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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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SUMMARY:Science in Bag Pickup Location: Dwight Foster Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Dwight Foster Public Library during the hours listed below to get a free Science in a Bag STEAM kit (while supplies last) courtesy of the Wisconsin Science Festival. Activities are appropriate for ages K-12 and feature science and research happening in the state of Wisconsin. Kits are produced in partnership with the Morgridge Institute for Research! \nDon’t forget to visit the Science in a Bag portal\, located on our website\, for additional instructions and bonus activities related to the Science in a Bag kits! \nBefore beginning Science in a Bag activities\, please get permission from a responsible adult. \nLibrary Bag Pick-up Hours: \n\nMonday\, Oct 19th – Thursday\, Oct 22nd: 8am-8pm\nFriday\, Oct 23rd: 8am-6pm\nSaturday\, Oct 24th: 9am-2pm
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/science-in-bag-pickup-location-dwight-foster-public-library/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:Dwight Foster Public Library\, 209 Merchants Ave\, Fort Atkinson\, WI\, 53538\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science in a Bag
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SUMMARY:Science in Bag Pickup Location: Shawano County Library
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Shawano County Library during the hours listed below to get a free Science in a Bag STEAM kit (while supplies last) courtesy of the Wisconsin Science Festival. Activities are appropriate for ages K-12 and feature science and research happening in the state of Wisconsin. Kits are produced in partnership with the Morgridge Institute for Research! \nDon’t forget to visit the Science in a Bag portal\, located on our website\, for additional instructions and bonus activities related to the Science in a Bag kits! \nBefore beginning Science in a Bag activities\, please get permission from a responsible adult. \nLibrary Bag Pick-up Hours: \n\nMonday\, Oct 19th: 8am-8pm\nTuesday\, Oct 20th – Thursday\, Oct 22nd: 8am-6pm\nFriday\, Oct 23rd: 8am-5pm\nSaturday\, Oct 24th: 9am-1pm
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/science-in-bag-pickup-location-shawano-county-library/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:Shawano County Library\, 128 S Sawyer St\, Shawano\, WI\, 54166
CATEGORIES:Science in a Bag
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shawano County Library":MAILTO:mmoesch@shawanolibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T070000
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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/2026-10-20/
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:20261020T040000
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SUMMARY:Warriner High School presents: Cute... Or Creepy?
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a self-guided nature hike through the beautiful Ellwood H. May Environmental Park in Sheboygan while learning about creatures that may appear cute at first glance\, but have some seriously creepy features\, defense mechanisms\, and adaptations! \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.  \nEcology 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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SUMMARY:PRE-FESTIVAL EVENT: Family Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Let’s flex your brain! Think your family knows it all? Put your knowledge to the test! \nGrab your family and join us for fun\, fast-paced trivia at the library! \nWe will be using Kahoot! Trvia will last for about an hour.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/pre-festival-event-family-trivia-night/
LOCATION:Jack Russell Memorial Library\, 100 Park Ave\, Hartford\, WI\, 53027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Chemistry and Physics,Literacy,Nature and Environment,Pre-/Post-Festival,Sports, Health, and Medicine,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T170000
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SUMMARY:PRE-FESTIVAL EVENT: Creepy Crawlies
DESCRIPTION:J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue will present an engaging presentation featuring live animals\, including an intriguing assortment of snakes\, lizards\, insects\, spiders\, hedgehogs\, birds\, and more.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/pre-festival-event-creepy-crawlies/
LOCATION:Brownsville Public Library\, 379 Main St\, Brownsville\, WI\, 53006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment,Pre-/Post-Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brownsville Public Library":MAILTO:bhelm@monarchlibraries.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T160000
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SUMMARY:PRE-FESTIVAL EVENT: Fearless Science Forum - How do scientists know what they know
