Kids on the Prairie
Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United StatesKids on the Prairie is an experience for children and adults to learn about nature and explore the monastery grounds. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
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Friends of Wisdom Prairie
Benedict on the Prairie
Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United StatesBenedict on the Prairie: An Introduction to Benedictine Spirituality for Friends of Wisdom Prairie & Other Community Members Join us for Benedict on the Prairie: An Introduction to Benedictine Spirituality. By attending, you will gain a deeper understanding of why the sisters care for the earth as part of our mission, and deepen your own spirituality. You will also get to experience being in community with Dr. Amy Alstad, Sister Denise West and other Friends of Wisdom Prairie members! Dates & Times Sep. 14, 21, 28; Oct. 5, 12, 19 Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 pm Cost There is no cost for this ...
Forest Therapy and Forest Bathing
Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United StatesForest bathing (shinrin-yoku) is the practice of “bathing” in the atmosphere of the forest, absorbing health benefits from nature and entering into a deep communion with the environment. We will adapt this practice for a slow-paced hour-long walk and exploration at Holy Wisdom Monastery. Please wear walking shoes and dress for being outdoors. Leader Marian Farrior is the Restoration Outreach Coordinator at UW-Madison Arboretum, where she also co-leads the WI Master Naturalist training. She is a Permaculture teacher with the Madison Area Permaculture Guild and a certified Association and Nature and Forest Therapy guide. Cost $25/person, includes lunch Location Holy ...
$25
Kids on the Prairie
Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United StatesKids on the Prairie is an experience for children and adults to learn about nature and explore the monastery grounds. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
Kids on the Prairie
Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United StatesKids on the Prairie is an experience for children and adults to learn about nature and explore the monastery grounds. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
Birds in Classical Mythology, Art & Poetry with Friends of Wisdom Prairie Annual Meeting
Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United StatesThe Friends of Wisdom Prairie present: Birds in Classical Mythology, Art & Poetry lecture by Patricia Stinger, dinner and brief annual meeting. You don't need to be a member of Friends of Wisdom Prairie, all are welcome! Birds play a significant role in Ancient Greek and Roman literature and myth, and in related works of art. Birds could be depicted as amusing and playful companions, as messengers of the gods, or as ominous agents of Fate. This talk will explore these themes, drawing on material from archaeology, literature, art and history. The program for this dinner lecture also features the ...
$35
Wisdom Prairie Winter Tour
Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United StatesExperience the seasonal beauty of Wisdom Prairie by coming out to explore the winter landscape. Experienced tour guides will lead small groups on routes of varying length through the restored prairies, savannas and woodlands of Holy Wisdom Monastery. If snow conditions permit, we will have some snowshoes available to borrow. All are welcome. Tour Guides Amy Alstad, along with several knowledgeable tour leaders from the Friends of Wisdom Prairie community will lead this winter tour. Amy Alstad is the director of land management and environmental education at Holy Wisdom Monastery. She has a PhD in prairie ecology from UW ...
Free
Kids on the Prairie
Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United StatesKids On the Prairie explorations are for children and their adult family members. They are open to members of Holy Wisdom communities and the public. Volunteers from Sunday Assembly and Friends of Wisdom Prairie provide support for each session. On April 2, we will look for signs of emergent plants, animals and insects. Depending on the weather, we may find nectar sources for emerging bumble bees. We'll look for food sources available to other over-wintering creatures. Leaders Julie Melton and Anne Basken are retired teachers and members of Sunday Assembly and Friends of Wisdom Prairie Council. Both are passionate about ...
Free
Wisdom Prairie Spring Tour
Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United StatesCanceled for Apr. 20 due to severe weather. Rescheduled for Thursday, May 4th at 1:00 pm. Experience the seasonal beauty of Wisdom Prairie by coming out to experience the spring landscape. Experienced tour guides will lead small groups on routes of varying lengths through the restored prairies, savannas and woodlands of Holy Wisdom Monastery. All are welcome. Tour Guides Amy Alstad, along with several knowledgeable tour leaders from the Friends of Wisdom Prairie community will lead this spring tour. Amy Alstad is the director of land management and environmental education at Holy Wisdom Monastery. She has a PhD in prairie ...
Free
Field Trip to Abraham’s Woods
4200 Co Hwy M, Middleton, WI, United StatesNaturalist Sylvia Marek leads an off-site field trip to view the spring ephemerals at Abraham's Woods. This property, located between New Glarus and Monroe in Green County, contains exceptional examples of southern hardwood forests. Participants can expect a gentle hike to admire the spring beauty. People are invited to carpool to the site (Holy Wisdom is not providing transportation), and there will be an optional lunch stop on the way home at the cheese factories in Monroe, WI. Note: There are no bathroom facilities at Abraham's Woods; plan accordingly. Schedule 8:30 am | Carpool caravan departs Holy Wisdom 9:30 am ...
Free