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SUMMARY:Little Wings Play Days - Bubble Play
DESCRIPTION:Bubble Play – blow bubbles and try a bubble science activity! \nGather in the outdoor Little Wings Nature Play Area for these special play days. Families can play together\, have fun and maybe get a little messy too! Activities for ages 2-10\, but open to all. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free\, no registration required. In the event of poor weather\, an indoor activity will be available in the education room.
URL:https://www.woodlanddunes.org/calendar/little-wings-play-days-bubble-play/
CATEGORIES:Children's Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T101500
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SUMMARY:Raising a Wild Child - Nature Observation Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Members: $2/child \nNon-members: $3/child \nExperience the wonders of nature with your 2-5 year old through nature hikes\, play and guided activities. Help your child notice the natural world and ignite their curiosity! Children must be accompanied by an adult\, older siblings welcome in summer. Dress for the weather\, majority of the program takes place outdoors. Registration required by the Monday before each session\, space is limited. Call 920-793-4007 or email jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org. \n 
URL:https://www.woodlanddunes.org/calendar/raising-a-wild-child-nature-observation-session-1/
CATEGORIES:Children's Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T120000
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SUMMARY:Raising A Wild Child - Nature Observation Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Members: $2/child \nNon-members: $3/child \nExperience the wonders of nature with your 2-5 year old through nature hikes\, play and guided activities. Help your child notice the natural world and ignite their curiosity! Children must be accompanied by an adult\, older siblings welcome in summer. Dress for the weather\, majority of the program takes place outdoors. Registration required by the Monday before each session\, space is limited. Call 920-793-4007 or email jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org.
URL:https://www.woodlanddunes.org/calendar/raising-a-wild-child-nature-observation-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Children's Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T080000
DTSTAMP:20260516T141415
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UID:12789-1752217200-1752220800@www.woodlanddunes.org
SUMMARY:Guided Walks - The Morning Prairie
DESCRIPTION:Wander amongst the prairie wildflowers at their peak down Willow Trail. \nMembers: Free \nNon-members: Sliding scale $3-$10/person \nJoin a staff member on a guided hike along one of our trails. Some hikes will have a specific topic while others will be about whatever nature presents to us that day. Registration is required the Monday before the hike takes place\, as space is limited and meeting locations may vary. Hikes will be under a mile long unless specified. Register by emailing jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org or call 920-793-4007.
URL:https://www.woodlanddunes.org/calendar/guided-walks-the-morning-prairie/
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T103000
DTSTAMP:20260516T141415
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SUMMARY:Flutter & Buzz Storytime on the Road with Manitowoc Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Wriggle your way to Woodland Dunes Nature Center and join library staff as we explore the wonderful world of insects through stories\, rhymes\, and songs. Stick around after storytime for an un-bee-leivably fun activity with the Woodland Dunes Staff. Storytime is recommended for developmental ages 2-5 and siblings are always welcome. In the event of inclement weather\, the program will be held inside the Nature Center. Registration appreciated by Wednesday\, July 9th\, but walk-ins welcome.
URL:https://www.woodlanddunes.org/calendar/flutter-buzz-storytime-on-the-road-with-manitowoc-public-library/
CATEGORIES:Children's Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T220000
DTSTAMP:20260516T141415
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SUMMARY:Family Fridays Series - Fireflies
DESCRIPTION:Members: Free \nNon-members: $15/family \nLearn a few firefly basics\, make a craft and then carefully catch and observe these amazing insects. Be prepared for mosquitoes. Registration required by Wednesday\, July 9th. \nSummer Fridays are made for fun! This new series is for children and their adults to engage with \nnature through exciting hands-on activities. Each program will explore a new topic and will be \npacked with fun. Best for ages 4-12\, but all ages welcome. To register – email Jess at jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org or call 920-793-4007. \n 
URL:https://www.woodlanddunes.org/calendar/family-fridays-series-fireflies/
CATEGORIES:Children's Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T110000
DTSTAMP:20260516T141415
CREATED:20250428T224852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T232030Z
UID:12780-1752310800-1752318000@www.woodlanddunes.org
SUMMARY:Adult Learning Series - Branching Out: An Exploration of Arboreal Stories
DESCRIPTION:All programs in this series have a sliding scale fee of $3-$10 per person. This will be collected at check-in\, cash is preferred. Sponsored by the Winston Group and Next Era. \nThe arboreal humanities is an emerging field of study that seeks to explore the relationship between humans and trees through literature\, art\, and other forms of expression. \nJoin Emma Knickelbine\, a PhD student in literature at UW-Milwaukee\, as she discusses her ongoing research in the arboreal humanities and explores the significance behind the language we use to describe trees\, and ourselves in relation to them. We’ll talk about trees in Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick (no prior reading is required)\, explore contemporary arboreal literature\, and venture outside to investigate our own relationships with arboreal life. Registration appreciated by Thursday\, July 10th. Email jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org or call 920-793-4007.
