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End of Year Update 2022

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Dear Members and Friends, As we get older (and wiser) time seems to be passing us by. But before another year comes to an end, I would like to take this opportunity to THANK YOU for being a part of MooseWood Nature Center now and into the future. As a non-profit with a small budget, […]

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Christmas Craft Show 2022 Raffle Winners

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Winners of the raffle drawing at the Christmas Craft Show: Item #1: a 14kt gold gemstone bracelet: Kim Schneider Item #2: 14kt gold gemstone ring: Elizabeth Fust Item #3 and Item #6: a rainbow photo by Scot Stewart and a Carl Bradley ship print: Monika Toth Item #4: bird print by Matt Betts: Bill Hemmila […]

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“Get Out and Explore!” Photo Contest Winners Announced

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1/29/22: Attention! All of the photo contest winners have been contacted and have received their cash and/or prizes except one. If you know a Josie Becker or an Allegheny Becker please have them contact us as soon as possible to collect their prize by emailing moosewoodnc@gmail.com.   October 12, 2021 The MooseWood Nature Center announced the […]

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Cancellation of the 2021 Haunted Bog Walk Fundraiser

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With great sadness, we have to announce that this year’s Haunted Bog Walk fundraiser will be cancelled.   Due to continuing concerns with the Covid-19 pandemic, we will not be holding it this year. Thank you, Board of Directors MooseWood Nature Center

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Cancellation of the 2020 Haunted Bog Walk Fundraiser

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With great sadness, we have to announce that this year’s Haunted Bog Walk fundraiser will be cancelled. The logistics of planning a large event such as this is already a large undertaking, but doing it during a pandamic makes it even more challenging. Protecting the health and safety of our participants, volunteers, and our community […]

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Photo Contest: Get Out and Explore!

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The MooseWood Nature Center has announced the 2020 amateur “Get Out and Explore!” Photography Contest – the competition aims to promote getting out-of-doors and exploring Michigan’s natural places. Cash prizes and swag will be awarded. The photo contest is free to enter and all submissions will be online only at this time.  Your photograph submissions […]

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Thanks to Marquette Community for your Support

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The MooseWood Nature Center would would like to thank our wonderful community for their support of the “Cans for Critters” can and bottle throughout the summer. Thanks to the generosity of many, we have raised over $6,000 so far. If you have some cans or bottles and have not donated yet, the can drive will […]

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MooseWood Thanks Supporters of Shelldon’s New Home

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  Thank You So Very Much! Thanks to the generous supporters and contributors of the “Shelldon’s New Home” GoFundMe page, Shelldon the snapping turtle is now living in his new home where people can see a comfortable and happy snapping turtle. Some of his new home features include: 400+ gallons of water, a basking area, live […]

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Haunted Bog Walk Celebrating 20 Years: Seeking Interns and Volunteers

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MooseWood Nature Center is a non-profit nature center open year-round located on Presque Park Marquette. Each year we hold our biggest Halloween fundraiser of the year, the Haunted Bog Walk.  Participants are led on a 20-minute tour through the haunted bog where they will encounter various sights, sounds, and frights. This event would not be […]

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Now Open on Fridays & Tuesdays!

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The nature center is now open on Fridays 12-4pm and Tuesdays from 10-6pm (subject to volunteer availability) in addition to our regular hours of Saturday and Sunday, 12-4 pm. We are also available for visits or tours by appointment.

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