Chasing Autumn
​September 11-13, 2024
Treehaven Facility | Tomahawk, WI
Additional Interests, Lectures, Mind and Body, Retirement Learning
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Chasing Autumn

​September 11-13, 2024 | Treehaven Facility | Tomahawk, WI

​Registration Closes September 6 at Noon!​

​Details


Join us for "Chasing Autumn," an unforgettable overnight camp experience for adults at the beautiful Treehaven Facility in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. From September 11-13, 2024, enjoy the splendor of the fall season with a range of fun outdoor activities. Enjoy birding, wreath-making, kayaking, hiking, and Dutch oven cooking in a serene and picturesque setting. Connect with nature, learn new skills, and make lasting memories on this autumn adventure!

Treehaven Facility​

​Treehaven's facilities rest on an ancient glacial ridge overlooking 1,400 acres of forest and wetland habitat that hosts an abundance of wildlife species including osprey, deer, black bear, wolf, coyote, and fisher. 

They called this land "Treehaven", and under their care and supervision, the Kummers planted nearly 140,000 trees on the property, ultimately creating one of the nation's finest examples of sustainable forest management by a private landowner. Following Gordon Kummer's death, Dorothy remarried a Milwaukee school science teacher named Jacque Vallier, also an avid conservationist.  The Valliers eventually donated the land to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and helped mold Treehaven into the leading natural resources education and conference facility it is today. It now provides education and training to more current and future natural resource managers than any other center in the United States.

Learn more about UWSP's Treehaven Facility​​

​​​Scholarships

Scholarships are available. Please contact uwspceweb@uwsp.edu for more information.

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Registration Information

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  • ​General Public: $319
  • LIFE Member: $299
  • UWSP Alumni: $299​​
  • Veteran: $299
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​For those who prefer to mail in their registration, please follow the instructions below:


Complete the form above and mail to:

Continuing Education, UW-Stevens Point 
2100 Main St. Rm 032 Old Main 
Stevens Point, WI 54481

For additional information or assistance with registration, please email Customer Service at uwspceweb@uwsp.edu or call 715-346-3838.

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Included in Event Price

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Price includes:

  • ​Six sessions selected in advance (does not include kayaking fee)
  • Two evening presentations
  • Lodging for two nights
  • Two breakfasts, three lunches, two dinners
  • Session presenters

​Schedule​


Full Schedule
Wednesday, September 11
10-11amArrive/check into rooms
11:30am-NoonWelcome/Group Acitivity/Q & A
Noon-12:45Lunch
12:45-1:00pmBreak
1-3pmSession A
3-3:15pmBreak
3:15-5:15pmSession B
5:15-5:30pmBreak
5:30-6:30pmDinner - Elevated
6:30-7pmBreak
7-8:30pmEvening Program
Thursday, September 12
7:30-8:15amBreakfast
8:30-9:30Yoga/Labyrinth
9:30-9:45amBreak
9:45 - 11:45amSession C
11:45-NoonBreak 
Noon-12:45Lunch
12:45-1:00pmBreak
1-3pmSession D
3-3:15pmBreak
3:15-5:15pmSession E
5:15-5:30pmBreak
5:30-6:30pmDinner - Elevated
6:30-7pmBreak
7-8:30pmEvening Program
Friday, September 13
7:30-8:15amBreakfast
8:15-9:00amCheck out of individual rooms
9-11:45amSession F
11:45-NoonBreak 
Noon-12:45Lunch
12:45-1:00pmBreak
1-2pmClosing activity/leave​


Session Descriptions

September 11, 2024

Session A | 1-3 p.m.
​Session A1: Ice Age Trail - Grandfather Falls (Sessions A and B)
Led by: Anne Rogalski, Mara Prausa and Tim Zeszutek

For hikers excited to experience one of the most loved sections of the Ice Age Trail. Embrace four moderately difficult miles while taking in the Wisconsin River and Grandfather Falls. Covers Sessions A and B.

Session A2: Kayaking - $10 (additional fee)
Led by: Becky Wirkus and Becca Bauer

For beginners to experts. Learn the basics of how to successfully steer your kayak.  Enjoy shoreline wildlife and soak in nature with fellow paddlers.  All experience levels are welcome on our voyage.

Session A3: Card Games
Led by: Noah LaMaide and Carissa Check

Join us for a fun-filled workshop where you'll learn to play the strategic card game Pinochle and the lively and lighthearted game of Spoons! Whether you're a seasoned player or new to these games, this workshop promises an enjoyable and engaging experience for all. So come join us, sharpen your skills, and let the games begin!

Session B | 3:15-5:15 p.m.
​​Session B1: Ice Age Trail - Grandfather Falls (Sessions A and B)
Led by: Anne Rogalski, Mara Prausa and Tim Zeszutek

For hikers excited to experience one of the most loved sections of the Ice Age Trail. Embrace four moderately difficult miles while taking in the Wisconsin River and Grandfather Falls. Covers Sessions A and B.

Session B2: Kayaking - $10 (additional fee)
Led by: Becky Wirkus and Becca Bauer

For beginners to experts. Learn the basics of how to successfully steer your kayak.  Enjoy shoreline wildlife and soak in nature with fellow paddlers.  All experience levels are welcome on our voyage.

