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“Around the Bog” 30th Anniversary Edition

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The latest “Around the Bog” Newsletter July/August 2026 is now available. This is a special edition as MooseWood Nature Center is celebrating 30 years! This issue is packed with great articles, information, programming and events as well as a look back into MooseWood’s history. Please join us on Thursday, July 16th beginning at 5:00 as […]

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World Environment Day Celebration at MooseWood

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MooseWood Nature Center’s World Environment Day Celebration At MooseWood Nature Center June 5, at 6:30 PM By Scot Stewart MooseWood Nature Center got its start in Marquette 30 years ago as a way to bring a better understanding and appreciation of the beauty and understanding of the Upper Peninsula’s natural history to visitors from out-of-town, […]

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Around the Bog Newsletter May/June 2026 Now Available!

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Another great issue of the Around the Bog Newsletter is now available. Jam packed with informational articles, news, and programs. Click the link below: Click here—-> May/June 2026 Around the Bog Newsletter 

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“Around the Bog” Jan/Feb 2026 Newsletter Now Available

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Click the link below to read the lates issue of the “Around the Bog” newsletter, which includes the January and February programs, articles, news, membership information, and more! Jan/Feb “Around the Bog” Newsletter 2026 <<—–Click me!

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Happy Holidays from us to you!

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MooseWood Nature Center Wish List: Gift cards- Mares-Z-Doats, PetSmart, Menards Cuttle bones Enrichment items for educational animals: paper towels, toilet paper/paper towel tubes, faux leaves, branches, plants, small animal mirror, 5-6 inch PVC pipe (for turtle tunnel), small rubber duckies, 3-D printed items (can be found on Etsy) hex logs, burrow buddy, jungle gym, caves, […]

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Presenter Highlight: Alexis Dahl

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Presenter Highlight: Alexis Dahl Upper Peninsula native, Alexis Dahl will present Fire & Ice A Michigan Geology Tour on Thursday, November 20th at 7pm in the Community Room of the Peter White Public Library. Dahl is a science communicator, creating engaging YouTube videos. Her passion for storytelling blend science with history on so many things […]

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“Around the Bog” Newsletter Now Available! Nov/Dec 2025

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Click the link below to read the lates issue of the “Around the Bog” newsletter, which includes the November and December programs, articles, news, membership information, and more! Nov/Dec “Around the Bog” Newsletter 2025 <<—–Click me!

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May-June 2025 “Around the Bog” Newsletter

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Enjoy the latest Spring May-June 2025 “Around the Bog” newsletter. Filled with programming, birding highlights, lichens, MNC Board Member spotlight, and a new “Art at MooseWood” members only programs. Read May-June “Around the Bog” newsletter now.   Last chance to enter the “Get out and explore!” photography contest. Deadline is May 31st. Read the photo […]

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City Nature Challenge-at MooseWood Nature Center

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  Come join some of NMU’s elementary education future educators at Moosewood Nature Center on Saturday, April 26th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm as part of Marquette’s first City Nature Challenge. Be ready to explore the natural world, learn what organisms are living around us, and learn how iNaturalist can be fun for the whole family! Be dressed […]

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Art at MooseWood Nature Center

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The MooseWood Nature Center is excited to introduce a new members-only series giving participants the opportunity to explore their inner artist. “Art at MooseWood” provides small-group instruction in creative beginner art projects. Have you ever wanted to dabble in pottery, develop your nature photography skills, or try your hand at watercolor? Here’s your chance. Sessions […]

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