Workshops

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Workshops are designed to be hands-on, creative, social, and fun! 


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Register for all programs here.



Generally all materials are provided so we require advanced payment when signing up. 

Group sizes are small so early sign-up is recommended to avoid disappointment.

Upcoming Workshops

Kid’s Workshop: Bird House Making

Saturday, April 15th at 1:00pm

Give the birdies somewhere to nest this spring by joining us to make bird houses in this family friendly workshop! Adults can attend and help their child make the bird house, following a step-by-step demonstration. All materials provided; preregistration required.  

$10.00 bird house Limit of 20 participants. Sign up here!

Wild Edibles Foraging Workshopwild fungi forage

Saturday, May 6th from 11:00am-12:00pm

Foraging expert Kimberly Jones is returning to Ledge View for the spring season’s wild edibles! This workshop will include an indoor lesson covering the basics on ethical foraging, safety precautions, and proper identification before heading out into the woodland for a hike. Along the hike, you will discover what foraging finds await at this time of year. If you wish to attend the hike, please bring appropriate outdoor clothing.

By Donation. Limit of 30 participants.

Painting with MikiStep-by-Step Mother’s Day Painting with Miki Wise

Saturday, May 13th, from 10:00am-1:00pm. 

Family-Friendly Public Painting Event at Ledge View Nature Center in Chilton.

Have fun painting this colorful tulip piece with certified art instructor Miki Wise at Ledge View Nature Center – perfect for a Mother’s Day celebration! Create the painting with the mothers in your life, or create one as a gift.

No experience is necessary! Miki will guide you through the entire process- step-by-step.

All equipment and supplies are provided!

Cost: $38/adult (16" x 20" canvas).

Child can also participate and can complete an 11” x 14” canvas, cost $28.

There must be a minimum of 10 participants for this event to take place. If the minimum is not met you will be refunded in full. The pre-registration deadline is 12 PM, Noon on Friday May 12th.  

Questions? Contact Ledge View or Miki at dansenqueen@hotmail.com