DESCRIPTION:How do scientists know what they know? In an era of competition for attention filled with rapid discoveries\, seemingly incredible claims and conflicting headlines\, understanding the path from a lab theory to an established fact is more vital than ever. \nJoin Morgridge CEO Brad Schwartz\, national leader in science policy Keith Yamamoto\, Director of the Morgridge Institute’s Rowe Center for Virology\, Paul Ahlquist\, and Morgridge Institute Investigator\, Melissa Skala as they peel back the curtain on the scientific method. Together we explore: \nProof: How observations turn into verified facts. \nThe Power of Mistake: Why failing\, replicating\, and peer-reviewing are among science’s greatest strengths. \nNavigating Uncertainty: How scientists make decisions when the data isn’t 100% clear. \nThe live and on-line session will conclude with an audience Q&A\, giving you the chance to ask your most pressing questions directly to our experts. \nA virtual broadcast via Zoom will also be available.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/pre-festival-event-fearless-science-forum-how-do-scientists-know-what-they-know/
LOCATION:Discovery Building at UW-Madison\, 330 N Orchard St\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bacteria and Viruses,Chemistry and Physics,Pre-/Post-Festival,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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T134000
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SUMMARY:Migration Obstacles & Bird Collision Corps
DESCRIPTION:Migration season is upon us! We will be learning about migration obstacles through an interactive educational activity/obstacle course that teaches students about physical challenges and environmental hazards that migratory birds face on their journey. \nAdditionally\, we will be focusing in on Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance’s (SWBA) “Bird Collision Corps” Citizen Science opportunity\, hoping to participate in the spring. From SWBA’s website: “Bird-window collisions kill over 1 BILLION birds every single year in the United States. That shocking number can be drastically reduced when communities work together to ensure windows that are most problematic for birds are treated to prevent collisions. Typically\, the first step in making change in your community is to collect data on when\, where\, and to what extent the problem is happening. That’s where the Bird Collision Corps (BCC) program comes in.” \nBoth events are in collaboration with SWBA’s education program. \nThis event is just for students at Lincoln Elementary; this event is not open to the general public.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/migration-obstacles-bird-collision-corps/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:Lincoln Elementary
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment,Pre-/Post-Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lincoln Elementary":MAILTO:lrsolchenber@madison.k12.wi.us
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T104500
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SUMMARY:PRE-FESTIVAL EVENT: Leave No Trash
DESCRIPTION:Using the citsci.org platform and the Citizen Science Project “Leave No Trash”\, we will collect litter 3-4 times this school year\, on school grounds\, in an attempt to determine the type\, amount\, and location over the seasons (fall\, winter\, spring\, possibly before school is out in June/summer). \nFrom the “Leave No Trash” project description: “(we will be) picking up litter we see and recording the type\, amount\, and location…(by doing this) we are not only removing it from the environment\, we also can better understand how and why it got there in the first place and take steps to reduce litter at the source.” \nWe will complete this project in cooperation with Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance’s education program (formerly Madison Audubon) and is a contribution to SciStarter.org. \nThis event is just for students at Lincoln Elementary; this event is not open to the general public. \n 
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/pre-festival-event-leave-no-trash/
LOCATION:Lincoln Elementary
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment,Pre-/Post-Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lincoln Elementary":MAILTO:lrsolchenber@madison.k12.wi.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T203000
DTSTAMP:20260814T133412Z
CREATED:20260814T133412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T133412Z
UID:10001709-1791313200-1791318600@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:PRE-FESTIVAL EVENT: Badgers on Tap - Medieval Literature at One Social Food Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join Professor Lisa Cooper and Associate Professor Jordan Zweck on October 6\, 2026 at 7:00 PM as they discuss medieval literature. Enjoy fun drinks\, bingo\, trivia\, and cool prizes at this Badgers on Tap event at One Social Food Hall in Madison\, WI!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/pre-festival-event-badgers-on-tap-medieval-literature-at-one-social-food-hall/
LOCATION:One Social Food Hall\, 123 E Wilson Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Badgers on Tap,Pre-/Post-Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="UW Connects Badger Talks":MAILTO:badgertalks@uwmad.wisc.edu
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