In addition to the many programs provided by WLS staff, special events are sprinkled throughout the year.
- Walk for Wildlife
- Autumn Adventure
- Annual Halloween Event
- Friends of the Wildlife Sanctuary Annual Banquet
- Electronics Recycling Drive
- Frosty Family Fun Night
- Easter Event
- Earth Day at the Wildlife Sanctuary
- Big Bay Birdathon and Spring’s Wings
- Green Bay Kids Day
- Birthday Party for the Animals
Electronics Recycling Drive
April 19th, 2013 from 5:00pm-7:00pm and again on April 20th from 9:00am to 1:00pm. The drop off area will be in the lower parking lot of the Nature Center.
Frosty Family Fun Night
Saturday Feb 2, 2013 5-8 pm
$5 a family or carload
Free for Friends members
Nocturnal Animal Friends, Night walks, wagon rides, bonfire, crafts, live folk music, snowshoe walks, night skiing
Call 391-3671 for more information
Easter Event
March 30 at 9:30 or 11:00 am
$2.50 Friends members and City Residents / $3.75 Non-Residents
Pre-registration is required. Call 391-3671 for more information
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Earth Day is April 22, but we will celebrate the day before Earth Day on
Sunday, April 21 from 12-3 pm.
The Electronic Recycling Drive is the day before!
April 21 events include:
Critter Counter, Used Battery drop-off, Animal Release, Quill Thrills, Fox Trots, Bird of Prey Tour, and much more!
Please look for activities and specific locations to be posted when you arrive.
Big Bay Birdathon Spring’s Wings Migratory Bird Festival
Sign up now for the Big Bay Birdathon and Photography Contest!
2013 Big Bay Birdathon Registration 2013 Big Bay Birdathon Rules
Photography Contest
Saturday, May 4 – Saturday, May 11 6:00 am – 4:00 pm
Participants have 1 week to capture photos. Final photos must be submitted by 11:59 pm, Sunday May 12
24 hour Birdathon Competition
4:00 pm Friday, May 10 TO 4:00 pm Saturday, May 11
SPRINGS WINGS Migratory Bird Festival
Saturday, May 11 2013 Springs Wings Flyer
Green Bay Kids Day
Celebrate Green Bay Kids Day at the Sanctuary! This event is requested annually by the Mayor of Green Bay. June 25, 2013
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Annual Walk for Wildlife
Walkers are invited to enjoy 2.5 miles of scenic trails. Live animal stations are found throughout the walk. They include Sanctuary animal ambassadors, artifacts, and educational information about the animals. All participants are invited to enjoy refreshments before and after the walk. Saturday, September 21
Autumn Adventure
Join the Thursday Morning Breakfast Optimist Club for Kid’s Autumn Adventure at the Wildlife Sanctuary. There will be lots of fun activities for kids and their parents. The Optimists will also be serving FREE lunch! All ages are welcome and all activities are FREE!
Date TBA
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
FREE!
Annual Halloween Event
The 20th Annual Halloween Event will be held at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary. This is a fun family event suitable for all ages. Kids are welcome to come in their costumes!
Our event includes a pumpkin lit walk through a darkened Nature Center where participants will encounter various animals portrayed by area youth. These animal characters will educate you about themselves and their wild ways in a fun and light-hearted way.
Friends of the Wildlife Sanctuary Annual Banquet Was Held
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Birthday Party for the Animals
We have lots of resident animals so we decided to throw one big birthday animal party. Enjoy party games, cake, and wish our live critters a happy birthday. Program is geared for kids 8 and under.
Date: Tuesday, March 26 at 10:00 am
Location: Nature Center
Fee: $2.50/Green Bay resident or Friends member and $3.75/non-resident.
Pre-registration is required. Call 391-3671. Minimum of 15, maximum of 50.
1660 East Shore Drive