Archives: Events
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Fighting Scaries in the Prairies: A Halloween Savanna Restoration
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This Halloween season, the real monsters aren’t ghosts or goblins—they’re invasive species! Help us banish these botanical beasts from the blufftop prairie and oak savanna at Plum Creek. Along the way, you’ll collect seeds of native plants and learn about the incredible ecosystem we’re working to protect. We’re restoring the prairie and oak savanna—making it…
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Habitat Restoration @ Wandering Rock State Natural Area
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Join Mississippi Valley Conservancy and our partners on November 6, 2025 for a day of habitat restoration and brush removal at the Conservancy’s newest nature preserve, Wandering Rock State Natural Area, located just south of the Village of Nelson in Buffalo County. From 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., volunteers, Conservancy staff, and partners will work…
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Prairie Restoration @ Boscobel Bluffs State Natural Area
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Join Mississippi Valley Conservancy on November 15, 2025 for a day of habitat restoration and brush removal at the Conservancy’s Boscobel Bluffs nature preserve. From 9 a.m. until noon, volunteers and Conservancy staff will work to restore this important home for wildlife and prepare for upcoming prescribed burns. All ages and skill levels are welcome…
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Holiday Marketplace Bazaar
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We look forward to seeing you at our annual Holiday Marketplace Bazaar on November 15th from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2135 Weston Street, La Crosse. Lots of Christmas decorations, Norwegian baked goods, lefse, flatbread, cookies and candy, gift items, homemade quilts, unique furniture items, doll clothes, homemade jams, pickles…
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59th Annual Holly Berry Fair
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Join us for a day of fun, food, and shopping at the 59th Annual Holly Berry Fair! We’ll have all your favorite booths, including Second Time Around Fill-A-Bag for $5, Jewelry, Mystery Gifts including Squishmallow Surprises, Homemade Creations, Bakery with “Take & Bake Pies” and Lefse, Holy Berry, Silent Auction & Raffle Baskets, and Refreshment…
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Country Roads Small Business Mixer
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Come join us for our 4th annual day of holiday shopping in the country and support our amazingly talented, locally owned businesses for Small Business Saturday from 9am-3pm. Here are the Details: 1. For every participating business you visit and make a purchase, gains you an entry to WIN a $200 value gift basket containing…
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La Crosse Science Café: The Science of Fire
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Join us for our first Science Café of 2026! Levi Plath (Land Manager, Mississippi Valley Conservancy) will present The Science of Fire: How Controlled Burns Restore Native Prairies and Woodlands on Friday January 9, 2026 at 6 pm at JavaVino (2311 State Road, La Crosse, WI 54601). Food and/or beverage purchase is required, please make…
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Halloween Bash 2025
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Join the Onalaska Parks & Recreation department for our annual Halloween Bash presented by Jake Ramey with @properties Families with children are invited to attend for an evening of tricks and treats at the new Dash Center! Attendees are encouraged to arrive in costume and trick-or-treat through the decorated building with local businesses. The Halloween…
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Enchanted Forest (Non-Scary, Trick-Or-Treat Hike and Fundraiser)
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Step into the Enchanted Forest — a magical, non-scary Halloween adventure for kids of all ages! Saturday, October 25, 2025 Riverside Park, La Crosse Choose your time slot: 10 AM, 11 AM, or 12 PM Enjoy trick-or-treating, fun activities, and plenty of smiles — the perfect way to celebrate Halloween without the fright! Tickets:$7 Youth…
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Downtown La Crosse Trick or Treat
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Halloween Trick Or Treat Join us for a spooktacular day of downtown Trick or Treat on October 25th! Bring the whole family for a day filled with Halloween fun, delicious treats, and festive decorations. Get into the spirit of the season as you stroll through downtown and collect goodies from local businesses. Don’t miss out…