Hours: Tue–Fri 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM • Sat 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM • Closed Sun & Mon

Calendar 0f Events

Foraging with Elena

1000 Islands Environmental Center 1000 Beaulieu Court, Kaukauna, WI, United States

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 […]

FREE

Memorial Day – Nature Center Building Closed

1000 Islands Environmental Center 1000 Beaulieu Court, Kaukauna, WI, United States

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 […]

A STORYBOOK WALK AND ADVENTURE – “THE PRAIRIE THAT NATURE BUILT”

1000 Islands Environmental Center 1000 Beaulieu Court, Kaukauna, WI, United States

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 […]

Free

1000 Little Wonders – Class Theme: Wolves

1000 Islands Environmental Center 1000 Beaulieu Court, Kaukauna, WI, United States

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 […]

FREE

Outdoor Adventure – Brownie Scout Clinic

1000 Islands Environmental Center 1000 Beaulieu Court, Kaukauna, WI, United States

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 […]

$11

GOAT BROWSING AT 1000 ISLANDS

1000 Islands Environmental Center 1000 Beaulieu Court, Kaukauna, WI, United States

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 […]

Free

Crayfish and Critter Hunt

1000 Islands Environmental Center 1000 Beaulieu Court, Kaukauna, WI, United States

Join the staff 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 […]

FREE

Basics of Bees

1000 Islands Environmental Center 1000 Beaulieu Court, Kaukauna, WI, United States

Are you scared of bees? No need to be! The more you know, the less you fear! Join beekeeper, Brian Jacobs, to learn the difference between bees and wasps by […]

FREE

Bees with Brian

1000 Islands Environmental Center 1000 Beaulieu Court, Kaukauna, WI, United States

Join beekeeper, Brian Jacobs, to learn about the bee hives on the property and what he does to manage the colony. Taste last year's honey and check out some honeycomb […]

FREE

Nature Walk: Minibeasts

1000 Islands Environmental Center 1000 Beaulieu Court, Kaukauna, WI, United States

Explore the world of centipedes, millipedes, and crickets while taking a hike through the Conservancy Zone. Geared towards early elementary students. Pre-registration is required and class size is limited. Please […]

FREE

Service Saturday – Dig In Like Dad

Dear old Dad - He works hard and plays hard. 1000 Islands is a lot like that too, as a place for both recreation and conservation, so let's 'build some […]

Pollinator Mayhem

1000 Islands Environmental Center 1000 Beaulieu Court, Kaukauna, WI, United States

Pollinators need our help. Learn about the threats they are facing today and ways you can help them at home. This program is geared towards children 13 years and older […]

FREE