Events for July 2015

Please call Golden Living Center-Valley of Hayward to have your Advanced Directives completed with you free of charge. Advanced Directives are Power of Attorney for Health Care, Living Will, Final Disposition and Financial Power of Attorney forms for any Sawyer County resident. By appointment with Jessica Tapani at 715-634-2202.

Join Vladimir Yarish, a world-renowned birch bark artist, to create your very own traditional, beautiful basket. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Cable Natural History Museum. Register by August 1, to receive your supply list. By calling 715-798-3890. $80 member/$90 non-member, plus a materials fee of $40 to $120 based on the basket you choose to weave.oin Vladimir Yarish, a world-renowned birch bark artist, to create your very own traditional, beautiful basket. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Cable Natural History Museum. Register by August 1, to receive your supply list. By calling 715-798-3890. $80 member/$90 non-member, plus a materials fee of $40 to $120 based on the basket you choose to weave.

This photo contest invites people of ALL ages to get outside and observe things in their natural light. We encourage photographers to focus on living things and natural processes powered by the Sun, and highlighted by interesting light. Photos must be taken between June 1, and August 31, 2015. Photos must be submitted to the Cable Natural History Museum by August 31, 2015. Visit our website www.cablemuseum.org for more information. Presented in memory of Seddie Cogswell, with generous support from James Netz Photography

Wednesday, July 1 Junior Naturalist Program: Water Water Everywhere Would you drink this water? Put on your lab coat and dive in to explore our amazing freshwater resource. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Junior Naturalist Programs offer environmental education for children in grades K-6 through games, art, and outdoor exploration. The cost is $5 for members/$7 non-members per program, or $55/$80 for the series of 12 programs. Scholarships are available. Call 715-798-3890 for more information. (Junior Naturalist? 4th of July Parade Float Prep: Noon -1:00 p.m. Bring a lunch)

Joseph Jenkins Lecture Series: Living with Lakes? How healthy are our lakes and how much do we care? Dr. Randy Lehr, the newly appointed Mary Griggs Burke Distinguished Professor of Environmental Science and Management and Co-director of the Center for Freshwater Innovation at Northland College, will share results from a series of ongoing research projects measuring the ecological health of North Country lakes and discuss implications for our region. 7:00 p.m. at the Cable Community Centre. Sponsored by Henry and Jodi Kingdon. Donations accepted. Call 715-798-3890 for more info.

Lake Owen Pontoon Tour Emily Stone, Museum Naturalist, will bring to life Lake Owen?s natural history as you tour the lake on a pontoon boat. Learn about eagles, loons, and what lies beneath. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum at 9:00 a.m., return by noon. Space is limited. Registration is required by calling 715-798-3890. $35 member/$40 non-member.

Bait a Hook ? Redbery Reads ?Lakes Alive!? A story time that helps kids connect to the world around them. There will be stories, hands-on activities, serious learning and lots of fun. All ages, young and old are welcome. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum at 10:30 a.m. Donations accepted. For more information call 715-798-3890.

Come watch the Junior Naturalists in the 4th of July Parade at 11:00 a.m.! The Cable Natural History Museum will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Hatha Yoga at the Museum Join Joan Shumway for an exploration of yoga asana, whether you are new to yoga or have been practicing for many lifetimes. All ages and stages welcome! Please bring your own mat. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Registration required by calling 715-798-3890. Cost is $80 member/$100 non-member for the eight week series or $12 member/$15 non-member per class.

Forest Lab Intermediate Program: Paddle the Namekagon Join us for fun, rapids-running, fishing, and river ecology on this two night/three day canoe trip on the Namekagon River for paddlers ages 12-18 years old with some experience. Whitewater skills will be taught by an experienced guide from Lost Creek Adventures. All paddling, camping, and fishing gear is provided by the National Park Service, and a NPS Ranger will give an evening campfire program. Young adults can really hone their wilderness skills as they carry all their gear and food down the river with them. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Return by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Space is limited. Register by July 1. $10 per student. Call 715-798-3890 for more info.

