Greenery Workshop Friday, December 1st                      1 – 4pm Come spend a festive winter day crafting around the fireplace here at the MacKenzie Lodge. We encourage participants to bring their own greenery supplies, although we will have a small amount of greenery and other materials available. Participants are also welcome to bring their own warm beverage ... Read More

Winter Wonders Learn to Ski                                                                                                                            Saturday, December 16th              10 – Noon Join us for a winter wonders ski on our South Trails! We will discover and learn about skiing in the wonderful snow-covered prairie and forest. Please dress for the weather and meet naturalists at the South Trails Parking lot at 10am.

Winter Wonders Learn To Ski Saturday, Dec. 16 10 a.m. – noon Join us for a winter wonders ski on our South Trails! We will discover and learn about skiing in the wonderful snow-covered prairie and forest. Please dress for the weather and meet MacKenzie naturalists at the South Trails parking lot.

First Day Hike Monday, Jan. 1, 2024 1 – 2:30 p.m. Celebrate the first day of 2024 with a hike on the south trails alongside MacKenzie naturalists. Please bring your own hiking gear and meet naturalists at the South Trails parking lot. Snow will not be removed from the trails.

Wolf Moon Hike Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Experience the natural world under the glow of the first full moon of the year, called the “Wolf Moon.” We will hike through restored prairies, practice observation skills, and warm ourselves by the campfire. Bring your own hot beverage and dress for the weather. ... Read More

Candlelight Snowshoe & Hike Friday, Feb. 2, 2024 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. Join us at the MacKenzie Center for a fun Friday night of hiking and snowshoeing on our illuminated path. A limited number of snowshoes will be available to borrow, so bring your own if you have them! Park in the Lodge parking lot. This ... Read More

Winter Wonders Learn To Ski Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 10 a.m. – noon Join us for a winter wonders ski on our south trails! We will discover and learn about skiing in the beautiful snow-covered prairie and forest. A limited number of skis will be available, so feel free to bring your own if you have ... Read More

Friends of MacKenzie Maple Fest Saturday, April 6, 2024 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ever wonder how maple syrup goes from inside a maple tree to your pancakes and waffles? Join us at the Friends of MacKenzie Maple Fest to learn about the past and present of maple sugaring practices. This sweet event will offer all ... Read More

Storytime With Animals Wednesday, June 12, 2024 10 – 11 a.m. Learn about what flies, slithers, hops and walks through nature stories read aloud by MacKenzie naturalists and explore the lives of the animals in our wildlife area. This is geared toward toddlers and preschool children, but all ages are welcome! Please park in the ... Read More