In celebration of Pollinator Week 2025 (June 16 – 22), this program helps teach how the food on our plates is impacted by pollinators. We will take a walk through our pollinator garden to observe pollinators at work and also celebrate the “fruits” of their labor by making and enjoying a tasty fruit salad. Ages […]
Expanding our popular 1000 Little Wonders preschool program, we are excited to offer our NEW Explorers program! Children will learn about natural topics through hands-on exploration. This will take place mainly outdoors (weather permitting) so come dressed for getting outside and getting messy! Ages 3-5. Pre-registration is required and class size is limited. FREE Call […]
Continuing our Pollinator Week 2025 (June 16-22) celebration, we are calling all trivia buffs for a fun time testing (and perhaps expanding) your knowledge about pollinators! Bring your phone/device to play Kahoot (we’ll have a few extras available if needed) for a chance to win fabulous prizes. Pizza will be served, bring your own drinks […]
Join us for an exciting day camp designed for students aged 9 to 11! The camp will run from 10:00 AM to Noon on June 25, 26, and 27. Participants will learn how to make the planet a cleaner place, visit Kaukauna Utilities to discover how hydropower works, pick up trash along the river, and […]
Join our naturalists for an exciting adventure in the Konkapot Creek catching crayfish and other aquatic critters. Wear shoes to walk in the water and bring a net and bucket if you have one (available for those who need.) FREE
In collaboration with Kaukauna Public Library, this is a fun, educational activity for the entire family. Enjoy the outdoors and read the book The Song Within My Heart by David Bouchard on our kid-friendly boardwalk trail. Reading stations will be set up along the boardwalk for a self-guided walk. Visit each station to read the […]
Meet Ann Rosenberg and Fran the Great Horned Owl! Ann is an area wildlife rehabilitator and will speak about great horned owls and introduce us to her feathered friend Fran. Pre-registration is requested. FREE To register, call the Nature Center at (920) 4766-4733 or email thousandisland@kaukauna.gov.
Join our naturalists for an exciting adventure in the Konkapot Creek catching crayfish and other aquatic critters. Wear shoes to walk in the water and bring a net and bucket if you have one (available for those who need.) FREE
This class is intended for children 3-5 years old and their parent/guardian. Listen to the book Crawdad Creek by Scott Russell Sanders, go on a nature hike, and make a craft project! This will be an indoor and outdoor program. Please come dressed for the weather. Pre-registration is required, and class size is limited. FREE […]
Come celebrate World Snake Day (July 16) with Steve Keller’s Traveling Snake Show! Learn about snakes & get a chance to have a hands-on experience with one of the world’s most misunderstood creatures! FREE
Join us as we explore the basics of fishing. Learn how to cast a fishing rod, learn fun facts about fish, and participate in a fish scavenger hunt around the nature center. This program is geared towards children 5 — 10 years old. Feel free to fish in the Fox River before and after the […]
Expanding our popular 1000 Little Wonders preschool program, we are excited to offer our NEW Explorers program! Children will learn about natural topics through hands-on exploration. This will take place mainly outdoors (weather permitting) so come dressed for getting outside and getting messy! Ages 3-5. Pre-registration is required and class size is limited. FREE To […]