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2008 SUMMER PROGRAMS

1000 ISLANDS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER

1000 Beaulieu Court, Kaukauna, WI

 

May 10, Saturday

9:00 A.M.

LIL’ ANGLER

Fee and pre-registration required.  Watch local papers for details.

May 17, Saturday

 

PASSPORT TO NATURE KICK-OFF

The official start of the community wide “No Child Left Inside” program. Get your passport at the Kaukauna Library and start exploring the outdoors!  Contact 1000 Islands or Kaukauna Public Library for more information.

May 20 & 21

6 to 8 P.M.

FISHING IS FOR KIDS

Cost $2.00 Sponsored by the Fox Valley Bass Club and the Nature Center.

June 2, Monday

10:00 to 11:00 A.M.

EAGLET ADVENTURES

for ages 3-5

New 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 10, Tuesday

9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.

LEARN ABOUT THE 1000 ISLANDS BALD EAGLES

for all ages

Hike to eagle nest will be included.

June 12, Thursday

9:30 A.M. To 10:30 A.M.

BIRD HOUSE BUILDING

for all ages

Must register 2 weeks in advance of date.  Bring a Hammer.  Donation $1.00

June 16, Monday

9:30 to 10:30 A.M.

NATURE HIKE

For all ages

 

June 18, Wednesday

9:30 to 11:00 A.M.

CRAYFISH & CRITTER HUNT

for all ages

Wear tennis or water shoes to walk in the water.

June 24, Tuesday

10:00 A.M.

HIKE IN UPPER WOODS AND HOT DOG ROAST

for ages 5 and up

Bring hot dogs and buns.

June 26, Thursday

7:00 to 8:00 P.M.

WHO GIVES A HOOT

for families

Learn about the great night hunter and practice owl calling.

June 28, Saturday

10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

GEOCACHING BASICS

for adults and children ages 10 and up

Learn the fun of high-tech hide and seek.  Bring a handheld GPS if you have one.

July 10, Thursday

9:30 to 11:00 A.M.

SQUISH HIKE

for all ages

Wear tennis or water shoes to walk in the water.

July 14, Monday

10:00 to 11:00 A.M.

EAGLET ADVENTURES

for ages 3-5

New 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

July16, Wednesday

9:30 to 11:00 A.M.

CRAYFISH AND CRITTER HUNT

for all ages

Wear tennis or water shoes to walk in the water.

July 19, Saturday

8:00 -9:30 P.M.

NIGHT HIKE

for families and adults

 

July 21, Monday

9:30 to 10:30 A.M.

NATIVE AMERICAN AND PIONEER GAMES

for all ages

Learn how to children of the past entertained themselves without video games, cell phones or computers.

July 23, Wednesday

9:30 A.M. To 10:30 A.M.

BIRD FEEDER BUILDING

for all ages

Must register 2 weeks in advance of date.  Bring a Hammer.  Donation $1.00

July 29, Tuesday

10:00 to 11:00 A.M.

EAGLET ADVENTURES

for ages 3-5

New 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

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