2020 summer calendar of events...2020/07/21 · 13470 co. hwy m · cable, wi 54821 · (715)...

Connecting you to the Northwoods!

Museum Hours: (Once we open in August)

Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Sundays and Mondays Open by appointment only.

Schedule a private visit for your household!

Social distancing guidelines will be followed.

The Curiosity Center is closed until

further notice.

All RSVP classes are subject to cancellation due to low registration.

For information and registration visit

cablemuseum.org.

2020 Summer Calendar of Events

COVID-19 Disclaimer: We look forward to an exciting summer full of programs that connect you to Northwoods nature! However, as we continually assess the dynamic realities triggered by COVID-19, please be aware that the format of programs may change, and some may need to be canceled on a rolling basis. We’d like you to RSVP for programs right away, and we’ll take formal registration and payment just prior to the program. One you have RSVP'd, we will contact you by email or phone if there’s a scheduling change or cancellation. Our online calendar at cablemuseum.org/events will also have the most current program information. Please call us if you have questions. Please follow the most current state and CDC guidelines, as well as those listed below, to protect yourself and others. Thanks for understanding!

Social Distancing Guidelines With your help, we will have a safe and fun summer enjoying Northwoods nature!

Please stay home if you are sick. Everyone will be required to wear a mask inside the Museum and during indoor

programs. Child and adult masks will be available for a small donation. Hand sanitizer will be provided throughout the building. Members of different households will be asked to stay at least 6 feet apart. We will not carpool to programs. Opportunities to experience the Museum and attend programs with only your own

household and Museum staff present will be available. See our website for details.

Check out our new program categories—designed to help you choose your desired level of interaction

with people outside of your household.

Programs by Request Virtual Lectures Junior Naturalist Activity Kits

Self-Guided StoryWalks Drop-in Activities Regular Group Programs

Master Naturalist Advanced Trainings

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Cable Natural History Museum 2020 Summer Calendar of Events

Loon Pontoon Tour 2 hour program Learn amazing facts about these ancient birds and the beautiful lakes where they live while touring on a pontoon boat. A Museum Naturalist will share stories about the facts and fantasies behind this Northwoods icon. The tour could be located on any of several local lakes, or take place on your own pontoon boat. $100 per hour plus mileage. Natural Connections Hike 1 to 3 hour hike Join Emily Stone, a Naturalist and Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum, on a guided hike to explore nature through science and our senses and to find real-life examples of natural connections. You can choose the location—a local trail, natural area, or your own backyard! $100 per hour, plus mileage. Mysteries of the Night Nocturnal Exploration 1 hour program The nighttime woods are alive with interesting critters and unusual sights and sounds. A Museum Naturalist will guide this short hike to test your senses, listen for owls, look for stars, and illuminate hidden clues with a UV flashlight. Fun for all ages! Wear long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toed shoes. Bring a flashlight and bug spray. $25 per hour, plus mileage.

Foraging Feast 2 to 4 hour interactive program Join Mollie Kreb, Naturalist at the Cable Natural History Museum, for a fun-filled adventure of gathering local wild edibles that are as nutritious as delicious. In order to forage safely and effectively, Mollie will lead participants through a few exercises and share considerations for developing our observation skills. Then, the group will visit a local trail, public natural area, or other appropriate location for gathering wild edibles. Seasonal ingredients including wild herbs, greens, berries, or mushrooms will be identified. $100 per hour, plus mileage. GET WILD! with our Wildlife Outreach Programs 30-60 minute program, $150 per hour, plus mileage.

Northwoods Raptors

Predators

Reptiles and Amphibians of Wisconsin Find more program options at https://www.cablemuseum.org/programsbyrequest/ OR contact us to create your own experience. Email [email protected], or call Emily at 715-798-3890.

