Book Club
The Mead Book Club will begin discussing the book, Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake. This week we will be discussing Chapters 7-Epilogue. All are welcome to join our thought-provoking conversation.
Archery Camp Session 1 Week 1
The Mead Archery Camp is an opportunity for beginning archers to learn from NASP certified instructors. Campers will learn good form, improve accuracy, practice aspects of eye-hand coordination while building confidence and having fun. This Camp is four weeks long, meeting once a week on Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 PM - 3PM, June 12th - July 3rd. Each week, the campers will face new challenges that will help them grow while having a great time. When time permits, the Mead education team will lead the campers in a fun, non-archery activity to break up the time.
Campers should wear long sleeves and closed-toed shoes. Long hair should be tied back. Campers should bring a water bottle, bug spray and sun screen (if they wish). All archery gear will be provided.
Class size is limited to 15 students so please register early! There is a second session that runs from July 10th - July 31st, you can register here.
Archery Camp Session 2 Week 1
The Mead Archery Camp is an opportunity for beginning archers to learn from NASP certified instructors. Campers will learn good form, improve accuracy, practice aspects of eye-hand coordination while building confidence and having fun. This Camp is four weeks long, meeting once a week on Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 PM - 3PM, July 10th - July 31st. Each week, the campers will face new challenges that will help them grow while having a great time. When time permits, the Mead education team will lead the campers in a fun, non-archery activity to break up the time.
Campers should wear long sleeves and closed-toed shoes. Long hair should be tied back. Campers should bring a water bottle, bug spray and sun screen (if they wish). All archery gear will be provided.
Class size is limited to 15 students so please register early!
Nature's Still Life
Do you need a fun excuse to sit down and exercise your creative self when it grows cold outside? Nature's Still Life is an opportunity to gather with other artists to challenge yourself, using your favorite medium, to create art based upon an incredible still life at the Stanton W. Mead Education and Visitor Center. Bring your supplies! Artists are available for guidance if needed.
Science Symposium
Come to the Mead Visitor Center to learn about a variety of topics including:
Snapshot Wisconsin
TWS Turkey Project
The effect of population density on growth of juvenile Helisoma sp. Snails
Helisoma sp. snail reproduction in relation to environmental variables
The effects of varying pH on the growth of Helisoma sp. snails
Harnessing Molecular Approaches to Survey Trematode Parasites in Wisconsin's Wetland Habitats
UWSP Ducks Unlimited Project Update
More info coming soon!
Bats Of Wisconsin
Bats are amazing animals that make up more than 20% of the world’s mammal diversity! Did you know that Wisconsin is home to eight unique species of bats? Join Jennifer Redell, conservation biologist with the WI DNR’s bat program, for an engaging presentation about your local bats and how hibernating populations are showing some promising signs of recovery after dramatic losses from white-nose syndrome.
Mondays at Mead
Understanding the White-Tailed Deer Rut Using GPS Collared Bucks With Dr. Dan Storm
Dr. Dan Storm is the deer research scientist for the Wisconsin DNR, where heleads research projects regarding deer and chronic wasting disease.
This is a virtual event, please register with Zoom using this link: https://bit.ly/3PiZxYo
Book Club
The Mead Book Club will begin discussing the book, Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake. This week we will be discussing chapters 4-6. All are welcome to join our thought-provoking conversation.
Mondays at Mead PFAS
The Mead will be hosting Meaghan Cibarich from the Wisconsin DNR’s Office of Emerging Contaminants, presenting, “What Are PFAs? How Do They Impact Humans and Wildlife?” Meaghan coordinates the DNR’s communications related to emerging contaminants, such as PFAs, and is active in the interstate Technology and Regulatory Council’s Contaminants of Emerging Concern team. This virtual event is free. Please register for the event through Zoom https://bit.ly/3sJsmFK
Mondays at Mead - The Value of Hunting Stories for Conservation
Who does not love a good story?
Dr. Paul McCarney lives in Whitehorse, Yukon, and is a researcher and instructor of wildlife harvest and conservation in the North in collaboration with Indigenous communicates and regional organizations. To register for the link, go to: http://bit.ly/467U2T5
February 12th, 6:30-7:30pm; free, virtual event
(The link will open about 6pm to allow for time needed to attend to any unexpected technical issues.)
Become A Volunteer
Volunteers play a crucial role in helping us run events. They assist with event setup, greet and direct attendees, and help with cleanup afterward. Their support allows events to run smoothly and ensures a positive experience for everyone. Other volunteer positions are also available.