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Retzer Nature Center, Waukesha, WI

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Retzer Nature Center

A Waukesha County nature center with prairies, woodlands, wetlands, trails, gardens, and wildlife, plus environmental learning programs.

S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI 53188 · Waukesha, WI

About Retzer Nature Center

Retzer Nature Center is a Waukesha County park on former homestead land that was restored with thousands of plantings. Its grounds span hundreds of acres and include prairie, woodland, wetland, and garden areas. Visitors can hike the trails, explore the Discovery Trail with its hands-on outdoor stations, and look for wildlife. The Environmental Learning Center runs outdoor education and programs for all ages, and the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium is part of the site. Snowshoe rentals and permits for filming or photography are also offered.

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