Butterfly Bonanza and Native Plant Sale Saturday, May 24th, Presentation 11:00 am, Plant Sale Noon – 2:00 pm at MooseWood Nature Center U.P. Native Plants will present Butterfly Bonanza: Native Plants for U.P. Moths & Butterflies. The presentation will discuss the importance of moths and butterflies both as pollinators and as components of the local […]

Story Time at MooseWood Sunday, April 27th at 11:00 am at MooseWood Nature Center The book, 999 Tadpoles by Ken Kimura will be read. When Mother and Father Frog lead their 999 offspring in search of a new home, looming tragedy turns to triumph. An activity or craft will follow the reading. Guests may also […]

Creature Feature: Snakes Wednesday, April 23rd at 6:00 pm at MooseWood Nature Center Snakes may be one of the most feared and misunderstood animals, but after attending this program, you’ll see how fascinating and beneficial these beautiful reptiles can be. Join Easton Zivnoska and Grace Souza, in partnership with Critter Classroom of Marquette, for this […]

Birding Basics: Birding in the U.P. Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm. If you’re curious about nature and want to learn more about what’s around you, birding is a great skill and a fun hobby. There are many great reasons to get into birding: it is low-cost; you can bird anywhere, anytime; a rewarding experience […]

Story Time at MooseWood Sunday, April 6th at 11:00 am at MooseWood Nature Center The book, Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring by Kenard Pak will be read. Join a boy and his dog as they explore nature and take a stroll through the countryside, greeting all the signs of the coming season. An activity or craft […]

Talking Wolves and Large Carnivores with the Michigan DNR Saturday, April 5th at 3:00-4:30 pm at MooseWood Nature Center Join us for a discussion on the latest information about wolves, cougars, and other large carnivores in the Upper Peninsula. Brian Roell, Wildlife Biologist and Large Carnivore Specialist for the Michigan DNR, will speak about the […]

** Rescheduled Program** Why did the Salamander Cross the Road? Mother Nature pulled a fast one on us! This program has been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 9th at 6:00pm at MooseWood Nature Center To reproduce, of course! As the winter snow and ice melt, woodland ponds fill up and amphibians come alive. This program is […]

Creature Feature: Lizards Tuesday, March 25th at 6:00pm at MooseWood Nature Center Lizards are a diverse and ancient group of reptiles that live around the world today. There are thousands of lizard species, and each has special adaptations and traits. They range in size from the smallest chameleon, at 13.5mm long (as small as a […]

Story Time at MooseWood  Sunday, March 9th at 11:00am  The book, Sleep, Black Bear, Sleep by Jane Yolen and Heidi E.Y. Stemple will be read. Various animals settle down for a winter’s nap, assured that spring will wake them to reenter the warmer, more active world. An intro to hibernation will be touched on. Guests […]

How to Turn Children into Survivors When They’re Lost Saturday, March 1st 2025, 1:00pm. Peter White Public Library, Community Room. Michael Neiger, of the MI Back Country Search and Rescue’s (MibSAR’s) Long Range Special Operations Group (LRSOG) will be presenting this 1-hour program based on child-safety best practices of the: *National Association for Search & […]