Friends of Lapham Peak 2025 schedule for the Nature Center to be open:

• September – 1, 6, 7, 13, 14
  • 25th Women & Wine in the Woods event
  • September 6 – Wisconsin Turtles
    • Back by popular demand, Friends of Lapham Peak is hosting Waukesha County Land Conservancy to talk about Wisconsin’s 11 species of turtles. These amazing reptiles play a vital role in maintaining the health of our freshwater habitats by assisting with nutrient cycling and sustaining balanced food webs. Sadly, many species face declining populations due to human-caused threats. Come learn what you can do to help these amazing creatures and their habitats as a step toward protecting them for future generations.This family friendly event will be at 1 pm on Saturday, September 6th at the Hausmann Nature Center at Lapham Peak State Park and will feature a few native turtle species.
  • September 13 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm – Edible, Medicinal, Deadly: Wild Plants in Wisconsin
    • Most people think of the tropics when they think of incredible plant discoveries, but Wisconsin’s temperate climate and variable seasons make it the perfect habitat for some of Earth’s most amazing plants. Wisconsin is home to hundreds of species of edible and medicinal plants that have formed the way humans have used this land for thousands of years, including many species that are still coveted by specialists today. But Wisconsin is also home to some of the most poisonous plants in the world, and some of them are deceptively similar to delicious favorites. Take a tour through some of Wisconsin’s most amazing plants, and learn the basics of plant safety in our wild places with Master Naturalist, Linden Reid.
  • September 13 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Geocaching Event
    • Join Geocachers “Fondue4Two” at a Community Event on Saturday September 13. A table display will showcase typical geocaching containers while experienced cachers will be available to share information on the international hobby. The display will be available between 12pm – 3pm. The event will also include a “GEOCACHING 101” presentation about geocaching in the nature center at 1pm.Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game where participants use GPS devices (including your smart phone) to find hidden containers, called geocaches, at specific locations marked by coordinates. It’s a fun way to explore new places, discover hidden gems, and enjoy the outdoors while engaging with a global community of geocachers.New geocaches have been placed not far from the nature center so you will be able to start your geocaching adventure immediately.

      ABOUT THE HOSTS

      The geocaching team of Fondue4Two (also known as JoAnn & Paul) have been caching since 2009. They have found over 14,600 geocaches while caching in 26 different countries. They’ve made their home in Monona Wisconsin for the past six years and have hidden over 50 caches.

      INFORMATION ABOUT GEOCACHING: You will want to download these apps before the event.

      www.geocaching.com

      www.adventure.geocaching.com

      —— Pick your “Trail Name” for your account

      —— Set up your free account online, or download the two APPS from your phones App Store.

      Ideally, use the same logon and password for both the Geocaching and Adventure Lab accounts.

  • September 14 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am – Where Ecology and Meteorology Meet
    • Climate, biodiversity, clean water, and even public land rights all come down to being better connected with the natural world. Join Eric Manges, meterologist, who believes that diverse native ecosystems are our best hope for addressing our greatest challenges. Eric’s career reflects how, in his view, all the earth sciences come together through our relationships with plants, insects, and the way we value them.
  • September 14 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 – Leave No Trace: A Trail Adventure for Kids
    • When enjoying outdoor adventures, it’s important to know how to take care of ourselves and nature. The 7 Principles of Leave No Trace are a framework that both adults and kids can learn. Practicing these principles helps us minimize our impact on the outdoors whether we are hiking, camping, playing in a park or in our own backyards.This program will begin with hands-on activities in a classroom setting that teach the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace, followed by a stewardship hike in Lapham Peak. Different hiking distances will be offered so that kids of all ages can participate.This program is designed for kids ages 7-14 but kids and adults of all ages are welcome!Girl Scouts and Troops:
      This program will help you earn your Trail Adventure Badge. We will break into age groups and activities will be tailored for Brownies, Juniors and Cadets.Note: A Wisconsin State Park pass is required. Kids must be accompanied by a responsible adult for both the classroom activities and the hike.
• October – 4, 5, 18, 19
  • October 5 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
    • Trees: Our Super heroes
    • Trees are so important to our everyday lives. Join, Master Naturalist, Judy Salus, as she presents a family-friendly program about the importance of trees through fun facts and activities. In addition, Judy will teach you a simple key to identifying trees that will enhance your family’s hikes. By the end of the presentation, you’ll be a “tree hugger!”

HOURS 10-1 and 1-4

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