May 11, 2016 at 2:37 p.m.
Trees for Tomorrow announces summer programs
Trees for Tomorrow announces summer programs
"We offer programs for a wide variety of ages," environmental science educator Melanie Stewart, who also coordinates summer programming, said in a press release announcing the summer classes. "There's something for everyone this summer."
Programs begin June 21 and continue through Aug. 12.
Family Nature Programs are designed for families with 4-7 year olds. During the hour-long programs, families will learn about and explore the Northwoods together, through hands-on activities, meeting live animals, and fun games and crafts.
Family Nature Programs run on Tuesday mornings at 10:30. Cost is $3 per person. Registration is not required.
A series of evening lectures, geared toward older children and adults, will take place on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Speakers will spend about an hour addressing a variety of nature-themed topics, including weather, bats, honeybees, seed saving, and the historical lives of Voyageurs.
The lecture series will conclude on Friday, Aug. 12 with a special stargazing event led by Frank Kovac of the Kovac Planetarium, hosted in cooperation with the Olson Memorial Library.
"This stargazing event has been a highlight in past years," explained Stewart. "We are thrilled to be hosting it once again this year."
Cost for evening lectures is $2/person. Registration is not required.
Science & Earth Exploration for Kids (S.E.E.K.) returns once again for children ages 8-12. Programs last a full day every Thursday and give kids the opportunity to get connected with the Northwoods through outdoor discovery, hands-on experiments, and interactive games.
This summer, S.E.E.K. will include programs on creepy crawlies, survival skills, earth art, Wisconsin's outdoor history, and much more.
Pre-registration is required for S.E.E.K. Parents can register a child for as many S.E.E.K. programs as they desire. Cost is $35 per child per program.
Detailed information about all summer programs, including the S.E.E.K. registration form and a downloadable brochure, are available at treesfortomorrow.com.
Trees For Tomorrow is a private, nonprofit organization and accredited natural resources specialty school that annually serves nearly 14,000 youth and adults with the mission to promote the sustainable management of resources through transformative educational experiences.
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