A family friendly FREE event to celebrate Earth Day! Come and enjoy vendors, special presentations (schedule below), kids crafts led by St. Croix Stars 4 H club, stories read by Ms. Sam, Youth and Adult Services Librarian Prescott Library, and a movie night. Come and watch The Lorax by Dr. Seuss (details below.)

Vendors: All Day

• Two Fat Guys Smoking - Food Truck!

• Heritage Woods Honey (and tasting) - Joerg Kessler and Kathy Sweeney

• Cooper Hansen Photography - Tom Hansen

• Young Acres Farm - Amy Young

• Prescott Public Library - Samantha Chester-Moore

• St. Croix Stars 4 H Club - Members - Children’s Activity at booth AND YUMMY Treats baked by the students will be for sale. Come and satisfy your sweet tooth!

• Marathon Petroleum

• Coulee River Trails (CRT)

• RiveHugh Art - River Hughes

• Stewards of the Gardens Group

• Outdoor games - Giant Jenga, Bean Bags

Presentation Schedule: Located in the River Room

Just show up for a presentation, no pre-registration needed!

• 11:00am to 11:30am - Wisconsin Master Naturalist Joerg Kessler presents E-tools for Nature Adventurers

  No need for paper field guides to find out what you are looking at on a Nature hike. Smartphone applications allow users to identify and learn about the birds, plants, and insects we encounter as we explore Nature. Master Naturalist Joerg Kessler will demonstrate the basic functionality of 4 Smartphone applications, iNaturalist for wildlife ,Picture This for plant identification, Merlin for bird identification by sight or song, and eBird for bird surveys.

• 12:00pm to 12:30pm - Tom Hansen presents Bird migration of the area.

  Professional Nature photographer Tom Hansen will talk about the migration of common large birds of the area.

• 1:00pm to 1:30pm - Wisconsin Master Naturalist Joerg Kessler Presents “Birds of the Night”

  One fifth of all mammal species are bats. Bats provide the same services at night as birds do in the day. They eat lots and lots of night flying insects and pollinate plants and disperse seeds. Wisconsin is home to 8 species. Of those, four are in serious decline due to white nose syndrome (WNS). Join Master Naturalist Joerg Kessler for an enlightening overview of bat life and how we can help.

• 2:00pm to 2:30pm - Wisconsin Master Naturalist Joerg Kessler presents Beyond Birdhouses - 10 Ways to Help Nesting Birds

  Nesting birds can use human help far beyond a few birdhouses and bird seed. Join Master Naturalist Joerg Kessler for a presentation of ten things we can do to help all our feathery friends, whether nesting and raising their chicks in a birdhouse, shrub, tree or on the ground, during their most vulnerable time, the nesting season.

• 3:00pm to 3:30pm - Wisconsin Master Naturalist Kathy Sweeney presents Certify your yard or container garden as a wildlife resource

  Interested in participating in a community of wildlife appreciators for specific pollinators like monarch butterflies through the Monarch Waystation registry or in the Wildlife Habitat Certification through the

  National Wildlife Federation? Another option is to consider participating in the Home Grown National Park movement? Each certification option provides educational resources and networks of like-minded wildlife

  advocates as well as lawn signs to proclaim your commitment to nurturing specific endangered creatures.

• 4:00pm to 4:30pm - Amy Young - Young Acres Farm presents Young Acres Farm Apples and More!

  Come and hear what Amy has to say about what Young Acres Farm has to offer. Everything from apples to fine dining, to weddings, field trips, and catering.

• Continuous throughout the day - Ms. Sam (Prescott Public Library) presents “Storytime” by the fireplace!

Stewards of the Park Spring Park Clean-Up: Calling all those that love to help maintain our beautiful park! All you need is a can do attitude! We welcome all ages to come and help get our park ready for the season. Be ready to have some fun in the park with great people! Bring your own tools or use the ones here at the park.

