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Kids on the Prairie explorations are for children and their adult family members. They are open to members of Holy Wisdom communities and the public. Volunteers from Sunday Assembly and Friends of Wisdom Prairie provide support for each session.As we strive for awareness of the delicate balance that allows diverse forms of life to exist, we will learn about our role as humans who care for the earth.
Meet at the kiosk in the upper parking lot of Holy Wisdom Monastery. Plan on walking and exploring the nature trails. 𝑫𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓.
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𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
📅 April 19 – Signs of Spring. Join us as we look for emergent plants, animals and insects. Depending on the weather, we may find nectar sources for emerging bumble bees and hear frogs calling around Lost Lake. Together we will share in an action to celebrate Earth Day.
📅 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?
📅 May 31 – Nature Photography for Kids ages 6-12 with their families/caregivers (not open to younger children). Nature photography helps us focus on the beauty all around. It reveals surprising interactions in nature and details that may not be observed by a casual glance. Limit: 10 kids plus their adults.
📅 June 14 – Lost Lake Critters. Who lives in the lake? Take a look at tiny critters that feed other residents of Lost Lake. Observe painted turtles while we explore trails around the lake for signs of other creatures that call this their home.
❌ July – No Kids on the Prairie in July.
📅 August 9 – Pollinators Everywhere. Explore Wisdom Prairie. See what is blooming and buzzing. Look for flowers everywhere. How many different kinds can you find? What bugs do you see? Why are those Bumble Bees buzzing?
📅 September 13 – Seeds and Cider. Did you know we have orchards at Holy Wisdom? Join us for collecting prairie seeds, picking apples and making cider. Taste the goodness of organically grown apples. Learn about seeds. Each family group will get some native plant seeds to take home.
📅 October 11 – The Gift of Trees. Trees are alive all year round. Explore woodlands and savanna. Find out how trees shelter all kinds of critters from winter cold and snow. Listen to the forest. Where to some butterflies, bees, and toads spend the winter? How are all these trees connected to each other?
📅 November 8 – Celebrate Cycles of Life. Celebrate the 2026 Kids On the Prairie season. We will start with a short walk looking for signs of preparations for winter that include readiness for spring. Then we’ll warm up with a cup of hot chocolate and a slide show of memories of the children and adults who made this year so much fun!
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𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 & 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿
https://holywisdommonastery.org/kotp/
Registration opens about one month in ahead of each experience. Please try to register 1 week in advance of the event date to give organizers an idea of the headcount. If you forget to register, you are still invited to attend!
In case of inclement weather, please check your email the day of to see if the event is cancelled. We will send an email by 8am.
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💖 This is a FREE experience provided by Holy Wisdom Monastery and our volunteers from the Friends of Wisdom Prairie and Sunday Assembly.
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𝗖𝗮𝗻❜𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺?
Holy Wisdom Monastery's trails are open to the public! In addition, we will have more Kids on the Prairie experiences this year.
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