Waldorf Open Wednesdays offer a window into the classrooms and the magic of Waldorf education. Parents, grandparents, friends, neighbors, and community members (adults only please) are warmly invited to this monthly open house. Please call Hannah Hastings at 637-7828 for more information or to sign up! Space is limited and RSVP's are required. We hope to see you there!
The Long-stitch has been used as far back as the 14th century as a stationary binding and as a temporary binding for books with more elaborate (and expensive) futures. This simple multi-section structure allows for a virtually unlimited number of pages and is well-suited for sketchbooks, notebooks and journals. It is also a popular structure for artists' books as the […]
This will be an immersive experience in the winter woods learning to get more comfortable with winter conditions, learning skills to care for our needs in this season, learning sources of food, and enjoying the rare beauty of this season. We will hike out into a wild area along the Wisconsin River, observing the dormant plant life and signs of […]
Coptic Bookbinding was developed by the Egyptian Copts in the 2nd century A.D. and represents the earliest known form of a true codex. This multi-section, non-adhesive binding features an exposed spine which reveals the decorative, braid-like sewing of the binding -- commonly known as a chain stitch. These books lay flat when opened, making them easy to write in and […]
ENROLLMENT FOR KICKAPOO VALLEY FOREST SCHOOL OPENS FEBRUARY 1st. KVFS is a TUITION FREE public forest school in partnership with the La Farge School District. KVFS is a child-centered outdoor immersion school that emphasizes play, exploration, and supported risk-taking to develop confidence, self-esteem, physical strength, social-emotional skills and wonder through hands-on exploration of nature. Our daily nature adventures are rich […]
The smell of warm beeswax can be so calming on a cold winter's day! Come share a contemplative morning making simple, hand-dipped beeswax candles. Next, try your hand at more complicated variations of candle making. Spend a few meditative hours making several candles, and learn some things about beeswax and candles. Please note that this activity involves hot wax and […]
ENROLLMENT FOR KICKAPOO VALLEY FOREST SCHOOL OPENS FEBRUARY 1st. KVFS is a TUITION FREE public forest school in partnership with the La Farge School District. KVFS is a child-centered outdoor immersion school that emphasizes play, exploration, and supported risk-taking to develop confidence, self-esteem, physical strength, social-emotional skills and wonder through hands-on exploration of nature. Our daily nature adventures are rich […]
Landowners who devote a lifetime to caring for their wildlife habitat or improving their soils and farmland may wonder how to ensure their efforts can extend beyond their lifetime. Join Abbie Church, Mississippi Valley Conservancy (MVC) Conservation Director, to learn about permanent land protection through conservation easements with local land trust MVC. Abbie will cover the fact and fiction around easement requirements; […]
Citizens one and all! You are invited to join us for a special community learning opportunity. This event will provide critical training and insights on the 10th Amendment and its application to law enforcement practices. Our keynote speakers have an impressive background in defending their oath to the US Constitution while serving as county sheriffs and in other governmental roles. […]
ENROLLMENT FOR KICKAPOO VALLEY FOREST SCHOOL OPENS FEBRUARY 1st. KVFS is a TUITION FREE public forest school in partnership with the La Farge School District. KVFS is a child-centered outdoor immersion school that emphasizes play, exploration, and supported risk-taking to develop confidence, self-esteem, physical strength, social-emotional skills and wonder through hands-on exploration of nature. Our daily nature adventures are rich […]
This two-day, overnight course will be an immersive experience in learning and using the basic skills necessary to travel, camp, and spend extended time in the winter landscape. We will meet in the Black River State Forest and hike our gear out and make camp at a backcountry site in the mixed forest of this area. With adequate hands and […]
Using the warm, red metal my Bodewadmi (Potawatomi) relatives call “miskwabik” (copper) and basalt hammer stones from the shores of G’chi gamii (Lake Superior), we will hand-forge bowls on wooden stumps. In a process called “sinking”, or hammering on the inside, we will anneal the metal in a wood fire and form our richly colored, beautiful vessels using the power […]
ENROLLMENT FOR KICKAPOO VALLEY FOREST SCHOOL OPENS FEBRUARY 1st. KVFS is a TUITION FREE public forest school in partnership with the La Farge School District. KVFS is a child-centered outdoor immersion school that emphasizes play, exploration, and supported risk-taking to develop confidence, self-esteem, physical strength, social-emotional skills and wonder through hands-on exploration of nature. Our daily nature adventures are rich […]
ENROLLMENT FOR KICKAPOO VALLEY FOREST SCHOOL OPENS FEBRUARY 1st. KVFS is a TUITION FREE public forest school in partnership with the La Farge School District. KVFS is a child-centered outdoor immersion school that emphasizes play, exploration, and supported risk-taking to develop confidence, self-esteem, physical strength, social-emotional skills and wonder through hands-on exploration of nature. Our daily nature adventures are rich […]
This will be a day of immersive education on how the Natural World in the Driftless functions during the winter season. The open landscape shows us the tree and plant communities clearly, the snowy ground reveals the movements and interactions of resident wildlife, and the beauty, quiet, and solace of this season can take one's breath away (yes, so can […]
Using the warm, red metal my Bodewadmi (Potawatomi) relatives call “miskwabik” (copper) and basalt hammer stones from the shores of G’chi gamii (Lake Superior), we will hand-forge bowls on wooden stumps. In a process called “sinking”, or hammering on the inside, we will anneal the metal in a wood fire and form our richly colored, beautiful vessels using the power […]
ENROLLMENT FOR KICKAPOO VALLEY FOREST SCHOOL OPENS FEBRUARY 1st. KVFS is a TUITION FREE public forest school in partnership with the La Farge School District. KVFS is a child-centered outdoor immersion school that emphasizes play, exploration, and supported risk-taking to develop confidence, self-esteem, physical strength, social-emotional skills and wonder through hands-on exploration of nature. Our daily nature adventures are rich […]
ENROLLMENT FOR KICKAPOO VALLEY FOREST SCHOOL OPENS FEBRUARY 1st. KVFS is a TUITION FREE public forest school in partnership with the La Farge School District. KVFS is a child-centered outdoor immersion school that emphasizes play, exploration, and supported risk-taking to develop confidence, self-esteem, physical strength, social-emotional skills and wonder through hands-on exploration of nature. Our daily nature adventures are rich […]
ENROLLMENT FOR KICKAPOO VALLEY FOREST SCHOOL OPENS FEBRUARY 1st. KVFS is a TUITION FREE public forest school in partnership with the La Farge School District. KVFS is a child-centered outdoor immersion school that emphasizes play, exploration, and supported risk-taking to develop confidence, self-esteem, physical strength, social-emotional skills and wonder through hands-on exploration of nature. Our daily nature adventures are rich […]
A detective game for the whole family to promote awareness of greenwashing.
