Woodland Dunes Nature Center & Preserve

Slow Down Saturdays
2025-08-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-23 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
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 the date approaches.

Little Wings Play Days - Stuffie Storytime
2025-08-12 13:00 - 14:30
Read a nature book to your favorite Stuffie, then tuck them in for a nap while you play.
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 of poor weather, an indoor activity will be available in the education room.

Adult Learning Series - Ecological Contributions of Wetlands
2025-08-13 09:00 - 10:30
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.
The aquatic plant and invertebrate communities of constructed wetlands, like those use to catch and treat urban and agricultural runoff, influence nutrient movement and support biodiversity. Learn about Dr. Jessica Warwick’s interdisciplinary work that investigates how novel combinations of native wetland plants interact with the calico crayfish, a Wisconsin native, to influence phosphorus uptake. Afterward, you will sample from a wetland pond at Woodland dunes to learn some basic wetland invertebrate identification. Registration required by Monday, August 11th. Email jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org or call 920-793-4007.

CANCELLED: Raising a Wild Child - Butterflies Session 1
2025-08-14 09:00 - 10:15
CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF REGISTRATION
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. Registration required by the Monday before each session, space is limited. Call 920-793-4007 or email jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org.

Raising a Wild Child - Butterflies Session 2
2025-08-14 10:45 - 12:00
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. Registration required by the Monday before each session, space is limited. Call 920-793-4007 or email jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org.

Guided Walks - Henry Wetland Hike
2025-08-14 13:00 - 14:00
Walk through the Henry Wetland Preserve while we look at what flowers, pollinators, and birds are out there on this day!
Members: Free
Non-members: Sliding scale $3-$10/person
Join a staff member on a guided hike along one of our trails. Some hikes will have a specific topic while others will be about whatever nature presents to us that day. Registration is required the Monday before the hike takes place, as space is limited and meeting locations may vary. Hikes will be under a mile long unless specified. Register by emailing jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org or call 920-793-4007.

CANCELED: Family Fridays Series - Trees
2025-08-15 18:00 - 19:00
Members: Free
Non-members: $15/family
Walk through the forest and meet some of the trees in the preserve. Registration required by Wednesday August 13th.
Summer Fridays are made for fun! This new series is for children and their adults to engage with
nature through exciting hands-on activities. Each program will explore a new topic and will be
packed with fun. Best for ages 4-12, but all ages welcome. Register by emailing Jess at jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org or call 920-793-4007.

POSTPONED to Aug 23rd: Summer Star Parties
2025-08-16 21:30 - 22:30
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. Registration required by the Thursday before each session. Sponsored by The Winston Group. To register, email jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org or call 920-793-4007.

Write-Ins At Woodland Dunes
2025-08-20 12:00 - 13:00
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 and share our work with each other at the end (only if you want). Bring paper, a notebook or sketch pad, and your favorite writing implement.
Peggy Turnbull is the author of Where Sweetness Falls with the Rain and The Joy of Their Holiness. Tara Huck is the author of Just a Stop Along the Way and Stress Fracture. Along with Tracey Koach, they are the co-founders and editors of the Fresh Water Press.
Registration required Monday before the event. Call 920-793-4007 or email jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org.

Adult Summer Camps - Mammals
2025-08-21 13:00 - 15:30
Explore the marvelous world of mammals! Learn about what makes an animal a mammal, what adaptations they have, and discover which mammals call Woodland Dunes home. Take a short hike through the forest to search for mammal signs. Registration required by Friday, August 15th.
Sliding scale $5-$25
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 limited. Register by emailing jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org or call 920-793-4007.

Rescheduled Summer Star Party
2025-08-23 21:30 - 22:30
Program was originally scheduled on August 16th, but was postponed to Aug 23rd due to unfavorable sky conditions. 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. Registration required by the Thursday, Aug 21st. Sponsored by The Winston Group. To register, email jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org or call 920-793-4007.

