Introduce your toddler or pre-school aged child to the outdoors during story time. Please meet inside the wildlife area near the wolves. Drop-in activities available.

This free workshop will give you the basic knowledge needed to create your own nature journal.  You don't need to be an expert to enjoy nature, but a journal helps you keep track of what you've seen and learned.  Feel free to bring your own notebooks, pencils and art supplies.  Materials for a basic nature ... Read More

This free archery clinic for kids ages 8-15, will introduce your child to the sport of archery or help sharpen their skills.  This clinic is open to all skill levels.  Bows will be provided.  Please call (608)635-8112 for more information or to register.  Registration is required.

Introduce your toddler or pre-school aged child to the outdoors during story time. Please meet inside the wildlife area near the wolves. Drop-in activities available.

Wolf Moon Hike: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022 Come experience the natural world under the glow of the first full moon of the year called the “Wolf Moon.” We will hike through our restored prairies, practice our observation skills and warm ourselves by the campfire. Bring your own hot beverages and dress for the ... Read More

Candlelight Snowshoe Hike: Drop-in from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, 2022 Join us at the MacKenzie Center for a fun Friday night of hiking and snowshoeing on our illuminated path. A limited number of snowshoes are available to borrow, or you can bring your own! Please park in the Lodge parking lot. If there is ... Read More

Tracks and Scat: 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2022 Which wild critters have been active this winter at MacKenzie Center? Let’s learn together as we explore and identify tracks and scat using MacKenzie’s educational materials on a guided hike. Remember to dress for the weather. Please park and meet naturalists in the Lodge parking lot ... Read More

Spring Birding: 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Friday, May 13, 2022 It’s that time of year when many songbirds are back in Wisconsin, making their nests and singing their songs. Join Naturalists as we hike around the property to observe these feathered friends. We’ll be visiting the forest, pond and prairie, so bring comfortable shoes for hiking! ... Read More

Nature in Miniature: 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, May 28, 2022 Have you ever wondered what life is like for an ant? Let’s shrink down together to discover the microworld! We’ll be exploring the patterns we notice in nature, turning over rocks to find critters and examining how beetles, worms and fungi help recycle the trees. Be ... Read More