Enjoy free classes on campus! 

There is something for everyone! 

Admission is free! Please pre-register here

The registration table opens at 12:00 - please come early to avoid the lines!

Free School is a fun day of learning for all ages to celebrate learning without any financial barriers.  

This event was created to recognize that education should be affordable for everyone. 

Here are last year's classes 

(2026 classes are TBD):

(Please see the course schedule and descriptions for more details)

Live Reptiles, Amphibians, Spiders and More!

Live Birds of Prey Up Close

From Fear to Trust: Animal Empathy Training by Urban Ecology Oshkosh

The Art of Book Folding

Fun with Flags: Vexillology for all ages

Puppet Show

Martial Arts and Self Defense

Emotional Intelligence & Leadership 

Poetry, Freelance Fiction Writing and Selling

Weaving, Basketry, and the Natural World

Ms. Planet: Naturalist Teacher

Get Involved with Community Theatre!

Endangered Species Presentation & Animal Bingo

Bottle Planters 

Pysanky, Ukrainian Easter Egg Hands-On Demonstration and History

(All classes are taught by volunteers.)

Tabling Organizations:

Oshkosh Citizens' Climate Lobby

Urban Ecology Oshkosh

Wild Ones Fox Valley Area Chapter

Winnebago Audubon/Aves Wildlife Alliance

The Student Environmental Action Coalition

Club Nippon

Saturday, April 18th, 1 - 5 PM

UWO Sage Hall, 3rd Floor, follow the signs

Free Parking!

(Here is the campus map. Parking in lot #7 is free on the weekends.)

This event is hosted by the Student Environmental Action Coalition, SuperSeeds, SIRT, ITSC, and OSG

Sponsored by the UW Oshkosh Environmental Studies Program

Pre-Registration Form

Free School Flyer