 Nature in the Parks is a cooperative effort of UW-Cooperative Extension, Wehr Nature Center and Milwaukee County Park System. These popular, field trip, youth and summer camp programs take place in parks, schools, libraries and other sites throughout Milwaukee County incorporating an outdoor experience as often as possible. Registration for programs begins the for the following school year and summer. To register for a program please call Carol Howard on Mondays and Wednesdays between 8:30 am and 4 pm at the number below.
Click on the appropriate box to go to the program information.
If you would like more information on Nature in the Parks' (NIP's) programs, please contact us:
Nature in the Parks, 9701 W. College Ave, Franklin WI 53132
Phone (414)-425-8550 711 for Relay Fax (414)-425-6992
Email: carol.howard@ces.uwex.edu
Girl Scout Leaders: check out our new "Journey Programs" brochure filled with new programs!
Nature in the Parks/UWEX now takes Visa, MasterCard, or American Express credit card payments for school, scout and other programs!
Registration is either full or closed for the following Scout Nature Treks:
Girl Scouts :
Cub Scouts: November 21 Naturalist and December 19 Geologist
Brochures:
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 Environmental education and nature classes using discovery and hands-on activities are taught in the outdoors. Lessons are designed to meet state requirements and recommendations. Our classrooms are various Milwaukee County Parks. We provide all equipment and supplies for these naturalist led programs. These are designed for school and day care groups grades K-8. Please also see our Earth Roots Programs for younger children.
For programs in Milwaukee County Parks: Nature in the Parks Environmental Education Programs(PDF)
For programs at Wehr Nature Center: Wehr Nature Center Environmental Education Programs (PDF)
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 These interactive story based programs have an environmental theme for early childhood, ages 3 through kindergarten. These are offered at a Milwaukee County Park or in your school. Story books, crafts, games and songs are used to teach the theme.
Earth Roots Early Childhood Programs(PDF)
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Environmental education and nature classes that include hands-on activities are held at your location. We bring in all equipment and supplies. Programs range in age from Preschool through high school students. These programs are available year round for schools, libraries, retail stores, museums, churches, etc. Please also see our Earth Roots, Pioneer School and Starlab Adventures brochures.
Nature in the Parks Environmental Education Programs(PDF)
Earth Roots Early Childhood Programs (PDF)
Star Lab Adventures (PDF)
Pioneer School (PDF)
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The Starlab is a portable planetarium available for astronomy programs at your school and at the Wehr Nature Center.
Starlab for School Groups (PDF)
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IF YOU WENT TO A PIONEER SCHOOL… A naturalist in costume will conduct pioneer "school" in your classroom or for your scout group.
For grades 2-5.
Pioneer School (PDF)
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Girl Scout Leaders: check out our new "Journey Programs" brochure filled with new programs!
Nature in the Parks/UWEX now takes Visa, MasterCard, or American Express credit card payments for school, scout and other programs!
Nature and environmental education classes are designed to meet badge requirements of various scout groups. Milwaukee County Parks become the classroom as your group enjoys a first hand encounter with nature.
Scout Programs 2009-2010(PDF) After school & select Saturday programs for just your den or troop
Cub Scout Nature Treks 2009-2010(PDF) Special programs with other dens on select Saturdays
Girl Scout Nature Treks 2009-2010(PDF) Special programs with other troops on select Saturdays
Journeys Girl Scout Programs(PDF) After school & select Saturday programs for just your troop
 Registration begins on the first Monday of April for the following school year. Registration is either full or closed for the following Scout Nature Treks:
Girl Scouts :
Cub Scouts: November 21 Naturalist and December 19 Geologist
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Summer Day Camp Programs for children ages 3 - 13. Registration is by check, cash, Visa, MasterCard or American Express; sorry no on-line registration. Now you can purchase gift certificates for your favorite child for our Adventure Summer Camps! Call for more information.
Download camp descriptions and registration form: Adventure Summer 2009 Brochure and Map ( PDF)
or call (414)-425-8550 to get on our mailing list for future camp brochures which are mailed out in February every year.
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These interactive nature programs encourage reading and nature exploration. Please contact your local Library for more information.
Children Librarians may call (414)-425-8550 for information on our current offering for the summer programs.
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These programs vary depending on the school location and curriculum focus. Naturalists and teachers team up to help students become citizen scientists. Prepare a natural study area at the school or work on a nearby park to remove a plant intruder. Science monitoring skills are used through service-learning. Call 414-425-8550 for more information.
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An EEO/Affirmative Action employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities or limitations should be made prior to the date of the program or activity for which it is needed. Please make such requests as early as possible by contacting Nature in the Parks at (414) 425-8550 so proper arrangements can be made.
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