Jr. Science & Earth Exploration for Kids (S.E.E.K.) 4-7 Yrs.

Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Check-in begins at 9:15 a.m.

Check-out required after the program.

For youth ages 4-7, Junior S.E.E.K. invites young children to explore the wonders of the Northwoods through hands-on activities, crafts and games. Cost is $8/child. Pre-registration is required at least 48 hours in advance. Maximum 20 participants (first-come, first-served basis).June 18 – Colors, Colors, Everywhere! – Discover the colorful world of nature through outdoor exploration and nature-based art projects.June 25 – Birds of a Feather – Fly into fun as we discover the fascinating world of birds through outdoor exploration, games, crafts, and a chance to meet Apollo, TFT’s live hawk!July 2 – Tree-mendous Trees – Learn about the life of a tree as we hike through our forest and create our own tree costumes.July 9 – Following Footprints – Become a nature detective as we search for tracks and other clues animals have left behind in our woods.July 16 – Wonderful Water – We’ll have a splashing good time as we discover the important role water plays in the world around us. Come prepared to get wet when we play some water games!July 23 – Getting Buggy – Join us for an up-close look into the lives of worms, spiders, insects and critters that live in our forests.

July 30 – Wild Things – Learn about the amazing animals that live in the Northwoods through

outdoor exploration, games, and a chance to meet TFT’s reptiles!

August 6 – Nature Explorers – Test your observation skills as we explore life in the forest and on a nature scavenger hunt.

Science & Earth Exploration for Kids (S.E.E.K.) 8-12 Yrs

Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check-in begins at 8:15 a.m. Check-out

required at the end of the program.

Youth ages 8-12. S.E.E.K. will bring a summer full of fun quests to discover the wonders of nature. Participants should bring a lunch, but a morning snack is provided. Join us for the morning (8:30 a.m. to noon), afternoon (12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.), or all day 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $20/half-day or $35/full-day. Pre-registration is required at least 48 hours in advance. Maximum 20 participants (first-come, first-served basis).June 20 – A Closer Look – Test your observation skills as we get up close with nature through hands-on exploration and art projects. Bring a 100% cotton T-shirt for leaf-printing or purchase one for $6. June 27 – Adventure Is Out There – Be adventurous as we overcome team-building challenges, test our survival skills, and learn to shoot a bow and arrow.July 4 – NO PROGRAM – Happy 4th of July!July 11 – Who’s Been Here? – Channel your inner Sherlock Holmes as we hunt for animal tracks and other clues left behind in our forest.July 18 – Float On – Explore life on the lake as we net for critters, test our canoe skills and learn about aquatic ecosystems. Close-toed boots or shoes required.July 25 – Creepy Critters – We’ll put the “eek!” in “S.E.E.K.” as we dig for worms, catch spiders, meet TFT’s live snakes and investigate the lives of some of nature’s hidden creatures.August 1 – Wild for Wildlife – Become an animal ally as we explore animal adaptations, habitats and food webs through exploration and games. We’ll even get a chance to meet Apollo, TFT’s live hawk!August 8 – Nature Navigators – Learn to navigate with a GPS and compass, then “get lost” on a nature scavenger hunt.

S.E.E.K. Punch Card!Attend 3 or more full days of S.E.E.K. and get a free gift

from our Tree Trunk gift store!

Family Nature Programs(All Ages)

Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Check-in begins at 10:15 a.m.

Families with children of all ages are invited to join our naturalists in discovering the Northwoods through hands-on activities and exploration. Cost is $4/person or $10/family (up to 4 members). Minimum of one adult for every three child participants. Pre-registration is NOT required.June 19 – From Pine to Paper – Learn about the journey a tree takes from the forest to the paper mill, then create your own homemade paper.June 26 – Birds of Prey – Discover the adaptations that make birds of prey unique among the feathered kingdom, then meet TFT’s live hawk, Apollo.July 3 – Lumberjack Lore – Travel back in time to uncover Wisconsin’s logging history and show off your skills in our lumberjack games.July 10 – Wildlife Watchers – Investigate clues left behind by wildlife, then hike through the forest to discover who shares our woods.July 17 – Critter Catching – Meet us at Silver Lake Beach to discover what is wriggling under the water as we net for critters. Close-toed shoes or boots required. See map below.July 24 – Take Cover! – Learn what makes a good survival shelter, then work together to create your own shelter in the forest.July 31 – Skulls, Skins, and Bones – Discover the amazing adaptations of Wisconsin’s wildlife through hands-on exploration. If time allows, we’ll head outdoors for a habitat hike. August 7 – GPS 101 – Learn how to use a GPS unit for navigation, then test your skills in our GPS scavenger hunt. GPS units are provided.

Silver Lake

FREE small ice cream

cone! Bring an unexpired, non-perishable food item for the Vilas County Food Pantry to ANY Trees For Tomorrow summer program & receive a coupon for a free small cone from Dairy Queen, Eagle River. Offer good while coupon supplies last.

Nature at Night(Adults & Older Children)

Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m. Held indoors in the Education Hall

Programs last one hour and are held in the air-conditioned Education Hall. Series are geared toward older children and adults. Cost: Free! Suggested donation is $2/person. Sponsored by BMO Harris Bank.

