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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Eagle Days 2024 At 1000 Islands (Free Family Events) 7:00 AM Sunrise Eagle Viewing* Sunrise is at 7:16 AM and it is a great time to catch some of the best Eagle activity. Viewing at the 1000 Islands Fishing Pier, Nelson Overlook or at the Ahlstrom Technology Support Ctr., Thilmany Rd., Kaukauna (North side of Fox River). Naturalists and/or […]
Explore the outdoors using your five senses. Use your sense of touch, taste, sight, hearing, and smell to explore your surroundings. This class will start inside and end with a hike. Registration is required and class size is limited. Please call 920-766-4733 or email thousandisland@kaukauna.gov to register. FREE FAMILY EVENT
Learn a survival skill each month at 1000 Islands. Join the Kaukauna Public Library and 1000 Islands staff to learn Orienteering this month. 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 […]
This class is for children 3-5 years old and their parent/guardian. Listen to the book Badger’s Perfect Garden by Marsha Diane Arnold and learn where badgers live. Make your own badger puppet. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]