Celebrate National Pollinator Week with a FREE hands-on program at the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge! Enjoy a short presentation before planting a few native pollinator plants to take home.
When: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 – please choose one of the following sessions to attend:
10-11 am: For adults: This session will be geared toward adults, though everyone is welcome. Join us for a presentation highlighting the importance of native pollinator plants and the simple ways people can help support bees, birds, butterflies and other wildlife at home. Next, re-pot a plan plug or grab a seedling to take home!
1-2 pm: For families and children: This session features a very brief pollinator talk followed by the same hands-on planting activity. All children must attend with an adult.
Where: La Crosse District Visitor Center, N5727, Onalaska, WI 54650.
Please arrive a few minutes early to find your seat before the presentation begins. Come wearing clothes that can get a little dirty and with a readiness to stick your hands in some soil! Registration is not required, but space and supplies are limited. All materials will be provided. If you plan to attend with a large group, please call ahead to ensure we can accommodate you.

All Abilities Trane Park is an inclusive park designed for those with cognitive, sensory and physical challenges of all ages and allows everyone to have a place to play! All Abilities Trane Park is located at 15th and Chase Streets and opened in June of 2021 with colorful play areas and synthetic ground coverings allowing for wheelchair use and soft landings. This fully fenced park has separate sections for different sensory experiences. The accessible and inclusive park is part of a new trend to allow children and adults of all abilities to play side by side. Photo: Andrew Peters.

Learn and play among three floors of fun, hands-on exhibits designed for ages 1-10 with adult companions. Special exhibits extend the silly smart fun! Photo: Children's Museum of La Crosse. https://funmuseum.org/

No visit to Trempealeau County would be complete without a visit to the 54-acre Memorial Park. Located in the heart of Arcadia, this park offers the unique opportunity to walk through United States history along the Soldiers Walk while being surrounded by natural beauty. This remarkable 54-acre park stands as a living testament to the brave men and women who served our country across every major military conflict in U.S. history. Additional features of Memorial Park include a seasonal aquatics center, a Kids Kingdom playground, a variety of athletic fields and sport courts, and much more for the entire family to enjoy. https://soldierswalkmemorialpark.com/
Photo: Soldiers Walk Memorial Park

THE LA CRESCENT HISTORY CENTER & APPLE MUSEUM
Open May through October
Stroll through the displays in the house
Visit the Apple Museum in the big red shed. https://lacrescenthistory.org/

Hiking, biking, mountain biking, trails, running, walking, hiking, all within accessibility to scenic Grandad's Bluff at the eastern edge of La Crosse. For maps, info:
https://www.cityoflacrosse.org/your-government/departments/parks-recreation-forestry/outdoor-recreation/trails
Photo: David Stanek

Enriching lives through engagement with the heritage and continuing history of La Crosse County and surrounding region. Photo lchshistory. https://www.lchshistory.org/

The National Eagle Center is a unique place that brings you closer to eagles than you have ever been before and allows you to explore their connections to humans in nature, history, and cultures. From meeting our resident Eagle Ambassadors up close and attending daily programs to eagle-viewing river cruises, field trips and Behind the Scenes tours, our team of experts helps you enjoy a personalized eagle experience that you will never forget!

The Visitor Center is surrounded by about 180 acres of restored prairie with two miles of mostly flat trails winding through native grasses and flowers. More than 40 species of flowers bloom by mid-summer. A paved loop and paved trail guide visitors to the Lake Onalaska Overlook, offering views of the Mississippi River backwaters. Bald eagles, songbirds, and many species of water birds move through the river across the year! Photo: Owen Johnson

Mississippi River Access, boating, fishing, biking, picnicking, camping, wildlife viewing, bird watching. Beautiful views of the Bluffs and River! explorelacrosse.com