Fall Festival Set Up Day Oct. 6
Badger DenJoin us on Friday, Oct. 6 to help get things ready for Fall Festival (Oct. 7). We'll be setting up tents, tables, and chairs; decorating the grounds; organizing supplies for each activity, etc. We plan to be mostly done by noon, but there may be a few jobs in the afternoon for those who can ... Read More
Friends of MacKenzie Fall Festival
The MacKenzie Center W7303 County Highway CS, Poynette, United StatesNEW DATE (due to weather concerns)! SUNDAY, OCT 8 Come enjoy the beauty of fall at the MacKenzie Center. This family friendly event will give you a chance to participate in some of the many activities available at MacKenzie including archery, air guns, compass skills, wildlife tours, fire building, hiking, and studying the plant and ... Read More
Final Clean up for Fall Festival Oct. 9
Finishing HouseWe'll organize the materials from Fall Festival and get them stored for the year. Work will mainly include sorting and boxing things up and transporting supplies from the Finishing House to the Maintenance Shop (upstairs).
Friends Board Meeting
Finishing HouseThe 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 Work Day Oct. 20
The MacKenzie Center W7303 County Highway CS, Poynette, United StatesFriends and Volunteers, The wildlife staff has work planned to clear brush and bucked logs from the lower deer enclosure and along the fence line. We will meet at the deer enclosure lower gate, this Friday October 20th at 9:00 am. We will have loppers, DR Mower and power equipment as needed for cutting and hauling out brush ... Read More
Work Day in the Sugar bush Area Oct. 25
Badger DenMark your calendars for next Wednesday October 25th when we will be cutting and hauling buckthorn from the sugar bush area. This area is in bad shape and maple trees are becoming difficult for the kids to access. We can start on the East side of the Badger Den and cover what we can before lunch. There ... Read More
Autumn Full Moon Hike
The MacKenzie Center W7303 County Highway CS, Poynette, United StatesCome on out to the MacKenzie Center for an evening hike through the trails. The illuminated trail will begin at the MacKenzie Center lodge and will include a bonfire with s'mores. After your hike enjoy some hot chocolate by the fireplace in the lodge. Come for a quick hike or stay all evening. Please park ... Read More
Wildlife Area Work Day Nov. 10
Finishing HouseFriends and Volunteers, The wildlife staff is planning another work day for Friday November 10th at 9:00 am. Meet at the Finishing house. We will be cutting and clearing brush along fence lines and various area in the wildlife area.There will be loppers, DR Mower and power equipment as needed with the dump trailer available for hauling. Dress for ... Read More
Friends Board Meeting
Finishing HouseThe 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.
Invasive Cork Tree Work Day, Nov. 28
Finishing HouseFriends and Volunteers, Cork trees are classified “Prohibited” by the DNR. Prohibited - If introduced into the state, are likely to survive and spread, potentially causing significant environmental or economic harm or harm to human health. Unfortunately they are already well established on the MacKenzie property. In support for cork trees removal, the MacKenzie Center has been awarded ... Read More
