Educational Programs
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The Bandits Of Wyalusing
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Join us for a fun presentation about these interesting critters, their behavior and habits, and what you can do to prevent them from becoming a nuisance around your campsite and home.
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Live Birds Of Prey - Up Close!
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Kids and adults are equally fascinated by birds, and this will be an opportunity to see live Wisconsin raptors up close!
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Butterfly Walk
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Join Volunteer Naturalist Sarah Chisholm to learn about Wisconsin native butterflies, identify the food they eat and search for and identify caterpillars and eggs.
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Monarch Drop-In at Dragon Boat Festival
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If you have been keeping your eyes peeled, you have probably seen beautiful Monarch butterflies flying around Milwaukee recently! These butterflies have seen rapid population decline in recent decades due to habitat loss, pesticide use and climate…
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Smokey Bear's 80th Birthday Celebration
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Join the 80th birthday celebration for Smokey Bear and his timeless message of wildfire prevention.
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Chat With A Falconer
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Join MacKenzie Staff member, Jake Pace, in learning about the art of falconry!
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Window To The Universe
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Learn about and view the universe you call home with the Northern Cross Science Foundation! The provided telescopes and educators are sure to excite you and leave you even more curious.
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Smokey Bear's 80th Birthday Party
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Join us for an evening of celebrating Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday! Hear the story of Smokey, learn about fire safety, participate in fun-family activities, and enjoy birthday cake by the campfire!
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Birds Of Prey Drop-In
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Join the naturalist anytime from 1 -3 p.m. down at the beach to learn about the local birds of prey and understand the food chain and habitat required for these winged beauties.
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Tour of Mirror Lake in a 32-foot Canoe!
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Join Gary Williams from the Summer Outdoor Adventure Club (SOAC) and the Mirror Lake naturalist for a journey around the lake to explore the critters and plants. We will stop along the way to point out historical locations on the lakeshore.