Summer Hand-in-Hand | Friends at the Pond
Welcome to Hand-in-Hand: a special time for you and your little one to explore nature… Register >
Plan Your Visit
The Center provides a variety of outdoor and indoor experiences, including hiking the trails, enjoying the Lake Michigan shoreline, and interacting with live animals. More >
Birdwatching
Since 1974, 260 species, including 36 warbler species, have been observed at the Center. Our varied habitats provide a crucial stopover for migrants, breeding, and overwintering birds. More >
Summer Camp
Our 2019 Summer Camp online registration is open. Camps are filling up fast. Register today! More >
Volunteer
Volunteers perform essential roles by improving the land, assisting in the visitor experience, aiding in educational programs, and others. More >
Become a Member
Join today or give a gift of membership, which includes unlimited admission to the Center. More >
Weddings
From rustic to elegant, we'll provide the wedding you envision. Lake Michigan’s shoreline, forests, and prairies offer backdrops for your special day. More >
Upcoming Events
Soundwaves: Silver Fusion
Join us Tuesday evenings July 9 – August 6 for a performance by a local… Details >
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11
Fifty years ago, the United Sates accomplished the incredible feat “of landing a man on… Register >
Top Stories
Sculpture Illuminates Environmental Problem
Art can be a great force in raising social awareness of important issues, like single… Read Story >
A Plant That Changes Ponds
When hiking at Boardwalk Pond visitors will see a layer of bright green on the… Read Story >
Backyard Beekeeping and Your Native Garden
In Wisconsin, we have 500 identified species of native bees. Most of them are difficult… Read Story >