Welty Environmental Center Programs and Events The objective is to teach the student to see the land, to understand what they see, and enjoy what they understand. --Aldo Leopold, The Role of Wildlife in a Liberal Education

Friday, August 6, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Beckman Mill County Park
Friday Fishing Fun

Spend a whole day out at the ole’ fishing hole! Children will learn basic fishing techniques, fish identification, and enjoy a whole day by the water. Bring a white or light-colored shirt to decorate, and all participants will need to bring a lunch (refrigeration is available). Water bottles, sunscreen and insect repellant are recommended. The fishing prize that participants have been waiting for all summer will be drawn at the end of the day!!
Ages: 6-12 years
Cost: $12 per person for Welty members, $15 per person for nonmembers
Register by Thursday, August 5 to be a part of a full day of fishing and fishing-inspired fun!
Call 608-361-1377 or email info@weltycenter.org for registration and more information.

Monday-Friday, August 9-13, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Outdoor Survivor Day Camp

Summer is almost over, so get outside and enjoy it!! Have you ever thought you could live off the land? Try your hand this week at all kinds of outdoor skills, like orienteering, tracking, fishing, and campfire cooking. Participants will need to bring a lunch and water bottle each day. A special wrap-up event will be held Friday evening, August 13. An optional camp out in Beckman Mill Park (additional fee charged) for the whole family will cap off the week Friday night.
Print and mail registration form.
Ages: 6-12 years old
Location: Welty Environmental Center, Beckman Mill County Park
Cost: $60 per child for Welty members, $70 per child for nonmembers.
Call 608-361-1377 or email info@weltycenter.org for more information.

Thursday, August 26, 5:30 - 7:00 pm, Pelishek-Tiffany Nature Trail
Evening Exploration at Pelishek-Tiffany Nature Trail

Enjoy an evening walking or biking the Pelishek-Tiffany Nature Trail near Clinton, WI. Bring your binoculars to scout late summer bird activity as we walk or bike this converted railroad bed. The group will meet in the main parking lot before heading out on the trail.
Ages: Families and adults
Cost: Donation to the Welty Environmental Center
Registration is encouraged, but not required.
Call 608-361-1377 or email info@weltycenter.org for directions.