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SUMMARY:Summer Plant ID Walks
DESCRIPTION:Want to practice your plant ID skills this summer? Friends of Wisdom Prairie volunteers Julie Melton and Sylvia Marek are offering a series of guided hikes focused on identifying native prairie flowers. You can expect a leisurely walk with many stops. These tours will be offered monthly on the third Thursday of the month from 10:00 am-12:00 pm June through September. \nUpcoming walks – Thursdays\, monthly\, 10:00 am-12:00 pm\n\nJune 18\nJuly 16\nAugust 20\nSeptember 17\n\nRegister\nEmail Emma at ekloes@holywisdommonastery.org to save your spot for one (or many) of these walks. Registration via email is required as we are capping our walks at 20 participants.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/summer-plant-id-walks/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Care for the Earth,Community of Communities,Environmental Education,Friends of Wisdom Prairie
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SUMMARY:Fall Fallowing: A Seasonal Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A changing landscape palette…the final harvests from the garden…the departure of migratory creatures…these seasonal milestones are reminders to notice and integrate past growth\, honoring it for its role in nurturing future growth. This fall retreat invites you to pause and mark transitions – on the prairie and in your own life and heart. It will hold space for attention to both. \nConversations about the season\, walks on the prairie\, naps\, art\, movement\, journaling\, great meals and welcoming accommodations will all be a part of what you can expect when you arrive. A renewed connection to nature and to yourself\, along with joy in the plentitude and abundance of the season are what you can expect to take with you when you leave. \nSeasonal Retreats\nEach season this year\, we will offer a different seasonal retreat. They will open spaces where each different season can offer its unique wisdom to us in the changing seasons of our lives. Each retreat is a two-day\, one-night experience at Holy Wisdom with cozy accommodations\, delicious meals\, spacious time periods for solitude\, reading and rest and contemplative conversations with other retreatants. There will also be a variety of opportunities to explore the prairies and the season and discover their gifts for you.  \nFall Fallowing Date/Times\nFri.\, Oct. 16\, 1:00 pm – Sat.\, Oct. 17\, 4:00 pm\, 2026 \nCost\n$295/person ($260/person early bird registration until September 9th\, 2026) \nThe cost of the retreat includes program\, meals (Friday dinner\, Saturday breakfast and lunch) and overnight room. \nRegister\nThe registration deadline for this retreat is October 9th\, 2026\, or when the retreat fills. \nCancellation policy – if you register but must cancel your registration\, you can receive a 75% refund up until October 10th. After that\, a 50% refund is available until the retreat starts. \nAfter you register\, if you would like to request a double room with another retreatant or if you have other questions about accommodations\, please contact us at retreats@holywisdommonastery.org. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/fall-fallowing-26/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friends of Wisdom Prairie,Retreats,Seasonal Retreats
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SUMMARY:Holy Wisdom Monastery Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, October 18\, 2026 at 10:15 am for the Holy Wisdom Monastery community-wide Annual Meeting. We invite you to attend virtually via Zoom\, or in-person in the monastery dining room. Coffee and pastries will be available for in-person participants. \nWhether you are a member of one of our communities or a curious supporter\, we welcome all to join us. You will hear from sisters and coworkers about Holy Wisdom’s mission\, financial position\, future priorities and other projects around the monastery. \nSchedule \n\n9:00 am – Sunday Assembly (all are welcome)\n10:15 am – Annual Meeting begins\n11:45 am – Annual Meeting ends\n\nCost & Registration\nThis event is free to attend. You may attend in-person or via Zoom. \n 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/hwm-annual-meeting-26/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Clergy Renewal,Community of Communities,Friends of Wisdom Prairie,Oblates,Sunday Assembly