Virtual Joseph Jenkins Lecture Series

Wednesday, June 24 One Day at a Time: A Year of Daily Cycling Extending a thirty day April 2019 cycling pledge to a full year, Drummond resident, former Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival director, and Mountain Bike Hall of Fame inductee Gary Crandall journaled his experience in daily photographs and commentary. He will recap this life transforming adventure in a narrated slide show presentation covering the challenges, risks, rewards and excitement of a solid year on the bicycle. 7 p.m. This program will take place as a Zoom meeting. Please check our website for a link to the program or contact us for details. Sponsored by Henry and Jodi Kingdon. Donations welcome. Wednesday, July 8 Forest Trees of the Ceded Territory The Ceded Territory of northern Wisconsin has a great diversity of trees. This is due to its particular location as an ecotone or transition zone, not only between northern boreal and central hardwood forest types, but Appalachian and prairie border types as well. Join Mike Heim as he covers identification, ecology, and interesting facts will be covered for each species of tree. 7 p.m. This program will take place as a Zoom meeting. Please check our website for a link to the program or contact us for details. Sponsored by Henry and Jodi Kingdon. Donations welcome.

Wednesday, July 22 The Call of the Loon Common loons are anything but ordinary. Diving deep, flying fast, and fighting hard, these Northwoods icons are ready to capture your imagination with their precisely tuned adaptations to life on our lakes. Bring your questions to ask Museum Naturalist Emily Stone. This program will take place as a Zoom meeting. Please check our website for a link to the program or contact us for details. Sponsored by Henry and Jodi Kingdon. Donations welcome. Wednesday, August 5 Boreality: Creatures of the Northern Forest Professional wildlife photographer and outdoor writer Keith Crowley travels the world in search of wild things in wild places. Join him for a pictorial journey through the northern boreal forests of North America. This program will take place as a Zoom meeting. Please check our website for a link to the program or contact us for details. Sponsored by Henry and Jodi Kingdon. Donations welcome.

Programs by Request

Schedule a private experience for your household! If you would like to limit your interactions to people within your household or fit us in to your busy schedule, we can work with you. To find out more and schedule your experience, email [email protected], or call Emily at 715-798-3890.

Social distancing guidelines will be practiced.



Tuesday, June 16—Monday, June 29: Forest Bright, Forest Night by Jennifer Ward. Tuesday, June 30—Monday, July 13: The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson. Tuesday, July 14—Monday, July 27: Bugliest Bug by Carol Diggory Shields. Tuesday, July 28—Monday, August 10: Over in the Forest by Marianne Berkes Tuesday, August 11—Monday, August 24: The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle.

StoryWalk® Project created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT, developed in collaboration

with Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition (VBPC) and Kellog Hubbard Library.

Self-Guided StoryWalks StoryWalk® at the Natural Play Area: Bring your whole family for a reading adventure! Take an easy self-guided walk around the Wayside Wanderings Natural Play Area at 43135 Ranydsek Road in Cable, while reading pages from delightful children’s books. Or visit the Library Nature Park located behind Sherman & Ruth Weiss Community Library in Hayward to experience the same books on a different schedule. Sponsored by Redbery Books and Vortanz Lumber, in partnership with the Sherman & Ruth Weiss Community Library.

Junior Naturalist Programs offer environmental education for children in grades K-6

through games, art, and outdoor exploration.

We’re experimenting with a new format this year!

Weekly Activity Kits: Take home a box of activities and supplies for nature

explorations in your backyard. Kits available Fridays for pick-up or delivery.

Zoom Together Virtual Programs: We’ll get together on Zoom for an hour of silly

games, stories, and crafts. Kids will be able to interact with Museum naturalists and

other Junior Naturalists! Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Please check our website for more information:

www.cablemuseum.org/junior-naturalist-programs

Week 1 Nature Journaling:

The Art of Observation

Kit Available June 19

Zoom Together June 24

Week 2 Feathered Friends:

Finding the Birds in my Backyard

Kit Available June 26

Zoom Together July 1

Week 3 Slither, Hiss, and Hop:

Exploring the World of Reptiles and Amphibians

Kit Available July 3


Week 4 Tree-rific:

Seeing the Forest for the Trees



Week 5 Mysteries of the Night:

Exploring the Nighttime Forest



Week 6 Water, Water, Everywhere:

Discovering my Watershed



Week 7 Stories in Nature:

Searching for Clues in Animal Signs


Zoom Together August 5

Week 8 Insect Investigations:

Butterflies, Beetles, and Ants, oh my!