Guided Walks - Bugler Property Hike
2025-08-30 16:30 - 17:30
Check out our new deer exclosure and walk along the restored prairie where the rusty patched bumble bee friends live.
Members: Free
Non-members: Sliding scale $3-$10/person
Join a staff member on a guided hike along one of our trails. Some hikes will have a specific topic while others will be about whatever nature presents to us that day. Registration is required the Monday before the hike takes place, as space is limited and meeting locations may vary. Hikes will be under a mile long unless specified. Register by emailing jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org or call 920-793-4007.

Guided Walk: Amazing Monarchs
2025-09-04 10:00 - 11:00
Enjoy a stroll through the preserve and learn about the monarch butterflies as they migrate south for winter. Trail TBD. A staff member will email trail conditions and meeting location a day or two before the walk.
Members: Free
Non-members: Sliding scale $3-$10/person
Join a staff member on a guided hike along one of our trails. Some hikes will have a specific topic while others will be about whatever nature presents to us that day. Registration is required the Monday before the hike takes place, as space is limited and meeting locations may vary. Hikes will be under a mile long unless specified. Register by emailing jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org or call 920-793-4007.

heiknbrew
2025-09-05 16:30 - 20:00
Join us for a the 3rd Annual heiknbrew! Enjoy an early evening on our trails and stop at several tables to sample craft beer and wine. Live music by Glo & Joe, food and bucket raffles. Must be 21 or older to attend. Register online or call 920-793-4007.
Members: $40/person
Non-Members: $50/person
Designation Driver: $30.00 (includes meal, soda and water)

CANCELED: Wild Families: Migration
2025-09-06 10:00 - 11:00
CANCELED DUE TO NO REGISTRATION
Members: $3/child
Non-members: $4/child
Migration isn’t just for the birds! Learn why birds and other animals like butterflies and dragonflies migrate and the challenges they may face. We will explore the preserve to observe these creatures on their long journey. Best for ages 6-12 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Some portions of this program will be led by staff while others will be for families to explore on their own. Dress for the weather – a majority of the program will take place outdoors. Registration is required by the Tuesday, September 2nd. Space is limited. Sponsored by ATC. Payment taken at program, cash preferred.

Adult Learning Series: Northeast Wisconsin Pollinator Corridor
2025-09-09 10:00 - 11:00
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.
Learn about the exciting collaboration happening in the greater Green Bay area to enhance pollinator habitats! The Pollinator Corridor aims to create and map an island chain of habitat for bees, butterflies, and birds across the city and beyond. The project increases native pollinator numbers, improves water quality by using deep-rooted native plants that filter runoff, and supports urban food production by giving habitat to helpful pollinators. In partnership with the Green Bay Botanical Garden, the Conservation Corps installed over 20,000 native plants in 2024. Learn about the importance of this work, the future plans, and how you can get involved. Registration required by Friday, September 5th.

Raising a Wild Child: Camouflage
2025-09-11 10:45 - 12:00
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! Dress for the weather, majority of the program takes place outdoors. Registration required by the Monday before each session, space is limited. Call 920-793-4007 or email jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org.

Guided Walk: Goldenrod Golden Hour
2025-09-18 17:30 - 18:30
Enjoy an evening hike through the prairie to learn about the misunderstood pollinator powerhouse plants that are known as “goldenrod.” Trail TBD.

Members: Free
Non-members: Sliding scale $3-$10/person
Join a staff member on a guided hike along one of our trails. Some hikes will have a specific topic while others will be about whatever nature presents to us that day. Registration is required the Monday before the hike takes place, as space is limited and meeting locations may vary. Hikes will be under a mile long unless specified. Register by emailing jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org or call 920-793-4007.

