Events

✨ 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.

Ages: K - 12th Grade Challenge yourself physically and mentally with indoor rock climbing! Beginners can learn the basics while experienced climbers can train and refine their skills. PWELC instructors […]

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 […]

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 […]