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CSA is proud to be an exhibitor at this year's Prairie Fest sponsored by The Friends of the Gottfried! Priaire Fest is located at 400 University Drive, Fond du Lac in the east parking lot area.  

For EARLY BIRDS enjoy:

• Bird hike with Lisa Mick from UWO & Friends of the Gottfried @ 8 a.m.
• Yoga in the Prairie Featuring Lucy Mathers @ 8:30 a.m.

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION DISPLAYS from 9:00 a.m. – noon

Learn about pollinators, flyers, native plants, cranes, and other nature and sustainable topics from:

• WI Dragonfly Society
• Randy Peterson, Artist and Monarch Enthusiast
• Wild Ones
• Audubon
• International Crane Foundation
• Amanda Abramovich Local Legacy
• CSA (Congregation of Sisters of St Agnes)
• Fond du Lac Public Library
• Citizens Climate Lobby
• Earth Justice Now
• The Loop
• Historical Society

GUIDED TOURS:

10:00 am: Native Plant ID Walk.
Learn about native plants and how to identify them.

11:00 am: Family/Kids Walk
Search for dragonflies -Get the whole family out in nature, strollers, and wagons welcome.

NATURE POP-UP TALKS (20-25 mins):
9:30 a.m. What is Bird City Fond du Lac? by Laura DeGlier
Learn more about where do we find birds in Fond du Lac, how does the city support this effort, why does it matter, and how you can get involved.
10:30 a.m.The Fascinating Life of Dragonflies and Damselflies by Edgar Spalding and Jessie Seiders from the WI Dragonfly Society
Learn about the different species of dragonflies and damselflies and try to catch one near our ponds during the family/kids walk at 11 a.m.
11:30 a.m. Monarch Butterflies, Their Amazing Life Cycle, Migration and How We can Help Them Flourish by Randy Peterson
Learn about the monarch butterfly life cycle with large and lifelike sculptures Randy has created. Learn about little-known facts of these beloved insects and successful techniques for planting milkweed and flowers to help fuel the Monarchs great migration.

OTHER FUN KIDS ACTIVITIES from 9:00 am-noon:
Prairie Dog Challenge (Youth Obstacle Course). Venture through the Arboretum with zigs, zags, ups, and downs. Go through once or as many times as you can!
Face/arm painting by Amy from Perspective Studios
Kids arts and crafts

Live music from 10:00 am-11:30 am.