Frog Call Count

Participate in a Citizen Science project at Hunt Hill! Citizen Science empowers the curious and concerned to collect valuable data that contributes to specific scientific research. No prior experience is needed to participate. Program Fee: Free, but donations are apprec......More

Participate in a Citizen Science project at Hunt Hill! Citizen Science empowers the curious and concerned to collect valuable data that contributes to specific scientific research. No prior experience is needed to participate. Program Fee: Free, but donations are appreciated.Location: Richard Grand Recreation Hall, Hunt Hill Audubon SanctuaryRegistration is not required, but strongly encouraged. Limit: 20 people Join Hunt Hill to learn how to identify different types of frog calls at this citizen science program! After an overview of frog calls, we will go out to a nearby pond to count the number of different types of calls. By the end of this program, you will know how to conduct your own citizen science frog call survey on your own property. Please dress appropriately for the weather and mosquitoes. Ways to Register for a Program: Select the BROWSE & REGISTER to register online. For guidance, please read the step-to-step guide on “How to Sign Up for a Program or Event” via Perfect Mind.Call 715-635-6543 & pay via credit card over the phone (Mon-Fri, 9:00am-4:00pm).Visit our office. Note: Check and cash are also accepted when registering in-person.First Time Registering? Click Here!

Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary, N2384 Hunt Hill Rd, Sarona, WI, 54870, United States

Helping Hands

Program Fee: FreeLocation: Hunt Hill Audubon SanctuaryRegistration is not required, but strongly encouraged. Summer is almost here and we need help to officially open camp! Our volunteers are vital to our success and this is a key example of their dedication. Volunteers......More

Program Fee: FreeLocation: Hunt Hill Audubon SanctuaryRegistration is not required, but strongly encouraged. Summer is almost here and we need help to officially open camp! Our volunteers are vital to our success and this is a key example of their dedication. Volunteers are needed to help clean, organize, wash, wipe and rake-up camp. All ages and skill levels are invited. All volunteers are provided with a continental breakfast and treated to lunch. There is no cost to attend, but we highly recommend registering in advance to ensure we have enough food prepared for lunch. Ways to Register for a Program: Select the BROWSE & REGISTER to register online. For guidance, please read the step-to-step guide on “How to Sign Up for a Program or Event” via Perfect Mind.Call 715-635-6543 & pay via credit card over the phone (Mon-Fri, 9:00am-4:00pm).Visit our office. Note: Check and cash are also accepted when registering in-person.First Time Registering? Click Here!

Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary, N2384 Hunt Hill Rd, Sarona, WI, 54870, United States

Beasts & Beer: Courting Feathers

Socialize with other nature enthusiasts over snacks and beverages, and enjoy an engaging presentation from a local expert in a happy-hour atmosphere. Each program features a different presenter at a different location, so you’re sure to learn something new each time! To......More

Socialize with other nature enthusiasts over snacks and beverages, and enjoy an engaging presentation from a local expert in a happy-hour atmosphere. Each program features a different presenter at a different location, so you’re sure to learn something new each time! To learn more about our Beasts & Beer series or to see what other topics we have planned for our Beasts & Beer programs, click here. Happy Hour: 5:30 – 6:00 pm Program: 6:00 – 7:00 pmProgram Fee: $15/personLocation: Badger Brew, Rice Lake, WIRegistration is required. Limit: 50 people Courting Feathers with Lauren Thomas, DNR Spring songs mean bird calls! Join us for an enchanting exploration of the vibrant world of bird mating behavior with WI DNR Naturalist Resource Educator, Lauren Thomas. Dive into the mesmerizing displays and intricate courtship rituals exhibited by various birds this season. Discover the fascinating ways in which birds attract mates and establish territories, as we shed light on the beauty and importance of these natural phenomena in the avian world. Ways to Register for a Program: Select the BROWSE & REGISTER to register online. For guidance, please read the step-to-step guide on “How to Sign Up for a Program or Event” via Perfect Mind.Call 715-635-6543 & pay via credit card over the phone (Mon-Fri, 9:00am-4:00pm).Visit our office. Note: Check and cash are also accepted when registering in-person.First Time Registering? Click Here!

