About us
Mission: To provide a unique learning experience that connects people to the natural world and empowers them to positively impact their local environments.
Hours:
The Wetlands Centre is open seasonally:
Nov. 1 - April 30: Open Tuesday-Friday from 11:00a.m.-4:00p.m.
May 1 - Oct 31: Open Tuesday-Saturday from 11:00a.m. -4:00p.m.
There is no fee to visit the Wetlands Centre, but donations are appreciated. Trails and the outdoor pavilion are open daily from sunrise to sunset, year-round. During the off-season, the Wetlands Centre is open for programs and special events and staff is available to make arrangements for a visit.
Hours:
The Wetlands Centre is open seasonally:
Nov. 1 - April 30: Open Tuesday-Friday from 11:00a.m.-4:00p.m.
May 1 - Oct 31: Open Tuesday-Saturday from 11:00a.m. -4:00p.m.
There is no fee to visit the Wetlands Centre, but donations are appreciated. Trails and the outdoor pavilion are open daily from sunrise to sunset, year-round. During the off-season, the Wetlands Centre is open for programs and special events and staff is available to make arrangements for a visit.
Features:
- Guided Wetland Exploration with Dip Nets
- Nature Play Trail with Nature Playscape Features for Children
- Duck & Migratory Bird Displays
- Local Geology Collection by Phil Burgess
- Live Animals & Interpretive Displays
- Prairie & Wetland Habitat
- Wetland Observation Deck
- Large Covered Picnic Pavilion
- Trails – Universally Accessible
- Replica Bald Eagle Nest
- Stereo Microscopes to Examine Organisms up Close
- Fossil Dig Sand Pit
- Gift Shop
- Education & Community Room with Kitchen available for Rental
Education: The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre offers environmental education programming for school groups, scout groups, home schools, early learners, church groups, colleges, adult and senior groups, along with many others.
Recreation: The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre is a great place to discover wildlife and learn about prairie and wetland plants and animals. Our paved accessible trail leads visitors down to our wetland observation deck and the mowed outer trail allows for additional exploration of wetland and prairie wildlife. Our Nature Play Trail with nature activity stations provides engaging areas for children to explore, play and discover.