Hudson Community Services: Community Education, School Age Care, Summer Programs

Join the Environmental Educators at Carpenter Nature Center (CNC)! Learn about native wildlife in Wisconsin and meet the CNC Animal Ambassadors. In Session 1, participants will learn about the different adaptations animals have that help them survive in the wild. This session will be held indoors and outdoors (see detailed description below.) In Session 2, participants will go for a hike and have an opportunity to try snowshoeing (see detailed description below). Participants may register for one or both sessions and spend the day at CNC. There is one hour between sessions. Participants may bring a bagged lunch to enjoy in the Visitor Center. Animal Adaptations: Learn about animal superpowers! Animals have physical and behavioral adaptations that make it easier for them to survive in the wild. Put your eyesight to the test with a guided hike through a camouflage trail. After the hike, we will come inside and meet some of CNC’s Animal Ambassadors to find out what adaptation superpowers they have. Please dress for the weather as part of the program will take place outside. Guided Snowshoe Hike: After a snowshoe demonstration, we will go on a guided hike with time to freely explore at the end. Children must wear snow boots. 6+ inches of snow cover is required for snowshoe use. Programming will be held regardless of snow conditions and will be modified based on the weather. Snowshoes are provided, or bring your own. For children in grades Kindergarten through 4th grade. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No fee for the accompanying adult.

Are you a master at putting puzzles together? Then this is the event for you! January is National Puzzle Month, so let’s celebrate with a friendly competition! Grab your friends or come with your family and join the fun! Teams of 4 people will race against each other to see who can finish the same 500-piece jigsaw puzzle first in a two-hour time frame. (That’s 500 pieces in 7,200 seconds, or one piece being placed every 14.4 seconds!) At the start of the timer, players will unwrap their puzzle and work together to complete the puzzle before the other teams. (If no teams complete their puzzle before the time ends, the winning team will be chosen by the fewest number of loose pieces left.) Prizes will be awarded. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Tuition fee includes the puzzle your team gets to keep. Added bonus: Bring your old puzzles to exchange in a FREE puzzle swap! There are limited spots available, so please register early. Team Check in: 5:30 PM Puzzle Competition Begins: 6:00 PM Only one adult (aged 18+) needs to register for their team. It is not necessary to register all team members. When registering, you will be asked to indicate the names and ages of the other three team members.

Have you, or someone you know, ever wanted to learn how to defend yourself? Learn about different prevention options and a variety of physical techniques that you can use to protect yourself against an attacker. We will also be discussing Self Defense law in Wisconsin.