Badger Brew, 2304 S Main St #8, Rice Lake, 54868, United States

Adult Field Trip: Namekagon Barrens

Program Fee: $8/personLocation: Meet at Lower Level of Richard Grand Recreation Hall at Hunt Hill Audubon SanctuaryRegistration is required by May 13. Limit: 15 people The pine barrens is a unique ecosystem that once covered a large part of Wisconsin. Now only 1-2% of t......More

Program Fee: $8/personLocation: Meet at Lower Level of Richard Grand Recreation Hall at Hunt Hill Audubon SanctuaryRegistration is required by May 13. Limit: 15 people The pine barrens is a unique ecosystem that once covered a large part of Wisconsin. Now only 1-2% of the original ecosystem remains. Join Hunt Hill on an Adult Field Trip to learn about the history of the Namekagon Barrens and what makes this globally rare habitat so special! Ways to Register for a Program: Select the BROWSE & REGISTER to register online. For guidance, please read the step-to-step guide on “How to Sign Up for a Program or Event” via Perfect Mind.Call 715-635-6543 & pay via credit card over the phone (Mon-Fri, 9:00am-4:00pm).Visit our office. Note: Check and cash are also accepted when registering in-person.First Time Registering? Click Here!

Little Explorers: Wonders of Wind

Program Fee: Free, but donations are appreciated.Location: Meet at Lower Level of Richard Grand Recreation Hall, Hunt Hill Audubon SanctuaryRegistration is not required, but strongly encouraged. Limit: 25 people NOTE: You must register yourself AND your child(ren). GRAN......More

Program Fee: Free, but donations are appreciated.Location: Meet at Lower Level of Richard Grand Recreation Hall, Hunt Hill Audubon SanctuaryRegistration is not required, but strongly encouraged. Limit: 25 people NOTE: You must register yourself AND your child(ren). GRANDPARENTS, please have your grandchild’s parents create a free account (they do not have to become a member). Register yourself for a program & then contact us by email or phone (715-635-6543) to register your grandchild. Join Hunt Hill for an exciting morning of stories, crafts, songs, and nature activities geared towards 3–6 year olds but all ages are welcome! Guardians must stay for the duration of the program, and each program will feature a different nature theme. Depending on weather, we will be outside for a portion of this program. Please dress appropriately to be inside and outside in the weather. Join as we discover the magic of wind and its importance in nature. Meet at the lower level of the Richard Grand Recreation Hall, where we will start with a story about wind. Next, we will learn how wind helps plants spread seeds and what wind barriers are through an interactive activity! We will embark on an exciting journey to understand how invisible wind shapes our world afterwards! To learn more about our Little Explorer series or to see what other topics we have planned for our Little Explorer programs, click here.

Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary, N2384 Hunt Hill Rd, Sarona, WI, 54870, United States

Hit for the Hill Golf Scramble

Cost: Golfer: $125 Butternut Member Golfer: $105 Dinner Only: $30Location: Butternut Hills Golf Course, Sarona, WIRegistration is required by May 26. Delight in a day of golf while supporting a great cause! For more information, visit https://hunthill.org/hit-for-the-hi......More

Cost: Golfer: $125 Butternut Member Golfer: $105 Dinner Only: $30Location: Butternut Hills Golf Course, Sarona, WIRegistration is required by May 26. Delight in a day of golf while supporting a great cause! For more information, visit https://hunthill.org/hit-for-the-hill/. Ways to Register for an Event: Select the BROWSE & REGISTER to register online. For guidance, please read the step-to-step guide on “How to Sign Up for a Program or Event” via Perfect Mind.Call 715-635-6543 & pay via credit card over the phone (Mon-Fri, 9:00am-4:00pm).Visit our office. Note: Check and cash are also accepted when registering in-person.First Time Registering? Click Here!

Bat Roost Count

Participate in a Citizen Science project at Hunt Hill! Citizen Science empowers the curious and concerned to collect valuable data that contributes to specific scientific research. No prior experience is needed to participate. Program Fee: Free, but donations are apprec......More

Participate in a Citizen Science project at Hunt Hill! Citizen Science empowers the curious and concerned to collect valuable data that contributes to specific scientific research. No prior experience is needed to participate. Program Fee: Free, but donations are appreciated.Location: Richard Grand Recreation Hall, Hunt Hill Audubon SanctuaryRegistration is not required, but strongly encouraged. Limit: 20 people Join Hunt Hill in learning about the types of bats that live in the area and ways that citizen scientists can monitor them. Once the sun goes down, we will count the bats that emerge from the bat houses around camp and maybe try some acoustic monitoring. Ways to Register for a Program: Select the BROWSE & REGISTER to register online. For guidance, please read the step-to-step guide on “How to Sign Up for a Program or Event” via Perfect Mind.Call 715-635-6543 & pay via credit card over the phone (Mon-Fri, 9:00am-4:00pm).Visit our office. Note: Check and cash are also accepted when registering in-person.First Time Registering? Click Here!

Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary, N2384 Hunt Hill Rd, Sarona, WI, 54870, United States

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

June 3 – 7 & June 10 – 14, 2024Time: Weekdays 1:00 pm – 5:00 pmProgram Fee: $120/person, includes course & materials onlyLocation: Richard Grand Recreation Hall, Hunt Hill Audubon SanctuaryRegistration is required by May 27, 2024. Interested in becoming a certified life......More

June 3 – 7 & June 10 – 14, 2024Time: Weekdays 1:00 pm – 5:00 pmProgram Fee: $120/person, includes course & materials onlyLocation: Richard Grand Recreation Hall, Hunt Hill Audubon SanctuaryRegistration is required by May 27, 2024. Interested in becoming a certified lifeguard? Join Hunt Hill’s two-week American Red Cross lifeguard training that includes CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and all water rescue skills. Hunt Hill will be offering this program at our facility utilizing both the waterfront and the Rice Lake pool. Must be 16 or older. Ways to Register for a Program: Select the BROWSE & REGISTER to register online. For guidance, please read the step-to-step guide on “How to Sign Up for a Program or Event” via Perfect Mind.Call 715-635-6543 & pay via credit card over the phone (Mon-Fri, 9:00am-4:00pm).Visit our office. Note: Check and cash are also accepted when registering in-person.First Time Registering? Click Here!

Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary, N2384 Hunt Hill Rd, Sarona, WI, 54870, United States

Beasts & Beer: Creating a Backyard Buffet

Socialize with other nature enthusiasts over snacks and beverages, and enjoy an engaging presentation from a local expert in a happy-hour atmosphere. Each program features a different presenter at a different location, so you’re sure to learn something new each time! To......More

Socialize with other nature enthusiasts over snacks and beverages, and enjoy an engaging presentation from a local expert in a happy-hour atmosphere. Each program features a different presenter at a different location, so you’re sure to learn something new each time! To learn more about our Beasts & Beer series or to see what other topics we have planned for our Beasts & Beer programs, click here. Happy Hour: 5:30 – 6:00 pm Program: 6:00 – 7:00 pmProgram Fee: $15/personLocation: Perlick Distillery, Sarona, WIRegistration is required. Limit: 40 people Creating a Backyard Buffet with Megan Giefer, Naturalist Butterflies add so much beauty and color to our backyards! Join Beaver Creek Reserve’s Naturalist, Megan Giefer as we learn how to attract butterflies and other pollinator species to your backyard by creating the perfect habitat. We will also learn how to identify some of your local backyard butterflies, while recognizing efforts we can make to save this pollinator species. Ways to Register for a Program: Select the BROWSE & REGISTER to register online. For guidance, please read the step-to-step guide on “How to Sign Up for a Program or Event” via Perfect Mind.Call 715-635-6543 & pay via credit card over the phone (Mon-Fri, 9:00am-4:00pm).Visit our office. Note: Check and cash are also accepted when registering in-person.First Time Registering? Click Here!

Perlick Distillery, W5150 County Hwy B, Sarona, WI, 54870, United States

Spring Ecology: Reproductive Strategies

Program Fee: $175/person. Includes lodging, Saturday lunch and dinner & Sunday breakfast and lunch.Location: Hunt Hill Audubon SanctuaryDate & Time: Saturday, June 8, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday, June 9, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PMRegistration is required by May 31st. Limit: 30 peo......More

Program Fee: $175/person. Includes lodging, Saturday lunch and dinner & Sunday breakfast and lunch.Location: Hunt Hill Audubon SanctuaryDate & Time: Saturday, June 8, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday, June 9, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PMRegistration is required by May 31st. Limit: 30 people Explore the varied strategies used by insects, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals to live and reproduce. This course includes lecture and fieldwork. Presenters include: herpetologist Alexander Streitz, author George Feldhammer, and entomologist Margot Monson. On Saturday, we explore the weird world of herps (reptiles and amphibians) and their interesting strategies for life and reproduction. Also on Saturday, George Feldhammer, who literally wrote the book on mammalogy, will talk about mammals and their reproduction. On Sunday, we will discuss the myriad of strategies insects use in their need to survive and reproduce. Note: This course qualifies for Master Naturalist credit, but all adult learners are welcome to join! Ways to Register for a Program: Select the BROWSE & REGISTER to register online. For guidance, please read the step-to-step guide on “How to Sign Up for a Program or Event” via Perfect Mind.Call 715-635-6543 & pay via credit card over the phone (Mon-Fri, 9:00am-4:00pm).Visit our office. Note: Check and cash are also accepted when registering in-person.First Time Registering? Click Here!

Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary, N2384 Hunt Hill Rd, Sarona, WI, 54870, United States