We annually offer workshops and training opportunities for landowners, teachers and the general public on varied subjects. Subjects vary from chainsaw safety, tree and plant identification, forest land planning, controlling invasive species, encouraging wildlife, to curricula for teachers to use with students.
Refer to the Events Calendar to see what else is on the agenda. |
NRF Field Trip: Eastern Bluebird workshop
Saturday, June 18th - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Seno K/RLT Conservancy 3606 Dyer Lake (Hwy P) Road Burlington, WI Learn about eastern bluebirds: nest boxes they use, habitat that attracts them, and how to set up a single box or a Bluebird Trail. Visit the boxes at the Seno Woodland Management Center and see how to record data, how often to check, and what to do with your data. Ages 7+
Leader(s): Rick Fare & Nancy Carlson Cost: $18 adult, $8 Child (per person) Register through the NRF here (Trip #123)! |
Infused Honey Workshop
Saturday, July 23rd - 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Seno K/RLT Conservancy 3606 Dyer Lake (Hwy P) Road Burlington, WI
Location: Seno K/RLT Conservancy 3606 Dyer Lake (Hwy P) Road Burlington, WI
Presented by Janette Neal-Zopp of This & That Farm Studio and Sarah Armbrust of Simple Solutions Apothecary.
Join us as we discuss the benefits of infusing honey and how to make it! In this program, you will taste raw honey from different regions as well as several different infused honey and sample drinks made from them. Sarah will share her knowledge on some of the health benefits of infused honey. Price includes tastings, 1 jar make and take infused honey (a $15. value), and handouts! Additional Honey and Herb will be available for purchase. $50 per person registration fee Click below to register! |
Heritage Wheat & bread workshop
Sunday, August 14th - 9:00 AM -11:00 AM
Location: Seno K/RLT Conservancy 3606 Dyer Lake (Hwy P) Road Burlington, WI Charlie Tennessen, a Mount Pleasant homesteader and author of the cookbook, “Kitchen Chaos: Recipes from a Wisconsin Homestead,” is a passionate educator about baking with the heritage wheat of Wisconsin. Charlie has been growing wheat for twenty years and is currently working with seed libraries to re-create the wheat of 19th Century Wisconsin. The classes use stone-ground flour made from heritage wheat grown and milled on Charlie’s farm, Anarchy Acres.
Sourdough Artisan Bread baking for the Casual Baker Learn the simple but delicious “2-1” method of sourdough bread baking. Using only flour, water, and salt, the class will participate in all stages of bread baking. First build, second build, slap-and-fold kneading, and dough shaping. An emphasis will be placed on adapting classic hearth bread for home kitchens, and working with heritage wheat flour. The process is flexible, forgiving, and fun! All participants will receive sourdough starter culture from Anarchy Acres. We will talk about the history of wheat in Wisconsin and view clips from the award winning documentary, "25 Weeks: A Wisconsin Pizza Harvest." There will be stone-ground Red Fife flour for sale after class. $30/person fee This class will be capped at 10 people. Click below to register! |
NRF Field Trip: paddle the root river
Saturday, October 1st - 10:00 AM -12:00 PM
Location: Root River Parkway County Park, 3630 Rapids Ct, Racine, WI 53404 Enjoy a scenic, quiet-water paddle along the Root River! Experience the natural beauty of southeastern Wisconsin in autumn as you paddle upstream and back. The forested shoreline should be ablaze with fall color. You must bring your own canoe/kayak. Ages 12+
Leader(s): Nancy Carlson & Nick Spittlemeister Cost: $18 Adults, $8 Child (per person) Register through the NRF here (Trip #243)! |
Broom Making Workshop - Hearth Brooms
Sunday, October 30th - 12:00 PM- 4:00 PM
Location: Seno K/RLT Conservancy 3606 Dyer Lake Rd (Hwy. P), Burlington, WI Discover the art of making handmade brooms!
Wisconsin broom maker Little John will teach you how to make a real broom for either decorative or functional use! Students will learn to make one round or one flat hearth broom (your choice). Handles of various woods have been gathered and cured for you to use, and all materials are provided. Discussion about decorative options will be included. Participants should refrain from wearing open toed shoes and plan to bring a sharp knife or scissors and a lunch. This class will run at a minimum of 8 people, so tell your friends and register early! (no on-site registration) Limit 15 people. Click below to register! |