How much do you know about the ground under your feet? Join us as we welcome graduating senior Stella Barrett as they share their environmental studies capstone project for Beloit College. They will present a brief history on the land of The Confluence starting after the Industrial Revolution, followed by a discussion on human impact […]
Squeezing a nature walk into your day can be difficult during the week, but the mental and physical health benefits are immense! Drop in as often as you want, or need, for a brisk walk to break up your day and connect with others. Walks are guided by a staff member and start at the […]
Join our Green Team! Each Wednesday, 10:00am-12:00pm, we pull on our work gloves and focus on taking care of the land. We invite you to join us whenever you can. We might work on pulling invasive plants, or we might work in the Pollinator Garden and Learning Gardens. We might also work on trail maintenance. […]
Squeezing a nature walk into your day can be difficult during the week, but the mental and physical health benefits are immense! Drop in as often as you want, or need, for a brisk walk to break up your day and connect with others. Walks are guided by a staff member and start at the […]
Want to learn how to grow your own Microgreens and Sprouts? Microgreens and Sprouts are packed with nutrients and can be added easily into your diet. You can grow them very easily at home indoors, but both are grown in different ways. In this program you’ll learn about the benefits of eating microgreens and sprouts, […]
Enjoy a staff guided hike and learn how you can contribute to science by participating in the City Nature Challenge! Join over 60,000 nature enthusiasts worldwide as we post pictures of plants, animals, and fungi to map the biodiversity of nature. All posts made on iNaturalist, a free app and website, count toward our city […]
Squeezing a nature walk into your day can be difficult during the week, but the mental and physical health benefits are immense! Drop in as often as you want, or need, for a brisk walk to break up your day and connect with others. Walks are guided by a staff member and start at the […]
Join our Green Team! Each Wednesday, 10:00am-12:00pm, we pull on our work gloves and focus on taking care of the land. We invite you to join us whenever you can. We might work on pulling invasive plants, or we might work in the Pollinator Garden and Learning Gardens. We might also work on trail maintenance. […]
Squeezing a nature walk into your day can be difficult during the week, but the mental and physical health benefits are immense! Drop in as often as you want, or need, for a brisk walk to break up your day and connect with others. Walks are guided by a staff member and start at the […]
Start your day with a slow, calming walk as we observe and identify the many birds that call The Confluence home, including those migrating in for the spring! Binoculars and bird lists are provided and all experience levels are welcome. Space is limited so please register in advance.
Join us in the soft afternoon light for a guided photography tour of Nature At The Confluence. Our staff and local photographers will be available to answer questions and offer guidance as we explore angles and apertures in nature together. All experience levels and camera types are welcome, including phone cameras. Please register in advance. […]
Squeezing a nature walk into your day can be difficult during the week, but the mental and physical health benefits are immense! Drop in as often as you want, or need, for a brisk walk to break up your day and connect with others. Walks are guided by a staff member and start at the […]
Tune into your body while being immersed in the sounds of nature. This beginner-friendly class is taught by Liliana Herbold, a local instructor who is passionate about making yoga accessible for all. A limited number of yoga mats and blocks will be provided, but please bring your own if you can. Please register in advance.
Join our Green Team! Each Wednesday, 10:00am-12:00pm, we pull on our work gloves and focus on taking care of the land. We invite you to join us whenever you can. We might work on pulling invasive plants, or we might work in the Pollinator Garden and Learning Gardens. We might also work on trail maintenance. […]
Squeezing a nature walk into your day can be difficult during the week, but the mental and physical health benefits are immense! Drop in as often as you want, or need, for a brisk walk to break up your day and connect with others. Walks are guided by a staff member and start at the […]
Hop on over to find out what makes frogs so special, and learn about why we should care about them. Guest scientist Jillian Neece will share fun frog facts and lead an amphibian game before we take a hike to hopefully observe the spring mating calls of our resident frogs. This is a family friendly […]
Join our Green Team! Each Wednesday, 10:00am-12:00pm, we pull on our work gloves and focus on taking care of the land. We invite you to join us whenever you can. We might work on pulling invasive plants, or we might work in the Pollinator Garden and Learning Gardens. We might also work on trail maintenance. […]
Join our Green Team! Each Wednesday, 10:00am-12:00pm, we pull on our work gloves and focus on taking care of the land. We invite you to join us whenever you can. We might work on pulling invasive plants, or we might work in the Pollinator Garden and Learning Gardens. We might also work on trail maintenance. […]
Savor summer evenings with music at The Confluence! Whether you’re a seasoned drummer, or have never picked up a drum, you are invited to participate. We have musical instruments for you to try, or you are welcome to bring your own. Or just come to enjoy the community fire, listen to the drumming and make […]
Celebrate the start of summer with Nature At The Confluence! This is a free, family-friendly event and there is no registration. From 1-1:30pm enjoy kids story time under our cottonwood tree or a complimentary outdoor yoga session led by Lily Herbold (a limited number of mats are available) At 2:00pm, get your toes wet and […]