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

Calendar 0f Events

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 allowed in the Conservancy Zone. Thank you for following this policy.

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

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 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.

$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 (eating) all day. **Due to the weather, the goats will not be browsing on Saturday, June 22, 2024. We apologize for the inconvenience.**

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 if you have one. No registration required. FREE

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 exploring their nests, dissecting old hives, looking inside an active beehive here on the property, and tasting some of the honey our resident bees made. […]

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 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 […]

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 register through the Kaukauna Public Library. FREE

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 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 […]

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 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.

FREE

The Friends of 1000 Islands Committee Meeting

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

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 […]