Events
6pm
MooseWood Nature Center
Shelled Friends
Shelled Friends Tuesday, May 27, 6:00 pm Program will introduce visitors to various turtle species that inhabit both land and water. Discover fascinating facts about turtle adaptation, behavior, and learn how we can protect them. There will be opportunities to meet and interact with the turtles at the nature center as well as some new […]
3pm
MooseWood Nature Center
Botanical Prints Using Watercolor
New at MooseWood: 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 […]
6pm
MooseWood Nature Center
Superior Wildlife Rehab and Education Center Slide Show
Superior Wildlife Rehab and Education Center Slide Show Wednesday, May 14th, 6:00 pm Learn about the SWREC, an organization specializing in the rehabilitation of injured or orphaned fawns and mammals. Find out what is needed to treat wild babies and release them back into the wild. SWREC is dedicated to educating the community on normal […]
6pm to 8pm
MooseWood Nature Center
Pottery 101: Hand-building using Pinch and Coil Techniques
New at MooseWood Nature Center: 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 […]
11am
MooseWood Nature Center
Story Time at MooseWood
Story Time at MooseWood Sunday, May 11th at 11:00 am The book, A Frog in the Bog by Karma Wilson will be read. Take a trip to the bog with the frog on the half sunk log. Learn about some of our local frogs, what their calls sound like followed up by a fun activity. […]
Superior Dome, Marquette, MI
MooseWood at the Dome
MooseWood at the Dome Friday-Sunday, May 9-11 Come support the Center by purchasing pottery, jewelry, art, and many other hand-crafted items at our booth at the WLUC-TV6 Mother’s Day Craft Show at the Superior Dome.
11am and Noon to 2pm
MooseWood Nature Center
Butterfly Bonanza and Native Plant Sale
Butterfly Bonanza and Native Plant Sale Saturday, May 24th, Presentation 11:00 am, Plant Sale Noon – 2:00 pm at MooseWood Nature Center U.P. Native Plants will present Butterfly Bonanza: Native Plants for U.P. Moths & Butterflies. The presentation will discuss the importance of moths and butterflies both as pollinators and as components of the local […]
11am
MooseWood Nature Center
Story Time at MooseWood
Story Time at MooseWood Sunday, April 27th at 11:00 am at MooseWood Nature Center The book, 999 Tadpoles by Ken Kimura will be read. When Mother and Father Frog lead their 999 offspring in search of a new home, looming tragedy turns to triumph. An activity or craft will follow the reading. Guests may also […]
6pm
MooseWood Nature Center
Creature Feature: Snakes
Creature Feature: Snakes Wednesday, April 23rd at 6:00 pm at MooseWood Nature Center Snakes may be one of the most feared and misunderstood animals, but after attending this program, you’ll see how fascinating and beneficial these beautiful reptiles can be. Join Easton Zivnoska and Grace Souza, in partnership with Critter Classroom of Marquette, for this […]
2pm
MooseWood Nature Center
Birding Basics: Birding in the U.P.
Birding Basics: Birding in the U.P. Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm. 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 […]
About
MooseWood Nature Center is an independent, non-profit organization supported by memberships, donations and grants. Our mission is to celebrate nature through education and action in the Upper Peninsula.
Hours
Sat & Sun 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
or by appointment
Phone: (906) 228-6250