Other Education Programs

young children gathered around outside

Focus on Outdoor Fun

Every Thursday beginning June 16th through July 21st 10am-11am

Every Thursday for 6 weeks: June 16th, 23rd, 30th, July 7th, 14th, and 21st.

$15 for 6 classes.
A fun and hands-on discovery of the natural world for children 3-5 years. Each Thursday we will explore a different topic. Program will include a short hike (outdoors) with plenty of hands on discovery, and a craft. Children must be accompanied by an Adult.
Please pre-register here. 

Gather at the Garden There are 2 young girls in a garden, one is handing a bean to another.

Every Tuesday beginning on June 21st through July 26th. 10:00-11:00 AM


Enjoy the summer with outdoor story time at Ledge View. Every week a different kid’s story relating to vegetable gardening will be explored.  There will also be a fun, hands on garden activity for the whole family. This program encourages kids to be curious about where their food comes from, and to learn about and try fresh, healthy, vegetables and herbs.

This will program is a partnership between Chilton Public Library, Food WIse, WIC and Ledge View Nature Center. Kids of all age are welcome. Register by calling (920 849 1471) or online here 

Wednesdays, July 6th & 13th  5:00-6:00pm


Join a naturalist at Becker's Lake to kayak and identify migrating bird species! We'll be launching at 5:00pm, then paddling around the lake looking for birds while we're on the water. Wrapping up around 6:00pm.

Please bring your own kayak and life vest, as well as binoculars and a bird book if you have them to help ID birds along the way.

Please sign up in advance HERE so we know how many participants to expect. This program is run by donation. Please call our main Park's office at 920-439-1008 with any questions. 

Reptiles and Amphibians - Live!

Saturday July 9th 1:30 PM


Help us welcome Randy Hetzel back to the nature center with a hands-on live animal program! The focus will be key features of their biology and life habits, with expert insight on key conservation efforts to keep these animals safe out in the wild. This program is run by donation. Please pre-register as space is limited. Sign up here.