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Prairie Wetlands returning to roots
Published 12:00 p.m., August 3, 2009
The Prairie Wetlands Learning Center (PWLC) is returning to the pioneer days on the prairie.
Families are encouraged to discover their prairie heritage with new features and exhibits at the 15th Annual Return to the Prairie Day at the PWLC from noon until 4 p.m. Aug. 8.
Visitors will be able to visit an old-time general store and see what residents bought at the store during the pioneer times with antique items on display, said Teresa Jaskiewicz, environmental education specialist at the PWLC. Items on display that were needed to maintain a homestead in years past include food items, toys, household cleaning, farm and ranch supplies.
Also displayed at the general store will be harmonicas, one of the many musical instruments pioneers enjoyed. From noon until 1 p.m., visitors will be able to hear Bob Johnson and Scott Gunvaldson play harmonicas and hear tips on playing them. Kids’ harmonicas will be on sale in the Bluestem Store.
A traveling salesman will be showing his wares — from rattlesnake juice to tinctures that will cure baldness — and a country doctor will be on hand to help visitors throughout the afternoon, Jaskiewicz said. Visitors will also be able to discuss establishing their own pioneer homestead like they did in the days of yore with a land speculator.
Visitors can also view old-fashioned ladies’ dainties in a display called Victorian Secrets, she said.
Throughout the afternoon, families can enjoy a ride in a wooden wagon pulled by horses or mules through the prairie like the settlers did when they moved out west. Families can also take pictures from the past as a pioneer family.
Children’s activities include jump rope, clothespin drop and stick and hoop like they did in the pioneer times, Jaskiewicz said.
Lunch of buffalo wings, drinks and more can be purchased at the concession stand.
Visitors can also take a walk on the PWLC’s 3.5 miles of trails and view the wildlife.
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