BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//www.wisconsinsciencefest.org - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for www.wisconsinsciencefest.org REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T160000 DTSTAMP:20260915T145859Z CREATED:20260915T145859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T145859Z UID:10002059-1791721800-1791734400@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org SUMMARY:PRE-FESTIVAL EVENT: Decomposium DESCRIPTION:Decomposium\, October 9-11\, 2026\, is a three-day\, multidisciplinary symposium that explores the science\, art\, and rituals of decay and renewal. We’re bringing together more than 20 artists\, farmers\, poets\, scientists\, scholars\, composers\, conservationists and death workers to celebrate decomposition as a generative\, creative process that breaks down matter\, releases essential elements\, and supports new growth. URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/pre-festival-event-decomposium/2026-10-11/ LOCATION:Park Hall (Freethinkers)\, 307 Polk Street\, Sauk City\, 53583 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Nature and Environment,Pre-/Post-Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Decomposium.png ORGANIZER;CN="Wormfarm Institute":MAILTO:info@wormfarminstitute.org GEO:43.2747453;-89.7234327 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Park Hall (Freethinkers) 307 Polk Street Sauk City 53583;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=307 Polk Street:geo:-89.7234327,43.2747453 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T170000 DTSTAMP:20260915T150849Z CREATED:20260915T150849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T150849Z UID:10002054-1791907200-1791910800@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Fearless-Science.png ORGANIZER;CN="Morgridge Institute for Research":MAILTO:vblair@morgridge.org GEO:43.072919482785;-89.40784828089 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Discovery Building at UW-Madison 330 N Orchard St Madison WI 53715 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=330 N Orchard St:geo:-89.40784828089,43.072919482785 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T173000 DTSTAMP:20260910T163400Z CREATED:20260910T163400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T163400Z UID:10002025-1791909000-1791912600@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WI-Science-Festival-2026-October_Family-Trivia-Night.png GEO:43.3188623;-88.3769977 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Jack Russell Memorial Library 100 Park Ave Hartford WI 53027 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=100 Park Ave:geo:-88.3769977,43.3188623 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T160000 DTSTAMP:20260921T193644Z CREATED:20260921T193644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T193644Z UID:10002084-1791986400-1791993600@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org SUMMARY:PRE-FESTIVAL EVENT: Sci-prov: The Workshops - Listening & Empathy DESCRIPTION:FREE WORKSHOP! Better science communication through improv. This workshop will focus on listening and empathy and is designed for graduate students\, post-docs\, staff\, and faculty in STEM-related fields. \n\n\n\nWorkshop Topic: Listening + Empathy \nThis workshop focuses on absorbing information from colleagues and listening for understanding. Activities focus on listening to partners beyond words and distilling messages to core values and beliefs for building bridges with collaborators and the public. \nThis workshop will take place in room 1145 in the Discovery Building. \nSpace is limited – RSVP required! \n\n\n\nThese 2-hour workshops are designed for graduate students\, post-docs\, staff\, and faculty in STEM related fields who want to sharpen their ability to communicate effectively and adaptively. In research and industry alike\, ideas often need to be shared in real time with diverse audiences- from colleagues and collaborators to decision-makers and the public. These sessions provide a lively\, low-stakes space to build confidence in handling the unexpected and the ability to pivot one’s communication. Through fun applied improv practice\, participants will experiment with spontaneous speaking\, respond to mistakes\, and network. Each workshop will focus one a different area of communication – attend one or all of the workshop sessions! URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/pre-festival-event-sci-prov-the-workshops-listening-empathy/ LOCATION:Discovery Building at UW-Madison\, 330 N Orchard St\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Pre-/Post-Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-27-Workshop-Series-39-October_Banner-1920x1080-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Amalgam