FULL! Beasts & Beer: Dragons & Damselflies

THIS PROGRAM IS FULL and unable to accept walk-ins. Socialize with other nature enthusiasts over snacks and beverages, and enjoy an engaging presentation from a local expert in a happy-hour atmosphere. Each program features a different presenter at a different location,......More

THIS PROGRAM IS FULL and unable to accept walk-ins. Socialize with other nature enthusiasts over snacks and beverages, and enjoy an engaging presentation from a local expert in a happy-hour atmosphere. Each program features a different presenter at a different location, so you’re sure to learn something new each time! To learn more about our Beasts & Beer series or to see what other topics we have planned for our Beasts & Beer programs, click here. Happy Hour: 5:30 – 6:00 pm Program: 6:00 – 7:00 pmProgram Fee: $16/personLocation: Perlick Distillery, Sarona, WIRegistration is required. Limit: 40 people. This program is at full capacity and has a waitlist.  Dragons & Damselflies with Matt Berg, Teacher Matt Berg has taught high school biology for 29 years. When not teaching, his biological survey company (Endangered Resource Services, LLC) is busy all over WI and MN working on a variety of projects that include aquatic plants, birds, forestry and habitat assessment, butterflies, freshwater mussels, and, the topic of this month’s program – Dragon and Damselflies. As the company name suggests, much of the contract work he and his employees are involved in specializes on rare and endangered species and the habitats that support them. Ways to Register for a Program: Select the BROWSE & REGISTER to register online. For guidance, please read the step-to-step guide on “How to Sign Up for a Program or Event” via Perfect Mind.Call 715-635-6543 & pay via credit card over the phone (Mon-Fri, 9:00am-4:00pm).Visit our office. Note: Check and cash are also accepted when registering in-person.First Time Registering? Click Here!

Perlick Distillery, W5150 County Hwy B, Sarona, WI, 54870, United States

Two-Day Workshop: Amazing Migratory Birds

Two-Day Workshop: Amazing Migratory BirdsProgram Fee: $195/person. Includes lodging, Saturday lunch and dinner & Sunday breakfast and lunch.Location: Hunt Hill Nature CenterDate & Time: Saturday, May 17, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday, May 18, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PMRegistration i......More

Two-Day Workshop: Amazing Migratory BirdsProgram Fee: $195/person. Includes lodging, Saturday lunch and dinner & Sunday breakfast and lunch.Location: Hunt Hill Nature CenterDate & Time: Saturday, May 17, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday, May 18, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PMRegistration is required by May 9th. Limit: 20 people Two-Day Workshops qualify for WI Master Naturalist Advanced Trainings, but all adults are welcome to register. No prior experience is needed. The workshops include lecture and fieldwork. Please join us for a fun and informative weekend of presentations and guided birding with Bill Volkert, retired WI DNR educator and naturalist. Bill has been featured as Wisconsin’s bird expert on Wisconsin Public Radio for more than 30 years.  He has traveled the world birding and teaching about birds. In addition to classroom lectures, we will also be doing lots of birding around Hunt Hill. For more information about Bill, visit billvolkert.com. Note: This course qualifies for Master Naturalist credit, but all adult learners are welcome to join! For more information, visit: hunthill.org/workshops/ Ways to Register for a Program: Select the BROWSE & REGISTER to register online. For guidance, please read the step-to-step guide on “How to Sign Up for a Program or Event” via Perfect Mind.Call 715-635-6543 & pay via credit card over the phone (Mon-Fri, 9:00am-4:00pm).Visit our office. Note: Check and cash are also accepted when registering in-person.First Time Registering? Click Here!

Hunt Hill Nature Center, N2384 Hunt Hill Rd, Sarona, WI, 54870, United States

Little Explorers: Flowers

Little Explorers is an exciting morning of stories, crafts, songs, and nature activities geared towards 3–6 year olds at Hunt Hill though all ages are welcome! Every program starts in the Lower Level of the Richard Grand Recreation Hall at Hunt Hill Nature Center, unles......More

Little Explorers is an exciting morning of stories, crafts, songs, and nature activities geared towards 3–6 year olds at Hunt Hill though all ages are welcome! Every program starts in the Lower Level of the Richard Grand Recreation Hall at Hunt Hill Nature Center, unless otherwise noted. Guardians must stay for the duration of the program, and each program will feature a different nature theme. Depending on weather, we will be outside for a portion of this program. Please dress appropriately to be inside and outside in the weather. Program Fee: Free, but donations are appreciated.Location: Meet at Lower Level of Richard Grand Recreation Hall, Hunt Hill Nature CenterRegistration is not required, but strongly encouraged. Limit: 35 people NOTE: You must register yourself AND your child(ren). GRANDPARENTS, please have your grandchild’s parents create a free account (they do not have to become a member). Register yourself for a program & then contact us by email or phone (715-635-6543) to register your grandchild. This month’s Little Explorers program’s theme is Flowers! Unleash creativity and curiosity as we read about the beauty of flowers! We will express their artistic side through finger painting and discover the role of flowers in nature. We will also explore more about plants and seeds with another activity. To learn more about our Little Explorer series or to see what other topics we have planned for our Little Explorer programs, click here.

