Events
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MooseWood Nature Center
Creature Feature: Colubrid Snakes
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 […]
1pm
MooseWood Nature Center
Workshop: Glass, Beads, and Charms
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 […]
2pm
MooseWoodNature Center
Frog and Toad Family Fun
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 […]
3pm
MooseWood Nature Center
Creature Feature: Tarantulas
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 […]
Superior Dome
TV6 Mother’s Day Craft Show
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. […]
1pm (14 yrs and under), 2:30pm (Adults)
MooseWood Nature Center
Workshop: Glass, Beads, and Charms
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 […]
1pm, Fridays in May
MooseWood Nature Center
Story Time at MooseWood
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 […]
MooseWood Nature Center
Signs of Spring
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 […]
3pm
MooseWood Nature Center
Story Time at MooseWood: Frogs
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 […]
2pm
MooseWood Nature Center
Upcycling Workshop: No-Sew T-Shirt to Tote Bag
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) […]
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