Improv":MAILTO:contact@amalgamimprov.com GEO:43.072919482785;-89.40784828089 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Discovery Building at UW-Madison 330 N Orchard St Madison WI 53715 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=330 N Orchard St:geo:-89.40784828089,43.072919482785 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T220000 DTSTAMP:20260902T180906Z CREATED:20260902T180906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T180906Z UID:10002009-1792231200-1792274400@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org SUMMARY:Tiny Bee. Big Deal. - Searching Treinen Farm for the Rusty Patched Bumblebee DESCRIPTION:There’s a tiny endangered neighbor living in Wisconsin—and you might walk right past one without ever knowing it. \nMeet the rusty patched bumble bee\, one of Wisconsin’s native bumble bees and the first bumble bee species in the United States to receive federal protection under the Endangered Species Act. \nThen head outside and explore the kind of world a bumble bee needs. \nAt Treinen Farm in Lodi\, Wisconsin\, our 2026 corn maze theme\, The Birds and the Bees\, takes guests into the wonderfully strange science of pollination\, reproduction\, biodiversity\, birds\, bees\, and the many ways living things depend on one another. \nBeyond the corn maze\, explore our restored prairie and oak savanna and look more closely at the flowers\, insects\, birds\, and habitats around you. Why do native flowers matter? Where do bumble bees spend the winter? What does a bee need besides flowers? And just what is that “rusty patch\,” anyway? \nCome get lost in the maze—and leave looking at the little things around you differently. \nWho: All ages are welcome. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.\nAdmission: Regular Treinen Farm admission applies. Children ages 2 and under are free.\nTickets: https://www.treinenfarm.com\nLocation: Treinen Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch\, Lodi\, Wisconsin\nParking: Free parking is available at the farm. \nThis is an outdoor event on a working farm. Dress for the weather and wear shoes ready for grass\, dirt\, gravel\, and possibly mud. URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/tiny-bee-big-deal-searching-treinen-farm-for-the-rusty-patched-bumblebee/2026-10-17/ LOCATION:Treinen Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch\, W12420 WI-60 Trunk\, Lodi\, WI\, 53555\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Nature and Environment,Pre-/Post-Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Treinen_Tiny_Bee_Big_Deal_ORIGINAL_PHOTO_1920x1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Treinen Farm Corn Maze &%3B Pumpkin Patch":MAILTO:Farmfun@cornmazelodi.com GEO:43.3049223;-89.6164279 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Treinen Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch W12420 WI-60 Trunk Lodi WI 53555 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=W12420 WI-60 Trunk:geo:-89.6164279,43.3049223 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T190000 DTSTAMP:20260902T180906Z CREATED:20260902T180906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T180906Z UID:10002010-1792317600-1792350000@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org SUMMARY:Tiny Bee. Big Deal. - Searching Treinen Farm for the Rusty Patched Bumblebee DESCRIPTION:There’s a tiny endangered neighbor living in Wisconsin—and you might walk right past one without ever knowing it. \nMeet the rusty patched bumble bee\, one of Wisconsin’s native bumble bees and the first bumble bee species in the United States to receive federal protection under the Endangered Species Act. \nThen head outside and explore the kind of world a bumble bee needs. \nAt Treinen Farm in Lodi\, Wisconsin\, our 2026 corn maze theme\, The Birds and the Bees\, takes guests into the wonderfully strange science of pollination\, reproduction\, biodiversity\, birds\, bees\, and the many ways living things depend on one another. \nBeyond the corn maze\, explore our restored prairie and oak savanna and look more closely at the flowers\, insects\, birds\, and habitats around you. Why do native flowers matter? Where do bumble bees spend the winter? What does a bee need besides flowers? And just what is that “rusty patch\,” anyway? \nCome get lost in the maze—and leave looking at the little things around you differently. \nWho: All ages are welcome. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.\nAdmission: Regular Treinen Farm admission applies. Children ages 2 and under are free.