The Trumpet in the Orchestra of Evolution: Wetlands and Sandhills in Wisconsin

Sandhill cranes are the most numerous of the world’s fifteen crane species. They inhabit many varied places in North America – and Asia! – in both migratory and non-migratory populations. Here in Wisconsin, they are irrevocably linked to our treasured wetlands; join us to learn how protecting our Wisconsin wetlands has led to one of North America’s greatest conservation success stories.

About the presenter:

Anne Lacy, Crane Research Coordinator for the International Crane Foundation, has nearly 20 years of experience researching the Sandhill Crane. Anne currently coordinates the long-term Sandhill Crane research program and recently began working with the Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership, of which ICF is a founding member, to study the newly reintroduced Whooping Cranes in Wisconsin.

This presentation is part of a series of events across the state this year put on by Wisconsin Wetlands Association to celebrate its 50 years of protecting wetlands.

Join us for yoga in the park led by Jo Temte.  

$5 (children under 10 are free). Classes start at 5:15pm and are 60 minutes per session.  Come and go as needed. 

Jo is a certified 200-hour yoga instructor.  She believes that yoga is for everyone and the best place for yoga is outdoors!

Bring your own mat & water bottle. Restrooms are available for changing.  Rain location is inside the Heritage Center. 
 

Prairies: June 14 Come explore the prairie with us. We have a scavenger hunt and several loops of trails so you can adventure as long as you’d like. Bring your sharp eyes.

Plants: July 12 Did you know prairies used to cover more than 40% of the United States and now they cover just 1%? Discover why prairie plants are so important for our ecosystem and enjoy a hike through our prairie. We’ll help you craft a tool to explore!

Pollinators: August 16 They buzz, they flutter, they help keep our environment thriving. Take a closer look at the busiest creatures in the prairie and make your own  pollinator to take home.

During this program we introduce our youngest community members to nature through fun, hands-on activities. Join us for one or all of our FREE programs.

All ages are welcome.

Bring a water bottle, sunblock, and your sense of adventure!

Join us for yoga in the park led by Jo Temte.  

$5 (children under 10 are free). Classes start at 5:15pm and are 60 minutes per session.  Come and go as needed. 

Jo is a certified 200-hour yoga instructor.  She believes that yoga is for everyone and the best place for yoga is outdoors!

Bring your own mat & water bottle. Restrooms are available for changing.  Rain location is inside the Heritage Center. 
 

Join us for yoga in the park led by Jo Temte.  

$5 (children under 10 are free). Classes start at 5:15pm and are 60 minutes per session.  Come and go as needed. 

Jo is a certified 200-hour yoga instructor.  She believes that yoga is for everyone and the best place for yoga is outdoors!

Bring your own mat & water bottle. Restrooms are available for changing.  Rain location is inside the Heritage Center. 
 

We need volunteers to join the Capital Springs Bumble Bee Brigade! Help us discover what bumble bee species use Capital Springs.  The training session with UW Arboretum’s Susan Carpenter will help us learn how to find, identify, and take photos of these important native pollinators. We will also learn how to submit data to the DNR’s Wisconsin Aquatic and Terrestrial Resources Inventory  website.

Prairies: June 14 Come explore the prairie with us. We have a scavenger hunt and several loops of trails so you can adventure as long as you’d like. Bring your sharp eyes.

Plants: July 12 Did you know prairies used to cover more than 40% of the United States and now they cover just 1%? Discover why prairie plants are so important for our ecosystem and enjoy a hike through our prairie. We’ll help you craft a tool to explore!

Pollinators: August 16 They buzz, they flutter, they help keep our environment thriving. Take a closer look at the busiest creatures in the prairie and make your own  pollinator to take home.

During this program we introduce our youngest community members to nature through fun, hands-on activities. Join us for one or all of our FREE programs.

All ages are welcome.

Bring a water bottle, sunblock, and your sense of adventure!

Join WI DNR Wildlife Health Conservation experts and learn what to do when you find an abandoned or seemingly abandoned animal.  A wild animal may look abandoned sitting alone in a field however, most times their wild parent is nearby, out of sight, anxiously waiting for you to leave the area so she can attend to her young.  What should you look for to know if an animal is truly abandoned or is it’s mother out searching for food?  Learn what to do with opossums or raccoons or other wildlife that have made your home or yard, theirs as well.  Through this interactive program we hope to answer all of your wildlife questions!

Join us for yoga in the park led by Jo Temte.  

$5 (children under 10 are free). Classes start at 5:15pm and are 60 minutes per session.  Come and go as needed. 

Jo is a certified 200-hour yoga instructor.  She believes that yoga is for everyone and the best place for yoga is outdoors!

Bring your own mat & water bottle. Restrooms are available for changing.  Rain location is inside the Heritage Center. 
 

Join us for yoga in the park led by Jo Temte.  

$5 (children under 10 are free). Classes start at 5:15pm and are 60 minutes per session.  Come and go as needed. 

Jo is a certified 200-hour yoga instructor.  She believes that yoga is for everyone and the best place for yoga is outdoors!

Bring your own mat & water bottle. Restrooms are available for changing.  Rain location is inside the Heritage Center. 
 

Prairies: June 14 Come explore the prairie with us. We have a scavenger hunt and several loops of trails so you can adventure as long as you’d like. Bring your sharp eyes.

Plants: July 12 Did you know prairies used to cover more than 40% of the United States and now they cover just 1%? Discover why prairie plants are so important for our ecosystem and enjoy a hike through our prairie. We’ll help you craft a tool to explore!

Pollinators: August 16 They buzz, they flutter, they help keep our environment thriving. Take a closer look at the busiest creatures in the prairie and make your own  pollinator to take home.

During this program we introduce our youngest community members to nature through fun, hands-on activities. Join us for one or all of our FREE programs.

All ages are welcome.

Bring a water bottle, sunblock, and your sense of adventure!

Join us for yoga in the park led by Jo Temte.  

$5 (children under 10 are free). Classes start at 5:15pm and are 60 minutes per session.  Come and go as needed. 

Jo is a certified 200-hour yoga instructor.  She believes that yoga is for everyone and the best place for yoga is outdoors!

Bring your own mat & water bottle. Restrooms are available for changing.  Rain location is inside the Heritage Center. 
 

Join us for yoga in the park led by Jo Temte.  

$5 (children under 10 are free). Classes start at 5:15pm and are 60 minutes per session.  Come and go as needed. 

Jo is a certified 200-hour yoga instructor.  She believes that yoga is for everyone and the best place for yoga is outdoors!

Bring your own mat & water bottle. Restrooms are available for changing.  Rain location is inside the Heritage Center.