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
Consumption by the Numbers
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.
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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.
