Midwest Outdoor Heritage Education Expo (MOHEE)

The MacKenzie Center W7303 County Highway CS, Poynette, United States

This free event is oriented towards youth and generally attended by school groups.  Expo educators, conservation volunteers and DNR professionals will help keep students engaged while increasing their understanding, appreciation and sense of stewardship for natural resources, Wisconsin’s outdoor heritage and related activities.  Emphasis is on hands-on learning experiences where students will participate in these outdoor ... Read More

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Wood Splitting May 25

The MacKenzie Center W7303 County Highway CS, Poynette, United States

We Have Wood! Now it’s time to get it split and stacked for next year’s Maple program. Please join us Thursday May 25th 8:30am at the splitting area across from the Wildlife handicap parking lot. We have three splitters lined up and the bigger the crew the better. Dress for the weather. Lunch will be ... Read More

Wildlife Project Team Meeting June 1

Finishing House

Some of the tasks needing your active support include: > Considerable base work (brochures, notices of intent, displays, etc.) for our fund raising campaign have been underway and now requires some adjusting and additions to align with the levels of donors we expect to approach. Goal: have printed copies compiled mid July. > All hands - ... Read More

Friends Board Meeting

Finishing House

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.

Work Day June 14

Finishing House

MacKenzie Friends and Volunteers, We are going to continue with setting up the fire wood supplies for 2017-18 with another morning of bucking and hauling oak, and also pine wood to supply the Lodge. The plan is mixed depending on the number of volunteers. For sure we will need chain saw operators to buck downed ... Read More

Story Time with Animals

The MacKenzie Center W7303 County Highway CS, Poynette, United States

Introduce your toddler or pre-school aged child to the outdoors during story time.  The MacKenzie Center features a live wildlife exhibit with native Wisconsin animals. Each outdoor story time will feature a children’s book about animals and a short wildlife tour with a MacKenzie educator. For more information please call 608-635-8105.

Wildlife Project Committee Meeting

Finishing House

The Wildlife Committee will meet at 4 pm in the Finishing House on Thursday, June 22.  We'll review the letter that will be used to solicit funds for the project and discuss any other steps that need to be taken at this point.

Wildlife Project Committee Meeting

Finishing House

The next Wildlife meeting is Thursday, July 6, at 4:30 pm in the Finishing House. Please respond to Don Lucke regarding your ability to attend. AGENDA 1. Review board pledge progress Plan for next insider solicitations 2. Community Connector - Response for area point Leaders (Making 1st Contact business/organizations) 3. Individuals to make presentations & Tent display spokespersons 4. Report ... Read More

An Afternoon with Wildlife

The MacKenzie Center W7303 County Highway CS, Poynette, United States

Grab lunch in Poynette and then come join us for an educational wildlife tour featuring the wild animal residents at the MacKenzie Center. Learn about bison, wolves, eagles, owls, lynx, and more from a MacKenzie Wildlife Educator. For more information please call 608-635-8105.