\nTickets: https://www.treinenfarm.com\nLocation: Treinen Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch\, Lodi\, Wisconsin\nParking: Free parking is available at the farm. \nThis is an outdoor event on a working farm. Dress for the weather and wear shoes ready for grass\, dirt\, gravel\, and possibly mud. URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/tiny-bee-big-deal-searching-treinen-farm-for-the-rusty-patched-bumblebee/2026-10-18/ LOCATION:Treinen Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch\, W12420 WI-60 Trunk\, Lodi\, WI\, 53555\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Nature and Environment,Pre-/Post-Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Treinen_Tiny_Bee_Big_Deal_ORIGINAL_PHOTO_1920x1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Treinen Farm Corn Maze &%3B Pumpkin Patch":MAILTO:Farmfun@cornmazelodi.com GEO:43.3049223;-89.6164279 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Treinen Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch W12420 WI-60 Trunk Lodi WI 53555 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=W12420 WI-60 Trunk:geo:-89.6164279,43.3049223 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T190000 DTSTAMP:20260902T180906Z CREATED:20260902T180906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T180906Z UID:10002011-1792576800-1792609200@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org SUMMARY:Tiny Bee. Big Deal. - Searching Treinen Farm for the Rusty Patched Bumblebee DESCRIPTION:There’s a tiny endangered neighbor living in Wisconsin—and you might walk right past one without ever knowing it. \nMeet the rusty patched bumble bee\, one of Wisconsin’s native bumble bees and the first bumble bee species in the United States to receive federal protection under the Endangered Species Act. \nThen head outside and explore the kind of world a bumble bee needs. \nAt Treinen Farm in Lodi\, Wisconsin\, our 2026 corn maze theme\, The Birds and the Bees\, takes guests into the wonderfully strange science of pollination\, reproduction\, biodiversity\, birds\, bees\, and the many ways living things depend on one another. \nBeyond the corn maze\, explore our restored prairie and oak savanna and look more closely at the flowers\, insects\, birds\, and habitats around you. Why do native flowers matter? Where do bumble bees spend the winter? What does a bee need besides flowers? And just what is that “rusty patch\,” anyway? \nCome get lost in the maze—and leave looking at the little things around you differently. \nWho: All ages are welcome. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.\nAdmission: Regular Treinen Farm admission applies. Children ages 2 and under are free.\nTickets: https://www.treinenfarm.com\nLocation: Treinen Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch\, Lodi\, Wisconsin\nParking: Free parking is available at the farm. \nThis is an outdoor event on a working farm. Dress for the weather and wear shoes ready for grass\, dirt\, gravel\, and possibly mud. URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/tiny-bee-big-deal-searching-treinen-farm-for-the-rusty-patched-bumblebee/2026-10-21/ LOCATION:Treinen Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch\, W12420 WI-60 Trunk\, Lodi\, WI\, 53555\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Nature and Environment,Pre-/Post-Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Treinen_Tiny_Bee_Big_Deal_ORIGINAL_PHOTO_1920x1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Treinen Farm Corn Maze &%3B Pumpkin Patch":MAILTO:Farmfun@cornmazelodi.com GEO:43.3049223;-89.6164279 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Treinen Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch W12420 WI-60 Trunk Lodi WI 53555 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=W12420 WI-60 Trunk:geo:-89.6164279,43.3049223 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T190000 DTSTAMP:20260902T180906Z CREATED:20260902T180906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T180906Z UID:10002012-1792663200-1792695600@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org SUMMARY:Tiny Bee. Big Deal. - Searching Treinen Farm for the Rusty Patched Bumblebee DESCRIPTION:There’s a tiny endangered neighbor living in Wisconsin—and you might walk right past one without ever knowing it. \nMeet the rusty patched bumble bee\, one of Wisconsin’s native bumble bees and the first bumble bee species in the United States to receive federal protection under the Endangered Species Act. \nThen head outside and explore the kind of world a bumble bee needs. \nAt Treinen Farm in Lodi\, Wisconsin\, our 2026 corn maze theme\, The Birds and the Bees\, takes guests into the wonderfully strange science of pollination\, reproduction\, biodiversity\, birds\, bees\, and the many ways living things depend on one another. \nBeyond the corn maze\, explore our restored prairie and oak savanna and look more closely at the flowers\, insects\, birds\, and habitats around you. Why do native flowers matter? Where do bumble bees spend the winter? What does a bee need besides flowers? And just what is that “rusty patch\,” anyway? \nCome get lost in the maze—and leave looking at the little things around you differently. \nWho: All ages are welcome. