Waukesha County



Migration/Hibernation


September - March
1.5 hours
*Add snowshoe rental (weather dependent) for adults and students for $3.00 / person. Class time will increase to the 2 hour rate.

For current program rates, see the Waukesha County Environmental Education School Guide

Hit the trails at Retzer to see which animals stay, sleep or leave during winter. Learn about their special adaptations and strategies that help them to survive and search for their various forms of shelter and food sources. Fall will focus on departure and preparation; spring will focus on arrival and awakening.

Standards: 3-LS4-3
Duration: 90 minutes
Fee: Yes
Offered: September - March
Location options: Retzer Nature Center


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