Other Programs

JANUARY

WINTER SOUP LUNCH
Tuesday, January 10
Noon-1pm or later
Come warm yourself and enjoy a bowl of soup, camaraderie and conversation. Each month will feature a nature topic for conversation led by Hunt Hill staff. Soup lunches will be the second Tuesday of each month, January through April. Soup, coffee, beverages will be provided and will be served in the learning center. Stay after the meal for a game of cards! Donations will be accepted. Call 715 635 6543 for more information or reservations, or email info@hunthill.org.

SNOWSHOE MAKING CLASS
Wednesday/Thursday January 25 & 26
6pm-9pm
Have fun while learning how to make snowshoes with Executive Director of Hunt Hill, Storme Nelson. He will guide you thru 6 hours of instructions at the Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum in Spooner, WI. First night: basic techniques will be taught along with completing the toe and heel of one shoe. The second night: will be the completion of the center section on the first shoe and then working on the second shoe. The lacing material is a tough tubular nylon that will look like rawhide once varnished, but is much more durable. Varnishing and attaching the bindings(not included) will be yours to do at home.
Deadline: Preregistration required by Friday, January 13.
Program Fee: $150 (bindings are not included)
You may make your payment through Brown Paper Ticket Call 715 635 6543 or email info@hunthill.org.

DOGSLEDDING WITH RUTH KING
Saturday, January 21
9:00am – 12:00pm
Learn the history of dog sledding, about the dogs used and how to dog sled with Ruth and her team! Enjoy warm beverages and an outdoor demonstration following the
program.
Deadline:Preregistration required by Friday, January 20.
Program Fee: $6/person or $18/family of 3 or more.
Member Fee: $5/person or $15/family of 3 or more.
You may make your payment through Brown Paper Ticket Call 715 635 6543 or email info@hunthill.org.

WOLF TRACKING
Saturday, January 28
6:30am – Late Afternoon
Carpool in 4-wheel drive vehicles as we make our way to Douglas County to learn the basics of carnivore tracking. Use these skills to discover and identify the signs of
timber wolves in the woods of northern Wisconsin.
Frequent wildlife sightings and a beautiful natural setting make this a fun winter program for the whole family.
Deadline: Preregistration required by Thursday, January 26.
Program Fee: $6/person or $18/family of 3 or more plus gas share.
Member Fee: $5/person or $15/family of 3 or more plus gas share.
You may make your payment through Brown Paper Ticket Call 715 635 6543 or email info@hunthill.org.

FEBRUARY

FULL MOON SNOWSHOEING
Saturday, February 4
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Join Hunt Hill for a full moon snowshoe.
Deadline: Preregistration required by Friday, February 3.
Program fee: $6.
Member Fee: $5.
You may make your payment through Brown Paper Ticket Call 715 635 6543 or email info@hunthill.org.

WINTER SOUP LUNCH
Tuesday, February 14
Noon-1pm or later
Come warm yourself and enjoy a bowl of soup, camaraderie and conversation. Each month will feature a nature topic for conversation led by Hunt Hill staff. Soup lunches will be the second Tuesday of each month, January through April. Soup, coffee, beverages will be provided and will be served in the learning center. Stay after the meal for a game of cards! Donations will be accepted. Call 715 635 6543 for more information or reservations, or email info@hunthill.org.

MARCH:

FULL MOON OWL PROGRAM
Saturday, March 10
8:00pm – 9:00pm
Join Chris Cold and his great horned owl for an evening program on Wisconsin owls. Following the program, an optional night hike for owls will be offered.

Deadline: Preregistration required by Friday, March 9.
Program Fee: $6/person or $18/family of 3 or more.
Member Fee: $5/person or $15/family of 3 or more.
You may make your payment through Brown Paper Ticket Call 715 635 6543 or email program@hunthill.org.

WINTER SOUP LUNCH
Tuesday, March 13
Noon-1pm or later
Come warm yourself and enjoy a bowl of soup, camaraderie and conversation. Each month will feature a nature topic for conversation led by Hunt Hill staff. Soup lunches will be the second Tuesday of each month, January through April. Soup, coffee, beverages will be provided and will be served in the learning center. Stay after the meal for a game of cards! Donations will be accepted. Call 715 635 6543 for more information or reservations, or email info@hunthill.org.