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.\nAdmission: Regular Treinen Farm admission applies. Children ages 2 and under are free.\nTickets: https://www.treinenfarm.com\nLocation: Treinen Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch\, Lodi\, Wisconsin\nParking: Free parking is available at the farm. \nThis is an outdoor event on a working farm. Dress for the weather and wear shoes ready for grass\, dirt\, gravel\, and possibly mud. URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/tiny-bee-big-deal-searching-treinen-farm-for-the-rusty-patched-bumblebee/2026-10-22/ LOCATION:Treinen Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch\, W12420 WI-60 Trunk\, Lodi\, WI\, 53555\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Nature and Environment,Pre-/Post-Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Treinen_Tiny_Bee_Big_Deal_ORIGINAL_PHOTO_1920x1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Treinen Farm Corn Maze &%3B Pumpkin Patch":MAILTO:Farmfun@cornmazelodi.com GEO:43.3049223;-89.6164279 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Treinen Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch W12420 WI-60 Trunk Lodi WI 53555 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=W12420 WI-60 Trunk:geo:-89.6164279,43.3049223 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T220000 DTSTAMP:20260902T180906Z CREATED:20260902T180906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T180906Z UID:10002013-1792749600-1792792800@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org SUMMARY:Tiny Bee. Big Deal. - Searching Treinen Farm for the Rusty Patched Bumblebee DESCRIPTION:There’s a tiny endangered neighbor living in Wisconsin—and you might walk right past one without ever knowing it. \nMeet the rusty patched bumble bee\, one of Wisconsin’s native bumble bees and the first bumble bee species in the United States to receive federal protection under the Endangered Species Act. \nThen head outside and explore the kind of world a bumble bee needs. \nAt Treinen Farm in Lodi\, Wisconsin\, our 2026 corn maze theme\, The Birds and the Bees\, takes guests into the wonderfully strange science of pollination\, reproduction\, biodiversity\, birds\, bees\, and the many ways living things depend on one another. \nBeyond the corn maze\, explore our restored prairie and oak savanna and look more closely at the flowers\, insects\, birds\, and habitats around you. Why do native flowers matter? Where do bumble bees spend the winter? What does a bee need besides flowers? And just what is that “rusty patch\,” anyway? \nCome get lost in the maze—and leave looking at the little things around you differently. \nWho: All ages are welcome. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.\nAdmission: Regular Treinen Farm admission applies. Children ages 2 and under are free.\nTickets: https://www.treinenfarm.com\nLocation: Treinen Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch\, Lodi\, Wisconsin\nParking: Free parking is available at the farm. \nThis is an outdoor event on a working farm. Dress for the weather and wear shoes ready for grass\, dirt\, gravel\, and possibly mud. URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/tiny-bee-big-deal-searching-treinen-farm-for-the-rusty-patched-bumblebee/2026-10-23/ LOCATION:Treinen Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch\, W12420 WI-60 Trunk\, Lodi\, WI\, 53555\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Nature and Environment,Pre-/Post-Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Treinen_Tiny_Bee_Big_Deal_ORIGINAL_PHOTO_1920x1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Treinen Farm Corn Maze &%3B Pumpkin Patch":MAILTO:Farmfun@cornmazelodi.com GEO:43.3049223;-89.6164279 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Treinen Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch W12420 WI-60 Trunk Lodi WI 53555 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=W12420 WI-60 Trunk:geo:-89.6164279,43.3049223 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T220000 DTSTAMP:20260902T180906Z CREATED:20260902T180906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T180906Z UID:10002014-1792836000-1792879200@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org SUMMARY:Tiny Bee. Big Deal. - Searching Treinen Farm for the Rusty Patched Bumblebee DESCRIPTION:There’s a tiny endangered neighbor living in Wisconsin—and you might walk right past one without ever knowing it. \nMeet the rusty patched bumble bee\, one of Wisconsin’s