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Flowers and Trees of the South Campus Core Tour
2025-08-07 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
Explore the many gardens and natural spaces tucked between our campus buildings with UWW horticulture staff. We’ll provide identification of and information about the annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees in our landscape beds around campus and visit the Campus Garden and Upham Greenhouse to learn more about campus sustainability projects. Participants will have an opportunity to ask garden-related questions. This tour will focus on trees and landscape beds near Andersen Library, Heide Hall, University Center, the South Wyman Mall, Hyer Hall, Salisbury Arboretum, Roseman Building, and Minnieska Springs.
All tours are free with registration and open to the public. These are walking tours at a slow pace throughout the course of the time allotted, unless otherwise noted in the descriptions. All tours are held rain or shine, unless severe weather watches or warnings are issued the day of the event. Tour participant numbers are limited to make sure everyone has an interactive experience. Walk-up registrations are not accepted and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
More information and registration here: https://www.uww.edu/ce/gardenlandscape/gardenlandscapetours

Sunrise Yoga
2025-08-07 07:15 - 08:30, 2025-08-05 07:15 - 08:30, 2025-07-31 07:15 - 08:30, 2025-07-29 07:15 - 08:30, 2025-07-24 07:15 - 08:30, 2025-07-22 07:15 - 08:30, 2025-07-17 07:15 - 08:30, 2025-07-15 07:15 - 08:30 and 7 more dates
The weather is getting warmer, and Sunrise Yoga is moving outside by Cravath Lakefront on the bumpout next to the lake. (We will be inside the community center during inclement weather.)
Bring a mat, two blocks and a strap (loaners available). All level yoga – beginners are welcome! If you like freshly-brewed chai, bring a mug for after practice.

Weekly Walk - Ice Age Trail
2025-08-06 05:00 - 08:00, 2025-07-30 05:00 - 08:00, 2025-07-23 05:00 - 08:00, 2025-07-16 05:00 - 08:00, 2025-07-09 05:00 - 08:00, 2025-07-02 05:00 - 08:00, 2025-06-25 05:00 - 08:00 | Sherwood Forest Rd DNR Parking Lot @ Sherwood Forest Road, Walworth County, Wisconsin, 53190, United States
at the Hwy 12 crossing located about 4 miles east of Whitewater, Hwy 12 & Sherwood forest Rd DNR parking lot.
We hike every Wednesday From dramatic wooded hills to expansive rolling prairies, the scenic 26-mile Ice Age Trail in the Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest is an experience in contrasts at any time of year. We split up into 2 groups short hiker 3 miles . long hikers 6 to 8 Miles

July Blooms in the UW-Whitewater Nature Preserve Tour
2025-07-16 18:00 - 19:15
Over 100 acres on the Whitewater campus’s northeastern border are being restored and actively managed as a native prairie and woodland. You will learn more about native plant species found in prairie and savanna ecosystems as well as the history and future development dreams for the UW-Whitewater Nature Preserve.
All tours are free with registration and open to the public. These are walking tours at a slow pace throughout the course of the time allotted, unless otherwise noted in the descriptions. All tours are held rain or shine, unless severe weather watches or warnings are issued the day of the event. Tour participant numbers are limited to make sure everyone has an interactive experience. Walk-up registrations are not accepted and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
More information and registration here: https://www.uww.edu/ce/gardenlandscape/gardenlandscapetours

Bill Sydow's 85th Birthday Party
2025-06-28 13:30 - 17:30
You are invited to Bill Sydow’s birthday celebration at the Starin Park Community Building in Whitewater, Wisconsin.
Please RSVP if possible. However, drop-ins are welcome. Dad made a difference not only in the lives of his five children, but also in the lives of countless students, colleagues and even random strangers.

Dad has requested no gifts, but cards are welcome.

If you would like to send a memory, story or anecdote about our Dad, please email them to Catherine at the address below:
For more information, please contact:
Catherine (Sydow) Pearson at (920) 817-4730 or labellearthenice25@gmail.com

Wright House Concert: Exile
2025-06-20 19:00 - 23:59
Medea, Helen, and Dido were all exiles (in one way or another). Their voices were amplified by the poet Ovid, who was himself exiled from Rome by the emperor Augustus . International storyteller, Sarah Beth Nelson, weaves together the stories of the women and the poet adding her own reimaginings.
Register through Eventbrite: https://wrighthouseexile.eventbrite.com

Dairy Days Celebration @ First Citizens State Bank
2025-06-20 11:00 - 14:00
First Citizens State Bank is celebrating June Dairy Month on Friday, June 20th – and you’re invited!
We’ll be handing out Decatur Dairy Cheese Curds, Culver’s Custard, and of course, MILK at each of our East Troy, Palmyra and Whitewater (Main) offices! Plus, local 4H and FFA members will be at the Whitewater Main office with some cute cows to pet.
Bring the kids and mooooooove on down to join us on Friday, June 20th from 11-2 pm!
