Join the Kaukauna Public Library and 1000 Islands staff to learn knot tying! Learn the basics of knot tying as our expert staff share their knowledge. Dress for the great outdoors and immerse yourself in this hands-on experience. Register through the Kaukauna Public Library website. FREE
Join our indoor workshop to learn how to create lip balm with locally sourced beeswax! You can choose from a variety of flavors, and we’ll provide all the necessary ingredients and containers. This workshop is open to both teens and adults. Each participant will receive two half-ounce tins of lip balm. Pre-registration is required as […]
This is a fun, educational activity for the entire family. Enjoy the outdoors and read the book The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. 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 […]
This is a class for children 3-5 years old and their caregiver. Listen to the story Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson to learn about animals that hibernate. Take a walk on the trails to search for animal homes. This is an indoor and outdoor program. Please come dressed for the weather. Registration is required […]
Want to embark on a self-guided journey through a mesmerizing winter wonderland? Lace up your hiking boots and join us for an evening that promises to be a delightful blend of adventure and tranquility. FREE
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! The Nature Center building is closed on Christmas Eve Day and Christmas Day. Our trails are open to the public from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM daily. Please stay on the trail to stay safe and dogs are not allowed on our trails. Thank you for respecting this policy.
Happy New Year! The Nature Center building is closed on New Year's Day. Our trails are open to the public from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM daily. Please stay on the trail to stay safe and dogs are not allowed on our trails. Thank you for respecting this policy.
Our NEW Junior Naturalist program is here to turn middle schoolers into wilderness experts. Learn to navigate the wild, build awesome shelters, identify plants and wildlife, and so much more! Once they have mastered these skills, students will have the unique chance to become teachers […]
This class is for children 3-5 years old and their parent/guardian. Listen to the book An Eagle's Tale by Angela Modany. Pre-registration is required and class size is limited. Please call (920) 766-4733 or email thousandisland@kaukauna.gov to register. FREE
Join us for a fun and hands-on bird house building clinic! Using pre-cut wood pieces and provided nails, you'll assemble your very own bird house right here at the Nature Center. We encourage you to stay and build on-site. Once your bird house is complete, you can take it home to decorate or hang in […]
This is a fun, educational activity for the entire family. Enjoy the outdoors and read the book Stopping by Woods on A Snowy Evening by Robert Frost 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 […]
Join us at 1000 Islands as we celebrate the Bald Eagle. See a live Bald Eagle presentation by the National Eagle Center. Visit one of our viewing sites to see if you can spot a Bald Eagle and participate in other hands-on activities. The Kaukauna Public Library will offer a storybook walk featuring On Eagle […]