Maple Fest Planning Meeting
LodgeWe will meet to kick-off the initial planning for Maple Fest (April 1st). The plan is to discuss and assign key coordinators and various activity leads; discuss publicity and volunteer schedules; upgrades from last year; ordering and set-up tasks, etc.
Maple Program 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.
MacKenzie Center Snowshoe Hike
LodgeMark your calendar for the MacKenzie Center's Snowshoe and Hike on Sunday, Feb. 12 from 1-4 p.m. Snowshoes will be available to use or you can bring your own! When you're done snowshoeing you can warm up by the campfire or come into the lodge for some hot chocolate! The event is free, but donations ... 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.
Maple Set-up Day
Finishing HouseVolunteers set-up the maple area so that it's ready for school groups during the month of March.
Maple Training Day 1
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.
Grants Committee meeting
LodgeAnyone interested in grants and fundraising to help support the MacKenzie Center and its programs is welcome to join us on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 in the lodge after the maple training session that day (about noon). The focus is looking into applying for a grant from the Alliant Energy Foundation. We hope to have ... Read More
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
