Story Time with Animals
2024-08-14 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Story 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 the Badger Den parking lot and meet naturalists inside the wildlife area near the wolf.

Wisconsin Wildlife Day
2024-08-16 11:00 - 13:00
Join 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 begin the tour. The tours will be an hour long, with two sessions taking place. The first tour will begin promptly at 11 a.m., and the second will start at noon. The wildlife area has paved walking trails and is entirely outdoors, so please dress for the weather and bring plenty of water and sun protection.

Tour 1: 11 a.m. – noon
Tour 2: Noon – 1 p.m.

Registration is required for this event to limit the number of people in the wildlife area at one time. Please call 608-635-8112 for more information or to register.

Pollinator Palooza
2024-08-23 10:00 - 11:00
What’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 dress for the weather with sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, bug spray, etc.
Upon arrival, please park in the Lodge parking lot. The naturalist will meet you there. The hike will be around 1 mile, unshaded, with minimal incline.

Storytime with Animals
2024-09-04 10:00 - 11:00
Storytime 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 that call the center home!
This event is geared towards preschool children, but all ages are welcome! It is safe to say that bug spray and sun protection will be needed.
Parking is available in the Badger Den parking lot. The educator will be in the outdoor teaching area near the wolf. We hope to see you there!

Dusk and Campfire
2024-09-20 07:00 - 09:00
Dusk And Campfire
Friday, Sept. 20, 2024
7 – 9 p.m.
Come experience the MacKenzie Center at night! Join the educators on guided nature hikes through the woods and prairies. Self-guided tours will also be available.
There will be a campfire to hangout around as well!
Please park in the Lodge parking lot and meet the educators by the firepit. This will be a night hike with limited lighting, so please plan accordingly.

Fall Fundraiser
2024-10-12 17:30 - 21:00
The 2024 Fall Fundraiser will be on Saturday, October 12 at 5:30 p.m., at the Mackenzie Center Lodge. Spots can fill up quickly, so please send in your reservation form now!
2024 Fundraiser Reservation Form

Friends of MacKenzie Board Meeting
2025-01-14 18:30 - 20:00

Friends of MacKenzie Center Annual Meeting
2025-01-16 17:00 - 20:30
More information coming soon.

February Board Meeting
2025-02-11 18:30 - 20:00
The 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.

Maple Program Training for Volunteers
2025-02-18 - 2025-02-19
The training dates are February 18th and 19th, 2025.

March Board Meeting
2025-03-11 18:30 - 20:00

MapleFest 2025
2025-04-05
Two things will happen on this day!!!
One is breakfast with real maple syrup from 8 am to noon at the Lodge.
Two is the MapleFest! So many activities happening from 9 am to 2 pm.
Breakfast 2025 Maplefest Flyer
MapleFest

April Board Meeting
2025-04-08 08:00 - 17:00

May Board Meeting
2025-05-13 06:30 - 20:00

June Friends Board Meeting
2025-06-10 18:30 - 20:00

July Friends Board Meeting
2025-07-08 18:30 - 20:00

August Friends Board Meeting
2025-08-12 18:30 - 20:00

Annual Picnic for Members and Friends
2025-08-17

September Friends Board Meeting
2025-09-09 18:30 - 20:00

October Friends Board Meeting
2025-10-14 18:30 - 20:00
The Friends of MacKenzie Board of Directors meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Finishing House at the MacKenzie Center. All meetings are open.

Fall Fest
2025-10-18
More information coming soon. Date is October 18th, 2025.

Fall Fest
2025-10-18

November Friends Board Meeting
2025-11-11 18:30 - 20:00

December Friends Board Meeting
2025-12-09 18:30 - 20:00
