The Retzer Nature Center was originally the retirement home of John
& Florence Retzer. Their vision was "to conserve the scenery,
natural life and wildlife, leaving the land unimpaired for the
enjoyment of future generations." The original 90 acres was
purchased in 1938. In 1973, the property was bequeathed to Waukesha
County Parks. Land acquistions have greatly expanded this nature
center to make it what it is today. A Planetarium addition opened
in May of 2005. It was the vision of the Retzer family that this
area be open to all so that is why there is no admission fee
charges.
The Retzer Nature Center is open daily from
Sunrise until 10:00 PM. If you visit between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM,
the Visitor's Center will be open and you might like to explore
that as well. Please respect these hours! We are developing a good
working relationship with the Waukesha County for geocaching and
need to be respectful of the rules. Please stay on established
trails. Wildlife can become easily stressed, please leave dens and
nests alone. Please respect the grounds, no picking of flowers or
plants. Dogs, pets, horses and bikes are not allowed. Please
demonstrate CITO (Cache In Trash Out) as you journey in the
park.
Most of all, enjoy the park as the Retzer family
intended. This cache hide might be difficult for newer
geocachers as it is a nano cache hidden in a natural way. Please
bring your own pen or pencil to sign the log sheet.
Return the cache to the original hiding spot so it does not
get muggled. Thank you