8200 W. County Line Road, Mequon, WI 53097 | (262) 242-8055 | Open Daily: Dawn to Dusk
Free nature-based learning experiences for homeschooled students
Mequon Nature Preserve offers field trips to all schools and organizations at no cost to them. This includes homeschooled students!
MNP will offer two field trips for homeschooled students to attend. These will take place on September 10 and June 8 from 10:00am-12:00pm.
On September 10 from 9:00-10:00am, the Thiensville-Mequon Lions Club will be offering free vision screenings for those 6 months and older. Contact MNP to learn more!
Register each child(ren) participating on the form below. If you have any questions, email Juliana at jmahler@mequonnaturepreserve.org.
On September 10, 2026 and June 8, 2027
The trips will be a Hike With MNP Staff. Students will hike with the MNP educators through the prairies, forests, and wetlands and talk about what they are observing. The September trip will feature Monarch Tagging, a fun, citizen-science project! Parents are welcome to tag along on the hike as well. Space is limited to 40 students per trip.
Limited to 40 students for a quality experience
Open to students ages 5 years old and older
We’ll break into groups composed of students of all ages
Moderate hike through diverse ecosystems
We highly recommend wearing closed-toed shoes, bringing water, and dressing for the weather.
Please register each child individually.
Contact Juliana Mahler, our Education and Monitoring Steward, with any questions or to learn more about the program.
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