Events

Locals have enjoyed the sweet treat of Maple Syrup every spring for thousands of years. Join us in the sugarbush as we learn how to make the sweetest treat in the Northwoods. We'll take you through the sugaring process to create your own maple syrup. From identifying and tapping trees to collecting and boiling sap, … Continue reading Sustainable Living Institute – Making Maple Syrup →

Let your kid discover their inner "wild child!"  KinderWild Camp (KWC) is a nature-based program for 3–5 year-old children with a focus on nature and outdoor education. Our program is a mix of outdoor and classroom activities in a kid-friendly environment including hands-on activities, story and play time.  3.75 or 8 hours.  $20-$40 per child.

Ready? Aim. FIRE! During this fun-filled nature adventure, you and your family can learn the basics of not only firing an arrow, but also practice your skills at building a fire. You'll start off with learning beginner’s archery followed by some fun games for you to practice your skills. Afterwards, we’ll switch gears into survival … Continue reading Nature Adventure – Survival Skills (Archery and Fire building) →

Increase your self-reliance by building good, nutrient-rich soil through backyard composting. Collecting your yard material and kitchen scraps at home provides the opportunity to build soil for use on plants, vegetables, and flowers indoors and out. Our experts will provide instruction on setting up and using your high-quality backyard composter and how to reduce waste, … Continue reading Sustainable Living Institute – Composting →

Pack your binoculars and set out on a great birding adventure, where you’ll add to your list, explore unique ecosystems and improve your birding skills in the wildlife-rich Northwoods. Birders of all abilities are welcome, but we pay special attention to teaching beginners and intermediate birders the basics of visual and auditory identification. This is … Continue reading Nature ReTREEt – Birding ReTREEt →

Head off the beaten path and on to the water! The WI River is a great place to start your summer water season. As you paddle, TFT's naturalists will share their knowledge with you about the river and its inhabitants. Ages 8 & up.  $15 per person.