Junior Naturalist Program: Naturalists on the Farm Learn about the science of growing food! We will be meeting at the Cable Community Farm, at 13765 Perry Lake Road, about one mile away from the Cable Natural History Museum. This program is from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Junior Naturalist Programs offer environmental education for children in grades K-6 through games, art, and outdoor exploration. The cost is $5 for members/$7 non-members per program, or $55/$80 for the series of 12 programs. Scholarships are available. Call 715-798-3890 for more information.

Dig into the past with us as we investigate the rocks, minerals, and soils of Wisconsin. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Junior Naturalist Programs offer environmental education for children in grades K-6 through games, art, and outdoor exploration. The cost is $5 for members/$7 non-members per program, or $55/$80 for the series of 12 programs. Scholarships are available. Call 715-798-3890 for more information.

Meet the Museum?s live education raptors in person! Aldo the American Kestrel, Carson the Red-tailed Hawk, or Theo the Great Horned Owl will teach you all about the amazing world of raptors. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Please come early to find a seat. Donations accepted. Call 715-798-3890 for more info.

Eleven different and very unique species of frogs live in and around the lakes, rivers and wetlands of Western Wisconsin. Join John Haack, UWEX Natural Resources Educator, to learn frog calls and fun facts about frogs. 7:00 p.m. at the Cable Community Centre. Sponsored by Henry and Jodi Kingdon. Donations accepted. For more info call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890.

A story time that helps kids connect to the world around them. There will be stories, hands-on activities, serious learning and lots of fun. All ages, young and old are welcome. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum at 10:30 a.m. Donations accepted. For more information call 715-798-3890.

Jump over logs, build bird nests, and look outdoors for new discoveries. Kids ages 3-6 and their family can experience the Cable Natural History Museum?s new Wayside Wanderings Natural Play Area with Sue Thurn. 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at 43135 Randysek Road in Cable. Drop-ins are welcome, but registration by July 9 is appreciated. Please call 715-798-3890. $5 member/$7 non-member per family.

Learn the basics of paddling and explore the ?Hotel Namekagon? with Naturalist Elsa Hansen. Discover those that call, or have called, this river home. Beginners and experienced paddlers alike are welcome. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum at 12:00 p.m. Return by 4:00 p.m. Space is limited. Register by July 8 by calling 715-798-3890. $37 member/$45 non-member.

As the doors close and the lights dim, get ready to explore the Museum after dark. Activities include a guest appearance by Theo (our resident Great Horned Owl), owl pellet dissections, a night hike, and a bedtime snack. Children ages 8-12 can arrive at the Cable Natural History Museum from 6-6:30 p.m. Friday evening and get picked up Saturday morning by 8:30 a.m. after a simple breakfast. Space is limited. Register by July 6 by calling 715-798-3890. $25 member/$35 non-member.

Join Naturalist Susan Thurn on a nighttime hike to learn about the natural history of Wisconsin?s owls and try calling in barred owls. Meet at the North End Trailhead at 8:00 p.m. to learn more about nature?s best mouse trap and maybe see or hear one up close! Donations accepted. Contact the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890 for more information.

Join Sarah Boles, native plant expert and owner of Northern Native Plantscapes, as we create a native plant garden that is designed to attract pollinators. We will discuss the varieties of plants that are most beneficial to our area and get our hands dirty planting over 200 native plants to create a beautiful new garden space at the Cable Community Farm. 9:00-11:00 a.m. Email katie@cablecommunityfarm.org for more info. Free!

Join Joan Shumway for an exploration of yoga asana, whether you are new to yoga or have been practicing for many lifetimes. All ages and stages welcome! Please bring your own mat. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Registration required by calling 715-798-3890.

What stories can animal tracks, scat and a pile of pine cone seeds tell us? Join us as we to read the forest floor like a book. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Junior Naturalist Programs offer environmental education for children in grades K-6 through games, art, and outdoor exploration. The cost is $5 for members/$7 non-members per program, or $55/$80 for the series of 12 programs. Scholarships are available. Call 715-798-3890 for more information.

Join a National Park Service Ranger to explore the depths of the Namekagon River. Through jungles filled with monsters and dangerous predators (on the mini-scale), this is an adventure you don?t want to miss! Young adults ages 12-18 can meet at the Cable Natural History Museum at 1:00 p.m., return by 3:30 p.m. This program is free, but please register by July 13 by calling 715-798-3890.

