MacKenzie Spring Internship Deadline Jan 15
The MacKenzie Center W7303 County Highway CS, Poynette, United StatesThe MacKenzie Center, just 25 miles north of Madison, is a diverse environmental education and outdoor skills center with a remarkable conservation history. With interpretive trails, exhibits, museums and programming available for school and youth groups, MacKenzie is a wonderful place to visit and learn about the natural world. The MacKenzie Center is looking for ... Read More
Friends Annual Meeting
LodgeJoin us for the Friends Annual Meeting at the MacKenzie Center Lodge on Thursday, January 18, 2018. Here’s the schedule: 4:45 -5:30 Registration and Payment, Social Time 5:30 – 6:15 Welcome, Invocation, Dinner ($10) pulled bison sandwich, slaw, potato salad, dessert, etc. 6:15 – 7:00 Business meeting/ election of board members 7:00 – 7:45 Speaker
Learn to Ice Fish
LodgeJoin the MacKenzie Center educators on Free Fishing Weekend to learn all things ice fishing! No fishing licenses is required on Free Fishing Weekend. All equipment will be provided, but feel free to bring any equipment you may have. This event is free and open to all ages. Remember to dress for the weather. Meet ... Read More
Maple Call-in Day for Schools and Groups
The MacKenzie Center W7303 County Highway CS, Poynette, United StatesThis is the first day that schools may call in to the MacKenzie Center to make reservations for their students to participate in the Maple Program. Call-in starts at 7:15 am and goes until the schedule is filled.
Snowshoe Hike
LodgeCome join us at the MacKenzie Center for a fun Friday night of hiking and snowshoeing. Snowshoes will be provided at no cost or you can bring your own. The illuminated trail begins at the lodge and will continue through the MacKenzie Center trail system. The lodge will be open to warm up, grab some ... Read More
Maple Set-up Day
Finishing HouseVolunteers set up maple area so that it's ready for groups in March.
Friends Board Meeting
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.
Maple Program Volunteer Training
LodgeIt’s that time of year again! It’s early January… and here at the MacKenzie Center we’re already thinking about spring and maple sugaring season! Each year we welcome over 1,200 participants to the Maple Program. We owe that success to dedicated volunteers who contribute thousands of hours to teach and bring this program to life ... Read More
DNR Regional Partnership Meeting
LodgeBen Bergey, Director, Bureau of Parks and Recreation Management, Wisconsin DNR, issued an invitation to Friends and Partner Group members. It said (in part) "In 2018 the Wisconsin State Park System is launching several new efforts to enhance the operations and aesthetics at state park system properties across the state as well as expanding recreation ... Read More
Wood Clearing Work Day
Finishing HouseMacKenzie Friends and Volunteers, Steven has asked for help clearing a bunch of downed hazard trees around the Maple area and along the trails (all before Maple Fest). The plan is to buck up both hard and soft wood and load most of it to the splitting area and leave some near the sap cooker ... Read More
