Creature Feature: Colubrid Snakes Saturday, June 17, at 3:00 pm. Meet at MooseWood Nature Center. The most common category of snakes seen within the pet trade today are known as colubrids, members of the scientific family Colubridae. Encompassing nearly two-thirds of currently known snake species, colubrids include corn snakes, milk snakes, king snakes, garter snakes […]

Workshop: Glass, Beand, and Charms Sunday, June 11th 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 […]

Sunday, May 28th, 2pm. Meet at MooseWood Nature Center. Do you know the difference between a frog and a toad? Find out as we explore the lives and habitats of these unique amphibians. Try a craft, and meet one of the resident amphibians (or more! depending on availability) up close. Expect an ‘un-frog-gettable’ afternoon of […]

Sunday, May 14th at 3:00 pm. Meet at MooseWood Nature Center. Guests will have a unique up-close animal experience with tarantulas and learn about their habitat, interesting facts, and why these animals are so cool! Other hands-off critters will be discussed also. If you have questions about these amazing arachnids, then you won’t want to […]

Friday, May 12th from 5pm to 9pm, Saturday, May 13th from 10am to 6pm, and Sunday, May 14th from 11am to 4pm. Help support the nature center at the TV-6 Mother’s Day Craft Show at NMU’s Superior Dome. Select hand-made items including:  photo prints, glazed pottery, jewelry, and quilted and sewn items will be available.  […]

Sunday, May 7th 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 of. All tools and materials […]

Fridays in May at 1:00pm. 5/5- Crows; 5/12- Wolves; 5/19- Bears; 5/26- Moose.  Meet at MooseWood Nature Center. We’ll read a story or two, and enjoy a craft or activity. Suggested age range: 3-8 years old, but all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. To support the nature center, suggested donations are […]

Spring is finally here. Buds, baby ducks and butterflies are a welcome sight. Use your observational skills to seek out clues along the trail. Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at the front desk and hit the trails. Show your findings to the naturalist when you are done to receive a prize. Available for the […]

Story Time at MooseWood: Frogs Saturday, April 29th at 3:00 pm. Meet at MooseWood Nature Center. We’ll read a story or two, enjoy a craft or activity, and meet the resident animals at the nature center. Suggested age range: 3-8 years old, but all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. To support […]

Upcycling Workshop: No-Sew T-Shirt to Tote Bag Sunday, April 23 at 2:00 pm. Meet at MooseWood Nature Center. Looking for ways to reduce your use of single-use plastics?  Come join us in celebration of Earth Day to explore ways of living an environmentally friendly lifestyle, and learn how to make your very own tote (bag) […]