For a full list of our 2023 Spotlight on Nature events, go here.

Latest Past Events

Earth Fair: Spotlight on Nature Event Series Launch!

The Discovery Room, The Nature Place 789 Myrick Park Dr, La Crosse

Event focus: Insects Presenter: Barrett Klein, Entomology Professor at University of La Crosse Activity: There will be pulse-pounding displays of some of the most glorious insects on Earth, and Barrett will discuss examples of ways in which insects have affected our culture and history, from fashion to food, music to movies, and politics to espionage. […]

Free

Naturally Spring

Villa St. Joseph – Franciscan Sisters W2658 WI-33, La Crosse

Event focus: Ferns & Lichens Presenter: Beth Piggush, Integral Ecology Director for Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration Activity: The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration would like to welcome you to their land on St. Joseph Ridge for their first-ever partnership event with Driftless Area BioBlitz! Join us for an afternoon spent learning about some organisms […]

Free

World Migratory Bird Day

The Nature Place 789 Myrick Park Dr, La Crosse

Event focus: Birds Come visit the Driftless Area BioBlitz booth: 9:00 am–12:00 pm Part of the Spotlight on Nature Event Series The series, part of the Driftless Area BioBlitz 2022 Nature Challenge, is your chance to participate in a bioblitz with experts sharing their passion for and knowledge of the driftless region. There will be eight different […]

Free