Background

The nature center building was built in 1998 with seed funds given to Kenosha County by Robert Pringle, Sr.'s sister, Fanny Pringle.

To learn more about the Pringle Family and the Nature Center click here

The Hoy Audubon Society, the Kenosha/Racine chapter of the National Audubon Society, entered into a contract with Kenosha County to operate the nature center on April 1, 2004.

To learn more about the history of the Pringle Nature Center click here

Mission

Pringle Nature Center is a regional resource where people of all ages can experience nature, environmental education, conservation and stewardship. We do this by:

Putting People in Touch with Nature

New Developments

In June 2009, Christine Reardon has left to pursue her teaching certification and we wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors. Please stop in to welcome our new naturalist, Valerie Mann, as she continues with Christine's vision for the Nature Center.

Because of these new funds and staffing, PNC is once again able to provide environmental education to school groups, youth organizations, families, youths and adults. The PNC is open to the public, Tuesday through Sunday from 9 AM - 4 PM.

Operations and Funding

The nature center is staffed by a full time Naturalist with help from volunteers who are dedicated to making this natural resource available to the public. These volunteers staff the nature center  on weekends to be able to have the building open to the public as well as coordinate environmental education programs for schools, scouting groups, and the general public. We always welcome new volunteers, please contact us for opportunities. Kenosha County, the Town of Bristol, fundraisers, rentals, and program fees cover our funding.

Board of Directors

The Pringle Nature Center Board of Directors is the governing body for the nature center. The Board also meets the second Saturday of every month at 9:00 AM for their monthly board meeting.

Board Members include:

Barry Thomas (Chairman)

Nick Spittlemeister (Vice-Chairman)

Warren Leisemann (Treasurer)

Laura Feider (Secretary)

Kay Wikel (Volunteer Coordinator)

Frederick Brookhouse (Director)

Bob Pringle (Director)