Build-a-Scarecrow at Home
September 12 @ 6:30 am - September 18 @ 10:00 pm
Free
Be part of the fun on Scarecrow Lane! Schools, churches, families, businesses, scouts, 4-H groups, daycares, and individuals are invited to build a family-friendly scarecrow at home and install it at Retzer Nature Center. Your creation will be on display along the Orange and Blue Trails from September 19 to October 31, 2026, as part of a self-guided autumn hike.
BUILD-A-SCARECROW AT HOME
COST: Free, this is a volunteer activity.
NOTE:
• Read the Build-A-Scarecrow instructions before creating your scarecrow at home.
• Print the scarecrow ID card on page 2 of the instructions. Insert it into a zippered or sealed bag and pin it to your scarecrow.
• Install your scarecrow on the stakes provided along the Blue Trail from September 12-18, 2026.
• No violent or gruesome scarecrows. Retzer Nature Center reserves the right to remove any inappropriate entries.
• Retzer Nature Center is not responsible for any loss or damage to displays.
We went every year since 2020, more than once, and had so much fun! See our pictures below or HERE on Instagram.
Related:
Your Guide to the Waukesha County Parks System
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