Nature at Night
Nature is very different at night compared to the daytime. But why is this? Let’s start with some obvious reasons, the sun. The sun provides … Read More
Category: Family Fun
March Mineral Madness
What is a mineral? For a substance to be considered a mineral, it must be naturally occurring, inorganic, solid, have a definite chemical composition and … Read More
Febru-Ore-Y
“Febru-Ore-Y” is an educational add-on to your cave tour. While you walk around the cave, you collect a few rocks on the way and learn … Read More
Winter Wonderland at Cave of the Mounds
Over the past several weeks, it has been a Winter Wonderland here at Cave of the Mounds. While many of us thought that it was … Read More
Magic or Science?
What if I told you you could create light by rubbing two quartz crystals together? Don’t believe me? Check out this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkQSvSjuU4Y Do you … Read More
A Whole New Light
Want to experience the cave in a whole new light? Come and rent a blacklight flashlight to take with you on your cave tour. Watch … Read More
Who’s Ready to Glow Below?
For January, Cave of the Mounds has an exciting educational add-on called Glow Below. For only $2 per person, you get a reusable bag and … Read More
Science Experiment: Sound Map
Sound Map What is a sound map? A sound map is a piece of paper with an “x” in the middle. That “x” is you. … Read More
Science Experiment: Colorful Carnations
Colorful Carnations When Ebenezer Brigham first settled here in 1828, prairie and oak savanna covered much of Southwestern Wisconsin. Here on the grounds of Cave … Read More
Science Experiment: Soda Bottle Terrariums
Soda Bottle Terrariums Since the Cave of the Mounds first opened to the public in 1940, our gardeners have been hard at work cultivating a … Read More