Watercolor Trees Saturday, August 2, 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Learn to paint some of the trees found in Presque Isle Park. We will begin with simple sketches and paint them. No experience necessary. Recommended age: Adult. Fee: $10.

Nature Sketching Monday, July 28, 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Recommended age: Adult. Fee: $10. Sketching is about being present. It’s about noticing, documenting, and preserving a specific moment. We will begin by practicing observation and sketching with some of Moosewood’s preserved specimens. Then we will head outside to a few sites around the Center and […]

Native Species of the Upper Peninsula Wednesday, July 23, 6:30 pm. Easton Zivnoska will explore some common mammals, reptiles, fish and birds of the Upper Peninsula. Each animal’s importance, role in their environment, and where they can commonly be seen will be discussed. This program is being offered in partnership with Northern Scales Reptiles of […]

Watercolor Feathers Monday, July 21, 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Ages recommendation: Adult. Fee: $10.00. Learn to paint the feathers of some of our Upper Michigan Birds! We will begin with simple sketches and then paint. No experience necessary.

Wiggly and Wonderful Worms! Saturday, July 12, 11:00 am. Recommended ages: 5-8 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Siblings are welcome to join. Donations welcome. They’re creepy, they’re crawly, they live in the dirt, but what do we really know about worms? Children will find worms where they live, explore a worm up-close, […]

The MooseWood Nature Center is excited to introduce a new members-only series giving participants the opportunity to explore their inner artist. “Art at MooseWood” provides small-group instruction in creative beginner art projects. Have you ever wanted to dabble in pottery, develop your nature photography skills, or try your hand at watercolor? Here’s your chance. Sessions […]

Watercolor Bookmarks Sunday, June 29th, 3:00pm Members only program. Purchase a membership, to enjoy this program.  Learn to make unique bookmarks to call your own using watercolor and pen. Some basic watercolor techniques will be discussed to complete this easy project. Recommended ages: 10 and older.

Marquette Art Week Pottery Demonstration on Presque Isle Park Saturday, June 28, Noon – 3:30pm, MooseWood Nature Center When people talk about throwing pottery, they generally mean the process from the time the clay touches the wheel to the time the wheel is stopped. In this more general (and most commonly used) sense, throwing is […]

Spider vs. Insect: What’s the Difference? Wednesday, June 25th at 6:00pm Guests will learn about some common invertebrates: spiders and insects. What features do spiders and insects have in common? What makes them different? Meet some live critters and hunt for some too at the nature center. This program is being offered by Easton Zivnoska […]

Healthy Bees, Healthy Food, Healthy Kids program Sunday, June 22 at 1:00 pm Beekeeper, Sue Payant, will talk about the importance of bees in the food chain.  The program will include a storybook, craft, and honey tasting. Activity books will also be available to take home. Recommended ages 5-10yrs.