Movie Night at Freedom Park - In the River Room

We are showing The Lorax by Dr. Seuss - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

All ages welcome. $3 per child (cash preferred at the door)

Bring a pillow or blanket if you would like. Movie shown in the River Room.

Concessions available for sale: Popcorn, treats, beverages.

In an effort to combat invasive species, J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue is organizing the Exotic Pet Surrender Event, a venue for pet owners to relinquish care of exotic animals responsibly. Accepted animals include fish, invertebrates, reptiles, pet birds, small mammals and plants. Domestic pets will not be accepted.

Join the American Legion for an Easter Egg Hunt at Freedom Park!

Join us by our cozy fireplace to hear amazing stories read by Ms. Samantha Barth - Youth and Adult Services Librarian. Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa while listening!

All are welcome, join us for the group’s second planning session. Plan to discuss upcoming planting and clean-up projects, as well as Earth Day events at the park planned for Saturday April 20th.

Looking for a GREAT place to volunteer…look no further! We have some AMAZING volunteer opportunities here at our center. Come and hear about all of the things that we have going on here and how you can become a part of our fantastic team! Light refreshments will be served! We look forward to meeting you!

Join us for a presentation by the Bluebird Restoration Association of Wisconsin (BRAW) for an enlightening class on how to attract bluebirds to your yard. They will share with you years of experience in how to begin the process, what supplies are needed, how to attract and how to maintain. Bluebird houses will also be for sale that day for ONLY $10 (Cash)! Mr. Thomley’s STEM class made the houses! All of the proceeds from the sale of the houses will go back to support his class! Get one before they are gone!

Join us by our cozy fireplace to hear amazing stories read by Ms. Samantha Barth - Youth and Adult Services Librarian. Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa while listening!

Cozy up to the fireplace with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa and a cookie!

Did someone say…MEAT? Join us at Scab’s Place for a meat raffle! This is a fundraiser for the Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center. Come and try your chance at winning some meat just in time for Thanksgiving!

Our center would not exist without the support of our AMAZING volunteers! Those that tend our gardens, those that sit on our Board of Directors, those that work our welcome desk, those that support our various events, those that give financial support, and the list goes on. This is our time to say “THANK YOU” for all that you do for our center! A lunch will be served in our River Room. Come for lunch and some treats! Please RSVP: linda.schenk@freedomparkwi.org by Oct. 16th.

Tour Guide Dallas Eggers will take you on a historical (school) bus tour from Prescott to Nelson. Dallas will delight you with historical tales with stops at: Maiden Rock Wayside, Stockholm, Nelson, Pepin (Laura Ingles Wilder), Maiden Rock Historical Marker. Lunch will be at Nelson's Creamery. (Bottled water will be provided on the bus during the tour)

Drop off and pick-up at Freedom Park - 200 Monroe St. Prescott WI 54021

Cost $30 plus tax per person (Lunch is extra)

46 Person Limit to Event - Registration will be required.

Click here for registration: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6123703

Come and learn from the Scouts themselves. Learn what the Girl Scout organization is all about and how you can get involved. Create a craft and have some fun!

Event is sponsored by Marathon Petroleum!

Come and meet the 10 lovely artists from The Little Colony Art Group at their art reception! Location is the River Room Art Gallery. Light refreshments will be served.

Come and support our non-profit. Help keep the Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center the Gem of Prescott!

All Events will happen Rain or Shine

Parking will be an issue so please have patience. Remember, BE KIND to our neighbors, don’t park in front of their driveways, don’t litter, be respectful. Thank you!

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS…PLEASE CONSIDER HELPING US OUT!

