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 […]
Indulge in the ultimate sensory experience at "Wednesday Under the Stars" hosted at the picturesque Heide Observatory. Sink into a blissful zero-gravity chair with your favorite beverage in hand, and prepare for an unforgettable journey through the night sky. Our expert guides will illuminate the celestial wonders using a laser pointer, revealing stars, planets, constellations, […]
Experience the awe-inspiring "Through the Lens" event at The Heide Observatory, where celestial wonders come to life. Peer into the depths of the universe using our powerful 17-inch telescope, taking turns to observe binary stars, elusive planets, ethereal galaxies, and an array of captivating celestial objects. As you await your individual view inside the observatory […]
Indulge in the ultimate sensory experience at "Wednesday Under the Stars" hosted at the picturesque Heide Observatory. Sink into a blissful zero-gravity chair with your favorite beverage in hand, and prepare for an unforgettable journey through the night sky. Our expert guides will illuminate the celestial wonders using a laser pointer, revealing stars, planets, constellations, […]
Experience the awe-inspiring "Through the Lens" event at The Heide Observatory, where celestial wonders come to life. Peer into the depths of the universe using our powerful 17-inch telescope, taking turns to observe binary stars, elusive planets, ethereal galaxies, and an array of captivating celestial objects. As you await your individual view inside the observatory […]
🌿 Buckthorn & Brats at Hawthorn Hollow! 🌭 Help us protect native habitats by removing invasive buckthorn! 🗓 Date: Saturday, November 1st 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Location: Meet in front of the Nature Center at Hawthorn Hollow Buckthorn is a pesky, invasive species that threatens native plants in our ecosystem. Join […]
Enjoy a relaxing evening at Wednesday Under the Stars, hosted at the picturesque Heide Observatory. Settle into a zero-gravity chair with your favorite beverage and embark on an unforgettable journey through the night sky as our expert guides use laser pointers to highlight stars, planets, constellations, and galaxies above. Listen to the captivating stories behind […]
Experience the awe-inspiring Through the Lens event at The Heide Observatory, where celestial wonders come to life as you peer through our powerful 17-inch telescope to observe binary stars, distant planets, and shimmering galaxies. While awaiting your turn inside the dome, join our knowledgeable guides outdoors for a laser-assisted sky tour, connecting what you see […]
Join us for Small Eyes Under the Skies at The Heide Observatory, a family-friendly astronomy adventure that begins with an interactive walk through a scale model of our solar system across the meadow and concludes with a telescope viewing of planets and other celestial wonders. Events are weather permitting and will be rescheduled if cloud […]
Join us at The Heide Observatory for an evening devoted to the planets under darker skies—with no Moon to wash out the view, you’ll enjoy sharper contrast and deeper glimpses of distant worlds. Weather permitting, our telescopes will showcase Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s cloud belts and Galilean moons, and possibly Uranus and Neptune, depending on visibility. […]