Session B3: Card Games
Led by: Noah LaMaide and Carissa Check

Join us for a fun-filled workshop where you'll learn to play the strategic card game Sheepshead and the lively and lighthearted game of B.S.! Whether you're a seasoned player or new to these games, this workshop promises an enjoyable and engaging experience for all. So come join us, sharpen your skills, and let the games begin!​

Evening Program | Bear Necessities
Bear Necessities presented by Hayden Walkush

Ever wonder what it is like to collect animal data for a research study? Here is your chance to find out! Learn bear basics, gather research data, and practice ecology. Ask questions about what careers involve gathering ecology data.​


​September 12, 2024

Session C | 9:45-11:45 a.m.
​​​​Session C1: Ice Age Trail - Harrison Hills (Sessions C, D, and E - all day/ sack lunch provided)
Led by: Anne Rogalski, Mara Prausa and Tim Zeszutek

For hikers intrigued by one of the most epic and memorable sections of the Ice Age Trail. This rollar coaster, hilly section is 14 miles long, however, our legs will decide how far we go. Covers Session A, B, and C. 

Session C2: DNR Snapshot
Led by: Becky Wirkus

Learn how the DNR counts critters for wildlife management in Wisconsin.  A quick review of the goals of the DNR Snapshot program and then help us tag photos of the wildlife captured on the Treehaven property.  Discover which local wildlife impact the ecosystem around Treehaven. 

Session B3: Birding
Led by: Rob Pendergast

Listen for an eclectic mix of migrating songbirds while walking, socializing, and engaging with nature.

Session D | 1-3 p.m.
​​Session D1: Ice Age Trail - Harrison Hills (Sessions C, D, and E - all day/ sack lunch provided)
Led by: Anne Rogalski, Mara Prausa and Tim Zeszutek

For hikers intrigued by one of the most epic and memorable sections of the Ice Age Trail. This rollar coaster, hilly section is 14 miles long, however, our legs will decide how far we go. Covers Session A, B, and C. 

Session D2: Wreaths
Led by: Becky Wirkus

Create a wreath to welcome your guests throughout the fall. Learn tips and tricks for constructing wreaths that you can apply to all the seasons.  Be creative, relax and enjoy the company of fellow crafters.

Session D3: Birding
Led by: Rob Pendergast

Listen for an eclectic mix of migrating songbirds while walking, socializing, and engaging with nature.

Session E | 3:15-5:15 p.m.
​​Session D1: Ice Age Trail - Harrison Hills (Sessions C, D, and E - all day/ sack lunch provided)
Led by: Anne Rogalski, Mara Prausa and Tim Zeszutek

For hikers intrigued by one of the most epic and memorable sections of the Ice Age Trail. This rollar coaster, hilly section is 14 miles long, however, our legs will decide how far we go. Covers Session A, B, and C. 

Session D2: Wreaths
Led by: Becky Wirkus

Create a wreath to welcome your guests throughout the fall. Learn tips and tricks for constructing wreaths that you can apply to all the seasons.  Be creative, relax and enjoy the company of fellow crafters.

Session D3: Pond Life
Led by: Paul Whitaker

Walk to Dragonfly Pond to rustle up some aquatic invertebrates and build a mini-pond in a microcosm jar. ​

Evening Program | A Bit About Bats
A Bit About Bats presented by Paul Whitaker

Learn about the spread and impacts of whitenose fungus that arrived in the US in 2006 and has utterly decimated bat populations, efforts to minimize the spread, including development of a unique vaccine against a fungal pathogen and share recent evidence that bats are slowly rebounding via natural selection for increased tolerance of the fungus.  ​

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September 13, 2024​

Session F | 9-11:45 a.m.
​Session F1: Dutch Oven Cooking
Led by: Tim Zeszutek

Come light some coals and try out Dutch oven cooking! Dutch ovens are a great way to cook on any camping trip because you can start it early and leave it as you are enjoying the outdoors. Learn how to prep your cast iron, try some new recipes, and find out just how easy it is to cook over an open fire

Session F2: Hiking at Treehaven
Led by: Anne Rogalski and Mara Prausa

For hikers interested in exploring various looping trails on the Treehaven grounds.

Session F3: DNR Snapshot
Led by: Becky Wirkus and Becca Bauer

Learn how the DNR counts critters for wildlife management in Wisconsin.  A quick review of the goals of the DNR Snapshot program and then help us tag photos of the wildlife captured on the Treehaven property.  Discover which local wildlife impact the ecosystem around Treehaven. ​

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​Contact Information


For additional information or assistance with registration, please email Customer Service at uwspceweb@uwsp.edu or call 715-346-3838.

​Cancellation Policy


Since we make financial commitments in advance, no refunds will be issued for cancellations. However, you may send a substitute in your place. Please email us at uwspceweb@uwsp.edu to inform us of the substitution.​___________________________________________________________________________________________

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two week in advance. Please contact Continuing Education Customer Service at 715-346-3838 or uwspceweb@uwsp.edu.

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