1000 Islands Environmental Center

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MISSION STATEMENT: To provide children, adults and families the knowledge and skill needed to build a sustainable balance among the environment, economy and community through education, conservation and recreation. The City of Kaukauna reserves the right to hide/delete submissions/comments that are threatening, spam, off topic, or violate state or federal law or the municipal code of the City of Kaukauna.

Join us this Sunday, May 17th from 9am–3pm for the 42nd Annual Nature’s Images Art & Craft Fair! While you’re here, be s...
05/13/2026

Join us this Sunday, May 17th from 9am–3pm for the 42nd Annual Nature’s Images Art & Craft Fair! While you’re here, be sure to enter the basket raffle for a chance to win amazing prizes—including lots of gift cards and gift certificates from local businesses. All proceeds benefit The Friends of 1000 Island Environmental Center. We’re excited to see you there!

We’ve had a few recent situations where people have brought in or dropped off ducklings or goslings at the Nature Center...
05/12/2026

We’ve had a few recent situations where people have brought in or dropped off ducklings or goslings at the Nature Center. Just a heads-up that 1000 Islands isn’t able to rehabilitate wildlife, and also releasing animals on the property is prohibited. If you come across an animal that may need help, please contact Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary or Wildlife Of Wisconsin (W.O.W.). They are licensed wildlife rehabilitators and are best equipped to provide the proper care. Thank you for helping keep our local wildlife safe!

05/11/2026

🚨Lights Out Alert! 🚨 Tonight, an estimated 17.6 million birds will fly over Wisconsin!

We’re urging everyone to turn off or dim non-essential outdoor lights and close window shades from 11 p.m.–6 a.m. to help birds safely on their journey.

Most birds migrate at night, and light pollution can disorient them, leading to deadly window collisions. In addition to turning down the lights, you can also help by treating windows. If you’re looking for a quick fix, draw lines on your windows (no more than 2” apart) with a bar of soap or washable window markers.

A few simple steps can save countless birds, conserve energy, and protect our night skies. 🌌🐦

👉 Share this post to spread the word!

Want migration alerts sent straight to your inbox? Sign up for Cornell Lab of Ornithology BirdCast alerts through the link in the comments. BirdCast added 4 Wisconsin cities this year: Appleton, La Crosse, Madison, and Milwaukee. If you don’t live near one, choose the closest city to you.

BirdCast sends alerts only on the biggest migration nights; about 8–10 nights each season that account for roughly half of all migration traffic.

SOS Save Our Songbirds | Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance | Wisconsin Society for Ornithology - WSO | Kickapoo Valley Dark Sky Initiative | Focus on Energy

05/11/2026

In April, 6th graders in Mrs. Turgeon's science classes ventured to 1000 Islands for a lesson on human impact. Mr. G and Ms. Kat had a wonderful activity planned - they needed updated signage for their runoff pollution education display, so they had students design new ones. After displaying all of the posters, they plan to use the most impactful ones for permanent signs! If you're at 1000 Islands in the near future - check out their wonderful work!

Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms, stepmoms, foster moms, and anyone who fills that important role in someone's life...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms, stepmoms, foster moms, and anyone who fills that important role in someone's life, however that may be!
Enjoy your day in nature with a stroll along our trails!

It's World Migratory Bird Day! This year's theme is "Every bird counts - Your observations matter!"As a "High Flyer" Bir...
05/09/2026

It's World Migratory Bird Day! This year's theme is "Every bird counts - Your observations matter!"
As a "High Flyer" Bird City USA community, Kaukauna continues to do it's part to support migratory birds. From simple acts such as keeping outside lights off during heavy migration periods to always keeping cats indoors, we make a difference in supporting bird populations and their role in a healthy ecosystem.
Celebrate WMBD today at the 1000 Islands Nature Center with an 'on your own' birding scavenger hunt, kids craft, and some great books about birds. Binoculars are available to check out at the front desk for your bird watching hike! At 1:00pm, join us for a build your own Oriole orange feeder program. ($5 cash donation per feeder kit - building will take place in the pavilion behind the Center.)
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We’re partnering with Outagamie County Public Health Division and the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute to help resea...
05/08/2026

We’re partnering with Outagamie County Public Health Division and the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute to help researchers learn more about the tick species found in our area! Stop by to pick up a free tick prevention kit and a tick collection kit to help with local tick identification. We also have plenty of educational resources available—ask about them when you visit 1000 Islands!

We had so much fun this week with our friends from West De Pere Intermediate School! Thanks for visiting 1000 Islands.
05/07/2026

We had so much fun this week with our friends from West De Pere Intermediate School! Thanks for visiting 1000 Islands.

Goat Watchers Wanted at 1000 Islands! 🐐The goats from Mulberry Lane Farm, Inc. arrive Monday, June 8 at 12:30 PM! They’l...
05/06/2026

Goat Watchers Wanted at 1000 Islands! 🐐
The goats from Mulberry Lane Farm, Inc. arrive Monday, June 8 at 12:30 PM! They’ll be hard at work munching invasive plants daily from 8:00 AM–5:30 PM through June 22 (weather permitting).

Want to be a Goat Watcher? Sign up using the link below to reserve a time and be sure to review the quick training slides with all the details:

🔗https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4AAEAF2DABFDC61-63926440-spring

Goat Watcher Sign-up Instructions:

* Each time slot is reserved for one group of up to 5 people. Sign up for only one time slot per group
* Include the number of adults and children in your group (children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult)
* To allow everyone a chance to participate, please limit sign-ups to 2 time slots per person or family
* Goat Watchers should sign in at the trailhead kiosk at the start of their shift. Training materials and information will also be available inside the goat enclosure.

Come enjoy some goat time at 1000 Islands!

It's always a joy to be out in our community sharing all of the fun we have at 1000 Islands! Tonight Mr. G had a blast a...
05/05/2026

It's always a joy to be out in our community sharing all of the fun we have at 1000 Islands! Tonight Mr. G had a blast at Kaukauna Public Library seeing friends from Park Community Charter School at their Showcase event - celebrating our partnership with Park and all of our area schools!

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1000 Beaulieu Court
Kaukauna, WI
54130

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 3:30pm

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(920) 766-4733

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