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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Wolf Moon Hike
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Come experience the natural world under the glow of the first full moon of the year, called the “Wolf Moon.” We will hike through our restored prairies, practice our observation skills, and warm ourselves by the campfire. Bring your own hot…
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Learn to Cross Country Ski
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Join us for a winter wonders ski on our Nature trail! We will discover and learn about skiing in the wonderful snow-covered prairie and forest. Please dress for the weather and meet naturalists at the MacKenzie Lodge at 1 p.m.
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First Day Hike
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Celebrate the first day of 2025 with us in the snow! We’ll be trekking along the south trails to explore the forest and prairies on the first day of the year! Meet naturalists at the South Trails Parking Lot and please bring your own hiking gear,…
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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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Learn To Cook Wild Game: Waterfowl
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Join First Hunt Foundation and Pheasants Forever for a fun and informative evening of learning to cook waterfowl!
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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!