Thursday, August 3
Full Day Trips, 8am – 5pm
All field trips leave from Witte Hall

Horicon Marsh Horicon Marsh is 32,000 acres of wetland containing waterways, islands, wooded and prairie shorelines. It contains an extinct glacial lake and Horicon National Wildlife Refuge. Start the morning with a guided canoe tour and spend the afternoon on a walking – and sketching – tour of the marsh.

Devil’s Lake State Park Devil’s Lake is fascinating. Within its boundaries are effigy mounds, stunning geological formations and spectacular natural beauty. Enjoy a day of guided hiking through the park and learn about its intriguing natural and anthropological history.

Half Day Field Trip
8am – Noon

Military Ridge Prairie & Butterfly Tour - Guild member Carla Schmakel, a member of the Illinois Butterfly Monitoring Network, and Steve Richter, The Nature Conservancy’s Director of Conservation-Land Manager, will accompany you on this trip to the Nature Conservancy’s Military Ridge Prairie Heritage Area to help you find and identify butterflies and prairie plants. The Military Ridge Prairie Heritage Area is a huge, 50,000 acre reserve that includes some wonderful prairie remnants and restorations. There will be ample opportunity to sketch butterflies, other insects, and beautiful prairie plants.

1 – 5pm

Capitol Brewery Tour - It’s Wisconsin! Learn how fine Wisconsin beer is brewed and enjoy a few samples of Wisconsin’s best. We’re trying to arrange a cheese factory tour as well.

Friday, August 4
Full Day Field Trips, 8am – 5pm
All field trips leave from Witte Hall

International Crane Foundation Located in nearby Baraboo, this is the only spot in the world where you can see all 15 crane species at one location. The ICF works to conserve cranes and the wetland and grassland ecosystems on which they depend. Visitors will spend the day taking a guided tour, hiking and sketching.

Half Day Field Trips
8am – Noon

Baraboo Hills with Rick Bott Rick and his wife have invited us to come to his incredible property for a second, full day! Within minutes of hiking you will discover canyons with multiple waterfalls, evidence of Paleolithic cultures, and an amazing variety of microclimates preserved because of the geological uniqueness of the area. Great field sketching opportunities are around every corner and up every hill. Rick said that Three Bird Orchids, one of 10 species growing on his property, should be at their peak at this time, so bring your camera, too. Believe me, this area is so amazing and varied that our two field trips won’t even begin to overlap! Activity level: Moderate to slightly strenuous hiking. It is hilly and rugged. If you are unable to hike a separate group with less physical activity can be formed. Let us know your ability.

1 – 5pm

Museum Tours - The UW Chazen Museum of Art has a small but wonderful collection of naturalist paintings. See these and get a guided tour of the museum, then visit the nearby Madison Museum of Contemporary Art.

Saturday, August 5
Full Day Field Trip, 8am – 5pm

Baraboo Hills with Rick Bott - Rick and his wife have invited us to come to his incredible property for a second, full day! Within minutes of hiking you will discover canyons with multiple waterfalls, evidence of Paleolithic cultures, and an amazing variety of microclimates preserved because of the geological uniqueness of the area. Great field sketching opportunities are around every corner and up every hill. Rick said that the Three Bird Orchids should be at their peak at this time, so bring your camera, too.  Believe me, this area is so amazing and varied that our two field trips won’t even begin to overlap! Activity level: Moderate to vigorous hiking. If you are unable to hike, a separate group with less physical activity can be formed. Let us know your ability.