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18th Annual Haunted Bog a Success Because of You!
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Friends of MooseWood, The Board of Directors of MooseWood Nature Center would like to thank everyone who participated in this year’s 18th Annual Haunted Bog Walk Fundraiser held on Friday and Saturday, October 13-14th. The event was a huge success! All proceeds will be used to operate your year-round nature center, updating exhibits, keeping the […]
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October 28th Fungi Program Rescheduled
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‘The Hope of Fungi Amidst the 6th Mass Extinction’ : Spiritual Experience, Medicine, and Human Evolution is being rescheduled to Saturday, November 11th. The program will share information on how fungi improve our health and their use in medical research. There will be an in-house discussion on fungi and the instructor will be available for more chatting […]
Read Article → Thank You! Marquette Community
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Due to the overwhelming support of the Marquette community, the MooseWood Nature Center raised about $1,000 in profit from its Community Rummage Sale and Bake Sale held on September 9 and 23, 2017. MooseWood gives a big thank you to all who supported the sale through donations and purchases. All the money raised from the […]
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Wanted: Haunted Bog Photographer
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Thank you! The position has been filled. A photographer is needed to take photos of our volunteers and participants during this years Halloween Haunted Bog Walk. Photographs are needed documenting the event that includes set-up, during, and post event photos to be used for future promotional needs. At this time, this position will be a […]
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Get Involved: Volunteer for the 18th Annual Halloween Haunted Bog Walk!
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We need your help! MooseWood Nature Center is a non-profit nature center located at Presque Park in north Marquette. Each Halloween we hold our biggest annual fundraiser, The Haunted Bog Walk. Volunteer groups create scare stations around the Bog Walk, a hiking trail that winds around the bog at the park and individuals, board members, […]
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Community Rummage & Bake Sale- Saturday, September 23rd!
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Join us for the second Community Rummage Sale and Bake Sale! on Saturday, September 23rd from 9:00 am-3:00 pm at MooseWood Nature Center. Come shop around for great deals and good finds on art, furniture, toys, and more to benefit your local nature center. All donations are tax-deductible (as allowable by law), and we are […]
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Summer Adventure Series offered: Turtles, Snakes, and Frogs!
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MooseWood Nature Center is very excited to announce “Nicole’s Reptile Adventures,” a summer program series offered by volunteer, Nicole Shane. Shane will share fun facts and information on some of our Michigan turtles, snakes, and frogs through photographs, hands-on learning, crafts and exploration. Recommended ages for the program are 5 – 13 years. Families are […]
Read Article → Treasurer or Book Keeper Wanted
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The Board of Director’s is currently seeking a Treasurer (who would sit on the Board) OR a Book Keeper. Most of the work can be done in your own home but we would prefer someone in the Marquette County area. Though not required, we would encourage attending some monthly meetings so that you can meet […]
Read Article → Pfleiderer Hired as Animal Superviser
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Thank You Andrea! The MooseWood Board of Directors would like to say “Thank you!” to Andrea Polander for her time and energy on the recent renovations at the nature center. The interpretive information, mural and decoration of the new animal and center exhibits is truly impressive. Thank you so much Andrea, for all that you […]
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“Junior Naturalist” After-School Program Continues in 2017
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MooseWood Nature Center is happy to announce that we will once again be offering this program for another year. This year’s program will be offered to students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades at Graveraet Elementary School. It is our hope to grow this program into a three seasons (Spring, Fall, Winter) program. The After-School […]
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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