native bumble bees and the first bumble bee species in the United States to receive federal protection under the Endangered Species Act. \nThen head outside and explore the kind of world a bumble bee needs. \nAt Treinen Farm in Lodi\, Wisconsin\, our 2026 corn maze theme\, The Birds and the Bees\, takes guests into the wonderfully strange science of pollination\, reproduction\, biodiversity\, birds\, bees\, and the many ways living things depend on one another. \nBeyond the corn maze\, explore our restored prairie and oak savanna and look more closely at the flowers\, insects\, birds\, and habitats around you. Why do native flowers matter? Where do bumble bees spend the winter? What does a bee need besides flowers? And just what is that “rusty patch\,” anyway? \nCome get lost in the maze—and leave looking at the little things around you differently. \nWho: All ages are welcome. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.\nAdmission: Regular Treinen Farm admission applies. Children ages 2 and under are free.\nTickets: https://www.treinenfarm.com\nLocation: Treinen Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch\, Lodi\, Wisconsin\nParking: Free parking is available at the farm. \nThis is an outdoor event on a working farm. Dress for the weather and wear shoes ready for grass\, dirt\, gravel\, and possibly mud. URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/tiny-bee-big-deal-searching-treinen-farm-for-the-rusty-patched-bumblebee/2026-10-24/ LOCATION:Treinen Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch\, W12420 WI-60 Trunk\, Lodi\, WI\, 53555\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Nature and Environment,Pre-/Post-Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Treinen_Tiny_Bee_Big_Deal_ORIGINAL_PHOTO_1920x1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Treinen Farm Corn Maze &%3B Pumpkin Patch":MAILTO:Farmfun@cornmazelodi.com GEO:43.3049223;-89.6164279 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Treinen Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch W12420 WI-60 Trunk Lodi WI 53555 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=W12420 WI-60 Trunk:geo:-89.6164279,43.3049223 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T190000 DTSTAMP:20260902T180906Z CREATED:20260902T180906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T180906Z UID:10002015-1792922400-1792954800@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org SUMMARY:Tiny Bee. Big Deal. - Searching Treinen Farm for the Rusty Patched Bumblebee DESCRIPTION:There’s a tiny endangered neighbor living in Wisconsin—and you might walk right past one without ever knowing it. \nMeet the rusty patched bumble bee\, one of Wisconsin’s native bumble bees and the first bumble bee species in the United States to receive federal protection under the Endangered Species Act. \nThen head outside and explore the kind of world a bumble bee needs. \nAt Treinen Farm in Lodi\, Wisconsin\, our 2026 corn maze theme\, The Birds and the Bees\, takes guests into the wonderfully strange science of pollination\, reproduction\, biodiversity\, birds\, bees\, and the many ways living things depend on one another. \nBeyond the corn maze\, explore our restored prairie and oak savanna and look more closely at the flowers\, insects\, birds\, and habitats around you. Why do native flowers matter? Where do bumble bees spend the winter? What does a bee need besides flowers? And just what is that “rusty patch\,” anyway? \nCome get lost in the maze—and leave looking at the little things around you differently. \nWho: All ages are welcome. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.\nAdmission: Regular Treinen Farm admission applies. Children ages 2 and under are free.\nTickets: https://www.treinenfarm.com\nLocation: Treinen Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch\, Lodi\, Wisconsin\nParking: Free parking is available at the farm. \nThis is an outdoor event on a working farm. Dress for the weather and wear shoes ready for grass\, dirt\, gravel\, and possibly mud. URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/tiny-bee-big-deal-searching-treinen-farm-for-the-rusty-patched-bumblebee/2026-10-25/ LOCATION:Treinen Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch\, W12420 WI-60 Trunk\, Lodi\, WI\, 53555\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Nature and Environment,Pre-/Post-Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Treinen_Tiny_Bee_Big_Deal_ORIGINAL_PHOTO_1920x1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Treinen Farm Corn Maze &%3B Pumpkin Patch":MAILTO:Farmfun@cornmazelodi.com GEO:43.3049223;-89.6164279 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Treinen Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch W12420 WI-60 Trunk Lodi WI 53555 