Copy of Kids on the Prairie – May 17, 2026

Sun May 17 2026 at 10:30 am to 12:00 pm UTC-05:00

Holy Wisdom Monastery | Middleton

Holy Wisdom Monastery
Publisher/HostHoly Wisdom Monastery
Copy of Kids on the Prairie \u2013 May 17, 2026
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Kids on the Prairie (KOTP) is for children and their adult family members.
About this Event

Explore nature’s beauty and surprises!

Experienced volunteer educators and guides will facilitate a short hike to learn about nature and explore the grounds and trails. This free event is open to members of Holy Wisdom communities and the general public.

We offer our Kids on the Prairie programs monthly, April-November. Registration for our April and May programs are now open (click the April or May date in the list below or the button at the bottom). Once the April program is over, the June registration will open. Please register so we know how many people to prepare for.

  • May 17 – Looking at Birds. Migration is happening! Families will have an opportunity for watch birds and see how they spend their time. What are they eating? Bring your binoculars or use ours. We’ll look for bluebirds that nest at the Monastery. Maybe we will hear a Sandhill Crane?

Time & Location

Sundays, 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Holy Wisdom Monastery
4200 County Road M, Middleton
Meet at the kiosk in the monastery building parking lot. For more information contact Julie Melton, [email protected].

Schedule

Meet at the monastery building parking lot kiosk at 10:30 am. Begin walk at 10:35 am. Return at 11:45 am.

Guides

Experienced volunteer educators and guides include Julie Melton, Anne Basken, Charles and Sue Bradley, Sandy Weber, Lisa Gaumnitz, Ken Basken and Joan Martin. Additional support from guest presenters Mike Crawford and Michael Shinners as needed.

Cost & Registration

This is a free event. The registration deadline for each Kids on the Prairie event is the day of the event. Please register so we know how many to prepare for.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Holy Wisdom Monastery, 4200 County Highway M, Middleton, United States

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