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Indigenous Culinary Traditions: Cooking with Anne Thundercloud

Class, Hudson Area Public Library, Hudson WI, Native American, RiverFest

Join us at the Hudson St. Croix RiverFest for an immersive culinary experience with Anne Thundercloud, a dedicated member of the Ho-Chunk Nation and a rising star in indigenous cuisine. Since 2018, Anne has been passionately involved with Wild Bearies, starting as a volunteer and progressing through the chef apprentice program under the esteemed guidance of executive chef and Wild Bearies founder Elena Terry. Now residing in Black River Falls, WI, Anne is ready to share her expertise and cultural heritage with you.

Class Highlights:

Introduction to Indigenous Cuisine: Discover the rich culinary traditions of the Ho-Chunk Nation as Anne introduces you to the unique ingredients and cooking techniques that define their cuisine.
Hands-On Cooking: Learn how to prepare a special recipe crafted by Ho-Chunk executive chef Elena Terry: Seed Crust Tart with Chia Wild Rice Pudding. This delightful dessert is not only gluten-free and free of white sugar but also a healthy and flavorful treat. Each participant will take a tart home.
Cultural Insights: Gain a deeper understanding of the cultural significance of the ingredients and methods used in Ho-Chunk cooking, and how these traditions have been preserved and adapted over time.
Healthy Eating: Explore the benefits of using indigenous ingredients to create nutritious and delicious dishes that support a healthy lifestyle.
Locally Sourced Ingredients: All ingredients for the class will be provided by the Hudson Grocery Co-op, ensuring fresh, high-quality, and locally sourced components for your culinary creations.

As part of the Hudson RiverFest, this class offers a unique opportunity to expand your culinary skills and knowledge while celebrating the vibrant heritage of the Ho-Chunk Nation.

This is an opportunity you wont want to miss !

Class fee: $45. Register and payments at GrandFeteShop.com.

All About Water with Mr. Mick

Class, Environment, Hudson Area Public Library, Hudson WI, Kids, Nature

Mr. Mick will be teaching us about the water table. Join us outside on the library terrace.

All About Water with Mr. Mick

Class, Environment, Hudson Area Public Library, Hudson WI, Kids, Nature, RiverFest

Mr. Mick will be teaching us about the water table. Join us outside on the library terrace.

Refashioning Scrappy

Class, Hudson WI, Nature, RiverFest, Scrappy, Water Quality

You are invited to watch as students from The Phipps’ River Deluxe Exploration art and science class work to transform the trash collected during the river clean-up to create a new “skin” for Scrappy, the RiverFest mascot.

St. Croix RiverFest: River Deluxe Exploration

Class, Hudson WI, Nature, RiverFest, Scrappy, St. Croix River

River Deluxe Exploration is an amazing class with instructor: Liz Malanaphy, for students who love the St. Croix River, science and art. Participate in RiverFest programs, paddle a kayak, and use trash from the river to transform the seven-foot tall RiverFest mascot, “Scrappy the splashing Bass!”

For ages 8-14. Bring a sack lunch each day. Class fee $209 (including kayak rental). For registration call 715-386-2305 or visit https://thephipps.org/education/summer-camps.

Tropical Wings Rainforest in the Atrium Gallery

Class, Hudson WI, Kids, Nature, RiverFest

To celebrate the neotropical migratory birds who make the St. Croix River Valley their summer home, The Phipps Atrium Gallery has been transformed into a tropical rainforest with birds made by students from Willow River Elementary School under the direction of local artist Lana Sjoberg.

This project is a partnership with Tropical Wings, a non-profit volunteer organization whose mission is to support the Sister Parks Agreement between the National Park Service in the Upper Midwest and national parks on the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica (SINAC/ACOSA) by promoting an awareness of Neotropical migratory birds and supporting habitat conservation through building relationships within and between communities at both ends of the migration.

Writing on the Wild Side

Class, Hudson WI, Nature, RiverFest, St. Croix River

Observation, Reflection and Journaling in Nature: This class invites you to find a deeper, more holistic understanding of nature and place. Join us as we explore the power of keeping a nature journal in the beautiful Wisconsin Campus of Carpenter Nature Center. The instructor, Lynette Anderson, is a member of the Tropical Wings Board of Directors and an interpretive naturalist at Belwin Conservancy.

Co-sponsored by Tropical Wings. The class size is limited to 10. There is a $15 materials fee, and registration is required. Call Carpenter Nature Center at 651-437-4359 to register.