Previous Class Descriptions

Taekwondo and Self-Defense 

This class combines practical self-defense techniques with the dynamic movements of Taekwondo. Participants will learn essential skills to protect themselves, improve agility, and build confidence through structured training. Open to all skill levels, the class focuses on striking, blocking, situational awareness, and discipline while promoting fitness and mental resilience. 

Puppet Show

Join us for a fun, interactive puppet show, "How Wolves Changed the River."

Pysanky, Ukrainian Easter Egg Hands-on Demo & History 

Traditional technique taught and tools supplied for students to make their own Ukrainian-style egg.

Live Reptiles, Amphibians, Spiders & More! 

🌈 Color Our World with J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue! 🌈 offers an engaging hour-long presentation featuring live animals, including an intriguing assortment of snakes, lizards, insects, spiders, hedgehogs, birds, and more. The session includes a dynamic Q&A session, allowing participants to delve deeper into the world of these fascinating creatures. If time permits, attendees have the unique opportunity to get up close and personal with the animals, enhancing their interactive experience. This year’s theme, Color Our World, highlights the dazzling ways animals use color in nature. This program inspires curiosity and a deeper connection to the wonders of the animal kingdom. 

Poetry, Freelance Fiction Writing, and Selling 

Introducing people to poetry in a fun way. How to release your creative side out in writing and maybe make some money as you do it. 

Horticultural Seed Basics (Free Seeds!) 

Gardening - Indoor Starter Plants 

Book Folding Art 

Here is a way to recycle big books! In this class, we'll be folding book pages into art!

Weaving, Basketry, And the Natural World 

Learn about the Ho-Chunk Black Ash Basketry exhibition at the Paine Art Center and Gardens, and how Ho-Chunk basket makers practice sustainable use of natural materials while facing environmental challenges to their practice due to the invasive emerald ash borer. Participants can create weavings and/or small containers using simple craft materials and natural elements, echoing techniques used by basket makers. The information and activities in this class are adaptable to all age groups. 

Live Birds of Prey Up Close! 

Bekah from the Aves Wildlife Alliance will provide us with live raptors to observe and enjoy.  She will present important facts about birds of prey with the opportunity for lots of Q&A. 

From Fear to Trust: Animal Empathy Training 

Are there some animals that you find scary or just don't like? Take part in fun activities to better relate to all animals that we share the planet with, especially those you are less comfortable with. For all ages. 

Conservation on the Farm Refers to More Than Soil! 

Economic, historical, environmental, and social conservation has been the objective of this Central Wisconsin farm couple as they have operated a Century Farm and participated in their community, embracing modern technology while preserving the assets and values of rural living. 

Community Theatre 

Learn about community-based theatre and its benefits in a short presentation run by a local theatre veteran from the Green Bay Area. 

Friends of the Little Wolf River 

The Little Wolf River is a treasured river that runs through Manawa, WI. It is known for its scenic beauty, rapids, and clear water. Tragically, on July 5, 2024, the dam breached in Manawa releasing over a century of sediment pollution and a million gallons of wastewater downstream. Come learn about how dams effect ecosystems and get the chance to study the tiny creatures(macroinvertebrates), who call the river home. 

Ms. Planet, Naturalist Teacher

Learn observation by using the senses on how to see and feel more connected to the Earth, how to heal and relate with nature. Students will learn how to take that care and put it into doable action so that they can grow individually at home by conquering fears and growing themselves like a plant. Students will learn about morals, ethics, and civic duty to the planet to open their perspectives on finding more meaning and substance in life through nature connection and action alone. Demonstrating metaphorical action by playing a game Ms. Planet invented called the Caterpillar game. It teaches how to start a grassroots one-person movement. 

Bottle Planters 

Teach kids to reuse and recycle by leading them in a craft that includes taking 2-liter bottles and turning them into a planter for succulents. Also using construction paper to make animal faces on the planters. 

Enhancing Your Senses with Nature Yoga (outside depending on the weather) 

Forget the old idea that there are only 5 senses! In this session, we'll do outdoor observation exercises using senses you may not know that you had. This experience will enhance your awareness and appreciation of the world around you – and will likely recharge your energy levels too! If the weather doesn't cooperate, we'll stay indoors and do some fun nature yoga sequences and guided sensory meditation. 

Fun with Flags: Vexillology for All Ages 

This will be a laid-back all-ages crash course in studying and making flags. We'll have a brief history of flag study and then have some interactive activities involving making our own flags with art supplies. 

Endangered Species & Animal Bingo 

A UWO student-led short presentation on endangered species. Followed by Fun Animal Bingo! 

Emotional Intelligence & Leadership 

Learn the most important and least common leadership skill, understanding how our heart overrides our head. Learn why no one cares what you know about until they know what you care about. Share stories of what makes a good leader and what makes a great leader.