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Connect, Explore, Engage! Retzer Nature Center is 483 acres featuring prairies, woodlands, wetlands, trails, a fen, ponds, gardens, and wildlife. Our Environmental Learning Center engages visitors with live animals and displays, and our professiona…
Connect, Explore, Engage! Retzer Nature Center is 483 acres featuring prairies, woodlands, wetlands, trails, a fen, ponds, gardens, and wildlife. Our Environmental Learning Center engages visitors with live animals and displays, and our professional educators offer a variety of outdoor activities and educational programs for people of all ages and abilities.
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Retzer Nature Center
(WAUKESHA)
Bumble Bee Survey
07/14
( Retzer Nature Center )
08/11
( Retzer Nature Center )
Learn about bumble bee biology and identification tips; then Volunteer for a fun, small-group Bumble Bee Survey. Free! Register online at above URL under "Community Science - Pollinators."
Learn about bumble bee biology and identification tips; then Volunteer for a fun, small-group Bumble Bee Survey. Free! Register online at above URL under "Community Science - Pollinators."
Prerequisites: None
Citizen Science
Education
Wildlife
Activity added: May 12, 2026
| Last update:
May 12, 2026
Teaching Naturalist or Land Management Volunteer
Ongoing
( Retzer Nature Center )
Share your talents by joining Retzer staff in providing:
(1) environmental learning programs to school groups, scouts, or the public
(2) fun activities at Special Events
(3) environmental steward…
Share your talents by joining Retzer staff in providing:
(1) environmental learning programs to school groups, scouts, or the public
(2) fun activities at Special Events
(3) environmental stewardship / land management such as invasive removals or conservation surveys.
Our themes include subjects like science, nature, insects, water resources, soils, wildlife, seasonal changes, weather, energy, wildlife, etc. Form friendships along the way! Sign up for programs you enjoy at your convenience.
If you're new to Retzer, start by completing a Volunteer Inquiry form at the link above. If issues registering, contact retzer@waukeshacounty.gov to express interest.
We're so glad to have you join us!
Prerequisites: None
Aquatic Life
Citizen Science
Ecology
Education
Geology
Human Connections
Plants
Stewardship
Water
Weather & Climate
Wildlife
Activity added: May 12, 2026
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May 12, 2026
WI Master Naturalist Training
07/20
to 07/25
( Retzer Nature Center )
Sign up for our annual Wisconsin Master Naturalist Training. 1 Week, 40 hrs, M-F with a Saturday half day Education Event where you will own an educational table of your choice.
Sign up for our annual Wisconsin Master Naturalist Training. 1 Week, 40 hrs, M-F with a Saturday half day Education Event where you will own an educational table of your choice.
Prerequisites: None
Aquatic Life
Ecology
Education
Human Connections
Plants
Water
Weather & Climate
Wildlife
Activity added: May 12, 2026
| Last update:
May 17, 2026