The Wildlife Sanctuary offers a variety of nature-related programs. Many of these programs are free and open to our visitors. Some of these programs require pre-registration and a fee.
For registration and program information please call (920) 391-3671.
WLS staff reserves the right to cancel a program if the minimum enrollment has not been met by the registration deadline. If you need to cancel your enrollment in a program please notify us as soon as possible. Please help us to ensure the success of our programs by registering by the deadline. Thank You!
- Animal Stories for Preschoolers
- Trail Fitness Walks
- Spring and Fall Birding Walks
- Critter Counter at the Observation Building
- Snowshoe Hikes
- Cross-country Skiing Events
- Ice Fishing Workshop
- Birthday Party for the Animals
- R-PAWS Training Session
- Nature Nuts
- Talon Talks
- Tween Tuesdays
- Ready to Take a Dip
- Wisconsin Bats
- Public Campfire
- Furs and Feathers
- Explore Nature Walks
Animal Stories for Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
This monthly program is designed to introduce your preschooler to wildlife in an informal setting that will hopefully foster an appreciation and ongoing interest in the out of doors. Each program starts with a story and is enhanced with a variety of activities such as a craft, live animal visit, games, songs or an outdoor adventure in a group setting. Adult required to remain with child. The same program repeats twice a month. Note: Check the main calendar for dates as day may change when holiday falls on Monday.
First and Third Mondays
Time: 10:00 am the first Monday of the month
1:00 pm the third Monday of the month (same program, different time)
Location: Lower level of the Nature Center.
Fee: $2.50/Green Bay resident or Friends member and $3.75/non-resident.
Pre-registration is required: (920) 391-3671
Trail Fitness Walks
Walk for fitness on the Sanctuary trail system led by a Sanctuary naturalist. We will walk for approximately 45 minutes over the lunch hour at a brisk pace. Some terrain is uneven and not paved. You are welcome to bring your pedometer.
Dates: April 3, 11, and 15, 2013 at 12:00 noon
Location: Meet at front door of Nature Center
Fee: $2.50/Green Bay resident or Friends member and $3.75/non-resident.
Call (920) 391-3671 to pre-register. Minimum 5, maximum 20.
Spring and Fall Birding Walks
Bay Area Bird Club members lead birding walks at the Wildlife Sanctuary. Bring binoculars and a field guide.
Dates: April 24 and 27; May 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, and 18 at 6:30 am
Location: Meet in the parking lot by the Director’s house
Free! All are welcome.
Call (920) 391-3671 for more information.
Critter Counter at the Observation Building
Get up close and have the opportunity to touch some of our live program ambassador animals.
Days throughout the year – check the main calendar for dates!
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm.
Location: Observation Building
Free!
Snowshoe Hikes
The Sanctuary is offering snowshoe hikes this winter for people itchin’ to get outside. Our hikes are for people age 6 and above. Snowshoes are available at the Sanctuary or you’re welcome to bring your own. Participants should wear flat-bottomed boots and come dressed to be outside for about an hour. These hikes are all weather and trail dependent. Space is limited to 15 people per hike.
Saturday, January 5 and Saturday February 2, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. or 1:00 P.M. (weather permitting)
Location: Meet the naturalist at the Observation Building
Fee: $2.50/Green Bay resident or Friends member and $3.75/non-resident.
Pre-registration is required. Call (920) 391-3671.
Day and Night Cross-country Ski Events
The Sanctuary has groomed ski trails that are great for beginners and advanced skiers! Grab your skis and take a turn on our trails during your lunch hour or on a winter night! For the night ski, trails will be groomed and lighted until 8:00pm. Ski trails are also open 8-4:30 daily, conditions permitting. We do not provide skis.
Soup and Ski: December 7 and 14 (2012), January 16 and 22, February 6 and 12 (2013) 12:00-1:30 P.M.
Night Ski: January 24 and February 21 (2013) 6-8 P.M.
Location: Meet at the trail head by the Nature Center
Fee: $2.50/Green Bay resident or Friends member and $3.75/non-resident.
Pre-registration is required. Call (920) 391-3671. Minimum 10 people. Program is weather dependent.