MAPLE SYRUPING
Saturday, March 31
9:00am – 11:00am
Hunt Hill and participants will travel to Olson’s sugar bush to spend the morning learning about maple syruping. Learn how to tap, collect and convert sap to syrup. Then enjoy a tasty treat of syrup-topped ice cream!
Deadline: Preregistration required by Friday, March 30.
Program Fee: $6/person or $18/family of 3 or more.
Member Fee: $5/person or $15/family of 3 or more.
You may make your payment through Brown Paper Ticket Call 715 635 6543 or email info@hunthill.org.

APRIL:

ANNUAL MIDWEST CRANE COUNT
Saturday, April 14
5:30am-7:30am
Help survey cranes! Volunteers are assigned different areas around the county to listen and watch for cranes. Call 715 635 6543 for more information or email info@hunthill.org.
Preregistration required by Friday, March 30. Free!!

MAY:

HELPING HANDS
Saturday, May 5
8:30am – Late Afternoon
Help Hunt Hill officially open camp for the summer season! Our volunteers are vital to our success and this is a key example of their dedication. Volunteers are needed to help clean, organize, wash, wipe and rake-up camp. All ages and skill levels are invited. Volunteers have the option to stay in our dorms and are treated to a free continental breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Please call ahead if you’d like free overnight accommodations. PLEASE NOTE: Duck for the Oyster will be performing for our May 12 fundraiser and so Hunt Hill will NOT be hosting a barn dance following Helping Hands in 2012. Call 715 635 6543 for more information or overnight reservations, or email info@hunthill.org.

JUNE:

barn-with-garden-good NEIGHBOR’S OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, June 7
5:30pm
Join Hunt Hill and neighbors for an evening potluck and entertainment. Bring finger foods (if you’d like), win prizes from local businesses, explore the grounds and
buildings of Hunt Hill and enjoy a short and fun program by Hunt Hill staff! Preregistration is requested but not required to attend. A fun and FREE evening event for all ages.
Call 715 635 6543 for more information or email info@hunthill.org.

Lifeguard Training
Mid June
Call for Dates
Receive certification in first aid,CPR, AED and life guarding. Hunt Hill will be offering this 3 1/2 day intensive program at our facility, with water training occurring at our own waterfront. Meals and overnight accommodations are available at an additional cost. Open to ages 16 and older.
Program Fee: $125/person.
You may make your payment through Brown Paper Ticket Call 715 635 6543 or email info@hunthill.org

AFTERNOON BOG WALK
Wednesday, June 27
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Explore Hunt Hill’s tamarack bogs during the summer orchid bloom. In addition to orchids, discover the intricacies and adaptations of our bog environment.
Deadline: Preregistration is requested but not required.
Program Fee: $6/person.
Member Fee: $5/person.
You may make your payment through Brown Paper Ticket Call 715 635 6543 or email info@hunthill.org

bog walk (2).jpg BOG WALK
Saturday, June 30
9:00am – 11:00am
Explore Hunt Hill’s tamarack bogs during the summer orchid bloom. In addition to orchids, discover the intricacies and adaptations of our bog environment.
Deadline: Preregistration required by Friday, June 29.
Program Fee: $6/person.
Member Fee: $5/person.
You may make your payment through Brown Paper Ticket Call 715 635 6543 or email info@hunthill.org

AUGUST:

FULL MOON CANOEING
Saturday, August 4
8:00pm
Explore Hunt Hill’s lakes during the full moon. Instruction, canoes, paddles and life-jackets will be provided.
Deadline: Preregistration required by Friday, August 3.
Program Fee: $6/person.
Members Fee: $5/person.
You may make your payment through Brown Paper Ticket Call 715 635 6543 or email info@hunthill.org

SEPTEMBER:

HAWK RIDGE FIELD TRIP
Saturday, September 22
8:00am – Late Afternoon
Experience the majesty of thousands of raptors flying overhead on their migration south and gain insight to this spectacle through an educational program at Hawk Ridge in Duluth. This special event is one that should not be missed!

Deadline: Preregistration and payment required by Thursday, September 20.
Program Fee: $17/person plus gas share.
Member Fee: $15/person plus gas share.
You may make your payment through Brown Paper Ticket Call 715 635 6543 or email info@hunthill.org.