POSTPONED to September 27th Fall Star Party
2025-09-20 20:30 - 21:30

CANCELLED: Write-Ins at Woodland Dunes
2025-09-25 12:00 - 13:15
Sliding Scale of $1-$10/person (cash preferred, collected at check-in)
The Fresh Water Press is happy to continue to offer poetry write-ins at Woodland Dunes. This autumn we’ll continue to enjoy nature poetry by reading and discussing the work of significant American poets, which may include Naomi Shihab Nye, Kimberly Blaeser, and James Wright, among others. Each session will differ slightly in focus, for example, we may examine poems about a single life form, such as trees or birds; consider Japanese forms; write a group poem; or explore themes of nature and society. Sessions will include time for writing, so bring your journal or a notebook and your favorite writing implement. Sharing your work is optional, but welcome. Sessions are meant for all levels of experience. Light snack and beverages will be available. Registration appreciated by Tuesday, September 23rd.

FULL:Enchanted Forest
2025-10-04 16:30 - 19:30
Registration is closed, the event is full
Email jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org or call 920-793-4007 to reserve your time slot.
Members: $5/person
Non-Members: $7/person
Children 3 and under, free
Journey along a candlelit trail and meet some of Mother Nature’s misunderstood (costumed) animals and learn why they are important in nature. This is an educational evening, not a scary one. Non-scary costumes and warm clothes are encouraged. Space is limited, group sizes are kept small. Timeslots start at 4:30pm and are offered every 10 minutes.

CANCELED - Adult Learning Series: Mini Bioblitz
2025-10-07 10:00 - 11:30
This program has been canceled
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.
A bioblitz focuses on finding and identifying as many different species as possible in a designated area during a set amount of time. Animals, flowers, fungi, and more! Join staff for a mini bioblitz and learn about some of our favorite identifying apps and field guides… and help us count what plants/animals can be found on our preserve. Registration required by Monday, October 6th. Register by emailing jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org or call the nature center at 920-793-4007

Raising a Wild Child: Fall Leaves
2025-10-09 10:45 - 12:00

FULL:Guided Walk: Forget Me Not Creek Tour
2025-10-16 08:30 - 09:30
Take a tour of the newly restored Forget-me-not Creek project!
Members: Free
Non-members: Sliding scale $3-$10/person
This hike is full. To be added to a waitlist, email Jess at jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org or call 920-793-4007.

Wild Families: Tracks & Scat
2025-10-18 10:00 - 11:00
Members: $3/child
Non-members: $4/child
Calling all nature detectives! Come and learn about tracks and scat identification through various hands-on activities and then test your knowledge as we discover what animals have been walking on our trails too. Best for ages 6-12 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Some portions of this program will be led by staff while others will be for families to explore on their own. Dress for the weather – a majority of the program will take place outdoors. Registration is required by the Tuesday, October 14th. Space is limited. Sponsored by ATC. Payment taken at program, cash preferred. Register by emailing jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org or call the nature center at 920-793-4007

POSTPONED TO 10/25:Fall Star Party
2025-10-18 20:00 - 21:00

Nature Center Closed for Staff Development, Trails Open Dawn to Dusk
2025-10-22

CANCELED - Write-Ins at Woodland Dunes
2025-10-23 12:00 - 13:15
This program has been canceled
Sliding Scale of $1-$10/person (cash preferred, collected at check-in)
The Fresh Water Press is happy to continue to offer poetry write-ins at Woodland Dunes. This autumn we’ll continue to enjoy nature poetry by reading and discussing the work of significant American poets, which may include Naomi Shihab Nye, Kimberly Blaeser, and James Wright, among others. Each session will differ slightly in focus, for example, we may examine poems about a single life form, such as trees or birds; consider Japanese forms; write a group poem; or explore themes of nature and society. Sessions will include time for writing, so bring your journal or a notebook and your favorite writing implement. Sharing your work is optional, but welcome. Sessions are meant for all levels of experience. Light snack and beverages will be available. Registration appreciated by Tuesday, October 21st. Register by emailing jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org or call the nature center at 920-793-4007

Star Party (rescheduled from 10/18)
2025-10-25 19:30 - 20:30
Due to cloudy sky conditions, this program is rescheduled for Saturday, October 25th.
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. Registration required by the Thursday, October 23rd. Sponsored by The Winston Group. To register, email jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org or call 920-793-4007.
