Woodland Dunes Nature Center & Preserve
Members: Free Non-members: $15/family Meet frogs that live in the preserve and learn what they sound like. Then stroll by the swales to listen for singing frogs. Registration required by Wednesday, June 4th. Summer Fridays are made for fun! This new series is for children and their adults to engage with nature through exciting hands-on […]
Members: Free Non-members: Sliding scale $3-$10/person Celebrate National Trails Day as we hike along Goldenrod Loop to look at how our recently planted trees are doing and listen for the birds of summer. Join a staff member on a guided hike along one of our trails. Some hikes will have a specific topic while others […]
Play with water and bring a towel! Gather in the outdoor Little Wings Nature Play Area for these special play days. Families can play together, have fun and maybe get a little messy too! Activities for ages 2-10, but open to all. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free, no registration required. In the event […]
Members: $2/child Non-members: $3/child Experience the wonders of nature with your 2-5 year old through nature hikes, play and guided activities. Help your child notice the natural world and ignite their curiosity! Children must be accompanied by an adult, older siblings welcome in summer. Dress for the weather, majority of the program takes place outdoors. […]
Members: $2/child Non-members: $3/child Experience the wonders of nature with your 2-5 year old through nature hikes, play and guided activities. Help your child notice the natural world and ignite their curiosity! Children must be accompanied by an adult, older siblings welcome in summer. Dress for the weather, majority of the program takes place outdoors. […]
All programs in this series have a sliding scale fee of $3-$10 per person. This will be collected at check-in, cash is preferred. Sponsored by the Winston Group and Next Era. Join our Land Manager and learn about common invasive species of Northeast Wisconsin. This program will include a short presentation about identifying and managing […]
Members: Free Non-members: Sliding scale $3-$10/person Hike all of Willow Trail with staff while we look for what animals and plants can be found along the way. This hike will be around 2 miles in length. Join a staff member on a guided hike along one of our trails. Some hikes will have a specific […]
Slow down, stop by, and say hi to Jess or Kennedy! Each session will have fun information and activities about nature. Visit the front desk to find out where the session will take place. Stop in anytime during the hour. Fun for all ages, no registration required. Watch our Facebook page for more information as […]
View night sky constellations with astronomers Al and Ben, along with the moon and other celestial objects through the big telescope in the Sky Shed. You can even bring your own telescope if you need help figuring out how to set it up. Weather and sky conditions permitting. Program takes place outside the Nature Center. […]
New! Why should kids have all the fun? Calling all adults that are kids at heart, come attend a short summer camp and explore various nature topics through hands-on activities, games, crafts, and hikes! Learn, laugh, and meet like-minded individuals that are excited to spend time outdoors. Camps will take place mostly outdoors. Space is […]
Use nets to dip in the pond and see what lives below the surface. Registration required by Wednesday, June 25th. To register, email Jess at jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org or call 920-793-4007.
Join writers Peggy Turnbull and Tara Huck of Fresh Water Press for time dedicated to creativity. We’ll look at a poem or two by Jean Biegun from her book, Waking Up at Woodland Dunes, then walk outside to discover what the Dunes landscape has to say to us. We’ll write for most of the session […]
Slow down, stop by, and say hi to Jess or Kennedy! Each session will have fun information and activities about nature. Visit the front desk to find out where the session will take place. Stop in anytime during the hour. Fun for all ages, no registration required. Watch our Facebook page for more information as […]