September 26, 2026 – January 9, 2027
195 N. St, Wausau, WI 54403
Tally Ho! The Nature Cat Exhibit Is Here!
Get ready to explore the great outdoors with Nature Cat and his friends! Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond encourages kids to discover the wonders of nature through hands-on play, exploration, and STEM-filled adventures!
Open September 26th – January 9th!
Nature Cat Fridays Are Here!
Seed Planting
Learn about plants and what they need to grow through a hands-on seed planting activity. Students will plant their own seeds and explore the basics of growing and caring for plants at the Children’s Imaginarium.
October 16
10:30am – 11:30am
Bird Watching
Learn the basics of bird watching as we explore the sights and sounds of local birds! We’ll start at the Children’s Imaginarium and walk to Oak Island, looking and listening for birds along the way. Please dress for the weather.
October 23
10:30am – 11:30am
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Explore simple ways we can reduce waste and take better care of our environment! We’ll start at the Children’s Imaginarium and walk to Oak Island, discovering ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle in our everyday lives. Please dress for the weather.
November 6
10:30am – 11:30am
Water Filtration
Explore how we can help keep our water clean and why clean water is important to our environment. Students will learn about water filtration through a hands-on activity at the Children’s Imaginarium.
November 13
10:30am – 11:30am
Seed Planting
Learn about plants and what they need to grow through a hands-on seed planting activity. Students will plant their own seeds and explore the basics of growing and caring for plants at the Children’s Imaginarium.
December 4
10:30am – 11:30am
Animal Habitats
Explore what animals need to survive by designing and building a habitat for an animal. Students will use their creativity to create a space that provides food, water, shelter, and other important resources at the Children’s Imaginarium.
December 11
10:30am – 11:30am
What to Expect
🌿Big discoveries for curious whiskers. Step into the Purr-suit of Discovery at the Children’s Imaginarium and explore how your paws, eyes, and senses work together!
🌿Become a nature explorer! Sniff, stalk, climb, and pounce like a true wild-at-heart adventurer.
🌿Use your cat senses to observe fluttering butterflies, rustling leaves, and tiny critters up close.
🌿Designed for curious discoverers who learn by exploring!
Thank you to our Sponsors!
