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 as we learn about the process of how bees make honey. This program is geared towards children 13 years or older and adults. Pre-registration is […]
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 register through the Kaukauna Public Library. FREE
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 character' with a morning of service work and a free hot dog picnic lunch afterwards! A free pair of work gloves for Dad is included […]
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 and adults. Pre-registration is required and class size is limited. Please call the Nature Center building at 920-766-4733 or email thousandisland@kaukauna.gov to register.
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 […]
This camp is held from 10 am - noon on three days (June 18, June 20, and June 21) and is for students 9-11 years old. Learn how to help the planet be a cleaner place. Visit Kaukauna Utilities and learn how hydropower works. Pick up trash along the river and learn how to make […]
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 […]
This is a fun, educational activity for the entire family. Enjoy the outdoors and read the book The Big Storm by Nancy Tafuri 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. Start at the kiosk and […]
Join the staff for an exciting adventure in 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. FREE
This class is for children 3-5 years old and their parent/guardian. Listen to the book Woodpecker Wham! by April Pulley Sayre and practice using your beak to pick up bugs. Take a hike and look for woodpecker holes in trees. This will be an indoor and outdoor program. Please come dressed for the weather. Pre-registration […]
The Nature Center building will be closed in observance of the 4th of July Holiday. Our trails are open for you to enjoy from 6:00 AM until 11:00 PM.
Join the staff for an exciting adventure in 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. FREE