Wisconsin Science Festival
Monday, October 14, 2024 from 04:00am to 10:00pm
Wisconsin Science Festival
Various Venues in Sheboygan, WI
Schedule of Events:
4:00 am - 10:00 pm: Ellwood H. May Environmental Park Nature Hike - Free
Environmental Science students at Warriner High School in Sheboygan, WI have class each week at Maywood Environmental Park, and they would love to share with you all of the things that make Maywood special. Come enjoy a self-guided nature hike, explore Maywood’s six unique habitats, learn facts about plant and animal species commonly found in the park, and have the opportunity to participate in Wisconsin Science Festival BioBlitz. Maywood is known as a local birding hotspot, as well as being famous for maple sugaring- be sure to take a peek in the Sugar Shack!
Trails are open daily from 4 am-10 pm, and Ecology Center hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9am-4pm/
Saturdays 9am-Noon. Hike maps and event information will be posted outside the Ecology Center. Stop in after your hike to view mounted animals, park information, nature gifts, and more!
Note: Maywood is a dog-free park to avoid disturbing nesting birds and other wildlife.
Location: Ellwood H. May Environmental Park, 3615 Mueller Road, Sheboygan, WI 53083.
9:00 am - 8:00 pm: Science in a Bag Pickup Location: Mead Public Library
Stop by the Mead Public Library during regular library hours to get a free Science in a Bag STEM kit (while supplies last) courtesy of the Wisconsin Science Festival. Activities are appropriate for ages K-12 and feature science and research happening in the state of Wisconsin.
In addition, visit the Science in a Bag portal for further instructions and bonus activities related to the Science in a Bag kits!
Before beginning Science in a Bag activities, please get permission from a responsible adult.
Location: Mead Public Library, 710 N. 8th St., Sheboygan, WI 53081.
