Trees For Tomorrow

🎧📕Rec: Meateater’s Campfire Stories with Steven Rinella; Stories are from hunters, adventure guides, hikers, hotshot crews, game wardens, & wildlife biologists. Educator Kim: It highlights the danger of nature, human connection & the mental toughness needed to survive.

"Aren't we the lakiest county?" -Unnamed TFT Educator Happy World Water Day! Vilas County is home to one of the largest collections of freshwater lakes in the world and has more lakes than any other county in Wisconsin. There are over 1,300 lakes covering a total of 93,889 acres.

It's 4:01 am CT on March 20, which means it is officially the Spring Equinox! In light of Spring's astronomical arrival (March 1st was the first day of Spring meteorologically) how will you be spending your perfectly 12 hour day and perfectly 12 hour night? #equinox #spring

Summer program registration is OPEN! Our summer program day camps accommodate children age 3-12! Registration can be found at treesfortomorrow.com/Current… Spaces fill up quickly so make sure to secure your child's spot today!

TFT Summer Internship Dates: June 2nd-August 8th (some flexibility) Hours: 40 hrs/wk, with occasional evenings and weekends Compensation: $3,000 stipend upon successful completion of the internship, dorm-style housing with meals provided during some programs Positions: 2

It takes 40 gallons of sap to make 1 gallon of syrup! Learn to make your maple syrup expedition a success! Join us as we learn the centuries old skill of collecting and processing maple syrup from Educator Todd. Follow this link: treesfortomorrow.com/Current….

🌿♻️ Sustainability Starts at Home! 🏡✨ Want to live greener without a big lifestyle change? Check out our blog for fun, simple eco-friendly tips! ➡️treesfortomorrow.com/Blog/Ti… #SustainableLiving #GreenChoices #TreesForTomorrow

#PhenologyFriday- it's the time of year that that educators re-certify for lifeguarding. Did you know that TFT full time educators get their lifeguard certifications every two years to ensure safety of participants when doing water activities such as canoeing?

Check out what was caught on our Snapshot Wisconsin trail camera recently! The bobcat sighted provided a unique opportunity for students to utilize their animal tracking skills to ID the feline's massive paw prints! The snowy prints were ~3 inches & showcased a stalking gait.

Consider purchasing tree seedlings from our annual sale. Pre-order now to pick up in Mid-May. There are 4 species to choose from and you can get 10 for $20. The seedlings are in "cells" of nutrient-rich soil and are locally sourced! Learn more at treesfortomorrow.com

It's here! It's finally here! Registration for our summer programs is OPEN! Visit our website to sign your child up today!

Mandy, TFT's Operations Manager, loves to share her passion for natural resources with her children. Eric Carle's book, The Tiny Seed, beautifully illustrates the life cycle of a seed, making it perfect for sparking a child’s interest in plants, growth, and the natural world.

#ThrowbackThursday to Todd disappearing! Wait, that's no magic trick, Sap to Syrup dates back to written records in 1557, but is much older! The mystery of sugar can be unlocked in our Maples: Sap to Syrup class, which is the recipe for patience, passion, and scrumptious syrup!

It has been a busy few weeks at TFT! We welcomed Marshall Middle School, Menominee Indian High School, and Prairie Middle School to campus! Check out all the cool activities they enjoyed! Thank you all for coming and learning more about our world at TFT.

Ever get a case of the Mondays? TFT's office paper shredder has quit. Help us 'hire' a replacement by purchasing off our Amazon wishlist! You can find the paper shredder and other items of need that TFT has arranged for easy purchase online. a.co/dnIyKTh

A Michigan based photographer, Phil Stagg is a puzzle maker-up to 1000 pieces-and an avid waterfall geek. 🧩Why Melissa Loves It: I really like his Waterfalls of Michigan books that document his travels. The puzzles are gorgeous as well!

Sugar consumption may occur, so diabetics take care! TFT is hosting Maples: From Sap to Syrup on March 22nd from 10am to 1pm! The beginner friendly workshop goes over the history and science of maple syrup. The cost is $55/person or $70/couple, and includes one kit.

Mosinee high schoolers enjoyed the challenge of making a wind turbine during their time at TFT! As you can tell it generated quite a bit of energy! Thank you for coming Mosinee! #energyinnature #windpower #brainpower

Some Like It Hot, Some Like It Cold, Some Like It In A Bin, So I've Been Told! We are talking about compost, naturally. Come learn more at our Sustainable Living Institute Composting class! April 19th 2025 Time: 9-11am Cost: Single=$30 Couple=$45 +Bin=$50

Be a bright spot in life by adopting a classroom at Trees For Tomorrow! Sponsor students in YOUR community for their TFT trip. Contact Cheryl at [email protected].