Public event
Fall Festival Oct. 13
The MacKenzie Center W7303 County Highway CS, Poynette, United StatesThis family friendly event will give you a chance to participate in many activities including archery, compass skills, wildlife tours, fire building, hiking, a hay bale maze, gunny sack races, face painting, scarecrow making, hayrides, and much more! The cost is $15 per vehicle. Rain date Oct. 14. Check the website and FaceBook for updates.
Fall Festival Rain Date
The MacKenzie Center W7303 County Highway CS, Poynette, United StatesRain date for Fall Festival. This family friendly event will give you a chance to participate in many activities including archery, compass skills, wildlife tours, fire building, hiking, a hay bale maze, gunny sack races, face painting, scarecrow making, hayrides, and much more! The cost is $15 per vehicle. Check the website and FaceBook for ... Read More
Night Hike and Campfire
LodgeCome on out to the MacKenzie Center for an evening hike through the MacKenzie Center trails. The illuminated path will begin at the MacKenzie Center lodge and will include a bonfire with s'mores. Come for a quick hike or stay all evening. After your hike enjoy some hot chocolate by the fireplace in the lodge. ... Read More
Natural Wreath Making
LodgeSign up to learn how to make your own holiday greenery. You must preregister and prepay ($10) at the MacKenzie Center 608-635-8105 prior to the class. All supplies required will be provided, but feel free to bring any materials you may have.
Ice Fishing Clinic (registration required)
Badger DenTime: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Activities: Fishing, Outdoor activity, Outdoor skills Location: MacKenzie Center Come join the MacKenzie Center Educators to learn all about ice fishing! This event is free (no fishing license required on winter Free Fishing Weekend) and open to all ages. All equipment will be provided, but feel free to bring any materials you ... Read More
Candlelight Snowshoe Hike
LodgeTime: 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Activities: Candlelight events, Hike, Nature study, Outdoor activity, Snowshoeing Location: MacKenzie Center Come join us at the MacKenzie Center for a fun Friday night of hiking and snowshoeing. Snowshoes will be provided, or you can bring your own! The illuminated trail begins at the MacKenzie Center lodge and will continue through the ... Read More
Maple Call-in Day for Schools and Groups
February 4, 2019 @ 7:15 am - 4:00 pm This is the first day that schools may call in to the MacKenzie Center to make reservations for their students to participate in the Maple Program. Call-in starts at 7:15 am and goes until the schedule is filled.
Owl Prowl
LodgeTime: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Activities: Educational Programs, Hike, Night event, Wildlife study Location: MacKenzie Center Come join the MacKenzie Educators to learn about Wisconsin owl species. From 5:30-6:30 p.m. will be an educational talk about owls. From 6:30-8:30 p.m. join us for a hike in the woods to search for owls. For the hike please dress for the ... Read More
Maple Syrup Festival
The MacKenzie Center W7303 County Highway CS, Poynette, United StatesMaple 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, ... Read More
Work, Play, Earth Day
Badger DenApril 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 ... Read More
