• Nature Center is CLOSED

    Programs for Everyone

    The nature center building will be closed this week for a New Year's refresh. Our trails remain OPEN

  • Dunes’ Digest: The Motus Wildlife Tracking System in Wisconsin

    Adult Programs

    Sliding scale fee of $3-$10 per person, collected at check-in (cash is preferred). Bring your own lunch and we will provide coffee, tea, water and a sweet treat. Registration is required by Monday, January 19th. To register please email jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org or call the nature center at 920-793-4007. Motus is an organization of hundreds of sites […]

  • Guided Walk: Weasel Walk (CANCELED)

    Guided Walks

    This hike is being canceled due to poor weather Members: Free Non-members: Sliding scale $3-$10/person Registration required the Monday by Monday, January 19th, as space is limited and meeting locations vary. Hikes will be under a mile long unless specified. Register by emailing jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org or call 920-793-4007. Walk along one of our trails with staff […]

  • FULL – Newspaper Tube Basket Making

    Adult Programs

    This program is FULL Members: $10; Non-members: $15 Registration required by Monday, January 26th, space is limited. Email Jess at jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org call 920-793-4007. Transform old newspapers into a durable, eco-friendly basket! Learn how to roll paper into flexible tubes that are woven and glued together to create a small basket. No experience necessary, all supplies […]

  • Wild Families: Winter Detectives (CANCELED)

    Children's Programs

    This program has been canceled Members: $3/child Non-members: $4/child Calling all nature detectives! Learn about what animals can be found in the preserve through various hands-on activities like scat and track identification, and test your knowledge on a short walk out on one of our trails. Best for ages 6-12 years. Children must be accompanied […]

  • Candlelight Night

    Programs for Everyone

    Members: $5/person; $15/family Non-members: $10/person; $25/family  Enjoy a fun, relaxing evening with friends and family! Stroll along a candlelit trail, warm up by the fire with s’mores and hot beverages and visit our astronomer friends to view winter constellations (weather permitting). If there’s snow, a limited number of snowshoes will be available for use (first […]

  • Raising a Wild Child: Winter Birds

    Children's Programs

    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. […]

  • Guided Walk: Winter Tree ID

    Guided Walks

    Members: Free Non-members: Sliding scale $3-$10/person Registration required the Monday by Monday, February 9th, as space is limited and meeting locations vary. Hikes will be under a mile long unless specified. Register by emailing jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org or call 920-793-4007. Take a walk down one of our trails and learn some tips for identifying trees during the […]

  • Adult Learning Series: Thru-Hiking Three of America’s National Scenic Trails

    Adult Programs

    Sliding scale fee of $3-$10 per person (collected at check-in, cash is preferred). Registration required by Monday, February 16th. Email jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org or call the nature center at 920-793-4007 Thru-hiking is the ultimate long-distance backpacking adventure—trekking an entire trail from end to end in one continuous journey. This presentation explores the gear, preparation, and trail life […]

  • Guided Walk: Nature Jokes

    Guided Walks

    Members: Free Non-members: Sliding scale $3-$10/person Registration required the Monday by Monday, February 16th, as space is limited and meeting locations vary. Hikes will be under a mile long unless specified. Register by emailing jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org or call 920-793-4007. Leave your winter blues behind as we share some nature jokes. They may be a bit acorny. […]

  • Dunes’ Digest: Spring Journeys with Rob Zimmer

    Adult Programs

    Sliding scale fee of $3-$10 per person, collected at check-in (cash is preferred). Bring your own lunch and we will provide coffee, tea, water and a sweet treat. Registration is required by Monday, February 23rd. To register please email jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org or call the nature center at 920-793-4007.   The migrations of spring are some of […]

  • Wild Families: Campfire Fun

    Children's Programs

    Members: $3/child Non-members: $4/child Gather around a campfire for some good old-fashioned fun. Make a snack, listen to stories, and enjoy games and activities. Unplug and “login” some fun memories! Best for ages 6-12 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather - a majority of the program will take place […]