# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Outdoor Classroom for Kids:  May - August 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: OUTDOOR CLASSROOM FOR KIDS 
 
Learn and discover in the great outdoors! This program offers guided, hands-on exploration that brings seasonal topics to life for children ages 4-12. 
 
***** 
DATES/TIMES: Select Wednesdays • 10–11 a.m. 
LOCATION: Retzer Nature Center* (S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI) 
*May 20, 2026 session is held at Muskego Park, Picnic Area 4 
*June 10, 2026 session is held at Fox River Park, Family Picnic Area 
COST: $6 per child per date (ages 4-12) 
 
***** 
REGISTRATION: Required; register online by noon the day before. Walk-ins are welcome if space allows; call ahead and arrive by 9:45 a.m. 
Register at wauk.co/webtrac (click "Programs & Special Events," then "Public Programs").  
 
***** 
MAY 6 — Warblers & What Not: Explore the trails at Retzer as we look and listen for birds, and learn why warblers are unique. 
MAY 20 — Nature Exploration: Explore an old-growth forest, spring ephemeral flowers, diverse animal habitats, and more. 
JUNE 3 — Flex Your Freshwater Mussels: Learn the fascinating life cycle and benefits (or not) of having Mussels in our Wisconsin waters. 
JUNE 10 — Crazy Crayfish: See Crayfish in their natural habitat, learn about their life cycle, and discover more about these fascinating creatures.  
JUNE 17 — Colors in Nature: Come explore how humans and animals perceive colors differently, and how different colors help plants, animals, and insects survive. 
JUNE 24 — Terrific Turtles: Enjoy a visit from Retzer's turtles! See how their physical and behavioral traits can help them survive. 
JULY 8 — Animal Classifications: Let's break down how animals are grouped and learn some cool scientific terms in the process. 
JULY 15 — Family Biolitz: Learn how to Bioblitz - a citizen-science party to see the biodiversity of an ecosystem in particular areas. 
JULY 22 — Your Actions Matter: We will learn what it means to close the recycling loop during our interactive Recycling Exhibit tour and hands-on activities. 
JULY 29 — The Heat is On - Sunprints: We will explore cool things about the sun and see how it makes our art pieces beautiful. 
AUGUST 5 — Dragonflies & Damselfies: Join us as we learn about Dragonflies and Damselflies, explore their habitat, and safely catch and release them. 
AUGUST 12 — Hoppers: There are many different species of “hoppers” in Wisconsin; let’s learn how to identify a variety of these active critters. 
AUGUST 26 — Bumble Bee Survey: Join us as we learn about different kinds of bumble bees found in the Retzer Children’s Garden and prairie. 
 
***** 
NOTE: Each child must be accompanied by an adult; adult is free. Dress for the weather, as program is mostly outdoors. In poor weather, full program may move indoors. 
 
For any questions, please contact ParksInfo@waukeshacounty.gov.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waukesha/outdoor-classroom-for-kids-may-august-2026/200029703083516
- **Event Categories**: kids, trips-adventures, picnic-in-park, parties, art, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 22

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029703083516?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=waukesha-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Waukesha
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Retzer Nature Center
- **lat**: 43.015418303615
- **long**: -88.311368999447
- **full address**: Retzer Nature Center, Retzer Nature Center, S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI 53188, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Retzer Nature Center (https://allevents.in/org/retzer-nature-center/12802827)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Retzer Nature Center, Retzer Nature Center, S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI 53188, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Retzer Nature Center
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** kids, trips-adventures, picnic-in-park , parties, art, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Outdoor Classroom for Kids:  May - August 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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