Public Lecture: Blue Spotted Salamanders of Presque Isle by Dr. Jill Leonard, NMU, Department of Biology. Tuesday, September 29, 6:00 P.M. Peter White Library, Community Room. Dr. Leonard will be reviewing the current status of the Blue Spotted Salamanders from her latest research. MooseWood Nature Center is a cooperating resource in this research.  After the […]

Rock, Fossil, Mineral, Gem, and Jewelry Sale and Give-away Saturday, September 26, Noon-4:00 P.M. at MooseWood Nature Center When lifelong rock and mineral aficionados get to a certain age, it’s time to pass on the collection. This is your opportunity to get everything from museum-quality fossils and minerals to polished specimens, loose gemstones, and common […]

Fall Leaf Fun! Sunday, September 20, 3:00 P.M. at MNC Turn nature into fun art activities as we collect different leaves and then create some fun crafts. Cutting and glueing will test fine motor skills as youth create leaf people, leaf necklaces, and leaf crowns. Choose one or make them all! Recommended ages: 4-6 years. […]

Perler Bead Crafts Saturday, September 19, 2:00 P.M. at MooseWood Nature Center Enjoy this nostalgic craft at a self-guided pace. We’ll bring the supplies, you bring your creativity! All ages welcome.

Hunting for Yooperlites Saturday, September 5, 9:00 P.M. at MooseWood Nature Center Join us for a brief discussion of the nature of the local rocks that glow in ultraviolet light, commonly known as Yooperlites. Following the talk, we will walk to the shoreline to see what glowing gifts Lake Superior may have provided that day. […]

Great Lakes Piping Plover: An Endangered Shorebird Near You Saturday, August 22, 2:00 pm.  Peter White Library, Community Room. Donations welcome. Stephanie Cabala Schubel is the field lead and head bander for the Great Lakes PIping Plover Team. She has been working on the Great Lakes Piping Plover Project for 19 years. During this time, […]

Snake Shed Jewelry Sunday, August 16, 3:00pm. Fee: suggested $10/jewelry piece. Register by sending an email to moosewoodnc@gmail.com with attendee name(s) who will make a jewelry piece. Supplies are limited. Do you like unique jewelry? At this class you’ll make your own piece of jewelry using shed snake skins. All materials will be provided (including […]

Kids Nature Scavenger Hunt Thursday, August 13th, 2:30 P.M. Explore, Discover, Hunt! Dress for an adventure outside. Best for ages: 3-8 years. Free to attend. Donations appreciated to support the nature center. Let us know you’re coming by registering by email to moosewoodnc@gmail.com.

  8/11 update: Program has been cancelled  Art at MooseWood: Make a Pottery Chip and Dip Set Tuesdays, August 11 and 18, 6;00-8:00 P.M. $20 for both sessions, MooseWood Membership required. Ages 12 and up. This members-only Art at MooseWood program provides materials and directions to make a hand-built ceramic chip and dip set. In […]

Braided Leather Wildflower Necklace Thursday, July 23rd, 3:00 P.M. Make a necklace from leather and collected wildflowers. Materials provided. Recommended ages: 5-12 years. Donations appreciated. Let us know you’re coming by registering by email to moosewoodnc@gmail.com.