Hours: Tue–Fri 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM • Sat 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM • Closed Sun & Mon

Calendar 0f Events

Labor Day – Nature Center Building Closed

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

In observance of Labor Day, the Nature Center building is closed. Our trails are open from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Please stay on the trails and dogs are not allowed in the Conservancy Zone. Thank you for following this policy.  

Survival Series: Orienteering

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

Join the Kaukauna Public Library at 1000 Islands staff to learn Orienteering! Staff will share the basics on how a compass works and then we will take a short hike to practice using the compass. Compasses provided to use for the class. Dress for the weather and join the fun! Register through the Kaukauna Public […]

FREE

1000 Little Wonders – Class Theme: Bears

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 Bear Has a Story to Tell by Philip Christian Stead and learn how bears prepare for winter. Take a hike and create your own bear craft. This will be an indoor and outdoor program. Please come dressed for the weather. […]

FREE

Service Saturday – Fall Festival

School bells, crisp nights, and falling leaves - Autumn is upon us! Help 1000 Islands prepare for the transition to winter with a morning of service. All volunteers will receive a free apple crisp! Service Saturdays are a fun opportunity to gather your family, friends, or co-workers to lend a hand in the Conservancy Zone […]

The Friends of 1000 Islands Committee Meeting

The Friends of 1000 Islands Monthly Committee Meeting All are welcome to the Freinds Committee Meetings to discuss current issues facing 1000 Islands and ways the Friends group can help. The Friends is a non-profit organization with its main purpose to help 1000 Islands financially and through volunteering. To learn how you can become involved […]

1000 Islands Committee Meeting

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

Monthly 1000 Islands Committee Meeting This is a public meeting and all are welcome to attend the monthly meetings held at 1000 Islands Environmental Center. Committee Members are appointed by the Mayor. If you are interested in becoming a Committee Member, please reach out to us and we will pass your information on to the […]

Focus on the Fox

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

Focus on the Fox 2024 is scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the 1000 Islands Environmental Center. This event is a celebration of our community and the river that unites us. We have an exciting day planned with a variety of activities for the whole family! Here’s what you can […]

Goats Browsing at 1000 Islands

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

Goats from Mulberry Lane Farms will be in a fenced area to eat invasive plants - mainly buckthorn. Weather permitting, the goats will be out working (eating) on a daily basis from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

FREE

Honey Extraction Event

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

Join the resident beekeeper at 1000 Islands, Brian Jacobs, as he extracts honey from the hives at 1000 Islands. Experience how raw honey tastes and see how it is collected from a hive, from the safety of the Nature Center building. Class size is limited, and pre-registration is required. FREE Please call the Nature Center […]

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A 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 Because of An Acorn by Lola Schaefer. 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 […]

FREE

Survival Series: Fire Building

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

Join the Kaukauna Public Library and 1000 Islands staff to learn fire building! Staff will share the basics of fire-making, including gathering materials, and various fire-starting methods. Dress for the weather and join the fun! Register through the Kaukauna Public Library website. FREE

FREE

1000 Little Wonders – Class Theme: Bats

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

This class is for children 3-5 years old and their caregiver. Listen to the book Stellaluna by Janell Cannon and look for good bat homes as we take a hike. This program will be both inside and outside. Please dress for the weather. Registration is required and group size is limited. FREE   Please call […]

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