Hunt Hill is a nature preserve and learning center, open to all, dedicated to fostering the understanding, appreciation, and protection of the environment.
Super Scientists Week: Monday, June 27 - Friday, July 1, 2022 Interested in becoming a scientist? Step into a day in the life of a scientist as we conduct chemistry experiments as chemists, dissect owl pellets as biologists, and take a closer look at minerals and rocks as geologists. Every day will be a different …
Tuesday, July 5 - Friday, July 8, 2022 Tuesday, July 5: Splash Camp – SPLISH! SPLASH! Enjoy cooling off on a hot summer day by searching for creatures in the lake, sliding down a slip and slide, and playing water games. Wednesday, July 6: Frogs & Salamanders – Join Hunt Hill on a search for our amphibian friends …
Hawk Ridge with Margie Menzies Date: Wednesday, July 6, 2022 Time: Registration at 5:30pm; Program at 6:00pm Location: Buck ‘n Beams, Cameron Program Fee: $15/person Registration: Required Limit: 30 people REGISTRATION IS FULL (as of 7/1/2022) Margie Menzies, Hawk Ridge’s Education Director, will share the magic of what they do at Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve in Duluth and will give …
Moose with North Lakeland Discovery Center Date: Saturday, July 9, 2022 Breakfast served: 8:00 am to 9:45 am Nature program: 10:00 am – 11:00 am Breakfast Price: $7/person $3/child ages 5-12 years old Free for children ages 4 and under Program Fee: Free Registration is not required. Learn about the uncommon but charismatic mammal of the Northwoods …
Monday, July 11 - Friday, July 15, 2022 Monday, July 11: Nature Art – Find inspiration in nature! In this camp, you’ll learn how to nature journal and make art out of natural materials like leaves, sticks, rocks, and seeds! Tuesday, July 12: Rad Reptiles – Lizards, Snakes, and Turtles, Oh My! Meet the Hunt Hill educational …
Bat Roost Count Saturday, July 23, 2022 The baby bats have taken to the air! Join Hunt Hill in completing a second roost count after the babies have emerged to help get an idea of the bat’s population change over the summer. Participants need not have participated in the previous count to attend. Location: Hunt Hill …
Saturday, July 24 – Friday, July 29 Adult Spanish Language and Culture Immersion Camp offers participants a true language and culture immersion experience while enjoying a retreat in Northwest Wisconsin. Each day features language lessons with native-Spanish-speaking instructors, happy-hour with cultural cooking classes, nature activities, and more. All Spanish speaking levels are welcome! . **Campers …
Fungi Walk with Tavis Lynch Saturday, July 30, 2022 Join local mushroom aficionado, Tavis Lynch, on a walk around Hunt Hill’s trails to identify some fascinating fungi. You will learn about both edible and non-edible species and their ecological role. Location: Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Program Fee: $5/person Registration …
Monday, August 1 - Friday, August 5, 2022 Monday, August 1: Animal Engineers – Meet some of nature’s best engineers and learn how to design and build like a spider, bird, and beaver! We will see who can build the silliest spider web, the best beaver dam, and the biggest bird’s nest! Tuesday, August 2: Incredible Insects – Explore …
Birds & Birding with Chris Cold Date: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 Time: Registration at 5:30pm; Program at 6:00pm Location: The Bar, Rice Lake Program Fee: $15/person Registration: Required Limit: 30 people REGISTRATION IS FULL (as of 7/1/2022) Chris Cold will share the origin, history, biology, distribution, classification and special adaptations of birds. He will provide basic instruction on bird identification, …