On this page you will find upcoming and ongoing programs associated with the Historic Cooksville Trust.

Upcoming Events

“So You Want to Plant a Prairie: Questions to Answer and First Steps”

Saturday, April 11, 10:00a – 12:00p class time, 12:00-1:00p brown-bag Q&A and discussion

Steve Glass – Instructor

Planting a prairie, whether it’s a small garden patch or across acres, can be ecologically, intellectually, and aesthetically. rewarding, while at the same time challenging. To lay the groundwork for your success, this interactive workshop will introduce you to the ecology of a prairie, and help you create a realistic plan for beginning your project.

Steve is a Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner (CERP), and a certified fire-management burn boss. For 25 years, he oversaw the UW-Madison Arboretum’s ecological management of 1800 acres, at sites across the state. After the event, there will be time for Q&A. Attendees are welcome to bring a sack lunch.

$15 Workshop Fee. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited to 25 people. RSVP and sign up for updates at this link. This event will be held in the lower-level History Center.

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Ongoing Events

Self-Guided Tour of Cooksville

The village is always available for self-guided tours of the exteriors of the historic buildings. Guides may be purchased from the local community center and we hope to offer an audio tour through this website soon.

PAST EVENTS

“Unravel the History and Mystery of Mankind’s Most Important Insects.”

Sunday, March 8, 2:00-3:00 pm

CharBee Koenen – Speaker

Explore the world of bees and their environmental impact. You’ll learn about native bees, honeybees, and how they helped create the world we inhabit. After the presentation, you’ll have a greater understanding of how to help slow the decline in pollinator populations and understand their vital role in culture and agriculture.

Char”Bee” of Beevangelists shares the “Gospel of Abundance According to Bees.” a collaborative that provides advocacy, education, and resources for beekeepers, landowners, organizations, clubs, and schools. He is President of the Milwaukee/Waukesha Beekeepers Association, former District Chair of the Wisconsin Honeybee Producers, and a former State Bee Inspector.

After the event, there will be time for Q&A. Charlie will have honey, bee products, and a pollinator planting book for sale, and you are invited to join us for light refreshments in our lower-level history center.

$10 suggested donation. Pre-registration is not required, but you can RSVP and sign up for updates at this link.