Kids on the Prairie

Explore nature’s beauty and surprises! Kids on the Prairie (KOTP) is for children and their adult family members. Experienced volunteer educators and guides will facilitate a short hike to learn about nature and explore the grounds and trails. This free event is open to members of Holy Wisdom communities and the general public. We offer our Kids on the Prairie programs monthly, April-November. Registration for our May program is now open. Once the April program is over, the June registration will open. Please register so we know how many people to prepare for. • September 13 – Seeds and Cider. Did you know we have orchards at Holy Wisdom? Join us for collecting prairie seeds, picking apples and making cider. Taste the goodness of organically grown apples. Learn about seeds. Each family group will get some native plant seeds to take home. Time & Location Sunday, 10:30 am-12:00 pm Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton Meet at the kiosk in the monastery building parking lot. For more information contact Julie Melton, jmelton@uwalumni.com. Schedule Meet at the monastery building parking lot kiosk at 10:30 am. Begin walk at 10:35 am. Return at 11:45 am. Guides Experienced volunteer educators and guides include Julie Melton, Anne Basken, Charles and Sue Bradley, Sandy Weber, Lisa Gaumnitz, Ken Basken and Joan Martin. Additional support from guest presenters Mike Crawford and Michael Shinners as needed. Cost & Registration This is a free event. The registration deadline for each Kids on the Prairie event is the day of the event. Please register so we know how many to prepare for.

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