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
Story Time with Animals
Wildlife Area W7303 County Highway CS, PoynetteStory Time With Animals Wednesday, Aug. 14, 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 ... Read More
Wisconsin Wildlife Day
Badger DenJoin a MacKenzie naturalist on a guided tour of the MacKenzie Wildlife Area to learn more about the animals that call this state home. As we explore and observe the animals, we will learn about their unique adaptations that help them survive in Wisconsin. Please meet the naturalist in the Badger Den parking lot to ... Read More
Pollinator Palooza
LodgeWhat’s all the buzz around pollinators for anyway? Join us on Aug. 23, and we’ll tell you! Follow a MacKenzie naturalist on a hike through the incredible prairies that inhabit the park. During this hike, we will engage in understanding prairie ecosystems, and the creatures that call them home. We hope to see you there! Please ... Read More
Storytime with Animals
Wildlife Area W7303 County Highway CS, PoynetteStorytime With Animals Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024 10 – 11 a.m. Please join a MacKenzie Center educator in the wildlife area for the last Story time with Animals of the summer! During this hour, we will be reading a story focused on nature. After the story is over, feel free to peek at the wildlife ... Read More
