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Eco Friend Badge 1.5 hour program $6 per Girl Scout (Minimum of 10 Girl Scouts)

Find out how to treat outdoor spaces with kindness and teach others how they can too. Brownie Girl Scouts will take a hike, find houses in nature and learn how to keep animal homes safe, learn how to build and safely put out a fire, and practice being kind in outdoor spaces.

Junior

Animal Habitats Badge 1.5 hour program $6 per Girl Scout (Minimum of 10 Girl Scouts)

Junior Girl Scouts will learn about animal habitats in Wisconsin, investigate animal habitats at Retzer Nature Center, create animal houses for Retzer animals, and learn about endangered habitats and how to protect animal habitats.

Flowers Badge 1.5 hour program (offered September - October) $6 per Girl Scout (Minimum of 10 Girl Scouts)

Discover that there’s more to flowers than just good looks. Junior Girl Scouts will uncover the science of a flower, go on a flower hunt, learn how flowers help people and animals, and make a flower craft. OFFERED ON SCOUT NIGHT

Cadette

Trees Badge 1.5 hour program $6 per Girl Scout (Minimum of 10 Girl Scouts)

Find out all about trees: from the shade to the science, the fruit to the forest, and the legends to the lumber. Cadette Girl Scouts will observe different tree species, learn about the amazing science of trees, discuss logging, clearcutting and deforestation, learn how Waukesha County Parks cares for its trees, and make a tree project.

View our School Guide for even more options or private bookings.

PICK-A-PROGRAM

Unless otherwise noted, the following programs are free for Waukesha County community groups/organizations and can be hosted at Retzer Nature Center or your public space. Visit www.WaukeshaCounty.gov/EnvironmentalEd to request a program. = Available as virtual program by request

Recycling: Up Close and Personal

Recommend for ages 16+ 45 minutes

We use a lot of finite resources. Discover the numbers behind consumption on a global and nationwide scale and how you can reduce this number. Find out what happens to many of these materials and how recycling helps us manage much of what we consume. Minimum of 15 participants required.

Food Safety

Recommended for ages 8+ 30 - 60 minutes

Become aware of food safety and the consequences of mishandling food. Hand washing is emphasized and interactive activities are available.

Green Cleaning Workshop

Recommended or ages 16+ 45 minutes Available in spring/fall

We strive to keep our homes clean and healthy, but sometimes use toxic chemicals to do so. Is there a safer way? Find out what common household ingredients can be used to keep your home healthy, clean, and safe. Minimum of 15 participants required.

Groundwater: Our Buried Treasure

Recommended for ages 8+ 30 - 60 minutes

Discover how the ground provides clean water for us to drink. Learn how that water can become contaminated and how to eliminate the dangers. Leave with actions you can take at home to keep your water safe.

Home Composting for Healthy Soils

Recommended for ages 16+ 45 minutes Available in spring/fall

Learn how to create and use your own compost. Look at different bin styles to build or buy. Understand how compost works to improve the health of your soils for lawns and gardens. Minimum of 15 participants required.

Home Makeover: Green Edition

Recommended for ages 16+ 45 minutes

Whether you’re looking to green your home, your lawn, or your wallet – we’ll cover them all! Learn ways to live a comfortable and sustainable lifestyle from recycling right to simple lawn care. Minimum of 15 participants required.

I Live in a Watershed

Recommended for ages 8+ 45 minutes

Our watershed model provides a hands-on, interactive demonstration of the sources and effects of runoff pollution. Learn about the watershed you live in and see how it connects…all the way to the ocean! By the end of this program, you will understand what a watershed is, how it functions and how you are part of it.

Nature Connection for Seniors, Service Clubs, and Special Needs Groups

60 minutes: $4 per person Recommended for ages 18+

Join a Retzer Teaching Naturalist for a hands-on experience that engages and connects participants with the natural world. Topics include: life in a shell, plants & pollinators, birds, insects, and animal exploration. Call 262-896-8007 with traveling program inquiries.