MOHEE – Midwest Outdoor Heritage Education Expo
MOHEE-Midwest Outdoor Heritage Education Expo is a unique field trip where students can be face-to-face with live wolves, lynx, badger, otter, bison and eagles, and participate in archery, airgun, fisheries, forestry, wildlife and so many other fun activities, all in one location. Many activities correlate with multi-discipline state and national education standards.
MOHEE is supported by the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation through its education efforts.
Midwest Outdoor Heritage Education Expo
DATE: Wednesday & Thursday; May 18-19, 2022
TIME: 9:00AM – 3:00PM
LOCATION:
WDNR MacKenzie Center
W7303 County Hwy CS & Q
Poynette, Wisconsin 53955
FREE ADMISSION!
Transportation grants available. Unique field trip where students can be face-to-face with live wolves, lynx, badger, otter, bison and eagles, and participate in archery, airgun, fisheries, forestry, wildlife and so many other fun activities, all in one location. Many activities correlate with multi-discipline state and national education standards.
Students receive information about on-going mentored programs so they can develop their outdoor skills and enjoy lifelong outdoor activities. Educators, trained safety instructors and other volunteer mentors provide an enriching participatory experience for students, connecting youth to Wisconsin’s natural resources, outdoor heritage and lifelong skills.
To volunteer, donate or attend contact:
RuthAnn@OHECyes.org or ph. 608-358-1708.
MORE DETAILED INFORMATION
The Midwest Outdoor Heritage Education Expo (pronounced MO’-hee) presented by The Outdoor Heritage Education Center (OHEC)(OH’-heck), non-profit conservation organization is planning ahead for spring, and you probably are too! A perfect opportunity to extend learning outdoors before the school year comes to an end. Please consider joining us for the youth expo.
Event is Free
Transportation funding available, based on true need.
Ideal for the 4th – 7th grade audience, with many activities correlated to state academic standards.
Third grade option available.
At the expo, educators, conservation volunteers, and DNR professionals will help keep students engaged while increasing their understanding, appreciation and sense of stewardship for natural resources, Wisconsin’s outdoor heritage and related activities.
New activities added every year with a series of more than 30 stations that emphasize hands-on learning experiences where students can participate free in any or all of these outdoor skills activities:
Archery
Forestry
Wildlife ID (plus Wolves, Bison & other live animals)
Tracking & Game Calling
Fisheries, Fly-tying, Spincasting & Angler Education
Air guns (BB guns)
Hounds & Bird Dog Demos
Historic Fur Trade & Trapping
Parks, Trails & Camping
Outdoor Safety (including snowmobile & ATV/UTV)
“Sensory Safari” Touch of the Wild
MOHEE is also a great place to meet local representatives of conservation groups and DNR programs, discover additional partners and educational resources available to you, and to connect students with ongoing mentored outdoor skills training programs to keep them actively learning throughout the summer and beyond.
In addition, outdoor wheelchairs courtesy of Access Ability Wisconsin (AAW) will be available to accommodate those (students, chaperones, mentors, teachers, etc) with temporary or permanent mobility needs. Contact us to reserve a chair(s) for your group so we can help meet your needs. Note: Last minute needs do arise, however, resources are limited, please reserve an OWC as soon as you can. We can accommodate some, but same day reservation(s) are not guaranteed.
Questions? Contact organizer Ruth Ann Lee, OHEC Executive Director or 608-358-1708.
Pre-registration is required.