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