Want to disappear? Join us and discover how colors help to hide or reveal animals. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Junior Naturalist Programs offer environmental education for children in grades K-6 through games, art, and outdoor exploration. The cost is $5 for members/$7 non-members per program, or $55/$80 for the series of 12 programs. Scholarships are available. Call 715-798-3890 for more information

Meet the Museum?s live education raptors in person! Aldo the American Kestrel, Carson the Red-tailed Hawk, or Theo the Great Horned Owl will teach you all about the amazing world of raptors. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Please come early to find a seat. Donations accepted. Call 715-798-3890 for more info.

Join Dr. Erica Hannickel, associate professor of environmental history at Northland College and author of Empire of Vines: Wine Culture in America, for engaging dinner conversation at the Rivers Eatery 5:30-6:30 p.m. Then see her lecture at the Cable Community Centre. For more info call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890.

Long before the Napa Valley came to prominence, in the two decades before the Civil War, Cincinnati was America?s wine-growing capital. Dr. Erica Hannickel, associate professor of environmental history at Northland College and author of Empire of Vines: Wine Culture in America, will share little-known American grape stories, debunk a few wine myths, and outline some of the features of today?s Midwestern wine renaissance. 7:00 p.m. at the Cable Community Centre. Sponsored by Henry and Jodi Kingdon. Donations accepted. For more information call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890.

Learn amazing facts about these ancient birds and the beautiful lakes where they live while touring Lake Namakagon on a pontoon boat. Museum Naturalist Emily Stone will share stories about the facts and fantasies behind this Northwoods icon. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum at 9:00 a.m. and return by noon. Space is limited. Registration is required by calling 715-798-3890. $35 member/$40 non-member.

A story time that helps kids connect to the world around them. There will be stories, hands-on activities, serious learning and lots of fun. All ages, young and old are welcome. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum at 10:30 a.m. Donations accepted. For more information call 715-798-3890.

Anna Carlson, professional artist and textiles/apparel designer, likes to create an environment where learners can experiment, make mistakes, and have fun. She designs for industry and individuals, and creates visual art using a wide range of printing and dyeing techniques. View her work at www.annacarlson.com. Join her from 9:00 a.m.-noon at the Cable Natural History Museum to explore printing with natural dyes. Anna will provide silk screens for printing haiku poetry, and you may add leaf-prints if you wish. Bring a white or light-colored, well-washed cotton or silk fabric item to print on, or purchase a silk scarf or dish towel at the class. Email Anna if you have questions about the item you want to bring: annacarlsondesign@gmail.com. Space is limited. Register by July 7 by calling 715-798-3890. $45 member/$50 non-member.

What happened to following the North Star? Join Elsa Hansen, Museum Naturalist, to explore the new way of navigating with a GPS. We?ll start with the basics, then hit the trail for a geocaching adventure, finding hidden treasures in the local area using GPS. We will meet at the Cable Natural History Museum at 1:00 and return by 3:00 p.m. Register by July 15 by calling 715-798-3890. $10 member/$15 non-member.

Every five years since 1985, LoonWatch has conducted a one-day loon survey on a pre-selected group of lakes to estimate the size and distribution of Wisconsin's Common Loon population. This information is then used to estimate the number of breeding adults and the number of chicks produced. Over time, the survey tells us the trend in the state's loon population-whether it is stable, increasing or declining. Join Cable Natural History Museum Naturalist Emily Stone for a canoe-powered loon counting session at North Twin Lake east of Cable. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at North Twin Lake and finish by 10:00 a.m. Register by July 17 by calling 715-798-3890. There will be a rain date on July 25, if needed.

Meet one or more of the Cable Natural History Museum?s live education raptors in person! Aldo the American Kestrel, Carson the Red-tailed Hawk, or Theo the Great Horned Owl will teach you all about the amazing world of raptors. 10:00-11:00 a.m. At the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center in Ashland, WI. Please come early to find a seat. Donations accepted. Call 715-798-3890 for more info.

