Nature Study
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Echo Rock Stroll
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Join the naturalist on a stroll of Echo Rock Trail and Ishnala Trail where you will learn about the geology of the area, witness the overlooked beauty and hear about the history of those who lived in the park before it was a park.
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Frog Safari
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If you are a frog fanatic, you will want to join us for this nocturnal trip to the park’s kettle ponds.
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Living with Black Bears: What to Know if Your Home is in Black Bear Territory
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Grace Nugent, Wildlife Biologist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, will present on all the things folks should know about sharing space with Wisconsin's Black Bear population. The Friends of the Mead & McMillan Wildlife Areas are proud…
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Living With Urban Coyotes
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Join the Wisconsin DNR and Milwaukee County Parks for an educational talk on living with urban coyotes. Learn more about coyote ecology and behavior, deterrence and management techniques and how local communities can contribute to coyote monitoring…
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Animal Feeding
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Ever wanted to see a turtle eat? Or see a snake up close? Come visit the animals as they eat their lunch.
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Test Your Nature Knowledge
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Drop-in anytime between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to test your nature knowledge!
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Live Snake Encounter
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Learn all about snakes and watch as our education snake Mickey is fed a mouse.
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November Fungi Frolic
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Come “frolic” through the MacKenzie Center and see what is growing for the last frolic of the year!
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Live Snake Encounter
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Learn all about snakes and watch as our education snake Mickey is fed a mouse.
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Exploring Nature: Getting Ready for the Winter
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The chill of winter is in the air. Uncover how the world of nature prepares for the hardships of the season.