Wild Rice Harvesting

Wild rice has been a staple crop in this area for thousands of years. Join us to collect wild rice along with the ducks and swans. We'll spend around 2 hours on the water filling our canoes with yummy rice. 

Wednesday

9:00am - Carpool leaves from Holiday Acres

9:45am - 12:00pm - Harvesting of Wild Rice

12:00pm - 12:30pm - Carpool to Holiday Acres

Instructor

Mike Haasl promotes permaculture homesteading with an emphasis on high rewards for less effort. He teaches, writes and experiments with ways to homestead with a lighter footprint. He lives in northern Wisconsin and tends a big garden, greenhouse and flock of chickens.

What to know/bring:- Attendees must be a Wisconsin resident and purchase Wild Rice Harvesting License ($8.50). Please purchase license once the workshop is confirmed. Workshop needs 5 participants to make it happen so spread the word! Workshop will be confirmed 7 days before date. 

Where can I get a Wild Rice Harvester License or ID card?Wild rice harvest permits and identification cards may be obtained online at GoWild.WI.gov or at any DNR license agent location throughout the state. See a listing of license agent locations near you.

- Equipment will be provided, must bring your own life jacket.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Holiday Acres Resort on Lake Thompson, 4060 Shore Drive, Rhinelander, United States