Presentation & Native Plant Sale Saturday, May 30th from 10:00am – 1:00pm. Join us at Moosewood Nature Center for the presentation, Bee Positive with Native Plants: Creating Habitat for Native U.P. Bees. Michelle Wietek of Designs by Nature will talk about native bees, their relationships with native plants, and tips for creating healthy bee habitat […]

Workshop: Glass, Beads, and Charms Sunday, May 17, First Session: 12:30 pm, youth 10 and up. Second Session: 1:30 pm, adults.  Maximum of 10/class. Fee: $10 for each jewelry piece.  Registration email: moosewoodnc@gmail.com required by Friday, May 15th. Cindy Silva of Great Lakes Gems will teach how to bend and work with wire while making […]

Creature Cabin Saturday, April 18th from 5:00 to 6:30 P.M. This program is rescheduled from March cancellation. Easton Zivnoska will highlight some different species of reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. Adaptations, natural behaviors, and cool facts will be discussed. Following the talk, there will be time to interact with live animals.

A Brief Natural History of Bats, with Notes on Species Native to the UP. Friday, May 1, 6:00 P.M., at MooseWood Nature Center Northern Michigan University Instructor, Hans Otto will present an overview of bat biology and behavior focusing on species in the Family Vespertillionidae, methods and materials used in bat research (acoustic detectors, mist […]

Celebrate Arbor Day: Spring is the Time for Trees! Sunday, April 19 from 2:30 to 3:30 P.M. Suggested age range:  7 to 15 yrs.  Celebrate trees and learn their importance to our lives for this year’s Arbor Day, celebrated on Friday, April 24th. Join us for an hour of fun-filled learning about trees through a […]

Birding Basics: Birding in the U.P. Sunday, April 12 at 2:00 P.M.  If you’re curious about nature and want to learn more about what’s around you, birding is a great skill and a fun hobby. There are many great reasons to get into birding: it is low-cost; you can bird anywhere, anytime; a rewarding experience […]

Pottery Bells and Chimes Tuesdays, April 7 and 14, 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Members-only class, $20, ages 12 and up. Maximum of 10 participants. Preregistration required. Every garden needs a little sound and motion. In this class, we will create colorful ceramic bells or chimes to place in your yard or hang from a tree. […]

MooseWood Trivia Monday, March 30, 7:00 P.M. at Blackrocks Brewery Join us for nature trivia, hosted by Blackrocks Brewery and MooseWood board members, Aaron and Sean. Trivia theme TBD.

Story Time: Discovering Salamanders Sunday, March 29th at 2:00 P.M. Suggested age range: 7-12 years. The book, Big Night for Salamanders by Sarah Lamstein will be read. Lamstein delivers a moving story of genuine caring. Discover how a child and his family can do small yet wonderful things to help other creatures. A few activities […]

Update 3/18: Program is cancelled and will be rescheduled to a future date. The nature center is not easily accessible due to the amount of snow on Presque Isle. Not ideal conditions for live reptiles.  Thanks for your understanding.   Creature Cabin Friday, March 20th at 5:00 P.M. Easton Zivnoska will highlight some different species […]