Sheldon Nature Area at Oakwood Elementary School

06/02/2026

June’s Tale Trail story at Sheldon Nature Area at Oakwood Elementary School is here!

Join us on the trail this month as we read The Berenstain Bears Go Out for the Team by Stan & Jan Berenstain! Get outside, stretch your legs, and discover what happens as the bears learn about teamwork, trying new things, and having fun together. 🐻⚾

For more info on the trail, visit our website: https://oshkoshrecdept.com/family-multi-age-programming/sheldon-tale-trail-series

05/20/2026

Is your child interested in nature? Check out our Exploration Nature Camp this June! 🌲🌳 Explorers will learn about our forest, how to respect nature, how our environment is valuable, and what creatures and plant species roam our forests. We have sessions for ages 7 - 9 and 10 - 12!

Register here today: https://oshkoshrecdept.com/youth-programs/youth-outdoor-nature-programs/exploration-nature

05/06/2026

We want YOU to visit our Tail Trail at Sheldon Nature Area! 📚🍃 During the month of May our feature story is Why Should I Protect Nature? by Jen Green. After visiting Sheldon and reading the story we want you to snap a picture of yourself at the end of the story, post your picture AND comment on THIS Facebook post why YOU should protect nature. 📸 Commenters will be entered into a weekly drawing for a small prize!

04/14/2026

Join us for a community BioBlitz on Saturday, April 25th at Sheldon Nature Area! 🌎🌿

After a quick introduction, we’ll break into small groups to explore and identify birds, insects, and plants right here in our local environment. Together, we’ll help document urban biodiversity and contribute to real scientific research through iNaturalist.

This global event brings people together to discover and protect the natural world around them. We’re proud to partner with the Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust for this exciting day of exploration! 🐦🐞🌱

04/14/2026

04/09/2026

Spring Tree Planting has been moved to THIS Saturday, April 11th starting at 9:00 AM! 🌳

Reach out to Kabel Helmbrecht at [email protected] if you'd like to volunteer!

‼️ Attention: Spring Tree Planting has been moved to THIS Saturday, April 11th! ‼️

Start time is 9:00 AM! We are still looking for volunteers to help us at Sheldon Nature Area at Oakwood Elementary School!

Contact Kabel Helmbrecht at [email protected] if interested!

04/02/2026

We are looking for volunteers to help us with Spring Tree Planting at Sheldon Nature Area at Oakwood Elementary School on Sunday, April 12th!

Contact Kabel Helmbrecht at [email protected] if interested!

03/23/2026

The Oshkosh Recreation Department and Sheldon Nature Area Committee are looking for volunteers to help continue the reforestation efforts at the Sheldon Nature Area! Contact the Oshkosh Rec Department at [email protected] if you are looking to help out.

03/04/2026

Take a storybook stroll at Sheldon Nature Area’s Tale Trail! As you wander the trail, your family can enjoy a page-by-page adventure posted along the path, making reading and the outdoors the perfect pair. Stories change every month, so there’s always something new to discover! 📖

March’s featured story is now available to view - Soup Day by Melissa Iwai, a heartwarming tale that’s just right for the season. 🍲

Grab your walking shoes, bring the kids, and enjoy a story as you explore nature together! 🍃👣

01/08/2026

Reminder: The January Tale Trail story - Pete the Cat: Snow Daze by James Dean is now available to view at Sheldon Nature Area at Oakwood Elementary School ❄📚