Calendar 0f Events

Spring is a magical time of year that brings many changes to the world around us. join us as we hike on the boardwalk to see what is changing in […]

Although Mother's Day may be in May, moms are pretty special every day, so what better way to celebrate moms everywhere by taking care of Mother Earth? We will provide […]

Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day by learning about bird migration. Discover how we track migration and take a short stroll on the property to see and identify migrating birds. This […]

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 […]

Join us on the beautiful grounds of 1000 Islands for the 40th Annual Spring Arts & Craft Fair! The event will include 50 art and craft vendors with original work, a […]

Go outside to forage for plantain and turn it into a salve to treat minor skin irritations. May also discuss how to create/manage a green space that you can forage […]

The Nature Center building is closed in observance of Memorial Day. Our trails are open from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Please stay on the trails and dogs are not […]

This is a fun, educational activity for the entire family. Enjoy the outdoors and read the book The Prairie That Nature Built  by Marybeth Lorbiecki on our kid-friendly boardwalk trail. Reading stations […]

This class is for children 3 — 5 years old and their parent/guardian. Listen to the book The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka and practice […]

Explore the outdoors in new ways. Take a hike and learn how to make a fire and build a shelter. Enjoy learning new outdoor games. Pre-registration is required and class […]

Goats from Mulberry Lane Farm will be in a fenced-in area close to the Nature Center building to eat invasive plants–mainly Buckthorn. Weather permitting, the goats will be out working […]