1000 Island Environmental Center

Hours of OperationMonday-Friday: 8:00 am – 4:00pm

Saturday: 10:00 am- 3:30 pmSunday: 10:00 am- 3:30 pm

Our Naturalist, Debbie Nowak, is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point. She has her undergraduate degree in Environmental Education/Interpretation.Debbie’s first job in the environmental education field was right here in the Kaukauna at the Girl Scouts’ camp as the Nature Director. Since then she has served as the Education Coordinator at the N.E.W. Zoo and Park Naturalist at High Cliff State Park.In addition to teaching people young and old about the environment, she also enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two children who have already developed quite a love of nature.

2013 Summer Program

May 4, Bringing on the BirdsMay 11, Lil’ AnglerMay 14 Spring Nature Hike for adultsMay 14 & 15 Fishing for kidsMay 19 31st Annual Natures Images Art FairMay 23 Passport to Nature KickoffJune 10 Learn About The 1000 Islands Bald EaglesJune 20 Eaglet Adventures for age 3-5June 28 Crayfish & Critter Hunt for all agesJuly 9 Eaglet Adventures for ages 3-5July 11 Bird Feeder Building for all agesJuly 17 Bug Bonanza for under 10 years July 23 Crayfish & Critter Hunt for all agesJuly 27 Get Lost! For adults and children 10 and upJuly 30 Passport to Nature Sit & ReadAugust 3 People and the Planet for families and adultsAugust 5 Eaglet Adventures for ages 3-5August 10 Hot Dog Roast and Night Hike for families and adultsAugust 14 Passport to Nature sit & readAugust 20 Fairy Walk

Mission StatementThe 1000 Islands Environmental Center provides the public a place to enjoy our natural resources. Recreation is provided by the many miles of trails which can be used for hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Year-round educational programs teach children and adults the importance of the inter-relationship between them and our natural environment. Overall, the Center enhances the quality of life for everyone who visits us.

Friends of 1000 Islands Environmental Center

The “Friends of the Center” is a non-profit organization whose main objective is to provide assistance to the 1000 Islands Environmental Center. This assistance comes through fund raising projects, membership dues and volunteers who donate time and skills to the Center.

Membership fees are:Adult $20 per yearFamily $30 per yearStudent $10 per yearSenior Citizens$10 per yearBenefactor $100Lifetime $100 per person

Friends ApplicationComplete and mail this application or stop into the Center for a paper copy of the application.Enroll me as a “Friend of 1000 Islands.” Here is my $_______ for a ___________membership._____New application ______RenewalName:_________________________Address:________________________City:_____________ State: _________Zip Code: ___________Phone: _________________________

Statement of PurposeThe Purpose of the Environmental Center is to promote the appreciation of and involvement in nature by people of all ages.

Attractions•Hiking•Cross country skiing•Snowshoeing•Canoeing•Great blue herons, owls, bitterns, teal coot, ducks and many migratory song birds•Hundreds of acres of waterfowl nesting area•Nature studies•Butterfly Garden•Chinquapin Oaks•Whitetail deer heard•Mink, muskrat, raccoon, and woodchuck•Scenic overlooks•Large display of North American, Asian and African mounted animals•Spring Art Fair•Pair of nesting eagles•Fishing pierHistory

1000 Islands Conservancy Zone was established in 1969.1976 the initial building was dedicated as a Bicentennial remembrance established by city. Building was added to in stages up through 2001.