Kids on the Prairie is an experience for children and adults to learn about nature and explore the monastery grounds. May 15 – Spring beauty – exploring Lost Lake, digging into geology, frogs, turtles, edible plants, mosses CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
Kids on the Prairie is an experience for children and adults to learn about nature and explore the monastery grounds. June 12 It is nesting season. Miracles of life are happening all around. Join Kids On the Prairie as we check out a Bluebird nest and look for other signs of nesting birds. Find foods that birds feed their nestlings. We'll explore early prairie flowers blooming on Wisdom Prairie and as many insects as we can find there. Juneberries are one of the earliest edible fruits on our native shrubs. Maybe we'll find some. Binoculars will be available for families to use. Meet at ...
We are excited to announce our community-wide art exhibit opening reception, to be held Sunday, July 10, 2022, from 10:00-11:30 am at Holy Wisdom Monastery. This experience celebrates the expression of creativity found within our community of communities, including members of the Benedictine Women of Madison, Ecumenical Center for Clergy Spiritual Renewal, Friends of Wisdom Prairie, Oblates, Sunday Assembly, Coworkers, Volunteers, Donors, Retreatants and Board of Directors. The art exhibit opening reception is hosted in partnership with the Sunday Assembly’s Feast of St. Benedict and Scholastica brunch. Join for this complimentary experience and consider sharing a dish to pass. All ...
Kids on the Prairie is an experience for children and adults to learn about nature and explore the monastery grounds. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
Forest 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 ...
Kids on the Prairie is an experience for children and adults to learn about nature and explore the monastery grounds. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
Benedict 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 ...
Kids on the Prairie is an experience for children and adults to learn about nature and explore the monastery grounds. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
The 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 ...
Experience 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 ...
