Education_Topic Contact_Mackenzie Center
- Email: MacKenzie Center
- Phone: tel:+1-608-635-8112
MacKenzie Center
Description
The MacKenzie Center, just 25 miles north of Madison, is one of the most diverse education centers in Wisconsin. With interpretive trails, exhibits, museums and programming available for school and youth groups, MacKenzie is a wonderful place to visit and learn about the natural world. The State Game Farm is connected to the MacKenzie Center and is adjacent to the arboretum on the western half of the property.
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Winter Break Youth Archery
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Due to popular demand, we have added a Winter Youth Archery Clinic!
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Winter Solstice Hike
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Please join the MacKenzie educators to learn about what the winter solstice means for our planet and how it affects our plants and animals.
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Holiday Greenery Workshop
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Join us at the Badger Den to learn how to make your own holiday greenery such as a wreath, hanger or centerpiece using natural materials. Please preregister and prepay ($10) at the MacKenzie Center 608-635-8112 by Dec. 3. All supplies required…
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That Tracks!
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Please join MacKenzie Center educators in the Lodge for this drop-in event. There will be crafts to do, scat to observe and a way to test your knowledge.
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Candlelight Hike And Campfire
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Join us for a night on the trails! Everyone is welcome to walk down a candlelit path beginning at the Lodge and then cozy up around the campfire.
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Friends of MacKenzie Fall Festival
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Please join us at the MacKenzie Center for the Friends of MacKenzie annual Fall Festival! There are so many activities to do – hayrides, pumpkin painting, face painting, archery, woodcutting and more!
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Learn To Hunt Pheasants - Friends of Poynette Game Farm
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Join Friends of Poynette Game Farm for an exciting and educational “Learn to Hunt Pheasants” event, where novice hunters can deepen their understanding of pheasant hunting.
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Dusk Hike and Campfire
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Come experience the Mackenzie Center at dusk, when various wild animals become active.
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Storytime With Animals
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Learn about what flies, slithers, hops and walks through nature with stories read by MacKenzie Center naturalists and explore the lives of animals in the wildlife area.
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Pollinator Palooza
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Birds are out and about! Let’s catch a glimpse of these feathered friends as we meander the South Trails.