VOLUNTEER LINK - Sign-Up Genius

Friday August 11th (6pm - 9pm) will feature:

1. Mayfair 3 starts at 7pm to 9pm. (FREE WILL DONATION) Family friendly concert with music by Mayfair 3 - Bring your lawn chair, blanket, dancing sandals, and appetite. Come beforehand and have dinner and drinks with our own Philander’s Grill and Bar food booth and our bar serving delicious beer, wine, seltzers, and non-alcoholic beverages. Check out Mayfair 3’s music HERE (Click on the word HERE)

2. Silent Auction (Online) Items displayed in River Room - Access the Silent Auction HERE. (Click on the word HERE)

3. Philander’s Grill and Bar Food Booth

4. Stephy Jo’s Cupcakes

5. Our Bar with delicious beer, wine, seltzers, and non-alcoholic beverages. In order to be served you will need to show proof of age. So have your Drivers License handy and be ready to be carded! You will be given a green wristband to wear. No wristband no sale.

6. Kid’s carnival area with bounce house, FREE cotton candy, face painting, games!

7. History display by the Historical Society of Prescott- Check out the project video! HERE THANK YOU DALLAS EGGERS!

8. GRRVLC Gift Store %30 off on EVERYTHING SALE!

9. The Little Colony Artists - Art Show in the River Room! (10 different artist’s work is on display)

Saturday August 12th (11am to 5pm) will feature:

• BINGO in our Pavilion (12pm to 4pm) ~ $1.00 per card!

• Silent Auction (Online) Items displayed in River Room

• Philander’s Grill and Bar - food booth

• Stephy Jo’s Cupcakes

• Our Bar with delicious beer, wine, seltzers, and non-alcoholic beverages -In order to be served you will need to show proof of age. So have your Drivers License handy and be ready to be carded! You will be given a green wristband to wear. No wristband no sale.

• Kid’s carnival area with bounce house, FREE cotton candy, face painting, games!

• Eagle Eye Farm’s Animals - YES alpacas will be here for you to pet!

• Live music in the Gazebo by Brian Tischleder

• History display by the Historical Society of Prescott- Check out the project video! HERE THANK YOU DALLAS EGGERS!

• GRRVLC Gift Store %30 off on EVERYTHING SALE!

• The Little Colony Artists - Art Show in the River Room! (10 different artist’s work is on display)

• We encourage you to stay at one of the many great boutique hotels or Air B&B’s in town and join us for both days!

  The Prescott Tourism Committee is a proud sponsor of this event and so is E5 Energy…THANK YOU!

The famed Mr. Dallas Eggers will be leading this historical walking tour of Prescott Wisconsin. Put on your comfy walking shoes, your sun screen, and tune up your listening ears because Dallas will delight you with many historical stories! This is a walking tour so be prepared to be on your feet for 1 hour.

Meeting location is the Prescott Historical Society Museum on 233 Broad St N. The tour will begin and end at the museum. FREE!

Come and meet watercolor artist Mr. Warren Rivette at his art reception! Supporting local artists is…THE BEST! Light refreshments will be provided.

Come and join us at our Butterfly Bench! Listen to some amazing stories, meet Ms. Sam Prescott Library’s Youth and Adult Services Librarian. Pick-out a book too! Free!

Want to learn what a Park Ranger does? Want to become a Junior Ranger? Join Rangers Michelle and Dan in learning what a Park Ranger does and just how important these people are to our environment!

Marathon Petroleum is a proud sponsor.

Join author Tom Struve for a talk about Towboats on the Mississippi River!

Freedom Park/GRRVLC will be celebrating at our Prescott Public Library’s Summer Kickoff! Come and join us at the library for food, fun, games, and music by the Bazillions! Fun for everyone!

The Middle School and High School National History Day (NHD) team winners will be helping to clean the Freedom Park gardens alongside our “Stewards of the Garden” group. They will be seeking money to help cover their travel and lodging expenses. Come and support our National History Day (NHS) winners by donating to them! Thank you for your support!

Join WIWIC for their spring conservation gathering!

Please register for this event:    Event Registration 

Come and meet this AWESOME man, Mr. River Hughes at his Art Reception! You can watch River create his art. Come and support our hometown artist!