Maple Training Day 2
LodgeNew and returning volunteers for the Maple Program are encouraged to attend two training days to prepare for the upcoming maple season. The first is Feb. 21 and the second is Feb. 22. Training will be held in the Lodge from 9 am until noon.
Data Base Meeting/Training
LodgeThere will be a two part meeting/training event Wednesday 2/22/2017 at 12 PM in the lodge. If this does not work for you and you would like input or have questions. contact Dan Martinson and he or one of the other parties involved would be happy to meet one on one. If you have any contact list ... Read More
First Day of Maple Program
The MacKenzie Center W7303 County Highway CS, Poynette, United StatesStudents and groups will begin coming to MacKenzie to learn the biology of maple trees and the history of tapping the trees to obtain sap to make into sugar and syrup. Groups will have the opportunity to tap a tree and even get a taste of pure "MacKenzie Gold" at the end of the tour. Tours ... Read More
Maple Fest Planning Meeting
Finishing HouseAnyone interested in helping plan for Maple Fest 2017 is welcome to attend this meeting at the Finishing House from 9-11 am.
Friends Board Meeting
Finishing HouseThe Friends of MacKenzie Board of Directors usually meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in the Finishing House, but for March the meeting is moved to Monday, March 13, to avoid conflicting with the maple program. All meetings are open, so feel free to join us if you're interested.
Grants/Fundraising Committee Meeting
Badger DenNext steps for approaching a potential donor. This meeting will immediately follow the Friends Board meeting.
Archery Event Planning Meeting
Finishing HousePlans are being made for a new event at MacKenzie this summer -- an archery event focused on youth. The tentative date is July 22, 2017, and will have an education component and a competitive component. If this sounds like something you would like to be involved with, please join us on March 15 at ... Read More
Maple Fest Planning Meeting
Finishing HouseAnyone interested in helping plan for Maple Fest 2017 is welcome to attend this meeting at the Finishing House from 9-11 am.
Maple Fest Set-up & Maple Fest Leader’s Meeting
Finishing HouseAnyone 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 StatesThis 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