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=W12420 WI-60 Trunk:geo:-89.6164279,43.3049223 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T160000 DTSTAMP:20260915T150947Z CREATED:20260915T150947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T150947Z UID:10002055-1793005200-1793030400@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org SUMMARY:POST-FESTIVAL EVENT: Milwaukee Urban AgCon 2026: Resilience DESCRIPTION:Milwaukee Urban AgCon 2026: Resilience \nJoin farmers\, gardeners\, educators\, students\, community leaders\, conservationists\, and food system advocates for Milwaukee Urban AgCon 2026\, a day dedicated to growing stronger\, more resilient communities through urban agriculture. \nThis year’s theme\, “Resilience\,” celebrates the people and organizations working across Milwaukee to strengthen food access\, care for our land\, build community\, and create a more sustainable local food system. The event will feature engaging speakers\, hands-on workshops\, panel discussions\, networking\, and opportunities to connect with others involved in urban agriculture and environmental education. \nMonday\, October 26\, 2026 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM\nRegistration opens at 8:00 AM\nHarold S. Vincent School of Agricultural Sciences\nFree and family-friendly \nRegistration is open for attendees\, vendors\, and sponsors. Learn more at www.mkeurbanagcon.com. \nSchedule of Events \n8 – 9 am – Registration\n9 am – Welcome and Introductions\n9:10 – Kickoff Speaker – Alice in Dairyland\, Anastasia Poull\n9:30 – Keynote Speaker – TBA\n10:00 – Break\n10:15 – Panel 1 – Strength From Within: Milwaukee’s Boots On The Ground\n11:00 Break\n11:15 – Panel 2 – Tomorrow’s Harvest: Milwaukee’s Green Teens\n12:00 – Lunch – Stone Soup by Tricklebee Cafe\n12:30 – TBA\n1:00 – Workshop 1 – Food Talk: Understanding The Language of Food Sovereignty\nWorkshop 2 – Water Wise: Native Landscaping for Water Management\n1:45 – Break\n2:00 – Workshop 3 – Deep Roots: Perennial Agriculture for Sustainability\nWorkshop 4 – Farmers in Motion: Breathwork and Movements for The Field\n2:45 – Break\n3:00 – Workshop 5 – Market Matters: The History & Future of Farmers Markets\nWorkshop 6 – Nature Journaling 101: A Beginner’s Guide\nVendor Fair & Walking Tour – Noon to 4 URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/post-festival-event-milwaukee-urban-agcon-2026-resilience/ LOCATION:Harold S. Vincent School of Agricultural Science\, 7501 N Granville Rd\, Milwaukee\, 53224\, United States CATEGORIES:Food and Drink,Nature and Environment,Pre-/Post-Festival,Sports, Health, and Medicine,Technology, Math, and Engineering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AgCon-2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="The MARM Farm Education and Conservation Center":MAILTO:mkeurbanagcon@gmail.com GEO:43.154873;-88.0311439 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Harold S. Vincent School of Agricultural Science 7501 N Granville Rd Milwaukee 53224 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=7501 N Granville Rd:geo:-88.0311439,43.154873 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T190000 DTSTAMP:20260916T175329Z CREATED:20260916T175329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T175329Z UID:10002062-1793113200-1793127600@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org SUMMARY:POST-FESTIVAL EVENT: Imaginarium's 10-Year Anniversary Celebration DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate the Imaginarium’s 10-year Anniversary with makerspace tours\, equipment demos\, STEM activities\, crafts and competition\, and a visit from Mayor Ryan Sorenson! \n3:00 pm-4:30 pm: Making with the Mayor\nJoin Mayor Ryan Sorenson in potion-making and other STEAM activities for all ages! \n4:15 pm: Pumpkin Contest Winners Announced and Awarded\nMayor’s Pick and Library Staff’s Favorite \n6:45 pm: People’s Choice Winner Announced and Awarded \nYou may pick up and submit pumpkins for the competition at the library’s 2nd-floor desk. Pickup begins on October 1st—while supplies last—and submissions are due no later than October 24. URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/post-festival-event-imaginariums-10-year-anniversary-celebration/ LOCATION:Mead Public Library\, 710 N 8th St\, Sheboygan\, WI\, 53081\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Literacy,Pre-/Post-Festival,Technology, Math, and Engineering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Mead-Library.png GEO:43.7523484;-87.7134131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mead Public Library 710 N 8th St Sheboygan WI 53081 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=710 N 8th St:geo:-87.7134131,43.7523484 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR