Events

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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

Do you have what it takes to survive a Minnesota winter? Put your winter survival skills to the test! Join us for an adventurous afternoon where you'll learn how to build a fire, construct a winter shelter, and discover what it really takes to thrive in the cold. Whether you're a seasoned explorer or just […]