Maple Training Day 2

Lodge

New 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

Lodge

There 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 States

Students 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 House

Anyone 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 House

The 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 Den

Next steps for approaching a potential donor.  This meeting will immediately follow the Friends Board meeting.

Archery Event Planning Meeting

Finishing House

Plans 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 House

Anyone 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 House

Anyone 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 States

This 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