pinchot Drive Madison 53726;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Gifford Pinchot Drive:geo:-89.4274903,43.0751856
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T190000
DTSTAMP:20260727T194840Z
CREATED:20260727T194840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T194840Z
UID:10001098-1792605600-1792609200@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:Weather Machine Outdoor Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Discover the basics of the Earth’s “Weather Machine” – sun\, air\, water\, land and ice. We’ll learn how the global weather machine is responsible for Wisconsin’s climate and compare our climate to different regions of the world. We’ll also head outside on the Retzer trails to measure current weather conditions and make predictions about our weather based on the season. \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/weather-machine-outdoor-classroom/
LOCATION:Retzer Nature Center\, S14 W28167 Madison St\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53188\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Retzer Nature Center":MAILTO:retzer@waukeshacounty.gov
GEO:43.0138786;-88.3123005
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=S14 W28167 Madison St:geo:-88.3123005,43.0138786
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T203000
DTSTAMP:20260727T194759Z
CREATED:20260727T194759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T194759Z
UID:10001099-1792609200-1792614600@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:Wisconsin Weather and Planetarium Show
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Planetarium Show and a presentation to understand more about Wisconsin’s Weather and Climate. Enjoy the show – Up in the Air! Rainbows\, Aurora\, Meteors & More and learn about our weather and climate presented by Amanda Latham\, Climate Outreach Specialist with the WI State Climatology Office.\nUp in the Air! Rainbows\, Aurora\, Meteors & More! is a fun\, family planetarium show celebrating the sky above! Join our two rollicking and rambunctious narrators—“Air” & “Space” as they explore cool sky sights like rainbows\, clouds\, lightning & thunder\, aurora\, meteors\, and sun dogs! Yes\, sun dogs! Get amazed by the air you breathe every day and what else is Up in the Air! Up in the Air! is a 25-minute original production of the Daniel M. Soref Planetarium at the Milwaukee Public Museum. After the Planetarium Show learn more about Wisconsin’s Weather and Climate with Amanda Latham\, Climate Outreach Specialist with the WI State Climatology Office. \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/wisconsin-weather-and-planetarium-show/
LOCATION:Retzer Nature Center\, S14 W28167 Madison St\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53188\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Retzer Nature Center":MAILTO:retzer@waukeshacounty.gov
GEO:43.0138786;-88.3123005
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=S14 W28167 Madison St:geo:-88.3123005,43.0138786
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T180000
DTSTAMP:20260812T191201Z
CREATED:20260812T191201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T191201Z
UID:10001692-1792652400-1792692000@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:DC Smith Greenhouse Open House
DESCRIPTION:Explore the DC Smith Greenhouse where university students learn about plants and how to grow them. The greenhouses are open to the public weekdays from 7AM to 6PM. Displays include hydroponics\, tropical plants and a 1\,000 square foot conservatory!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/dc-smith-greenhouse-open-house/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:D.C. Smith Greenhouse\, 465 Babcock Dr\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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GEO:43.0747534;-89.4124957
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T110000
DTSTAMP:20260824T214639Z
CREATED:20260824T214639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T214639Z
UID:10001746-1792659600-1792666800@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:Where's the Stone Elephant? Mammoth Hike Challenge.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 4 mile hike along the Ice Age Trail on a trek to see the largest glacial erratic rock in the Southern Unit\, Stone Elephant. This will be a 4 mile out and back hike.  Start at the Horseriders’ Campground at W830 Little Prairie Rd\, Palmyra – Park in Day Use grass parking lot. Mileage counts towards the Ice Age Trail’s Mammoth Hike Challenge. \nState Park admission required. Learn more about purchasing state park admission here.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/wheres-the-stone-elephant-mammoth-hike-challenge/
LOCATION:Horseriders Campground\, W830 Little Prairie Rd\, Palmyra\, 53156
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ice Age Trail Alliance":MAILTO:info@iceagetrail.org
GEO:42.8640915;-88.5738703
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Horseriders Campground W830 Little Prairie Rd Palmyra 53156;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=W830 Little Prairie Rd:geo:-88.5738703,42.8640915
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