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.

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 the first week, participants create and decorate […]

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.

7/19 Update: This event is postponed. See you at the next event! Wetland Wonders at Presque Isle Bog Sunday, July 19th, 7:00 P.M. A $5 donation or $10/family is suggested for this program. Meet at the Presque Isle Bog parking lot. Easy walk with some sand. Dress appropriately, there could be bugs. To register, please email […]

7/15/26 Update: Tomorrow’s Celebration has been canceled due to hazardous air quality conditions. The event is being rescheduled to Thursday, July 30th at 5:00pm.   MooseWood Nature Center Celebrates 30 Years! New Peg Hirvonen Band Shell Revealed Thursday, July 30 at 5:00pm, at MooseWood Nature Center on Presque Isle Park. Please join us and share our […]

Pottery Wheel Demonstration Saturday, June 20th from Noon to 3:30pm. Visitors 12 and up can try their hands at the pottery wheel to test their skill at bowl making. Friends of all ages can make pinch pots with air-dry clay to take home and paint. Don’t want to get your hands dirty? Pottery will be […]

Lake Sturgeon in the Great Lakes Tuesday, June 9, 6:30 P.M., Peter White Public Library, Community Room Join us for a discussion about the largest freshwater fish in North America! Learn about Lake Sturgeon’s unique ecology, biology, history, and how we manage our fisheries to support this incredible species. Edward Baker is an expert on […]

DIY Bee Watering Station Sunday, June 7, 2:00 P.M. Cost is $10/station. Registration is required by June 5th. Email moosewoodnc@gmail.com to register. Recommended ages: 12 and under.  Any age is welcome with an adult. Bees get thirsty too. Join us in building a bee watering station to help your garden friends survive the summer. All […]