Story Time with Animals

Wildlife Area W7303 County Highway CS, Poynette

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

Badger Den

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 ... Read More

Candlelight Snowshoe Hike

Lodge

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. ... Read More

Tracks and Scat Hike

Lodge

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 ... Read More

Spring Birding

Badger Den

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 ... Read More

Nature in Miniature

Badger Den

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 ... Read More

Nature Journaling Workshop, August 17, 9 am – noon

The MacKenzie Center W7303 County Highway CS, Poynette, United States

Nature Journaling Workshop: 9 a.m. - noon, Wednesday, Aug. 17 This free workshop will give you the basic knowledge needed to create your own nature journal. You don’t need to be an ... Read More

Early Birding Hike, August 27, 7-9 am

The MacKenzie Center W7303 County Highway CS, Poynette, United States

Early Birding Hike: 7 - 9 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 27 Birds are out and about! Let’s catch a glimpse of these feathered friends bright and early as we meander the South Trails. ... Read More

Knitting Get-together

Lodge

This get-together is designed for anyone working on a handmade fiber creation (knit or crochet) to craft together in the MacKenzie Lodge.  We encourage participants to bring their own supplies, ... Read More

Winter Wonders Hike

South Trails Parking Lot Poynette, WI

Join us for a winter wonders hike on our South Trails! Whether there is fresh snow or not, there is still lots to explore in the forest and prairie. We ... Read More