Maple Fest Set-up & Maple Fest Leader’s Meeting

Finishing House

Anyone interested in helping to get things set-up for Maple Fest 2017 should meet at the Finishing House at 9 am.  This will be followed by a Maple Fest Leader's meeting.

Maple Fest

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

This family friendly event allows the public to learn about the science and history of maple sugaring.  There's a chance to see how trees are tapped and to learn how the Ho-Chunk peoples as well as early European settlers used the sap to make maple sugar or syrup.  Wagon rides, popcorn, and other refreshments are available. ... Read More

Maple Program Clean-up & Volunteer Appreciation Brunch

Lodge

For all maple program volunteers — come help get everything we used for the maple program taken down, cleaned up and put away for the season.  Then starting about 11 am the MacKenzie Center staff will be serving a pancake brunch for all volunteers.  This is also the time when volunteers who have put in at ... Read More

Wildlife Project Funding and Marketing Meeting

Finishing House

The Wildlife project team is meeting on Wednesday April 5th in the Finishing House at 5:30 PM.  Pizza will be served a bit earlier at 5:15 PM.  If you are not currently part of this team, but have an interest in helping with plans for funding and marketing of the wildlife area project, contact Don Lucke ... Read More

Maple Fest “Debriefing”

Finishing House

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss how things went at Maple Fest 2017 and suggest improvements for next year.

Friends Board Meeting

Finishing House

The Friends of MacKenzie Board of Directors meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in the Finishing House.  All meetings are open, so feel free to join us if you're interested.

Wildlife Area Marketing/Advertising Meeting

Finishing House

Anyone interested in being part of the marketing/advertising aspect of the wildlife area project is invited to a meeting on Tuesday, April 11, in the finishing house. Two items on the agenda will be creating a pamphlet and talking points for this project. Passion and willingness to make this succeed is required.  Contact Lyn Koenig ([email protected] ... Read More

Bunks Set up Day

Lodge

The new bunks for the dorms are arriving and we need help to set them up.  The bunk beds, complete with mattresses will be delivered next Thursday morning, April 13th.  Be at the lodge at 9:00AM if you can help unload, unpack, and assemble the beds. Depending on the turnout, we should be completed by early ... Read More

Earth Day Work Day (Prep)

Badger Den

MacKenzie Friends and Volunteers, In preparation for staining on Earth Day at MacKenzie Center, there will be a Work Day in advance to make repairs to some of the picnic tables and pressure wash prior to staining on Earth Day. If you want to help, join us Wednesday, April 19th at the Badger Den, 9:00 ... Read More

Work, Play, Earth Day!

Badger Den

Come celebrate Earth Day at the MacKenzie Center.  Help with brush clearing, trash pickup, and painting picnic tables.  Meet at the Badger Den lawn.  Lunch will be provided.  Families, individuals, scout groups, 4-H groups, businesses, and other organizations are all welcome to attend.  For more information please call 608-635-8105.