June 18 — Foraging the Northwoods – TFT Educator Danielle Christensen will teach us what we can forage for in the wilds of the Northwoods! June 25 — Loons – Learn about the ecology and behavior of this iconic Northwoods bird with TFT Educator Kim Feller. July 2 — Snapshot Wisconsin-Snap-a-thon! — Put your Wisconsin wildlife knowledge to the test! This is a family-friendly competition to learn about Wisconsin wildlife and the Snapshot Wisconsin program. Your participation will also help citizen science in Wisconsin! July 9 — Fire and Forests — Fire is a significant force in an ecosystem. U.S. Forest Service Research Ecologist Brian Sturtevant will talk about wildfire effects and how a prescribed fire is used as a forest restoration tool. July 16 — Wisconsin’s Wood Turtle – Learn about one of Wisconsin’s threatened reptiles with WI DNR Regional Ecologist Carly Lapin. Lapin will explain how her work with the Wood Turtle Conservation Project has helped humans understand and protect this species. July 23 — The Art of Communicating Science – Northwoods artist Terry Daulton creates pastel paintings that reflect her deep ties to the landscape and her background as a biologist and environmental educator. Find out how she educates others about the natural world through her art and science collaborative projects. (next page)

Schedule is subject to change. Please check

website.

Depicts family-friendly sessions for families with children age 7 and up:

Nature at Night(Adults & Older Children)

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July 30 — American Marten – The American, or Pine, Marten is Wisconsin’s only endangered mammal. WI DNR Research Ecologist Skyler Vold will tell us more about the ecology, history, and recovery efforts of this elusive Northwoods member of the weasel family. August 6 — Northwoods Fisheries – The abundance of lakes and rivers in northern Wisconsin is a unique feature that draws people here each year to fish. Join WI DNR Fisheries Biologist Greg Matzke as he discusses some of the unique aspects of the DNR fisheries management program.

WI Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at TFT from June 10-15, 2019 Visit our website for details!

The deadline to register is May 27.

Community Outreach Programs

Let us bring the learning to you! Trees For Tomorrow has several opportunities for your guests to learn about nature. Each program may be adapted for various age groups and group sizes. Some programs are hands-on, while others present the material through computer technology. All programs last about an hour. Animal Adaptations – Participants will learn about population, survival, and adaptations through hands-on exploration of animal pelts, skulls, and other artifacts. Based on their observations, participants will formulate ideas on how an animal is able to survive in a given habitat, with the option to apply these concepts on a habitat hike, depending on time and location. Birds of Prey – This slideshow program introduces participants to birds of prey in Wisconsin. It includes general characteristics of raptors, the seven families found in Wisconsin, threats and conservation efforts. A live bird of prey is available for this program for an added fee on a first- come, first-served basis. Indoor space suggested for this program. Bats: Invaders of the Darkness – This PowerPoint focuses on these very interesting and misunderstood flying mammals. Various species of bats will be discussed.Critter Catching – Participants get hands-on as they sample nearby aquatic habitats for critters. The types of organisms found help participants diagnose the water quality. This program requires access to a lakeshore or low-flowing stream. Close-toed boots or shoes required.Eat or be Eaten – In the animal kingdom, the name of the game is survival. In this program, participants will discuss the characteristics of a predator and prey animal species. Participants will engage in hands-on exploration of animal artifacts and/or play a variety of games or activities to strengthen these concepts.Human Survival Skills – In this hands-on activity, participants will discuss what it takes to survive, what are the most important things to know in a survival situation, and what they should always have with them when they go out into the wild. They will have the opportunity to practice building shelters and/or fires, depending on weather and location.Leaf Printing – Learn basic tree and leaf identification. Participants will then create beautiful prints with paint and leaves they collect. Paint and supplies are provided. Prints can also be made on 100% cotton T-shirts or other fabric (not provided).

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Community Outreach Programs

(continued)Logging Days – Watch out Paul Bunyan! After a glimpse at early logging camp life, participants swing into logging events such as crosscut sawing, lighting a match with a small hatchet and the tree cookie roll.Loons – This program delights participants with beautiful photography and interesting facts about these mysterious birds of the north. Life histories, adaptations, breeding and nesting habits, and migration are all discussed.Reptiles & Amphibians – Who’s slimy and who’s not? Through this slideshow, participants take a close-up look at differences between reptiles and amphibians, and learn more about different species found in Wisconsin. A visit with our live reptile(s) is available for this program for an added fee on a first- come, first-served basis. Indoor space suggested for this program.Skulls, Skins and Bones – Participants identify animals by their skulls, skins, and bones. We’ll look at the structure and function of different animal parts.Tree Identification – Participants will discuss unique characteristics of trees, explore tree branch and leaf samples, and learn to use a dichotomous key to identify native Wisconsin tree species. Depending on location, they will then apply these skills on living trees in a nearby natural area.Wildlife Signs Investigation – In this hands-on activity, participants will learn how to identify tracks, scat, calls, and other signs of common Northwoods animals. Includes the option to hike in a nearby natural area to look for animal signs, depending on time and location.Wolves – This slideshow helps participants separate fact from fairy tale as they learn about wolves, ecology, communication and management techniques. A demonstration of a wolf howl survey may also be available. Programs cost $60 per program or $75 per live animal program. Mileage is charged for any group over five miles from Trees For Tomorrow at a rate of $0.58/mile. Payment is due in full 30 days prior to program date. Please contact Kim Feller, Education Manager, at (715) 479-6456 or kim@treesfortomorrow.com for questions or registration.

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