Events
9am to 1pm
MooseWood Nature Center
“Cans for Critters” Can and Plastic Bottle Drive
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 […]
12pm
MooseWood Nature Center
Dino Dig
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 […]
12pm and 2pm
MooseWood Nature Center
Dino Dig
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.” […]
10 am
MooseWood Nature Center
Photography Workshop
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 […]
4pm
MooseWood Nature Center
Creature Feature Sunday
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 […]
12 pm to 4 pm
MooseWood Nature Center
Pottery Throwing
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 […]
12pm to 4pm
MooseWood Nature Center
Paint and Post
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. […]
“Get Out and Explore!” Photography Contest
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 […]
MooseWood Nature Center
Cans for Critters
The “Can for Critters” can and bottle drive is now complete. We are no longer accepting cans, plastic, or bottles. Thank you for your support. After October 31st we ask that you donate you cans and bottles to the Vista Theatre in Negaunee. They need assistance for a new roof! Thank you!
10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
MooseWood Nature Center
Pottery Throwing
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 […]
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