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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Fall Festival
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Join us for a day filled of fun fall activities sponsored by the Friends of the MacKenzie Center! Activities include archery, compass skills, wildlife viewing, fire building, hiking, a hale bale maze, gunny sack races, face painting, scarecrow…
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Fungi Frolic
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Come “frolic” through the MacKenzie Center and see what is growing! Search with naturalists and ID while celebrating the odd but wonderful world of fungi!
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Fungi Frolic
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Have you been noticing more fungi around? Now is your chance to learn about the mushrooms that are popping out of the ground at MacKenzie!
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Learn to Butcher Deer
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Instructors will assist participants to break down a deer step-by-step and share tips on hanging a deer at home, removing lymph nodes for CWD testing, and storing your venison by canning or freezing.
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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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Underwater Worlds
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Macroinvertebrates are out and about! Let’s catch a glimpse of these aquatic friends bright and early as we search the study pond. While this event is geared towards preschool-aged students, animal lovers and story lovers of all ages are welcome.
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Storytime With Animals
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Children of all ages can come listen to a story read by MacKenzie Center naturalists, nestled nicely in the wildlife area. As you hear stories about frog songs and wilderness explorers, you might also hear the Wolf chime in with a howl, or the Raven…
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Maple Festival
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Learn about the journey, history and culture of maple sugaring in Wisconsin at MacKenzie Center’s Maple Festival!
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Sunrise Equinox Hike
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What makes the equinox special? Learn about and celebrate the spring equinox with us as we trek the South Trails!
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Winter Tree ID
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Which trees can we identify this winter at MacKenzie Center? Let's learn together as we explore and identify trees.