2010 SUMMER PROGRAMS
1000 ISLANDS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
1000 Beaulieu Court, Kaukauna, WI |
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April 24, Saturday |
SPRING CLEAN UP 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM We celebrated Earth Day by helping to beautify the 1000 Islands Conservancy Zone! Thanks to all who participated! |
May 8, Saturday
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LlL' ANGLER 9:00 AM Fee and pre-registration required. Watch local papers for details. |
May 16, Sunday |
28TH ANNUAL NATURES IMAGES ART FAIR 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Fine art, music, food and raffles to benefit the Friends of 1000 Islands. |
May 18 & 19 |
FISHING IS FOR KIDS 6:00-8:00 PM Cost $2.00 Sponsored by the Fox Valley Bass Club and the Nature Center.
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June 5, Saturday |
LlL' ANGLER 9:00 AM Fee and pre-registration required. Watch local papers for details. |
June 8, Tuesday |
LEARN ABOUT THE 1000 ISLANDS BALD EAGLES for everyone, 9:00-10:30 AM. Take a hike to see the eagle nest and complete some hands on activities to learn about the bald eagles that call 1000 Islands home!
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June 12, Saturday |
HOT DOG ROAST AND NIGHT HIKE for families and adults, 8:00 - 9:30 PM Begin the evening with a hot dog roast around the campfire followed by a guided hike after the sun sets. Bring hot dogs and buns. |
June 15, Tuesday |
EAGLET ADVENTURES for ages 3-5, 10:00 - 11:00 AM Pre-school program for children Encourages independence and peer socialization while teaching nature and environmental awareness. Children participate in nature activities, mini hikes and crafts without Mom or Dad. Donation $1.00 |
June 22, Tuesday |
BIRD HOUSE BUILDING for all ages, 9:30 -10:30 AM Must register at least 2 weeks in advance of date. Bring a Hammer. Donation $1.00
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June 24, Thursday |
CRAYFISH & CRITTER HUNT for all ages, 9:30-11:00 AM Wear water or tennis shoes to walk in the water. |
June 26, Saturday |
FOX RIVER CLEAN UP for families and adults, 9:00 -11:00 AM Millions of tons of trash end up in our nation's rivers and streams every year. Help by taking part in National River Cleanup™, the most popular and successful stream cleanup program in the country that taps into the civic pride of tens of thousands of volunteers across the country. |
June 29, Tuesday |
CLEAN BOATS, CLEAN WATERS STORY HOUR for all ages, 10:00 AM at the Kaukauna Public Library Learn about aquatic invasive species and how you can protect your favorite fishing spots. |
July 12, Monday |
EAGLET ADVENTURES for ages 3-5, 10:00 - 11:00 AM See June 15 for more details. |
July 14, Wednesday |
BUG BONANZA for under 10 years, 10:00 AM Learn more about insects, arachnids and other creepy crawlies then go on a big bug hunt to see how many of them you can find!
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July 19, Monday |
BIRD FEEDER BUILDING for all ages, 9:30 -10:30 AM Must register at least 2 weeks in advance of date. Bring a Hammer. Donation $1.00 |
July 23, Friday |
CRAYFISH & CRITTER HUNT for all ages, 9:30-11:00 AM Wear water or tennis shoes to walk in the water. |
July 24, Saturday |
FOX VALLEY HERP CLUB MEET AND GREET for adults, children and families, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Get up close and personal with the Fox Valley Herp Club's snakes, lizards, frogs, turtles and more! |
July 31, Saturday |
BATS MAKE A FRIEND REQUEST for families and adults, 7:30 PM. Although they may not be a cute and cuddly creature, they play an important role in keeping insect populations under control. Learn about their role in the ecosystem and how you can befriend a bat!
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August 10, Tuesday |
EAGLET ADVENTURES for ages 3-5, 10:00 - 11:00 AM See June 15 for more details. |
August 14, Saturday |
GET LOST! For adults and children ages 10 and up, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Learn how to have fun in the woods through orienteering and geo-caching. Compasses and GPS units will be provided. Great for scouts and youth groups! |
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PLEASE CALL THE CENTER AT 766-4733 AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO EVENT TO REGISTER FOR ALL EVENTS
1000 Islands Environmental Center is open all year round
8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. weekdays and 10:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Saturdays and Sundays |