Ice Fishing Workshop
Children ages 6 and older (accompanied by an adult*) learn about different equipment, safety procedures and fish species. Kids make their own poles. Weather permitting, group will travel to a spot to try your hand at real ice fishing. *Adults if you plan on fishing, you must have a valid fishing license. Participants are responsible for their own transportation.
Friday, February 15, 2013
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Nature Center
Fee: $6.00 per resident child or Friends member / $9 non-resident child
Pre-register at 920-391-3671. Minimum 8, maximum 15 people.
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.
R-PAWS Training Session
The Rehabilitation Program at the Wildlife Sanctuary (R-PAWS) holds their annual beginner training session for people 18 years or older who are interested in learning about wildlife rehabilitation. Become a rehab volunteer and be trained to help take care of injured and orphaned wild animals that come in every year. There is no obligation by attending this training. For more information about R-PAWS click here.
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2013
Time: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Nature Center Auditorium
Fee: $2.00 per adult to cover handouts
Call 391-3671 to register.
Nature Nuts
Summer is a time of adventure and fun for children. We go outside and hike, play games, do craft projects and incorporate live animals in the program. Nature Nuts is offered for two age groups:
- Acorns (6-8 years)
- Sprouts (9-12 years)
We offer this 4-morning program in June and repeat the same program in July. Specific dates to be determined.
Acorns (ages 6-8)
Session 1
Monday-Thursday
9:00 am – 11:30 am
Session 2
Monday – Thursday
9:00 am – 11:30 am
Sprouts (ages 9-12)
Session 1
Monday-Thursday
9:00 am – 11:30 am
Session 2
Monday - Thursday
9:00 am – 11:30 am
Location: Nature Center
Fee: $37.00 resident or Friends member / $55.50 per non-resident
Pre-registration is required and enrollment is limited. Call 920-391-3671 for information. Only register your child for one session, as the content is repeated at the second session.
Talon Talks
Enrichment training is important for every captive animal and one form of enrichment is a change of scenery! You’re invited to drop by and see some of our live bird of prey ambassadors every Thursday throughout the summer. Our birds will be perched out in our Raptor Theater. This is not a formal program but a great photo opportunity and a chance to ask questions of our staff.
Thursdays throughout the summer
2:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Meet at the Raptor Theater, Observation Building
Free!
Tween Tuesdays
This 4 session series is perfect for the 11-14 year old who is looking to do some physical work and help the environment at the same time. We’ll be working, learning and having fun while we make rain barrels, and focus on other projects to help the Sanctuary continue to “go green.”
Tuesdays
August
9:00-11:00 am
Location: Nature Center
Fee: $25.00 per Green Bay resident or Friends member, $37.50 per non-resident
Call (920) 391-3671 to pre-register. Class size: minimum 5, maximum 15.
Ready to Take a Dip
The pond comes alive in the summer with all kinds of creatures big and small; but mostly tiny! You are invited to come out to the Sanctuary, put on a pair of waders (we provide), pick up a dip net and see what you can find. Our pond exploration lasts approximately 1 hour.
This program is open to all, ages 5 and above (children must be accompanied by an adult).
Seasonal dates to be determined.
Wisconsin Bats
Come out and learn about these misunderstood, yet fascinating and helpful noctural mammals. We’ll start indoors and then talk a walk outside to see if we can observe some bats in flight.
dates to be determined
Location: Nature Center
Fee: $2.50/Green Bay resident or Friends member and $3.75/non-resident.
Call 391-3671 to pre-register.
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Public Campfire Program
Take part in a campfire with songs, stories and s’mores!
Dates to be determined
Time: 7:00.m.
Location: Outdoor Amphitheater
Fee: $2.50/Green Bay resident or Friends member and $3.75/non-resident.
Call 391-3671 to pre-register
Furs and Feathers
Join our education staff for a hands-on look at pelts, skulls, feathers and other artifacts of our wonderful Wisconsin wildlife.
Seasonal dates to be determined
Location: Woodland Building
Fee: FREE!
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Explore Nature Walks
Join a Naturalist and take to the trail for a guided walk to see what we can find. You are welcome to bring binoculars and a field guide if you would like!
Seasonal dates to be determined
Location: Start at Nature Center
Fee: $2.50/Green Bay resident or Friends member and $3.75/non-resident.
Call 391-3671 to pre-register
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