URL:https://www.woodlanddunes.org/calendar/adult-learning-series-branching-out-an-exploration-of-arboreal-stories/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T230000
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SUMMARY:Summer Star Parties
DESCRIPTION:View night sky constellations with astronomers Al and Ben\, along with the moon and other celestial objects through the big telescope in the Sky Shed. You can even bring your own telescope if you need help figuring out how to set it up. Weather and sky conditions permitting. Program takes place outside the Nature Center. Registration required by the Thursday before each session. Sponsored by The Winston Group. Email jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org or call 920-793-4007. \n 
URL:https://www.woodlanddunes.org/calendar/summer-star-parties-2/
CATEGORIES:Programs for Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T120000
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SUMMARY:Write-Ins At Woodland Dunes
DESCRIPTION:Join writers Peggy Turnbull and Tara Huck of Fresh Water Press for time dedicated to creativity. We’ll look at a poem or two by Jean Biegun from her book\, Waking Up at Woodland Dunes\, then walk outside to discover what the Dunes landscape has to say to us. We’ll write for most of the session and share our work with each other at the end (only if you want). Bring paper\, a notebook or sketch pad\, and your favorite writing implement.\nPeggy Turnbull is the author of Where Sweetness Falls with the Rain and The Joy of Their Holiness. Tara Huck is the author of Just a Stop Along the Way and Stress Fracture. Along with Tracey Koach\, they are the co-founders and editors of the Fresh Water Press.\nRegistration required Monday before the event. Call 920-793-4007 or email jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org.
URL:https://www.woodlanddunes.org/calendar/write-ins-at-woodland-dunes-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T150000
DTSTAMP:20260516T141415
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SUMMARY:Adult Summer Camps - Wildflowers
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the beautiful flowers that fill our prairies! See flowers in a whole new way while looking at flower parts under a microscope\, learn about pollinators and why they are important\, and take a stroll through the prairie to learn some flower ID. Registration required by Friday\, July 18th \nSliding scale $5-$25 \nNew! Why should kids have all the fun? Calling all adults that are kids at heart\, come attend a short summer camp and explore various nature topics through hands-on activities\, games\, crafts\, and hikes! Learn\, laugh\, and meet like-minded individuals that are excited to spend time outdoors. Camps will take place mostly outdoors. Space is limited – registration required. \n 
URL:https://www.woodlanddunes.org/calendar/adult-summer-camps-wildflowers/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T110000
DTSTAMP:20260516T141415
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UID:12751-1753437600-1753441200@www.woodlanddunes.org
SUMMARY:Family Fridays Series - Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Members: Free \nNon-members: $15/family \nExplore the world of pollinators through hands-on activities and a short pollinator walk. Registration required by Wednesday\, July 23rd. \nSummer Fridays are made for fun! This new series is for children and their adults to engage with \nnature through exciting hands-on activities. Each program will explore a new topic and will be \npacked with fun. Best for ages 4-12\, but all ages welcome. Registration required by emailing Jess at jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org or call 920-793-4007.
URL:https://www.woodlanddunes.org/calendar/family-fridays-series-pollinators/
CATEGORIES:Children's Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T110000
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UID:12729-1753524000-1753527600@www.woodlanddunes.org
SUMMARY:Slow Down Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Slow down\, stop by\, and say hi to Jess or Kennedy! Each session will have fun information and activities about nature. Visit the front desk to find out where the session will take place. Stop in anytime during the hour. Fun for all ages\, no registration required. Watch our Facebook page for more information as the date approaches.
URL:https://www.woodlanddunes.org/calendar/slow-down-saturdays-3/
CATEGORIES:Programs for Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T083000
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SUMMARY:Guided Walks - Wake Up Your Senses
DESCRIPTION:Tune into your senses – listen to the calls\, observe different smells and textures\, and the enjoy the rich gifts of the morning. Trail to TBD. \nMembers: Free \nNon-members: Sliding scale $3-$10/person \nJoin a staff member on a guided hike along one of our trails. Some hikes will have a specific topic while others will be about whatever nature presents to us that day. Registration is required the Monday before the hike takes place\, as space is limited and meeting locations may vary. Hikes will be under a mile long unless specified. Register: email jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org or call 920-793-4007.
URL:https://www.woodlanddunes.org/calendar/guided-walks-wake-up-your-senses/
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks
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