3/23/21 Fat-tire bike update - We are evaluating the off road bike trails on a daily basis. We are watching for ice and mud. Please do not ride the trails if they are muddy (this creates ruts that are very difficult to fix) If you'd like to rent a bike, call for reservations 320-354-5894

Earth Day Celebration!!!***** April 24, 2021***** 1-4:30 pm
Yes, that's right! This year's Earth Day Celebration will be held outdoors at the Farmsite of Prairie Woods. Not able to attend in person - attend virtually with our Virtual Challenge held April 19th - April 26th. Click here for poster about on-site event! 

Spring Cleaning?? What to do with all that Stuff?? Donate to the Recycled Outdoor Gear Sale!!!
PWELC is looking for donations of gently used gear (camping, fishing, hunting, birding, hiking, biking, yard games) that will be sold at the Gear Sale on April 24th as part of the Earth Day Celebration. Call to donate 320-354-5894 
 

New rental info for 2021
All equipment rentals (Fat-tire bikes, kayaks, canoes) will be handled on a reservation basis. Please call for your reservation at least 24 hours in advance. If you would like to reserve equipment for the weekend, please call by noon on Friday. We will not have regular trailhead hours. So, call today for your equipment rental 320-354-5894.

Due to Covid19-  PWELC Buildings will be closed to visitors, except by appointment, until further notice.  Call today to schedule your PWELC adventure or to reserve a building for your special event.
Current office hours are:  8am-Noon, Monday thru Friday. 
 
Just like many restaurants and other local businesses, COVID19 has caused a substantial hardship for PWELC.   Here are some ways that you can help to support our work:

-Make a donation.
-Buy a membership.
-Set up a program for your family or small group
(sporting clays/kayak/nature classes)
-Rent space for a meeting or gathering.
-Rent fat tire bikes.
(Or all of the above)

Peddle and Paddle the Environment - Got your PPE? PWELC is ready to rent Fat Tire Bikes, Kicksleds, Cross Country Ski and Snowshoes at Prairie Woods. Call to find out how your family can enjoy an outdoor adventure. *320-354-5894*

Click on "Programs and Events" above to check out our calendar of interesting and fun programs.   
Check Facebook for recent photos and other updates.

Prairie Woods on the go!   The Big Canoe, the  Prairie Woods Pinnacle- mobile rock climbing tower, the enviro-puppet theatre and the Yellow Boats Project will be busy throughout the region this summer getting kids up off of the couch and into the great outdoors.   Click on the Facebook link to see photos of some of the planned and past activities and give us a call to schedule a PWELC program for your group or community festival.
   
Remember.... We Deliver!  If you can't come to us, we'll come to you.

Give us a call if you would like to have the big canoe, portable climbing wall, Yellow Boats, xc skis, snowshoes, teambuilding, a variety of environmental ed. programs or the LORAX puppet show come to your school or community event.


***WE WANT YOUR SHOES!   Please donate your gently worn shoes to PWELC for our WorldWear fundraising project.  Ask us about how your school can easily earn Prairie Woods Bucks by collecting shoes for re-use and recycling. Click here for the World Wear Agreement.  

Nothing at PWELC "just happens."  Good things happen only when people like YOU help to make them happen.   Please support our work with donations of time, talent or funds and join us for some of the exciting programs and events throughout the year.