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  • First Day Hike

    South Trails Parking Lot Poynette, WI

    First Day Hike Sunday, Jan. 1, 1-2:30 p.m. Start the year off outside with a brisk hike alongside MacKenzie Naturalists. We will meet at the south trails and depart for a 1-2 mile hike through the forests and prairies at MacKenzie. We’ll hike at a moderate pace and offer turn-around points to accommodate hikers of ... Read More

  • Wolf Moon Hike

    Lodge

    Wolf Moon Hike Friday, Jan. 6, 5:30-7 p.m. Experience the MacKenzie Center in the moonlight with a guided hike through our forests and prairies. Arrive at 5:30 p.m. to spend some time by the fire before departing or come at 6 p.m. to join us for the hike. We’ll be moving more slowly, as we ... Read More

  • Candlelight Snowshow Hike

    Lodge

    Join us at the MacKenzie Center for a fun Friday night of hiking and snowshoeing on our illuminated path. Snowshoes are available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis, but ... Read More

  • Winter Tree ID

    South Trails Parking Lot Poynette, WI

    Which trees can we identify this winter at MacKenzie Center? Let’s learn together as we explore and identify trees, using MacKenzie’s educational materials on a guided hike! Please wear clothes ... Read More

  • Maple Syrup Festival April 1,2023 CANCELED!

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

    From DNR Staff:  With heavy hearts, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Maple Festival on Saturday. The weather forecast is calling for dangerous winds, snow, and hail, and the risk posed is too great to continue on with our outdoor event.  

  • April Friends Board Meeting

    Finishing House

    The Friends of MacKenzie Board of Directors meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Finishing House.  All meetings are open.  This month's meeting is ... Read More

  • Story Time with Animals

    Wildlife Area W7303 County Highway CS, Poynette

    Introduce your toddler or pre-school aged child to the outdoors during story time. Please meet inside the wildlife area near the wolves. Drop-in activities available.

  • May Friends Board Meeting

    Finishing House

    The Friends of MacKenzie Board of Directors meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Finishing House.  All meetings are open.  This month's meeting is May 9, 2023.

  • Midwest Outdoor Heritage Education Expo (MOHEE) May 17, 2023

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

    FREE FIELD TRIP OPPORTUNITY You and your students are invited…The Midwest Outdoor Heritage Education Expo (pronounced MO'-hee) presented by The Outdoor Heritage Education Center (OHEC)(OH'-heck), non-profit conservation organization. This is a perfect opportunity to extend learning outdoors before the school year comes to an end. Please consider joining us for the 2023 youth expo. May ... Read More

  • Midwest Outdoor Heritage Expo (MOHEE) May 18, 2023

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

    FREE FIELD TRIP OPPORTUNITY You and your students are invited…The Midwest Outdoor Heritage Education Expo (pronounced MO'-hee) presented by The Outdoor Heritage Education Center (OHEC)(OH'-heck), non-profit conservation organization. This is a perfect opportunity to extend learning outdoors before the school year comes to an end. Please consider joining us for the 2023 youth expo. May ... Read More