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SUMMARY:Wisdom Prairie Fall Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us Oct. 22 for the annual Wisdom Prairie Fall Tour – one of four free\, guided seasonal prairie tours at Holy Wisdom Monastery\, one of the most peaceful places near Madison\, WI. \nWhether you’re an experienced nature enthusiast looking to discover a new trail with a beautiful view of Lake Mendota and the Wisconsin State Capitol\, seeking to deepen your relationship with this land or wanting to add more grounding\, outdoor activities to your mental wellness routine\, there will be something for you on this unique tour! \nEnvironmental education on each guided nature walk will be tailored to the trails you visit and what you encounter along the way. \nFrequent tour topics include: \n\nNative prairie plants and pollinators\nButterflies\, birds and wildlife habitats\nOak savanna and wetland ecology\nWisconsin seasonal changes\nEnvironmental stewardship and local history\nMindfulness and connection with the natural world\n\nWe hope you will join us for this restorative outdoor experience and that our local bird watchers and hikers in attendance will find their new favorite spot at Holy Wisdom Monastery! Slow down\, reconnect with nature and discover one of Middleton’s most beautiful outdoor spaces by signing up today. \nCost\nThere is no cost to participants for this tour. Donations to Care for the Earth are always welcome. \nRegister\nPlease register so we have enough tour guides and can contact you in case we need to cancel due to weather. \nIf you registered for this event but can no longer attend\, please fill out this form to let us know of your cancellation. \n \n  \n  \n  \nFAQ: \nAre the Holy Wisdom Monastery trails open to the public?  \nYes; Holy Wisdom Monastery’s trails are open to the public! In addition\, we have many other opportunities to engage with our land including environmental events\, volunteering\, nature brochures\, trail maps\, and more. \nWhat do I need to know about accessibility for this event? \nThe tour will cover 1-1.5 miles on walking trails at a leisurely pace. Various tour lengths will be offered. Elevation and trail conditions may vary depending on recent weather. Must be able to walk one mile on mowed hiking trails. Please dress for the weather and consider bringing a walking stick if helpful. \nDirections \nMeet at the kiosk in the monastery building parking lot (take the right fork in the driveway). Tours will take place in small groups. We will proceed with the tour in the event of light to moderate rain or snow but will cancel for thunderstorms or other severe weather. \nThank you! \nThis tour is hosted for free by knowledgeable tour guides from the Holy Wisdom Monastery staff and our Friends of Wisdom Prairie volunteers. \n 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/wisdom-prairie-fall-tour-26/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Care for the Earth,Environmental Education,Friends of Wisdom Prairie,Outings and Tours
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SUMMARY:The Spirit of Place: An Education of the Heart & Friends of Wisdom Prairie Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an evening celebrating the impact and contributions of the Friends of Wisdom Prairie (FWP). We will gather for dinner\, look back at some of our favorite moments caring for the prairie in 2026\, and learn from John Bates\, whose keynote presentation is titled “The Spirit of Place: An Education of the Heart.” John teaches that our goal in life should be to fall in love with the entire world and to treat it as holy. We hope you can join us for a night of learning and celebration. \nSchedule\n\n5:00 pm – Drinks and mingling\n6:00 pm – Dinner\n6:45 pm – FWP Annual Meeting\n7:00 pm – Presentation\n8:00 pm – Q&A and wrap-up\n\nSpeaker – John Bates\n \nJohn Bates is the author of 11 books and a contributor to eight others\, all of which focus on the natural history of the Upper Midwest’s Northwoods. He’s worked as a naturalist in Wisconsin’s Northwoods for 36 years\, leading an array of trips and giving talks all designed to help people further understand the remarkable diversity and beauty of nature\, and our place within it. He has served on the Board of Trustees for the Wisconsin Nature Conservancy\, River Alliance of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Humanities Council\, and he currently serves on the Board of the Northwoods Land Trust and the Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame. John’s work comes down to this: Trying to help people fall more deeply in love with the natural world. \nJohn and his wife\, fiber artist Mary Burns\, live on the Manitowish River in Iron County\, WI\, where they raised two daughters. \n\n\n\nCost\n$42/person \nRegistration\nPlease register by November 4\, 2026. \nThere is no refund for cancellations\, but registrations are transferable.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/fwp-annual-meeting-26/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Community of Communities,Friends of Wisdom Prairie
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