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Calendar 0f Events

Goats On-Site Browsing to Control Invasive Plants

1000 Islands Environmental Center 1000 Beaulieu Court, Kaukauna, WI, United States

Weather permitting, the goats on loan from Mulberry Lane Farms will be in the fenced in area to eat invasive plants–mainly Buckthorn. The goats will be out working (eating) from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM.

“Not a Stick” Storybook Walk and Adventure

1000 Islands Environmental Center 1000 Beaulieu Court, Kaukauna, WI, United States

This is a fun, educational activity for the entire family. Enjoy the outdoors and read the book Not a Stick on our kid-friendly boardwalk trail. Reading stations will be set up along the boardwalk for a self-guided walk to read a page or two at each station. Visit each station to read the entire book. After completing […]

Free

Crayfish Craze! Community Crayfish Hunt

1000 Islands Environmental Center 1000 Beaulieu Court, Kaukauna, WI, United States

This is a self-guided crayfish hunt in the Konkapot Creek to catch & release crayfish and other aquatic critters. Nets can be checked out at the front desk of the Environmental Center. A paper and electronic (see our Facebook page) identification guide will be provided. Wear water or tennis shoes to walk in the water. […]

Free

Birdhouse Building Clinic

1000 Islands Environmental Center 1000 Beaulieu Court, Kaukauna, WI, United States

Children can build their very own bluebird birdhouse to hang outside and watch for a family to call it home! 1000 Islands will provide a pre-cut birdhouse kit, nails, and instructions. Wood pieces have pre-drill pilot holes for easier assembly. The birdhouse can be used as-is, unfinished, or it can be painted/stained. Due to COVID-19 […]

Virtual Class – 1000 Little Wonders & Conservancy Crusaders

1000 Islands Environmental Center 1000 Beaulieu Court, Kaukauna, WI, United States

This will be a virtual event via the 1000 Islands Facebook page. The theme for the June 12th class is: Dragonflies Explore the life of a dragonfly from beginning to end! Learn how dragonflies live beneath the water and their amazing transformation to the aerial acrobats they become as an adult. The class will start […]

Free

Nature Center Building Closed for New Flooring Installation

1000 Islands Environmental Center 1000 Beaulieu Court, Kaukauna, WI, United States

The Nature Center is getting new flooring and we will need to close the building to complete this project. The Nature Center building will be closed Monday, February 13th through Saturday, February 18th. You can still enjoy our trails from sunrise until 11:00 PM while the building is closed. Please call 920-766-4733 or email us […]

A STORYBOOK WALK AND ADVENTURE “OVER AND UNDER THE SNOW”

1000 Islands Environmental Center 1000 Beaulieu Court, Kaukauna, WI, United States

A Storybook Walk and Adventure – Over and Under the Snow This is a fun, educational activity for the entire family. Enjoy the outdoors and read the book Over and Under the Snow  by Kate Messner on our kid-friendly boardwalk trail. Reading stations will be set up along the boardwalk for a self-guided walk to read a page […]

Free

WHO’S BEEN THERE? ANIMAL TRACKING HIKE

1000 Islands Environmental Center 1000 Beaulieu Court, Kaukauna, WI, United States

Explore the trails with a naturalist as we look for animal tracks. Learn to identify different animal tracks and explore our Upper Woods. Please come prepared for the weather and be ready to participate in a more difficult hike. This is a family event and all ages are welcome. The program will start inside and […]

Free

1000 LITTLE WONDERS – CLASS THEME: SANDHILL CRANES

1000 Islands Environmental Center 1000 Beaulieu Court, Kaukauna, WI, United States

This class is for children 3-5 years old and their parent/guardian. Listen to the book Hello, I’m Here! by Helen Frost and learn why cranes migrate. Make your own sandhill crane wings. This will be an indoor and outdoor program. Please come dressed for the weather. Pre-Registration is required and class size is limited. Please call the […]

Free

FRIENDS OF 1000 ISLANDS ANNUAL MEETING

1000 Islands Environmental Center 1000 Beaulieu Court, Kaukauna, WI, United States

Join the Friends of 1000 Islands for their Annual Meeting. Review 2023 accomplishments and see what is in store for 2024. Feature speaker: John Moyles of J & R Aquatic Animal Rescue John will discuss the dangers of invasive species and the ethical considerations surrounding exotic pets. He will discuss alternative rehoming options, the importance […]

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