Looking for a fun family activity? Join us for storytime at the MooseWood Nature Center. Enjoy a relaxing time with a seasonal or animal themed nature story and craft. Recommended ages 3-8, but all are welcome. To support the nature center, suggested donations are $5/child or $10/family. Program Dates: Saturdays, February 4th at 10:00am and […]

Are you astonished at the wide variety of winter birds that visit their feeders even on the coldest days? You may wonder “do birds get cold?” or “how do wild birds keep warm in winter?” There are many superb adaptations that allow them to survive our coldest UP winters. Join us on Sunday, January 29th at 2pm […]

*Registration for the program is now closed as we have reached capacity so that everyone may enjoy the program. If there is another outing planned, we will spread the word.* Please save the date and join us for a presentation and winter walk on Friday, January 13th, at 6:00 pm. MooseWood Nature Center invites our members and […]

“Cans for Critters” Can and Plastic Bottle Drive 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 income to help with […]

Happy Holidays from the MooseWood Nature Center. This weekend, December 2-4, the nature center will be participating in the Christmas Craft Show this Friday, from 5pm to 9pm, Saturday from 10am to 6pm, and Sunday from 11am to 4pm. Select hand-made items will be for sale to benefit the mission of the nature center. Items […]

Happy Holidays! Start off the holiday season with local birch bark artist, Rick Eckloff, who will offer this hands-on program on Saturday, December 3th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. on how to make birch bark and acorn angels. These ornaments will look great on Christmas trees, as tags for gifts or as a gift for a loved […]

“Cans for Critters” Can and Plastic Bottle Drive 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 income to help with […]

“Cans for Critters” Can and Plastic Bottle Drive 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 income to help with […]

Reptile Jewelry Workshop 8/20/22: Registration is now closed. The workshop is full. Sunday, August 28th, from 3:00 to 4:30 pm Fee: suggested $10/jewelry piece. Do you like jewelry? At this workshop you’ll make your own unique piece of jewelry using shed reptile skins. All materials will be provided (including sheds, although you can bring your […]

Rock Painting Workshop Sunday, August 7th, from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. Dive into the world of rock painting with this “paint what you want”-themed workshop. MooseWood is surrounded by live animals, gardens and beautiful Presque Isle for inspiration. You’ll learn how to turn a rock into a beautiful piece of art, then let the artistic juices […]