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SUMMARY:Storywalk - Run Wild by David Covell
DESCRIPTION:The StoryWalk® located throughout the trails surrounding the Lussier Family Heritage Center\, brings families together through outdoor exploration and literacy. October’s book is Run Wild by David Covell. \nThe park is open from dawn to dusk so stop by any time\, before\, during\, or after the Wisconsin Science Festival to walk the trail and enjoy the story as you go.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/storywalk-run-wild-by-david-covell/
LOCATION:Lussier Family Heritage Center\, 3101 Lake Farm Rd\, Madison\, WI\, 53713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literacy,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 16th date will focus on exploring natural resources and environmental science! \nAge: 5-12*\nCost: $70 per child. \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. \nRegister here! \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/
LOCATION:Lussier Family Heritage Center\, 3101 Lake Farm Rd\, Madison\, WI\, 53713\, 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:Lil' Explorer Storytime - POP UP
DESCRIPTION:Join local authors for an afternoon of stories and crafts at the Heritage Center for the Wisconsin Science Festival. The books include Samantha Cora’s “Wisconsin Wakes” and Elizabeth Seeliger “Big Feelings.” After a short storytime with read aloud and songs\, your little one will have the opportunity to explore the nature playground and engage in themed crafts. \nCost: Free\nAges: All* \n*An adult chaperone must attend with youth \nNo registration required. \nAccessibility: \nThere will be bathroom access and a water fountain.\nThis is an outdoor event with indoor access if inclement weather.\nPlease contact Heritage Center (heritagecenter@danecounty.gov) to discuss any additional accessibility needs. \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 email lwrd@danecounty.gov 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/lil-explorer-storytime-pop-up/
LOCATION:Lussier Family Heritage Center\, 3101 Lake Farm Rd\, Madison\, WI\, 53713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literacy,Nature and Environment
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SUMMARY:Youth Volunteers for Conservation - Bat Box Construction
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a workshop hosted by Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance that focuses on building bat boxes and learn about bat conservation\, monitoring\, and how they can help people. Come build a bat box and take it home! Or donate it to be installed in an appropriate place to encourage healthy bat populations. \nAbout Youth Volunteers for Conservation\nAre you a young adult ages 15-21 who enjoys the outdoors? Join the Youth Volunteers for Conservation (YV4C) program to explore Dane County Parks while building real-world conservation skills. Participants will contribute to habitat restoration efforts and gain exposure to career pathways in natural resources across southern Wisconsin. \nHow to Sign up: \nStep One: Create an Account in MyImpact if you don’t have one (one time process)\nAccount application and waiver for 18+ click here.\nAccount application and waiver for those under 18 click here (requires parent signature) \nStep 2: Complete all waivers before signing up! These are all locate at the bottom of the page under “my profile” – find each section below and complete.\nDCP/LFHC Transportation Permission – must click “I agree to the above statement”\nDCP/LFHC Background Check(must be renewed yearly) – must click “I agree to the above statement”\nYV4C Behavior Agreement – sign and submit the agreement \nStep 3: Sign up for events! After you’ve created an account and filled out all necessary waivers\, you can sign up for a shift here. \nWhat to Know: \nIn case of cancellation\, a notification will be made via email and/or phone to participants who have signed up.\nNo experience is needed. All tools and training provided.\nWhat to Wear & Bring: \nThis workshop will be hosted inside of the Heritage Center. Please dress for personal comfort and weather. \nAges: 15 – 21\nCost: Free \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/youth-volunteers-for-conservation-bat-box-construction/
LOCATION:Lussier Family Heritage Center\, 3101 Lake Farm Rd\, Madison\, WI\, 53713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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SUMMARY:Tales from Planet Earth - A Wilderness Act
DESCRIPTION:What does “wilderness” mean to you? Join us for a free screening and panel discussion of the award-winning short documentary film\, A Wilderness Act. Guided by the wisdom of Anishinaabe graduate student Nisogaabokwe Melonee Montano and university professor Evan Larson\, learn how the very definitions penned to protect our country’s most precious landscapes can instead perpetuate injustice and lead to the impoverishment of both ecosystems and human cultures. Inspired by the Red Pine forests of the Great Lakes area\, including Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area\, the two join together to educate current and future generations about how returning fire to the land\, and returning the land to its people\, can be healing for all. \nPresented in partnership with the Nelson Institue for Environmental Studies and the Foundation for Dane County Parks. \nAgenda (feel free to attend one or all of these activties) \n3:30–4:30 p.m. Join us for family-friendly programming to explore the cultural and ecological importance of fire:\nStorytime: Reading of Ishkode: A Story of Fire with Nisogaabokwe Melonee Montano\nLearn about fire! What does fire need to exist? When is it safe? What changes can fire make? \n4:45–5:15 p.m. Guided walk: Explore the Wisconsin landscape through fire. Join voices from the film on a walk through Lake Farm County Park and learn about the landscape as it relates to fire. \n5:30 – 7 pm Screening & Panel\nJoin us for free pizza before the film and a fire gathering with s’mores afterwards. Registration recommended. \nAccessibility and Language Access: \nWheelchair accessible\nAccessible parking and level walkway to building\nMen’s\, Women’s and All-Gender\, indoor\, ADA compliant bathrooms\nDrinking water 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/tales-from-planet-earth-a-wilderness-act/
LOCATION:Lussier Family Heritage Center\, 3101 Lake Farm Rd\, Madison\, WI\, 53713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Nature and Environment
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