NEW LONDON – Mosquito Hill Nature Center will host an open house on Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to celebrate the opening of its new exhibit wing.
After years of fundraising, planning, and construction, the new exhibits showcase the natural history and unique features of Mosquito Hill in a fun, interactive way for visitors of all ages.
Visitors can explore:
Mosquito Hill’s unique geology
Lowland forest animals
Fish native to the Wolf River
Prairie habitat and native plants
How glaciers shaped the landscape
How people have used the land over time
Pollinators, decomposers, and other important parts of the ecosystem
The new exhibit wing includes hands-on and interactive features throughout the space. Visitors can touch, climb, crawl, and explore while learning more about the natural world.
Open house activities include:
Guided tours
A kids scavenger hunt
Food trucks
The event will take place at:
Mosquito Hill Nature Center
N3880 Rogers Rd.
New London
Nearly 10 years ago, the Friends of Mosquito Hill launched a fundraising campaign to update and refresh the nature center’s educational displays. Many of the original exhibits had been donated or built by volunteers over the past 50 years. While well loved, they were ready for an upgrade.
With support from Outagamie County and the Friends of Mosquito Hill, the project moved forward. The exhibit wing was renovated into an open floor plan to make room for professionally designed exhibits inspired by the natural features of Mosquito Hill.
New displays highlight:
- The glacial history that formed the hill
- Important geological features
- Pollinators and honey bee hives
- Bird species identification and tracking
- Prairie and lowland forest dioramas
- A 350-gallon fish tank featuring species native to the Wolf River
“We are excited to open our new exhibits to the public. The staff at Mosquito Hill Nature Center has put a great deal of work into developing the content and organizing artifacts and specimens. These new displays are a wonderful addition to the nature center and will help us continue our mission of fostering understanding, appreciation, and sound stewardship of the natural world for people of all ages,” said Adam Brandt, Environmental Education and Natural Resource Manager at Mosquito Hill Nature Center.
Community members are invited to stop by, tour the new space, and enjoy a weekend of learning and exploration.
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