Take a stroll in the sleepy winter prairie and read a fun story at the same time! at Pat & Clint Mauk’s Prairie, follow a child and his grandma through a winter landscape and explore how the Earth goes to sleep for winter.

As you walk along the story trail at Dr. Robert L. Nehls Memorial Nature Preserve, follow the story of a child smitten by the season’s charms in this ode to living in the moment, despite his pesky big sister’s dire predictions about winter. A celebration of the changing of the seasons, this inviting story shows how much fun can be found around every sunny—or snowy—corner.

Winter is a great time to enjoy the stillness and peace of the outdoors. On this crisp morning walk in the woods, we’ll look for signs of wildlife and seasonal changes. Join us for a refreshing walk, then linger around the warmth of a campfire and enjoy a cup of delicious hot cocoa.