MacKenzie Maple Festival Saturday, April 2, 2022, 8 am – 2 pm
The MacKenzie Center W7303 County Highway CS, Poynette, United StatesCelebrate Spring! Come learn about past and present maple sugaring practices. Drop in for a little while or stay all day! Event is free (other than food purchases). Lots of spring maple activities throughout the day (8am -2pm). Live music, horse drawn wagon rides, interpretative displays, scavenger hunt, ice cream, and more! Event is rain ... Read More
Spring Birding
Badger DenSpring Birding: 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Friday, May 13, 2022 It’s that time of year when many songbirds are back in Wisconsin, making their nests and singing their songs. Join Naturalists as we hike around the property to observe these feathered friends. We’ll be visiting the forest, pond and prairie, so bring comfortable shoes for hiking! ... Read More
Nature in Miniature
Badger DenNature in Miniature: 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, May 28, 2022 Have you ever wondered what life is like for an ant? Let’s shrink down together to discover the microworld! We’ll be exploring the patterns we notice in nature, turning over rocks to find critters and examining how beetles, worms and fungi help recycle the trees. Be ... Read More
Nature Journaling Workshop, August 17, 9 am – noon
The MacKenzie Center W7303 County Highway CS, Poynette, United StatesNature Journaling Workshop: 9 a.m. - noon, Wednesday, Aug. 17 This free workshop will give you the basic knowledge needed to create your own nature journal. You don’t need to be an expert to enjoy nature, but a journal helps you keep track of what you’ve seen and learned. Feel free to bring your own notebooks, pencils ... Read More
Early Birding Hike, August 27, 7-9 am
The MacKenzie Center W7303 County Highway CS, Poynette, United StatesEarly Birding Hike: 7 - 9 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 27 Birds are out and about! Let’s catch a glimpse of these feathered friends bright and early as we meander the South Trails. Please bring any of your own birding equipment, although we will provide field guides and binoculars. Meet Naturalists at the South Trails parking lot for ... Read More
Knitting Get-together
LodgeThis get-together is designed for anyone working on a handmade fiber creation (knit or crochet) to craft together in the MacKenzie Lodge. We encourage participants to bring their own supplies, although we will have a small amount of yarn, knitting needles and patterns available. Join us by the fireplace, bring your own warm beverage and ... Read More
Winter Wonders Hike
South Trails Parking Lot Poynette, WIJoin us for a winter wonders hike on our South Trails! Whether there is fresh snow or not, there is still lots to explore in the forest and prairie. We will discover and learn what the plants and animals are doing this time of year to survive. Please dress for the weather and meet naturalists ... Read More
Holiday Greenery Workshop
The MacKenzie Center W7303 County Highway CS, Poynette, United StatesSign up to learn how to make your own holiday greenery such as a wreath, hanger or centerpiece using natural materials. Please preregister and prepay ($10) at the MacKenzie Center 608-635-8112 by Dec. 3. All supplies required will be provided but feel free to bring any materials you may have. Our greenery workshop will once ... Read More
First Day Hike
South Trails Parking Lot Poynette, WIFirst Day Hike Sunday, Jan. 1, 1-2:30 p.m. Start the year off outside with a brisk hike alongside MacKenzie Naturalists. We will meet at the south trails and depart for a 1-2 mile hike through the forests and prairies at MacKenzie. We’ll hike at a moderate pace and offer turn-around points to accommodate hikers of ... Read More
Wolf Moon Hike
LodgeWolf Moon Hike Friday, Jan. 6, 5:30-7 p.m. Experience the MacKenzie Center in the moonlight with a guided hike through our forests and prairies. Arrive at 5:30 p.m. to spend some time by the fire before departing or come at 6 p.m. to join us for the hike. We’ll be moving more slowly, as we ... Read More
