Kids on the Prairie
Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United StatesJoin us for Kids on the Prairie on Sunday, Sep. 10 from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm at Holy Wisdom Monastery.
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Friends of Wisdom Prairie
Goldenrod and Aster: Self-guided Pop-up Tour
Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United StatesJoin us for a closer look the goldenrods painting the prairie yellow. Meet with Sylvia Marek and Julie Melton who will share plant ID and plant stories at the parking lot kiosk. Then take a self-guided stroll on the prairie at your own pace. The parking lot prairies and areas nearby are a perfect alternative to hiking if that suits you. Pop-Up tours are open to everyone, no registration necessary. Bring a friend!
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Wisdom Prairie Workday
Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United StatesVolunteers are essential partners in our environmental stewardship. Consider joining us for a volunteer workday in the restored prairies, savannas and woodlands at Holy Wisdom Monastery to sustain your spirit and the land. Activities shift seasonally, with common projects including invasive species removal and seed collecting. 2023 Wisdom Prairie Workdays Sep 6 Sep 13 Sep 20 Sep 27 Oct 11 Oct 25 All volunteer sessions run from 9:00-11:30 am (most on Wed.) and we meet at the kiosk at the top of the hill. Please register by emailing Amy Alstad, aalstad@holywisdommonastery.org. ________________________________________ What if none of the volunteer opportunities ...
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Fall Color Tour of Wisdom Prairie
Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United StatesExperience the seasonal beauty found at Holy Wisdom Monastery this fall. Knowledgeable tour guides will share our story of caring for the earth and help participants deepen their relationship with this land. Please register below. Event Leader Dr. Amy Alstad is the director of land management and environmental education at Holy Wisdom Monastery. She has a PhD in prairie ecology from UW Madison, almost a decade of professional experience in the field of restoration ecology and a deep-rooted family tradition of restoring and tending prairies that spans four generations. In addition to Amy, there will be several volunteer tour guides ...
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Prairie Medicinals for the Immune System
Holy Wisdom Monastery* 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United StatesPeople who take herbs to support their immune system are sick for a fraction of the time as others or dodge the illness entirely. Learn about the various options Nature offers to support and enhance your wellness. We will cover prairie herbs that make a difference as we enter the winter season. This presentation by Jane Hawley Stevens is an in-person event and will be paired with the 2023 Friends of Wisdom Prairie Annual Meeting. Schedule 5:00 pm – Guests arrive for drinks and mingling 6:00 pm – Dinner 6:45 pm – Friends of Wisdom Prairie Annual Meeting 7:00 pm ...
$35
Wisdom Prairie Winter Tour
Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United StatesWisdom Prairie Winter Tour Experience the seasonal beauty of Wisdom Prairie as we explore the winter landscape. Knowledgeable tour guides will lead small groups on routes of varying length through the restored prairies, savannas and woodlands of Holy Wisdom Monastery. Guides will share our story of caring for the earth and help participants deepen their relationship with this land. If snow conditions permit, we will have some snowshoes available to borrow. All are welcome. Must be able to safely navigate winter trails. Please meet at the front doors of the monastery building at 1:00 pm. If the event is cancelled ...
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Saving Our Songbirds Together
Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United StatesSaving Our Songbirds Together: 3 Ways to Help at Home In North America, nearly 30% of birds have vanished in the past 50 years, and songbirds are among the hardest hit. The good news is that we can all help by take several simple steps at home. This workshop will cover how adding bird-friendly plants, reducing threat of window collisions, and buying bird-friendly coffee can directly reduce threats to birds. As part of their registration, participants will get: meaningful information about three of the most significant ways you can positively affect birds at home, with examples and links to resources, ...
$25
Spring Solar Tilt
Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United StatesBe the first to tilt the new solar panels Holy Wisdom Monastery is on track to become a fully net-zero energy campus by the end of 2024. You are invited to participate in the Spring Solar Tilt, a hands-on, inaugural community event where we gather together to celebrate solar energy, honor the changing seasons and pray for the earth. The 30-panel array can be tilted vertically or horizontally, depending on the season. The panels are currently in their more vertical position which helps to shed snow and catch the lower winter sun more efficiently. They must be manually hand-cranked by ...
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Wisdom Prairie Spring Tour
Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United StatesExperience the seasonal beauty of Wisdom Prairie by coming out to explore the spring landscape. Knowledgeable tour guides will lead small groups on routes of varying length through the restored prairies, savannas and woodlands of Holy Wisdom Monastery. Guides will share our story of caring for the earth and help participants deepen their relationship with this land. All are welcome. Must be able to safely navigate spring trails. Please meet at the front doors of the monastery at 2:15 pm on the date of the tour. If the event is canceled due to inclement weather, we will email you by ...
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Wisdom Prairie Workdays
Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United StatesVolunteers are essential partners in our environmental stewardship. Consider joining us for Wisdom Prairie Workdays and volunteer in the restored prairies, savannas and woodlands at Holy Wisdom Monastery to sustain your spirit and the land. Activities shift seasonally, with common projects including invasive species removal and seed collecting. 2024 Wisdom Prairie Workdays Volunteer workdays take place year-round on Wednesdays from 9:00-11:30 am. Meet at the kiosk at the top of the monastery building parking lot. Come for all or part of the workday. Please register by emailing Amy Alstad, aalstad@holywisdommonastery.org. ________________________________________ What if none of the workdays don't align with ...