Saturday August 16, 2025 (9:00 AM - Noon, 1:30-4:30 PM, or 5:30-8:30PM) Join us in the shop to build your very own cedar harvest basket — a vintage-inspired garden tool perfect for collecting and rinsing fresh produce right in the yard. Built to last, designed to be used, and proudly made by you. Crafted from […]
Come experience the wonders of night in the woods of Hawthorn Hollow with our Naturalist. Learn all about the adaptations nocturnal creatures have developed to survive and thrive when the sun goes down, gaze in awe at the night sky, and listen to the songs that fill the woods and fields after dark. This program […]
Looking for a unique night out? Join us for a sweet and simple Friday evening in the woodshop! Come and learn to turn to use a wood lathe by turning your own Birdseye maple honey dipper. Afterwards, celebreate as we will endulge in sampling local honey and sweet treats. This hands-on opertunity is perfect for […]
Come experience the wonders of night in the woods of Hawthorn Hollow with our Naturalist. Learn all about the adaptations nocturnal creatures have developed to survive and thrive when the sun goes down, gaze in awe at the night sky, and listen to the songs that fill the woods and fields after dark. This program […]
Bats play a critical role in keeping mosquito populations down and pollinating plants — but they’re rapidly losing safe spaces to live. Join us at the Ozanne Outpost at Hawthorn Hollow in Somers, WI, and help give our winged neighbors a place to call home! In this hands-on workshop, you'll build a cedar bat house […]
Learn about Wisconsin bats by viewing the official DNR Wisconsin Bat program slide presentation with Hawthorn Hollow’s Education Manager and Naturalist Ryan Retzke and Wisconsin Bat Naturalist Mary Wagner. Learn about the real mysteries of our local bats and why they are an important part of our ecosystem. This event is donation based. You can […]
Celebrate spring at Hawthorn Hollow's first Needle Felting class of 2026 and create your own "Daphne the Daffodil". Join Diana as she guides you from start to finish. By using wool along with special felting needles and a few other materials, you will learn the art of needle felting and go home with your completed […]
April 30, May 7, 14 & 21 at 5:30 pm Bring your binoculars and explore the trails of Hawthorn Hollow with a birding expert and see what native and migratory feathered friends you find! This program does not require registration. Please show up before 5:30pm and meet in front of our Nature Center. This is […]
Celebrate the beauty of spring with us at Hawthorn Hollow! Join a guided hike through the forest as we discover blooming spring ephemerals and observe the seasonal changes all around us. After the walk, get creative with a hands-on flower pounding activity to make your own unique floral keepsake. This event is FREE, donations gratefully […]
Sorry, this program is sold out. Stay tuned for more froggy fun coming soon! Frogs After Dark is back! Join us on Friday, June 5th at 7:30 for a ribbeting experience. Ever wonder what’s making all that noise after sunset? Join us for a fun, hands-on evening exploring the world of local frogs and toads. […]