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.
Based on the model for early childhood outdoor education, preschoolers (ages 3-5) 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.
Give the gift that they'll cherish for a lifetime. Gift cards can be used for:
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 Certificates 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!
Join us on December 31st to celebrate New Year's Eve with a self-guided, candlelight hike through our forest trail right on campus. Snowshoes will be optional on our packed-down and candlelit trail. You can go once, twice, or a dozen times! When you’re finished, settle in with some hot chocolate and snacks by our bonfire. Registeration is encouraged, walk-ins welcome! Kids 5 & under are free!
Join TFT staff on a snowshoe hike at Tara Lila to look for animal signs and tracks while enjoying the beauty of the Northwoods winter. Thanks to a generous sponsorship form the Aylward Family (founders of Tara Lila) and partnership between TFT and Tara Lila LLC this program is FREE. However, space is limited and pre-registration is required.