Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Big Paws - Small Paws Program has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. There is a world of nature all around us, and we don’t often see it. This is especially true for our urban areas. The truth is we do see it, we just don’t recognize it […]
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 the Conservancy Zone. Pre-registration is required and class size is limited. Please call the Nature Center at 920-766-4733 or email thousandisland@kaukauna.gov to register. FREE FAMILY EVENT–ALL AGES […]
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 free cookies and punch for volunteers and a free plant for Mom! Gather your family, friends, or co-workers to lend a hand in the Conservancy […]
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 program will start indoors and end outside for a walk. Please dress for the weather. Registration not necessary. FREE FAMILY PROGRAM–ALL AGES WELCOME.
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 […]
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 raffle, food stand with hamburger, hot dogs and brats, bake sale, Carnival Popcorn food truck and music by Forté and the Pianissimos. Free admission and […]
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 from since many participants may be in the process of planning/prepping/planting their garden beds. Pre-registration is required through the Kaukauna Public Library. FREE
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 allowed in the Conservancy Zone. Thank you for following this policy.
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 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 […]
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 your wolf howl. Make your own wolf puppet. This will be an indoor and outdoor program. Please come dressed for the weather. Pre-registration is required […]
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 size is limited. Please register through the Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes (gsnwgl.org) at 888-747-6945. The cost is $11 per scout.
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 (eating) all day. **Due to the weather, the goats will not be browsing on Saturday, June 22, 2024. We apologize for the inconvenience.**