Retzer Nature Center
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Features
- Free Admission
- Yes
- Accessible Parking
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Yes
- Service Animals Welcome
- Yes
- ADA-Compliant Bathrooms
- Yes
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Natural Attractions Type
- Parks, Forests, Trails
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Cross-Country Skiing/Snowshoeing Trail Type
- Flat
- Open
- Wooded
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Rental
- Yes
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Snowshoeing
- Yes
Retzer Nature Center
S14 W28167 Madison St - Waukesha, WI 53188
Information:
262-896-8007
Grounds open daily, dawn-10pm; visitor center open daily 8am-4:30pm.
At Waukesha County's Retzer Nature Center "education is the key". Retzer is dedicated to providing hands-on outdoor/environmental educational opportunities for school groups, families and adults through public programs. Retzer Nature Center strives to create awareness and appreciation of the environment in all patrons and visitors. Special events and classes held year round.
What's Nearby
Events
Places To Stay
Dining
1
Monday Night at the Movies
6/17/2024
Waukesha - 3.9 miles away
2
Lake Country Triathlon and Half Iron
7/27/2024
Oconomowoc - 11.81 miles away
3
2024 Wisconsin State Fair
8/01/2024 - 8/11/2024
West Allis - 15.01 miles away
4
Say Cheese Food Crawl
7/31/2024
West Allis - 15.51 miles away
5
Antique and Flea Market at Holy Hill
7/27/2024
Hubertus - 15.75 miles away
6
East Troy Electric Railroad Dinner Trains
5/04/2024
East Troy - 16.49 miles away
7
Milwaukee Brewfest
7/27/2024
Milwaukee - 20.84 miles away
8
Ozaukee County Fair
7/31/2024 - 8/04/2024
Cedarburg - 24.27 miles away