YEAR ROUND FAMILY FUN IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS
These family-friendly outdoor programs typically take about 3 hours each on the 3rd Saturday of most months. Cost for the program is $15/person. Participants will meet on campus and travel to field locations. Applicable gear rental is available for an additional fee. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
A variety of recreational opportunities for people of all ages
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR WREATH MAKING: Wreaths are made to celebrate the cycles of nature and all life. And our educators make it fun and easy to create your own from fresh everygreen boughs harvested the day before! Make one for yourself and one to give as a holiday gift!
THINK ECOLOGICALLY ALL YEAR LONG
For those interested in living a more sustainable life, our local experts provide practical knowledge and guidance to incorporate do-it-yourself sustainability into everyday living. From compositing to preserving food to making your own cleaning products, you'll will walk away with ready-to-use knowledge to be good stewards of our natural resources while providing a healthy and simple living environment.
9-WEEK SESSIONS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR
A fun and unique experience for 3-5-year-olds with an opportunity to explore the Northwoods, discover new interests and meet new friends. Based on the model for early childhood outdoor education, children will spend a majority of their time outdoors learning through hands-on exploration and play! For more info contact program coordinator Jane Feely jane@treesfortomorrow.com.
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With professional educators combined with our 40-acre campus and education classrooms, dining hall, and dormatories, you're sure to find everything you need under one roof. Contact Operations Manager Mandy Gingerich to plan your next gathering at Trees For Tomorrow.
THERE'S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE THIS SUMMER! Ages 4-7: our Jr. SEEK program offers Tuesday mornings full of discovery, fun, and outdoor learning. Ages 8-12 will enjoy exploring and learning about the Northwoods during either half- or full-day SEEK sessions on Thursdays. Adults and older kids will love our Tuesday evening Nature at Night program lecture series that features local experts and speakers. Wednesday morning Family Nature Programs provide opportunities for the entire family to spend some time bonding and engaging with nature!
FESTIVE HOLIDAY FLAIR OR HANDMADE GIFT!
Our annual wreath-making classes includes an adult-only AM session from 8 A - 11:30 AM and a family-friendly PM session from 1:30 - 4 PM (all ages). Cost includes all instruction, locally-sources boughs, wreath frame, paddle wire and ribbon for 1 bow. Participants are welcome to brong their own decorations to add to their wreath!
Gift Certificated in any amount. Can be used in the TFT Tree Trunk store for fabulous souvenirs, a workshop or any of the community programs throughtout the year or facility rental for your next gathering or party!
Join us on a snowshoe hike on local public trails to look for animal signs and tracks from 1-4 PM! You'll learn about what animals are active in the winter and how they adapt to survive our cold temperatures. This program starts with an indoor discussion about basic track patterns and animal sign identification before we head out on the trails.
Join us on a snowshoe hike on local public trails to look for animal signs and tracks from 1-4 PM! You'll learn about what animals are active in the winter and how they adapt to survive our cold temperatures. This program starts with an indoor discussion about basic track patterns and animal sign identification before we head out on the trails.
Learn to safely preserve your garden's harvest! We'll lead you through each step of the canning process (focusing on water-bath canning) and will also discuss other methods of food preservation including dehydration and freezing. Price includes a water bath canning starter kit to help you at home!
This program begins with a brief discussion on the importance of true dark spaces before heading out to a local forest to experience the dark firsthand. A TFT educator will lead the group on a short (approximately 3/4 mile) hike over bumpy terrain to participate in activities centered around your 5 sense that will foster conversations about how nocturnal animals navigate life in the dark.
Are you looking to add a festive holiday flair to your home, or make a handmade gift for others? Get crafty with your significant other or a group of friends this holiday season by making your own sustainable holiday wreath! You'll leave class with a beautiful wreath, and everything you need to make wreaths for years to come!
Let us help you get crafty this holiday season by showing how to make your own sustainable holiday wreath! You'll learn the basics of tree ID, then create your own evergreen wreath! You'll leave class with a beautiful wreath! Please Note: Children must be pre-registered and accompanied by paying adult.*