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April 2019
Maple Syrup Festival
Maple Syrup Festival Time: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Activities: Drop-in Program, Educational Programs, Festivals, Food, Music, Outdoor activity, Outdoor skills Location: MacKenzie Center Come learn about how maple sugar and syrup was made by Native Americans and pioneers, as well as current methods used today. There will be live music, food, horse drawn wagon rides, interpretative displays, and much more! New this year -- scavenger hunt for kids. A pancake breakfast, sponsored by the Friends of MacKenzie will be served from 8…
Find out more »Friends Board Meeting
The Friends of MacKenzie Board of Directors meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in the Finishing House. All meetings are open, so feel free to join us if you’re interested.
Find out more »Maple Education Program Clean Up Day
Dear Maple Education Volunteers, The Maple Education Program Clean Up Day will be Tuesday April 9th from 9am – 10am. We will clean and pack up all of the maple materials for hibernation until the next maple season. At about 10:00 AM, some of the MacKenzie Staff will host a thank you pancake brunch in the MacKenzie Lodge. We hope you can join us! This is also the time you’ll receive your pints of maple syrup as a thank you for your volunteer…
Find out more »Work, Play, Earth Day
April 22 “Work, Play, Earth Day” 9am-3pm Celebrate Earth Day by helping us remove invasive species, pick up litter, and participate in other activities. Individuals, businesses, school groups, and other organizations are all welcome to attend. This will be a drop-in event, so please stop by the Badger Den anytime between 9am-3pm to help with various projects.
Find out more »May 2019
Friends Board Meeting
The Friends of MacKenzie Board of Directors meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in the Finishing House. All meetings are open, so feel free to join us if you’re interested.
Find out more »Midwest Outdoor Heritage Education Expo (MOHEE)
Midwest Outdoor Heritage Education Expo (MOHEE) May 15-16, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm The MacKenzie Center is hosting the 5th annual Midwest Outdoor Heritage Education Expo for 4th-6th grade classrooms. Registration is required for this free event. Visit www.outdoorheritageeducationcenter.com to register and learn more.
Find out more »Midwest Outdoor Heritage Education Expo (MOHEE)
May 15-16, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm The MacKenzie Center is hosting the 5th annual Midwest Outdoor Heritage Education Expo for 4th-6th grade classrooms. Registration is required for this free event. Visit www.outdoorheritageeducationcenter.com to register and learn more.
Find out more »June 2019
Women’s Archery Clinic (registration required)
June 8 Women’s Archery Clinic 9am-12pm Have you ever been interested in archery or have shot a few times but want to know more? This free event is open to all women ages 8 and up. Call (608)635-8105 to register or for more information. Registration is required.
Find out more »Friends Board Meeting
The Friends of MacKenzie Board of Directors meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in the Finishing House. All meetings are open, so feel free to join us if you’re interested.
Find out more »Story Time with Animals
June 19 Story Time with Animals 10am - 11am Introduce your toddler or pre-school aged child to the outdoors during story time. Please meet inside the wildlife area near the wolves.
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