The Forest Lodge Library will be celebrating with a block party on the Cable Natural History Museum and Forest Lodge Library grounds from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Join Joan Shumway for an exploration of yoga asana, whether you are new to yoga or have been practicing for many lifetimes. All ages and stages welcome! Please bring your own mat. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Registration required by calling 715-798-3890. Cost is $80 member/$100 non-member for the eight week series or $12 member/$15 non-member per class.

Local paint, repair and backyard retailer Orchard Supply Hardware (OSH) is hosting a large-scale hiring event for Fresno area locations on July 21 at the Eden Area Multi-Service Center. Open positions will be focused on providing Legendary Customer Service and include cashiers, lawn and garden employees, loaders and stockers. Open positions are for the following locations: - San Ramon - San Leandro - Dublin - Fremont Apply online at: osh.com/careers

Join the fish crew of the Wisconsin DNR to learn more about what lives in the Namekagon River. Bring water shoes and dress for wet! Parents are welcome. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Junior Naturalist Programs offer environmental education for children in grades K-6 through games, art, and outdoor exploration. The cost is $5 for members/$7 non-members per program, or $55/$80 for the series of 12 programs. Scholarships are available. Call 715-798-3890 for more information

Just how do scientists study fish in our area lakes and rivers? Frank Pratt, retired Fisheries Biologist from the Wisconsin DNR, will teach us about a research method called electro-shocking used to survey fish populations. Be prepared to get wet! Young adults ages 12-18 can meet at the Cable Natural History Museum at 1:00 p.m. and return by 3:00 p.m. Space is limited. Please register for this free program by July 17 by calling 715-798-3890

Slither, hop, or walk your way through activities that explore reptiles and amphibians. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Junior Naturalist Programs offer environmental education for children in grades K-6 through games, art, and outdoor exploration. The cost is $5 for members/$7 non-members per program, or $55/$80 for the series of 12 programs. Scholarships are available. Call 715-798-3890 for more information.

Meet the Museum?s live education raptors in person! Aldo the American Kestrel, Carson the Red-tailed Hawk, or Theo the Great Horned Owl will teach you all about the amazing world of raptors. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Please come early to find a seat. Donations accepted. Call 715-798-3890 for more info

For 40 years and throughout much of the world, the International Crane Foundation (ICF) has been committed to saving cranes and ecosystems, watersheds, and flyways on which they depend. Learn how ICF identifies and advances emerging conservation leaders to help cranes and their landscapes. Discover the 15 crane species of the world through beautiful photographs, personal stories, intriguing science, and an engaging discussion with Cully Shelton, Interpretive Programs Manager at ICF. 7:00 p.m. at the Cable Community Centre. Sponsored by Henry and Jodi Kingdon. Donations accepted. For more information call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890.

Cable Natural History Museum Naturalist Emily Stone will bring to life Lake Owen?s natural history as you tour the lake on a pontoon boat. Learn about eagles, loons, and what lies beneath. Meet at the Museum at 9:00 a.m., return by noon. Space is limited. Registration is required by calling 715-798-3890. $35 member/$40 non-member.

A story time that helps kids connect to the world around them. There will be stories, hands-on activities, serious learning and lots of fun. All ages, young and old are welcome. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum at 10:30 a.m. Donations accepted. For more information call 715-798-3890.

Bring your eyes, ears and sense of adventure for a morning paddle down the Namekagon River with Cable Natural History Museum Naturalist, Elsa Hansen. Learn the basics of paddling and then set off to search for the feathered inhabitants of the river. Beginners and experienced paddlers (and birders) are welcome. Meet at the Museum at 8:00 a.m. Return by 12:00 p.m. Space is limited. Register by July 22 by calling 715-798-3890. $37 member/$45 non-member.

Join Joan Shumway for an exploration of yoga asana, whether you are new to yoga or have been practicing for many lifetimes. All ages and stages welcome! Please bring your own mat. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Registration required by calling 715-798-3890. Cost is $80 member/$100 non-member for the eight week series or $12 member/$15 non-member per class.

Carnivorous plants, hidden gems, and 10,000 years of history await us in the Secret Bog. Wear your grubby shoes or mud boots, and bug spray for this adventure! Young adults ages 12-18 can meet at the Forest Lodge Nature Trail at 1:00 p.m., return by 3:00 p.m. This program is free but please register by July 27 by calling the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890.

