Events
1 pm and 2:30pm
MooseWood Nature Center
Workshop: Glass, Beads, and Charms
Workshop: Glass, Beads, and Charms Sunday, January 28th at 1:00pm (14 yrs and under- adults welcome too); and 2:30pm (Adults). Meet at MooseWood. There is a maximum of 10 people for each workshop time. Learn how to bend and work with wire while making your very own hand-made piece of jewelry you can be proud […]
Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland Saturday, January 20th, drop in between 12:00 pm to 3:30pm. Make your own snowflakes and listen to a fun talk about snowflakes, snow, and how snow benefits the plants and animals around us. Join us for this fun craft. Suggested age range: All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. To […]
6pm
MooseWood Nature Center
In Search of Evening Owls
In Search of Evening Owls Friday, January 12th at 6:00 pm. Board Member and bird enthusiast, Scot Stewart will begin with an introduction to the unique hunters themselves through a short 20-minute presentation. To be followed by car pooling from the nature center to the off-site location(s) where owls have recently been active. We will […]
11am
MooseWood Nature Center
Story Time at MooseWood: Over and Under the Snow
Story Time at MooseWood: Over and Under the Snow Sunday, January 14th, 11:00 am. Discover the wonder and activity that lies beneath winter’s snowy landscape in this magical picture book, “Over and Under the Snow” by Kate Messner. An activity or craft will follow the storybook reading. Guests may also enjoy a visit in the […]
2 pm
MooseWood Nature Center
Curious Chickadees
Curious Chickadees Saturday, January 6th, 2:00 pm. Enjoy a fun activity where you’ll sit patiently outside with some birdseed and enjoy the company of local birds, but most adventurously, black capped chickadees! Learn all about these beautiful song birds with this hands-on activity and a small lecture. Suggested age range: All are welcome. Dressing in […]
3pm
MooseWood Nature Center
Paper Bag Reindeer Puppet Craft
Paper Bag Reindeer Puppet Craft Sunday, December 17th at 3:00pm. Please join us as we make cute paper bag reindeer puppets. It’s a great way for kids to have a Christmas themed puppet show with their friends. All materials will be supplied. Suggested age range: 6 years and up, but all are welcome. Children must […]
3 pm
MooseWood Nature Center
Creature Feature: Snake Appreciation Day
Creature Feature: Snake Appreciation Day Sunday, December 10th at 3:00pm. Meet at MooseWood Nature Center. Guests will have a unique up-close experience with different snake species while learning about their habitat, interesting facts, and why these animals are so cool! If you have questions about these amazing reptiles, then you won’t want to miss this […]
11am
MooseWood Nature Center
Story Time at MooseWood: Stick Man
Story Time at MooseWood: Stick Man Sunday, December 3rd, 11:00 am. The book, “Stick Man” by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler will be read. This story encourages children to think about resilience, never giving up and all the things you can do with a stick. A craft or activity will follow. Guests may also enjoy […]
Times vary by day
Superior Dome, Marquette, MI
TV6 Christmas Craft Show
December 1-3, nature center volunteers will be participating in the Christmas Craft Show on 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 may include: photo prints, glazed pottery, an assortment of […]
2pm
MooseWood Nature Center
Turkey Trivia Family Fun Walk
Turkey Trivia Family Fun Walk Stop by anytime after 2:00pm. Sunday, November 19th. This self-guided walk will be available until 4:30pm Sunday, November 26th. How much do you really know about wild turkeys? Enjoy a short interpretive hike about a favorite fall animal, the wild turkey. Find the hidden turkeys each with a fun fact […]
About
MooseWood Nature Center is an independent, non-profit organization supported by memberships, donations and grants. Our mission is to celebrate nature through education and action in the Upper Peninsula.
Hours
Sat & Sun 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
or by appointment
Phone: (906) 228-6250