Hunt Hill Nature Center, N2384 Hunt Hill Rd, Sarona, WI, 54870, United States

Snapshot WI Camera Check

Participate in a Citizen Science project at Hunt Hill! Citizen Science empowers the curious and concerned to collect valuable data that contributes to specific scientific research. No prior experience is needed to participate. Program Fee: Free, but donations are apprec......More

Participate in a Citizen Science project at Hunt Hill! Citizen Science empowers the curious and concerned to collect valuable data that contributes to specific scientific research. No prior experience is needed to participate. Program Fee: Free, but donations are appreciated.Location: Richard Grand Recreation Hall, Hunt Hill Nature CenterRegistration is not required, but strongly encouraged. Limit: 20 people Let’s discover wildlife together! Hunt Hill partners with the Wisconsin DNR and provides data needed to help support and inform wildlife management decisions. Join us as we walk to our trail camera and see what is out and about Hunt Hill! Ways to Register for a Program: Select the BROWSE & REGISTER to register online. For guidance, please read the step-to-step guide on “How to Sign Up for a Program or Event” via Perfect Mind.Call 715-635-6543 & pay via credit card over the phone (Mon-Fri, 9:00am-4:00pm).Visit our office. Note: Check and cash are also accepted when registering in-person.First Time Registering? Click Here!

Hunt Hill Nature Center, N2384 Hunt Hill Rd, Sarona, WI, 54870, United States

Hit for the Hill Golf Scramble

Cost: Golfer: $130 Butternut Member Golfer: $110 Dinner Only: $35Location: Butternut Hills Golf Course, Sarona, WIRegistration closes May 16.  If you are already registered and have questions OR if you need to finalize payments, call the Hunt Hill office at 715-635-6543......More

Cost: Golfer: $130 Butternut Member Golfer: $110 Dinner Only: $35Location: Butternut Hills Golf Course, Sarona, WIRegistration closes May 16.  If you are already registered and have questions OR if you need to finalize payments, call the Hunt Hill office at 715-635-6543.  Delight in a day of golf while supporting a great cause! For more information, visit https://hunthill.org/hit-for-the-hill/. Ways to Register for a Program: Select the BROWSE & REGISTER to register online. For guidance, please read the step-to-step guide on “How to Sign Up for a Program or Event” via Perfect Mind.Call 715-635-6543 & pay via credit card over the phone (Mon-Fri, 9:00am-4:00pm).Visit our office. Note: Check and cash are also accepted when registering in-person.First Time Registering? Click Here!

Bat Roost Count

Participate in a Citizen Science project at Hunt Hill! Citizen Science empowers the curious and concerned to collect valuable data that contributes to specific scientific research. No prior experience is needed to participate. Program Fee: Free, but donations are apprec......More

Participate in a Citizen Science project at Hunt Hill! Citizen Science empowers the curious and concerned to collect valuable data that contributes to specific scientific research. No prior experience is needed to participate. Program Fee: Free, but donations are appreciated.Location: Richard Grand Recreation Hall, Hunt Hill Nature CenterRegistration is not required, but strongly encouraged. Limit: 20 people Join Hunt Hill in learning about the types of bats that live in the area and ways that citizen scientists can monitor them. Once the sun goes down, we will count the bats that emerge from the bat houses around camp and maybe try some acoustic monitoring. Ways to Register for a Program: Select the BROWSE & REGISTER to register online. For guidance, please read the step-to-step guide on “How to Sign Up for a Program or Event” via Perfect Mind.Call 715-635-6543 & pay via credit card over the phone (Mon-Fri, 9:00am-4:00pm).Visit our office. Note: Check and cash are also accepted when registering in-person.First Time Registering? Click Here!