Not bats! But these secretive animals are sometimes difficult to observe because they only come out at night. So how do bats get around and catch all those insects in the dark? Have you ever wondered where bats spend their time during the day? Brian Heeringa, Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Wildlife Biologist, will discuss these questions and more. Brian will also be bringing two live big brown bats for you to have an up close look at one of Wisconsin?s resident bats. Adults are welcome, too. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Junior Naturalist Programs offer environmental education for children in grades K-6 through games, art, and outdoor exploration. The cost is $5 for members/$7 non-members per program, or $55/$80 for the series of 12 programs. Scholarships are available. Call 715-798-3890 for more information.

Meet the Museum?s live education raptors in person! Aldo the American Kestrel, Carson the Red-tailed Hawk, or Theo the Great Horned Owl will teach you all about the amazing world of raptors. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Please come early to find a seat. Donations accepted. Call 715-798-3890 for more info.

Join John Bates, author of Graced by the Seasons and A Northwoods Companion for engaging dinner conversation at the Rivers Eatery. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Then see his lecture at the Cable Community Centre! For more information contact the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890.

The Big Bang, natural selection, population dynamics, adaptations, reproductive strategies, animal behavior, wildlife management, etc. Here's Wildlife Ecology 101 through the comic lens of Far Side, Calvin and Hobbes, and others. Laugh your way to knowing more about wildlife while you're paddling. John Bates, local naturalist and author will present at 7:00 p.m. at the Cable Community Centre. Sponsored by Henry and Jodi Kingdon. Donations accepted. For more information contact the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890.

Miracle Treat Day to benefit Children?s Miracle Network Hospitals Buy a Blizzard® Treat, Make a Miracle Thursday, July 30 On Miracle Treat Day, $1 or more from every Blizzard Treat sold at participating DQ locations will be donated to local Children?s Miracle Network Hospitals. For more information and a list of DQ Miracle Treat Day locations, please visit www.miracletreatday.com.

Join a Northwoods author on an exploration of nature, poetry, and prose. Expect a short walk, beauty, and inspiration. Register by July 29. Call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890 to find out where we?ll meet. 9:00-11:00 a.m. $5 member/$10 non-member.

A story time that helps kids connect to the world around them. There will be stories, hands-on activities, serious learning and lots of fun. All ages, young and old are welcome. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum at 10:30 a.m. Donations accepted. For more information call 715-798-3890.

Join Yulia Welk, local wild-crafter extraordinaire and Naturalist Intern Mollie Kreb, for a fun and informative program. Learn about local plants that can feed your body and soul. Create a product to take home! 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Cable Natural History Museum. Register by July 28 by calling 715-798-3890. $10 member/$15 non-member, plus a small materials fee depending on what you make.

Build fairy houses made of bark, moss, and other natural objects. Look outdoors for new discoveries. Kids ages 3-6 and their family can experience the with Sue Thurn anCable Natural History Museum?s new Wayside Wanderings Natural Play Area d Vivianne Hanke. 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at 43135 Randysek Road in Cable. Drop-ins are welcome, but registration by July 29 is appreciated by calling 715-798-3890. $5 member/$7 non-member per family.

Join us for the opening of the ?New Light under the Surface? exhibit from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Natural History Museum. This exhibit engaged at-risk youth through nature phoCable tography in the Namekagon River and St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. Armed with waterproof cameras, high-powered lights, wetsuits, snorkel gear, and more than a little grit, the young men of Northwest Passage have spent recent months trailblazing a new realm experienced by incredibly few. It has been a photographic journey of discovery, hope and healing. Their stunning photographs are showcased in this touring exhibit. Ben Thwaits, Northwest Passage teacher, and some of the youth will be on hand to talk about their experience. Refreshments will be served. For more information call 715-798-3890.

Join Naturalist Susan Thurn on a nighttime hike to learn about the natural history of Wisconsin?s owls and try calling in barred owls. Meet at the North End Trailhead at 8:00 p.m. to learn more about nature?s best mouse trap and maybe see or hear one up close! aDonations ccepted. For more information contact the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890.