Kit Available August 7

Zoom Together August 12


The Mission of the

Cable Natural History Museum is:

Connecting people to Northwoods nature through educational experiences that in-

spire wonder, discovery, and responsibility.

Becoming a Member of the Cable Natural History Museum has never been more beneficial! The benefits of Museum membership include:

unlimited free admission

reduced rates on our nature and education programs

discounts on items in the Museum Gift Shop Members play a vital role in supporting exhibits, programs and special events. Annual memberships start at just $30. Visit www.cablemuseum.org for more information, and to become a member today! Thanks to our current members, whose support makes our events possible!

Get Involved — Become a Museum Volunteer! Volunteers are always needed and appreciated. To volunteer, contact us at [email protected] or 715-798-3890.

The Art of Natural Play: Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Drop in at the Wayside Wanderings Natural Play Area to explore the trails, play in our treehouse, build a fairy house, and join local artist Donna Post to create make-and-take nature crafts. All ages welcome! Come find us at 43135 Randysek Road in Cable, on Fridays and Saturdays from June 12 through August 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., except July 4. Donations welcome. Made possible in part by a grant from the Chequamegon Bay Arts Council! Social distancing guidelines will be practiced.

Talon Talk Live Raptor Meet-and-Greet: Tuesdays 1:30-2:30 p.m. Meet the Museum’s live education raptors in person! Drop in anytime between 1:30—2:30 p.m. to learn all about the amazing world of birds of prey. July 7 through August 25. Donations welcome. Social distancing guidelines will be practiced.

Drop-In Activities

Forest Lodge Tours Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. Explore the historic Forest Lodge Estate with a Northland College tour guide. Hear stories of its cultural and natural history and learn about the exciting developments for this educational campus. Participants will be on their feet for two hours, walking less than a mile over uneven terrain, rain or shine. Meet the Northland College guide at the Forest Lodge Nature Trail parking lot at 9:00 a.m. Payment required at time of registration. $10 per person. No refunds. June 24 through August 26. Social distancing guidelines will be practiced. Friday, August 21 Fairy Tea Party Fairies and elves and magic, oh my! You’re invited to a Fairy Tea Party. Fairies will supply the magic wands, wings and crowns. Children will search for forest fairies and enjoy a magical tea party! Enter the world of fairies at 1:00 PM at the Cable Natural History Museum. $10 per child. Kids 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult (at no extra cost). RSVP by August 17. Space is limited. Social distancing guidelines will be practiced.

Wednesday, August 26 Sunset Kayak on Lake Namakagon Explore the south end of Lake Namakagon at sunset! A Museum Naturalist will lead a relaxed paddle by kayak as we look for wildlife and other sights and sounds of the lake. Meet at the Lakewoods Resort docks at 6:45 pm and return around 8:00 pm. RSVP by August 24 to reserve a kayak, or bring your own. Ages 12 and up. $10 member/$15 non-member. Social distancing guidelines will be practiced.

Regular Group Programs


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Thanks to our many partners, sponsors, and supporters!

Programs offered in partnership with the Wisconsin Master Naturalist Program

We are grateful to Henry and Jodi Kingdon for sponsoring the Joseph Jenkins Lecture Series.

Museum Admission: All current members will be granted free admission to the

Museum at all times.

All other adult visitors to the Museum are charged a $5 admission fee.

Children (up to the age of 18) always have free admission.

On Tuesdays, admission is free for all visitors.

P.O. Box 416 Cable, WI 54821

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