30x30 Nature Challenge
We challenge YOU to spend
30 minutes a day outside
for the next 30 days!
And to make it simple and fun, check out all of the fun and unique things to do in Waukesha County!!!
**Please note** We strongly suggest you contact the location before visiting!
Take a Photo
Head outside with your phone or camera and snap pics of bees, birds, and butterflies!
Take Photos
Hike the Bugline
The Bugline Trail is a 16-mile trail that connects Village neighborhoods to the Menomonee Cty. Park.
Hike the Bugline
Visit a WCLC Property
Explore one of the 40 preserves that are open to the public while practicing social distancing.
Visit a Waukesha County Land Conservancy Property
Climb a Tree
Hang in the branches and let your mind wander! Tree climbing is great for the mind and the spirit. Want to go higher?
Climb a Tree
Go on a
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Hike the Ice Age Trail
Ice Age Trail Alliance
Hike the Ice Age Trail
Take a Walk and Listen to your favorite Green Podcast!
Greencast by the
Waukesha County Green Team
Listen to Greencast outdoors!
Spend time with the Birds
Waukesha's
Spend Time with the Birds
Visit an Outdoor Market
Support local producers while enjoying the outdoors!
Be sure to check with the market before visiting.
Visit an Outdoor Market
Pull Some Invasives
Even the smallest of efforts can make a big difference. To learn more about invasives and how to identify them, check out https://sewisc.org/
Pull some Invasives
Visit a State Natural Area
State natural areas protect Wisconsin's outstanding natural communities, significant geological formations and archeological sites.
Visit a Designated
State Natural Area
Clean Up Your Community
On your next walk, grab a bag and gloves and clean up your street, a local park, or community!
Clean Up Your Community
Bike, Skate, Scooter or Roll
Get outside and have fun!
Bike, Skate, Scooter, or Roll
Grow Something
Check out these great resources from
Grow Something
Take a Hike - All Ages
Explore the best trails in Waukesha County! Use this resource to explore a new area.
Find a New Trail
Explore a Lake
Waukesha County has over 250 lakes-- perfect for floating, fishing, paddling, and splashing.
Explore a Lake
Learn to Identify Trees
Can you tell a Sugar Maple from a Red Maple? Check out this great site and app!
Learn to Identify Trees
Walk a Dog
Waukesha County has over 70 acres of fully fenced dog areas and over 60 miles of trails!
Walk a Dog
Visit a WI State Park
State Parks are reopen! Be sure to check the DNR website before visiting for up to date information.
Visit a WI State Park
Watch the Clouds Roll By
I see a dragon! Now it's a penguin! Spend time today watching the sky.
Watch the Clouds Float By
Visit a Waukesha County Park
Waukesha County has tremendous parks, beaches and trails!
Visit a
Waukesha County Park
Find a Sit Spot
Sit in nature for 30 minutes today and practice mindful meditation.
Find a Sit Spot
Become a Citizen Scientist
Help gather data on local wildlife. Monitor reptiles, wetlands, bats, nesting boxes and more! All training provided.
Become a Citizen Scientist
Create Art
Nature is filled with Beauty! Get outside and create art! Paint, draw, arrange, sculpt, and mold.
Create Art
You Pick!
What is your favorite activity not on our list?
Do it and let us know about it!
Pick Your Own!
Explore the Night Sky
Get outside and look up! Spend 30 minutes today stargazing. Check out these great resources.
Explore the Night Sky
Visit the Vernon Marsh
The Marsh is 4600 acres of wetlands fen, and home to excellent wildlife and migrating birds.
Visit the Vernon Marsh
Explore Solar
Check out these fun activities to learn more about the sun! Then visit Retzer and check out their solar panels.
Explore Solar
Read Outside
Visit Retzer Nature Center
With over 300 acres, check out all that Retzer Nature Center has to offer! Be sure to check their website for up-to-date info.
Visit Retzer Nature Center
Go Paddling
The Fox and Pewaukee Rivers offer many paddling opportunities!