Climbing offers participants the chance to challenge themselves both physically and mentally. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn about the sport and have fun, or an experienced climber seeking […]
🌎 Celebrate Earth Day at Prairie Woods! Get ready for a day of outdoor fun, hands-on learning, and nature exploration for the whole family! This year's Earth Day event features […]
This class is FULL - (Ages 11-15) Students must complete the online course prior to the Field Day. The firearms safety certificate becomes valid at age 12. The Field Day consists […]
(Ages 11-15) Your child will learn beginning hunting skills. Extensive hands-on instruction in basic safety and shooting techniques for rifle, shotgun, and archery. Includes Whitetail deer ecology, outdoor survival skills, […]
Prairie in Progress Handout: Watch the full workshop recording: A Workshop for PWELC MembersCome learn what’s growing at PWELC! Join us for a special morning dedicated to our habitat restoration […]
✨ Prairie Stars Dinner + Auction Thursday, September 4, 2025 5:30-8:30pm Pavilion, PWELC Join us under the stars for an evening of community, nature, and learning that lasts a lifetime. Enjoy delicious food, live music, a lively auction, and stories from our Environmental Education and Nature Preschool leaders. This year’s paddle raise supports exciting improvements to […]
Ages: 4th grade and up The first session will be learning and practicing the skill of archery with compound bows. Each session after, we will play games, shoot 3-d targets, and learn about shooting from an elevated position and ground blind. This program meets at the Farm Site from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for 3 Tuesdays […]
Outdoor Survival Club is a fun and engaging program for kids in kindergarten through 4th grade. Each session will focus on a basic survival skill such as building a shelter, starting a fire with supervision, filtering water, and exploring nature safely - all through hands-on activities, teamwork, and outdoor play. This club meets at the […]
The best Halloween Party of the year! Talk with the creatures of the enchanted trail, play games, and decorate a cookie. Climb the indoor wall with your costume on! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $10 per child; register here!
Help restore native prairie habitat! Volunteers will join PWELC and Pheasants Forever staff to plant prairie violets and spread prairie seed across our restored areas. These prairies will become outdoor classrooms and wildlife havens for years to come. By lending a hand, you’ll help create thriving prairies for generations. Tools and plants provided (we’ll have […]
Special Limited Deer Hunt PWELC Trails will be closed Friday, November 14th - Sunday, November 16th, 2025.
Keep Outdoor Learning Alive for 20,000+ Each Year In West Central Minnesota, opportunities for outdoor, hands-on learning are limited. Many children and families don’t have easy access to safe, guided experiences in nature close to home. Schedules are full, and getting outside can be hard. That’s where Prairie Woods comes in. As the only dedicated […]