Friends of Retzer Nature Center

09/21/2026

09/19/2026

🍏🥧 The smell of sweet apple treats is in the air; that can only mean one thing… Apple Harvest Festival is happening TODAY at Retzer Nature Center - RAIN OR SHINE! For everyone's comfort, this year's event features family-friendly activities both indoors and outside.

Stop by from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. for a cherished community event that has been celebrated for 39 seasons! Admission is $15 per vehicle. For more details, visit wauk.co/AHF.

🌧️ In the event of severe weather, we'll post an update on this page.

Apple Harvest Festival 2026 is presented by the Friends of Retzer Nature Center and Generac in cooperation with Waukesha County Parks, WCTC - Waukesha County Technical College, and more.

09/18/2026

09/14/2026

🍎 Thank you, Elysian Studio Spa, for supporting Friends of Retzer and Apple Harvest Festival!

Be sure to check out their basket in our silent auction this Saturday! 🍂🌳

We appreciate our wonderful community supporters! ❤️

Don't miss our silent auction basket at the Apple Harvest Festival this Saturday, September 19th at the Retzer Nature Center !

Hosted by the Friends of Retzer Nature Center this festival has a red delicious mix of food, beverages, & local vendors all surrounded by the beauty of the Retzer Nature Center!

Fun fact: Many of the pictures used for posts were taken at the Retzer Nature Center over the past 3 years!

09/05/2026

08/30/2026

08/30/2026

🍎 Apple Harvest Fest is almost here! We’re looking forward to another wonderful fall day at Retzer. Hope to see you there! 🍂🌳

08/26/2026

A big thank you to Gwenyn Hill Farm & Organic Gardens for hosting the Friends of Retzer! 🌻 We’re grateful for the opportunity to visit and learn more about the farm.