Dracula Invades the Upper Barn

Friday & Saturday; October 8 & 9

Beware,there is a new version of Dracula a foot to raise funds for the Seno Woodland Education Center. This version of Dracula is closely based on Bram Stoker's classic novel of the same name. A young lawyer is assigned to a gloomy village in the mists of Eastern Europe. He is captured and imprisoned by the undead vampire Dracula, who subsequently travels to London, inspired by a photograph of the lawyer's betrothed. In Britain, Dracula begins a reign of seduction and terror. Dr. Seward presides over a nearby mental hospital and the locality has acquired a new resident, Count Dracula!

A trio of doctors, a young reporter and a stouthearted English lord battle the Count for possession of the lovely heroine. With a dash of Holmesian sleuthing in this Baskerville hound country setting, our heroes save the heroine and dispatch the Count in the traditional manner.

The play is an entertaining mystery filled with all the elements of a Gothic horror story: swooping bats (not real), exploding lights, bumbling English lords, romantic encounters, and, of course, the titanic confrontation of Dr. Van Helsing with his powerful nemesis Count Dracula. Show times Friday Oct. 8 and Saturday, Oct. 9 at 7 pm.

Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $10.00 for children 12 and under and Senior Citizens. Seating is limited to 60 people. Please call 262-539-3222 or email senocenter@senocenter.org for tickets.

3rd Annual Southeast Wisconsin Rural Landowner Conference

Saturday, November 6, 2010; 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Location: Kenosha County Center, corner of Hwy 45 & 50, Bristol, Wis.

This conference is designed for farmers, rural landowners and those considering a farm enterprise.

Topic sessions will include:

* SMALL FARM TRACT - A mix of "how to" and funding opportunities. Topics include: USDA Funding Opportunities; Beekeeping Basics, Getting Started wtih Goats, Presenting Yourself at a Farmers' Market.

* EQUINE TRACT - Aimed at the novice horse owner and those who haven't yet bought a horse. Topics include Horse Ownership Basics, What's Wrong With My Horse?, Buying Hay for Horses, Composting Options.

* CONSERVATION TRACT - Learn about the opportunities available to you regarding renewable energy options and conservtion Topics include: Rain Gardens and Rain Barrels, Installing a Renewable Energy System, Riding the Wind, Solor Energy for Private Property.

There will be a farmers' market as part of the conference from 8 to 11 a.m. and noon to 1 p.m.

Cost is $20 (by October 15) or $25 (after October 15). Fee includes lunch and resource packet. For registration information or participating in the farmers' market contact Rose Skora at roseskora@ces.uwex.edu.

WWOA Foundation Awarded Besadny Grant

The WWOA Foundation has received a $1000.00 grant from the Natural Resources Foundation C.D. Besadny Conservation Grant Program. The grant will help with funding for two days of forestry programs this summer with Cub Scouts at Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Ta. Both the Seno Center and the Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Ta staff are excited about the possibilities of working together.

The C.D. Besadny Conservation Grant Program provides financial support to public and private organizations or government agencies for smaller, local level natural resource projects and programs. Grants range from $100 to $1,000 and must be matched 100% by recipient organizations.

Calendar of Public Events

Saturday, October 16 - WWOA Foundation/Seno Center Annual Meeting

Saturday, November 6 - 3rd Annual Southeast Wisconsin Rural Landowner Conference

Teachers, Educators, Scout & Group Leaders

Plan a fun & educational visit to the Seno Center

Programs tailored to your interests, lesson plans, or chose from:

Nature Lady Hikes... Tailored to any age level, classroom studies and subject

Forest Ecology... Use our outdoor classroom areas to learn about trees, forest plan and animal communities and sustainable management. Includes tree identification, forest and habitat inventory, methods and tools.

Pond Peeking... Use microscopes to view the underwater world of the Seno Pond.

Compass... Start with our fun, basic compass course, then progress to simple orienting. Suitable for grads 4-12.

Geology... Rock hound and learn characteristics of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rock families. Collect soil samples.

Cost for all programs is: Half-day $3 per student; $6 full day

More information? Contact us at: senocenter@senocenter.org