NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE NATURE CENTER (NHNC)
-Robert Wagner (Board Member), 1969
“This land would expose inner-city children to outdoor activities on a far larger scale than local parks.”
The 93-acre Nature Center (NHNC) has been in the Neighborhood House family since 1969. Originally named the The Farm, this inviting property served as a place for families and staff to escape the city noise, connect with the outdoors, and enjoy natures splendor. Throughout the years it has evolved into a premier location for environmental education and hands-on exploration.
Premier Environmental Education
Located just outside of Milwaukee, WI
Environmental Education Programs
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Our Pre K through 2nd grade students are introduced to the wonders of nature through engaging, hands-on lessons.
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School age youth discover the fascinating natural world through experiments, exploration, and team building exercises.
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Students learn about complex ecosystems, conservation techniques, and our impact on the shared environment.
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Every spring we invite classrooms and famillies to experience old fashioned maple sugaring. Join us as we look for plant and animal signs of spring, play some of the Indigenous winter games, tap sugar maples, race in snowshoes, and look out for Turkey Vultures, all before tasting the delicious maple syrup!
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Throughout the summer, experience the NHNC through guided hikes, birdwatching, plant identification, and more! You'll have plenty of opportunities to get hands on by helping improve trails, remove invasive plants, and participate in plant and animal monitoring!
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This innovative initiative uses a dynamic combination of experiential learning activities, conservation projects and paid natural resources internships to promote natural resources careers to low-income and minority high school and college students.
45 minutes from Downtown Milwaukee
W2650 County Road MM
Neosho, WI 53059
Check out the following video to see what a day at the Nature Center looks like while making maple sugar!
Stewardship Saturdays 2026 Calendar
May: 9 & 23
June: 13 & 27
July: 11 & 25
August: 8 & 22
September: 12 & 26
October: 10
Open to all ages, these Saturdays offer the chance to hike scenic trails, take part in family-friendly activities, and volunteer alongside staff and fellow community members on hands-on conservation projects. Whether you’re looking to explore nature, spend quality time outdoors, or make a meaningful impact through stewardship, there’s something for everyone.
Come for an hour or stay longer—Stewardship Saturdays are about connecting with nature, community, and the shared responsibility of caring for the land we all enjoy.
