All events are hosted at the Stanton W. Mead Education and Visitor Center, 201517 County Highway S, Milladore, WI.
All events are Free unless noted! Doors open 15 minutes early.
Coming Up...
2023 Mead Art Gallery: October 27th through November 3rd. For submission information scroll to the Mead Wildlife Art Gallery Art Show Prospectus
at the bottom of this page. Submissions are accepted from September 10th through October 1st.
2023
JANUARY
Please RSVP at [email protected]
For more information and to register visit: GoWILD.
For more information and to register visit: GoWILD.
For more information and to register visit: GoWILD.
Virtual option available, for Zoom link register here: https://bit.ly/3yMvFwc
Please RSVP at [email protected]
FEBRUARY
Please RSVP at [email protected]
Join Amberle Schwartz, President of Wild Ones Central Wisconsin Chapter, for a presentation on about Wild Ones. She will also provide an introduction to seed saving, germination of native perennial seeds and seed jug demonstration.
For more information about Wild Ones Central Wisconsin Chapter visit their website: here.
Please RSVP at [email protected]
MARCH
Please RSVP at [email protected]
For more information and to register visit: GoWILD.
Please RSVP at [email protected]
APRIL
For more information and to register visit: GoWILD.
Virtual only, for Zoom link register here: https://bit.ly/3Tuhwf2
For more information and to register visit: GoWILD.
MAY
8:30-9:00 pm Presentation and Optics Tutorial
9:00-10:00 pm Stargazing with hands on optics experience
For more information and to register visit: GoWILD.
For more information and to register: [email protected] or [email protected]
For more information and to register visit: GoWILD.
Virtual option available, for Zoom link register here: https://bit.ly/3geaL2G, Doors open at 6:15pm.
JUNE (See Summer Fun at the Mead Image Above)
Carolyn Wetuski will present the basics of nature photography before hands-on assistance is given to all during a practical, photography hike at the Mead. Techniques for various camera brands and styles will be shared (cell phone photography too!). Registration is required: [email protected].
For more information and to register visit: GoWILD.
Come to the Mead Wildlife Area to learn from the Department of Natural Resource experts themselves.
10am-10:45 Presentation with hands-on career activity
10:45-11 Snack and break
11-12 Career related volunteer project
To register, email [email protected]
For more information and to register, visit: Natural Resource Foundation Field Trip webpage (Registration scheduled to open on March 1st)
Come to the Mead Wildlife Area to learn from the Department of Natural Resource experts themselves.
10am-10:45 Presentation with hands-on career activity
10:45-11 Snack and break
11-12 Career related volunteer project
To register, email [email protected]
JULY (See Summer Fun at the Mead Image Above)
Come to the Mead Wildlife Area to learn from the Department of Natural Resource experts themselves.
10am-10:45 Presentation with hands-on career activity
10:45-11 Snack and break
11-12 Career related volunteer project
To register, email [email protected]
For more information and to register visit: GoWILD.
AUGUST (See Summer Fun at the Mead Image Above)
Learn the basics and more advanced ways onX can help you map and explore the outdoors. Particpants will learn from onX instructors and get a free 1 year subscription to onX. Seats are limited, advanced registration required.
Please RSVP at [email protected]
SEPTEMBER
For more information and to register visit: GoWILD.
For more information and to register visit: GoWILD.
For more information and to register visit: GoWILD.
For more information and to register visit: GoWILD.
OCTOBER
For more information and to register visit: GoWILD.
For more information and to register visit: GoWILD.
Special Olympic Athletes will hike the 1.1 mile loop around Dragonfly Pond. All hike participants (and their partners) will recieve an award certificate along with Mead merchandise, snacks and beverages. This is a FREE event for Special Olympic Athletes and their crew. Registration is required at [email protected]
For more information and to register visit: GoWILD.
For more information and to register visit: GoWILD.
October 28-November 2 Mead Art Gallery
The Mead Wildlife Area will be hosting a juried art gallery featuring art of or inspired by the Mead Wildlife Area and or McMillan Marsh. The accepted pieces will be on display for the public in the Stanton W. Mead Education and Visitor Center and the winners will be invited to display their work at the McMillan Memorial Library in Wisconsin Rapids. For full information see the Mead Art Gallery Prospectus below.
Mead Wildlife Art Gallery Art Show Prospectus
APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2023 JURIED SHOW will be ACCEPTED beginning September 10, 2023 until October 1, 2023.
CATEGORIES
Limit three [3] total entries per artist.
1. Painting (all media) & Photography
2. Three-Dimensional Art (including Glass and Fiber)
3. Written word
4. Audio (Artist must provide proper equipment to play the audio)
PRIZES
1. Judging will be conducted by members of the Friends of the Mead McMillan Board. This same board will invite all gallery artists to a recognition, reception on Friday, October 27th, 6:30-8:00pm at the Stanton W. Mead Education and Visitor Center.
2. This not-for-profit event will not present any cash awards.
3. All winners will be featured in the following Wetland Newsletter and the Mead Wildlife Area social media accounts.
4. Winners will be invited to display their work at the McMillan Memorial Library in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
The Best of Show awards for distinguished work will be:
1st place: George W. Mead Award
2nd place: Honey Island Award
3rd place: Rookery Award
Special Award for Individual <18 years old: Teal Award
INFORMATION & INSTRUCTIONS FOR JURIED SHOW
1. There will be no fee for this show. Artists send required information via email and submit an image or pdf before stated deadline for jury consideration.
2. All accepted entries must be exhibit-ready and equipped for exhibiting and handling. No frames with exposed glass edges will be accepted. IMPORTANT: All Painting & Photography art must be ready to be hung for display with picture wire. If artwork is not submitted this way, it will not be included in the show.
3. Artists, please note that the judges will be selecting pieces for the juried show based on the digital images of the work that you submit. It is important that your photo is of the work being entered only.
4. IMPORTANT** Pieces are not to exceed 45 lbs.
5. All work must be original. All work must be of or inspired by the George W. Mead Wildlife Area. No copies or work done from commercially prepared kits or molds will be accepted.
6. No entry of a fragile nature shall be accepted, such as unfired ceramic or plaster. By agreeing to participate, artists acknowledge that entries might be moved by volunteers within the exhibit space.
7. Art may not be sold on site.
LIABILITY
Although every precaution will be taken to protect all art on display, the Friends of the Mead/McMillan Wildlife Area, the Department of Natural Resources, and any related entities will assume no responsibility for loss due to fire, weather, theft, or damage which might be sustained.
The artist claims fully responsibility for any entry not claimed by 6:00pm on Friday, November 3, 2023.
ENTRY GUIDELINES
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS (This is restricted to an online application.)
ACCEPTED ART
Artists will be notified if their Mead/McMillan-inspired entries are selected or not via email.
HAND-DELIVERED accepted work
Hand-delivered, accepted work will be received on Thursday, October 26th, 2023, 2:00pm-6pm and Friday, October 27th, 2023, 9:00am-2:00pm. With the assistance of volunteers, artists will display their work in a pre-established location.
TO RECLAIM WORK
Work that has been exhibited must be reclaimed on Friday, November 3, 2023, 9:00am-6:00pm. All work must be reclaimed by 6:00pm. Artists are responsible for packaging and removal of their work. No work will be released prior to November 3, 2023.
If you have a group, club, or organization related to widlife conservation and would like to host at event at Stanton W. Mead Educaiton and Visitor Center, please contact Sam De Roche at: [email protected].