• Pringle Nature Center
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Pringle Nature Center

(262) 857-8008

Hours:

Building open Tues.-Sun. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and during special events.

Take Hwy. C west to Hwy. MB, south to entrance. Various free ongoing nature programs, exhibits, books and interactive learning stations. Outside, hike on wood chip trails through Bristol Woods upland forest — a majestic oak community. Cross country skiing and snow shoeing on all trails. Snowshoes available for rent. Located in a Kenosha County park.

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Pringle Nature Center Event: Nature Story Time Hike: Everybody Needs a Rock, by Byrd Baylor

June 2, 2012

Bring the family to listen about the qualities to consider in selecting the perfect rock for play and pleasure; afterwards there will be a hike. Free.

Pringle Nature Center program: Dad and Me Summer Solstice Hike

June 17, 2012


Bring Dad out to celebrate him as well as the longest day of the year. General Public: $7.

Pringle Nature Center Event: Leave No Child Inside: NWF Great American Backyard Campout

June 23, 2012 - June 24, 2012

Join us as we camp out under the stars, call owls, and provide a memorable camping experience. Space is limited; bring your own tent. $10 per tent. Optional food: $5 per person. Please register by June 21.

Pringle Nature Center Event: Nature Story Time Hike: Diary of a Wombat, by Jackie French

July 7, 2012

Ever wonder what a wombat’s life is like as told by a wombat? Afterwards we will go on a hike. Free.

Pringle Nature Center Event: Leave No Child Inside: Frogs & Toads, Oh My!

July 14, 2012

We will explore what makes these amphibians so special and explore their calls as well as how to tell them apart. $6 general public. Please register by July 13.

Pringle Nature Center Event: Perseids Meteor Shower Viewing

August 11, 2012

With 60 meteors per hour, join us in the best place in Kenosha County to view the night sky during the Perseids peak. $5 general public. Please register by August 10.

Pringle Nature Center Event: Leave No Child Inside: Come & Explore!

August 25, 2012

Sit in a magic spot, check out the pond critters, borrow a GPS for geocaching, we’ll have cards with suggestions on how to explore our woods. Free.

Pringle Nature Center Event: Fall Fun Fest


September 15, 2012


Come celebrate fall! Go on hayrides through our beautiful trails, do naturalist-led activities, and make crafts from autumnal materials.
 Free admission; prices vary with activity.

Pringle Nature Center Event: Haunted Woods Hike

October 20, 2012

Come dressed in your best Halloween Costume for a self-guided walk through the haunted woods of Bristol Park. Hot chocolate and snacks will be provided. $5 general public.

Pringle Nature Center Event: Pringle 5K Run/Hike


November 3, 2012


Enjoy a run or hike through the fall colors through trails often hailed as some of the best in the area. Entry fees: On or before October 27th: $15 / Race Day: $18.