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  • Fall Color Tour of Wisdom Prairie

    Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

    Experience 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 ...

    Free

  • Prairie Medicinals for the Immune System

    Holy Wisdom Monastery* 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

    People 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

  • Net-Zero Webinar

    Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

    Holy Wisdom Monastery: A Net-Zero Refuge Join our online event on November 16th to learn about Holy Wisdom Monastery's next big milestone in our mission to care for the earth. By the end of 2024, the monastery will become the first net-zero energy retreat center in Wisconsin, and one of only a handful across the United States. During this event, you will learn how and why we are pursuing this bold vision. Whether you are well-acquainted with Holy Wisdom Monastery or curious to learn what we offer, this information session is for all who want to celebrate our local effort ...

    Free

  • Wisdom Prairie Winter Tour

    Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

    Wisdom 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 ...

    Free

  • Native Plant Sale

    Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

    Buy native plants between March 21 and May 5, 2024, from Johnson’s Nursery. Pick up plants at Holy Wisdom Monastery on May 10. Fifteen percent of total sales gets split 50/50 between Holy Wisdom Monastery and Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance. Click here to learn more