The Dutchmen Explorers’ Club offers the very best care for children in preschool through grade five, with lots of age-appropriate activities that help your child grow and have fun!
The Little Dutchmen Preschool program serves children ages 3-5. Our teachers love to see children learn and grow, using a play-based approach. El programa preescolar Little Dutchmen atiende a niños de 3 a 5 años. A nuestros maestros les encanta ver a l
Summer Recreation programs are a great way for children to try new things, get outside, grow, learn and be active.
This is a program to serve youth.
The Sauk River Watershed District is once again hosting classes via Zoom, including classes on topics such as: Watersheds, Composting, Habitat Health, and Smart Salting. See additional details and specific class dates online.
El Distrito de la Cuenca del Río Sauk ofrece nuevamente clases por Zoom, incluyendo temas como: Cuencas hidrográficas, Compostaje, Salud del Hábitat y Salazón Inteligente. Consulte más detalles y fechas específicas de las clases en línea.
Watersheds 101– August 18 You might have heard of the Sauk River, but have you ever thought about the bigger picture—its watershed and the watershed district? At the Sauk River Watershed District, our mission is to protect and improve our water resources now and for future generations. In this session, we’ll explore how land, water, and ecosystems are all connected—and why it matters to you.
Dirt made my lunch - Composting 101 – September 15 Composting is a simple and sustainable way to turn food scraps and yard waste into nutrient- rich soil. Its nature’s way of recycling. It keeps waste out of landfills and fertilizes without chemicals. In this class, you'll learn about the benefits of composting, the best materials to compost, and how to maintain a healthy compost pile.
Doing It Different: Habitat Help for Lawns, Shorelines & Pollinators- October 20 Discover how small changes in landscaping can make a big impact on water quality, native habitat, and pollinator health. This class will look into practical ways to restore shorelines, create pollinator-friendly lawns, and design rain gardens that filter runoff while supporting wildlife. Whether you’re looking to replace traditional turf with native plants, improve shoreline resilience, or attract beneficial insects, this session will present some environmentally friendly alternatives.
Smart Salting – November 17 As winter approaches, it’s time to start thinking about ice removal. The most common technique is using road salt, but the overapplication of salt is causing pollution problems in our water bodies. Chloride is a pollutant that’s almost impossible to remove once it’s in a lake or stream. Road and sidewalk safety is a must, but it doesn’t have to come at the price of good water quality. Join us to learn about the chloride problem and how you can make a difference.
Kory Klebe