Hunt Hill Nature Center, N2384 Hunt Hill Rd, Sarona, WI, 54870, United States

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

June 2 – 6 & June 9 – 13, 2025Time: Weekdays 1:00 pm – 5:00 pmProgram Fee: $120/person, includes course & materials onlyLocation: Richard Grand Recreation Hall, Hunt Hill Nature CenterRegistration is required by May 26, 2025. Interested in becoming a certified lifeguard......More

June 2 – 6 & June 9 – 13, 2025Time: Weekdays 1:00 pm – 5:00 pmProgram Fee: $120/person, includes course & materials onlyLocation: Richard Grand Recreation Hall, Hunt Hill Nature CenterRegistration is required by May 26, 2025. Interested in becoming a certified lifeguard? Join Hunt Hill’s two-week American Red Cross lifeguard training that includes CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and all water rescue skills. Hunt Hill will be offering this program at our facility utilizing both the waterfront and the Rice Lake pool. Must be 16 or older. For more information, visit: hunthill.org/lifeguard-training/ Ways to Register for a Program: Select the BROWSE & REGISTER to register online. For guidance, please read the step-to-step guide on “How to Sign Up for a Program or Event” via Perfect Mind.Call 715-635-6543 & pay via credit card over the phone (Mon-Fri, 9:00am-4:00pm).Visit our office. Note: Check and cash are also accepted when registering in-person.First Time Registering? Click Here!

Hunt Hill Nature Center, N2384 Hunt Hill Rd, Sarona, WI, 54870, United States

Adult Field Trip: Namekagon Barrens - South Unit

Program Fee: $15/non-member, $10/memberLocation: Meet at Lower Level of Richard Grand Recreation Hall at Hunt Hill Nature CenterRegistration is required by June 2. Limit: 15 people The pine barrens is a unique ecosystem that once covered a large part of Wisconsin. Now o......More

Program Fee: $15/non-member, $10/memberLocation: Meet at Lower Level of Richard Grand Recreation Hall at Hunt Hill Nature CenterRegistration is required by June 2. Limit: 15 people The pine barrens is a unique ecosystem that once covered a large part of Wisconsin. Now only 1-2% of the original ecosystem remains. Join Hunt Hill on an Adult Field Trip to learn about the history of the Namekagon Barrens and what makes this globally rare habitat so special! This year we will be exploring the South Unit of the Barrens. Ways to Register for a Program: Select the BROWSE & REGISTER to register online. For guidance, please read the step-to-step guide on “How to Sign Up for a Program or Event” via Perfect Mind.Call 715-635-6543 & pay via credit card over the phone (Mon-Fri, 9:00am-4:00pm).Visit our office. Note: Check and cash are also accepted when registering in-person.First Time Registering? Click Here!

Little Explorers: Thunderstorms

Little Explorers is an exciting morning of stories, crafts, songs, and nature activities geared towards 3–6 year olds at Hunt Hill though all ages are welcome! Every program starts in the Lower Level of the Richard Grand Recreation Hall at Hunt Hill Nature Center, unles......More

Little Explorers is an exciting morning of stories, crafts, songs, and nature activities geared towards 3–6 year olds at Hunt Hill though all ages are welcome! Every program starts in the Lower Level of the Richard Grand Recreation Hall at Hunt Hill Nature Center, unless otherwise noted. Guardians must stay for the duration of the program, and each program will feature a different nature theme. Depending on weather, we will be outside for a portion of this program. Please dress appropriately to be inside and outside in the weather. Program Fee: Free, but donations are appreciated.Location: Meet at Lower Level of Richard Grand Recreation Hall, Hunt Hill Nature CenterRegistration is not required, but strongly encouraged. Limit: 35 people NOTE: You must register yourself AND your child(ren). GRANDPARENTS, please have your grandchild’s parents create a free account (they do not have to become a member). Register yourself for a program & then contact us by email or phone (715-635-6543) to register your grandchild. This month’s Little Explorers program’s theme is Thunderstorms! Journey into the exciting world of thunderstorms with a fun book that captures the power of nature! We will create cotton clouds and make mud pies, blending art with weather in a fun, hands-on experience. To learn more about our Little Explorer series or to see what other topics we have planned for our Little Explorer programs, click here.

Hunt Hill Nature Center, N2384 Hunt Hill Rd, Sarona, WI, 54870, United States

Children's First Aid

New in 2025, Hunt Hill’s Children’s First Aid is offered Saturday, June 14th. This hour-long program is designed to build kids’ confidence in first aid for minor injuries–no certification. Geared towards ages 7-12, a trained Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) will coach......More

New in 2025, Hunt Hill’s Children’s First Aid is offered Saturday, June 14th. This hour-long program is designed to build kids’ confidence in first aid for minor injuries–no certification. Geared towards ages 7-12, a trained Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) will coach children in basic first aid skills. Some things covered include: how to treat surface abrasions, minor cuts, how to wash a minor wound, and how to bandage a minor injury. Program Fee: $5/personLocation: Meet at Lower Level of Richard Grand Recreation Hall, Hunt Hill Nature CenterRegistration is required by Wednesday, June 11. Limit: 10 people To learn more about our Children’s First Aid program, click here.

Hunt Hill Nature Center, N2384 Hunt Hill Rd, Sarona, WI, 54870, United States