Earth Day, April 22, 2024
LodgeEarth Day – Tree Planting Monday, April 22, 2024 1 – 3 p.m. Join us in continuing the legacy of Harley MacKenzie and planting trees to educate current and future generations! The MacKenzie Center is excited to have a Work Play Earth Day volunteer event at the Lodge building area. We need your help to plant trees along ... Read More
May Friends Board Meeting
Finishing HouseThe Friends of MacKenzie Board of Directors meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Finishing House. All meetings are open. This month’s meeting is May 14, 2024.
Story Time with Animals
Wildlife Area W7303 County Highway CS, PoynetteStorytime 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
Under Water Wonders — Pond Study
The MacKenzie Center W7303 County Highway CS, Poynette, United StatesUnder Water Wonders – Pond Study Saturday, June 15, 2024 10 a.m. – noon Did you know that you can learn a lot about the health of a pond by what critters you find living there? Drop in between 10 a.m. and noon to experience one of the MacKenzie Center's most popular education programs to ... Read More
Invasive Species Awareness Day
Badger DenInvasive Species Awareness Day Saturday, June 22, 2024 10 a.m. – noon Join MacKenzie naturalists for this invasive species education and eradication event. Starting at 10 a.m., MacKenzie naturalists will host an invasive species education program that will focus on the magnitude and impact invasive buckthorn and garlic mustard have on our natural habitats. We ... Read More
Story Time with Animals
Wildlife Area W7303 County Highway CS, PoynetteStorytime With Animals Wednesday, July 10, 2024 10 – 11 a.m. Learn about what flies, slithers, hops and walks through nature stories read by MacKenzie naturalists and explore the lives of the animals in the wildlife area. This event is geared toward toddlers and preschool children, but all ages are welcome. Please park in the ... Read More
Summer Birding
South Trails Parking Lot Poynette, WIFeather Frenzy – Summer Birding Saturday, July 20, 2024 9 – 10 a.m. Birds are out and about! Let's catch a glimpse of these feathered friends as we meander South Trails! A limited number of field guides and binoculars will be available, so please bring your own birding/hiking equipment if you have it. All ages and skill ... Read More
Youth Archery
The MacKenzie Center W7303 County Highway CS, Poynette, United StatesYouth Archery Saturday, July 20, 2024 9 a.m. – noon This free archery clinic for kids ages 8-15 will introduce your child to the sport of archery or help sharpen their skills. It is open to all skill levels. All equipment will be provided, so please do not bring any of your own gear. ... Read More
Youth Archery (two sessions)
The MacKenzie Center W7303 County Highway CS, Poynette, United StatesYouth Archery Saturday, July 20, 2024 9 a.m. – noon This free archery clinic for kids ages 8-15 will introduce your child to the sport of archery or help sharpen their skills. It is open to all skill levels. All equipment will be provided, so please do not bring any of your own gear. ... Read More
