Litter happens whether it is intentional or not. It is unsightly and collects on our beaches, waterways, hanging from tree branches, and along our streets and parking lots.  Litter may be a problem, but we as a community can take steps to help keep it pristine. MooseWood Nature Center and the Northern Michigan University’s Medicinal […]

Please join us for a 2-day weekend event as we celebrate our natural world and the autumn season. Saturday Activities- 8:00 am: Birding the Bog Walk and Presque Isle Scot Stewart will lead a birding walk from the center through the Bog Walk and parts of Presque Isle. We will walk about a mile or […]

The “Cans for Critter” Can and Plastic Bottle Drive is Back!   Are you still storing cans and plastic bottles in your garage? Are they spilling out of your closet? Don’t like the mess? Consider donating your returnable cans and plastic bottles to the MooseWood Nature Center. The drive will provide the nature center with valuable […]

Dino Dig When- Saturday, October 16th Time- 12:00 p.m. What is Paleontology? Paleontology is the study of ancient life, from dinosaurs to prehistoric plants, mammals, fish, insects, fungi, and even microbes. Kids 8 years-old and up are invited to participate in the very first “Dino Dig.” This one-hour long program will have young “Paleontologists” learning about […]

Dino Dig When- Saturday, August 14th Times- 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Each session will last about 1 hour. What is Paleontology? Paleontology is the study of ancient life, from dinosaurs to prehistoric plants, mammals, fish, insects, fungi, and even microbes. Kids 8 years-old and up are invited to particiapate in the very first “Dino Dig.” […]

Photography Workshops Offered- When: Saturday, August 21st This photography workshop is open to photographers ages 11 years and older.  Photographers are invited to bring their own digital camera or phones with cameras to the workshop.  A $10 donation is suggested.  Introduction to Nature Photography: 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. This workshop is designed to familiarize the beginner […]

Creature Feature Sunday In this series of select Sundays, guests will have a unique up-close animal experience and discover how these animals are adapted to their natural habitat, some interesting facts and why these animals are so cool! The program may include: a craft, feeding, or activity. Guests may hold the animal if they wish […]

When people talk about throwing pottery, they generally mean the process from the time the clay touches the wheel to the time the wheel is stopped. In this more general (and most commonly used) sense, throwing is the entire activity of shaping the clay on the potter’s wheel. Join us for a pottery wheel demonstration […]

Paint and Post Sunday,  October 25th from 12:00 to 4:00 pm.   Pick up a FREE “Kid-Size” Pumpkin and Decorating Kit **while supplies last**   No-Contact pickup due to COVID-19   What to Do: Decorate your free Pumpkin (using materials provided or use what you have at home). Choose from paint or vinyl sticker kits. […]

Enter the 2020-21 “Get Out and Explore!” Photography Contest 9/21/21 Update: Photo submissions are closed and decisions will be made by the end of the month. Winners will be announced at the end of the month.   The MooseWood Nature Center invites amateur photograhers  to enter the “Get Out and Explore!” Photography Contest – the competition […]