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

The Hoy Audubon Society/Pringle Nature Center is a regional resource where people of all ages can experience nature, environmental education, conservation and stewardship.

New Developments

In 2007 a grant from Waste Management, through Kenosha County, has allowed for the hiring of Christine Reardon, a University of Wisconsin-Parkside graduate, as a full time naturalist.

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 operated and funded by volunteers and donors who are dedicated to making this natural resource available to the public. These volunteers keep the nature center building open to the public on weekends 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. The nature center building is also available for rentals to groups interested in holding functions in a spectacular and increasingly rare natural setting.

Board of Directors

The Pringle Nature Center Board of Directors is the governing body for the nature center. The board members volunteer their time on the weekends staffing the nature center along with other individuals. 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 & Secretary)

Warren Leisemann (Treasurer)

Kay Wikel (Volunteer Coordinator)

Jim Major (Director)

Stan Rosenstiel (Director, Hoy Audubon Society)

Bob Pringle (Director)