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 project, made possible through a grant and partnership with Pheasants Forever. Hear from staff and project partners about the work happening right here at PWELC, […]
✨ 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 […]
Come to the Pioneer Cabin at Prairie Woods! Listen to a story about the Ingalls family and what pioneer life was like. We will take a page out of the book and do an activity that Laura did. It will be a new book and activity each time. Dates: Thursday January 15th, 2026 Ages: Kindergarten […]
NO SCHOOL TODAY? SNOW PROBLEM! Get outside and explore this winter! Hit the trails and have an adventure on the skinny skis or Scandinavian Kicksleds. Learn some winter survival skills. Then we will come inside to finish the day at the indoor climbing wall. *Must bring own lunch & snack* Ages: 1st - 12th Grade […]
Explore Prairie Woods with style and learn a new way to enjoy winter on our Scandinavian Kicksleds! We’ll start with a brief history and instructions before setting off on the trails together! Ages: 4th grade and up Location: PWELC Main Building Cost: $10
Don’t let the snow keep you inside all winter long. Learn the basics of cross-country skiing, then hit the trails to practice your new skills. Instruction and equipment provided. Ages: 2nd Grade to Adult Location: PWELC Main Building Cost: $10