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City Nature Challenge-at MooseWood Nature Center

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  Come join some of NMU’s elementary education future educators at Moosewood Nature Center on Saturday, April 26th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm as part of Marquette’s first City Nature Challenge. Be ready to explore the natural world, learn what organisms are living around us, and learn how iNaturalist can be fun for the whole family! Be dressed […]

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Art at MooseWood Nature Center

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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 […]

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“Around the Bog” Newsletter Now Available (March/April)

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The early Spring (March/April 2025) “Around the Bog” Newsletter is now available! Click the link below for a downloadable pdf file.   Did you know? Members and friends can contribute to the online newsletter. Do you enjoy writing? Or would you like to share an experience or highlight a particular subject? Contact us moosewoodnc@gmail.com.   […]

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Jan/Feb Around the Bog Newsletter now available

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The latest issue of the electronic newsletter is now available. Please click the link below:   Jan/Feb 2025  “Around the Bog” newsletter

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Kitty Capelle Offers Fall Painting Classes

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We are very happy to announce that local artist, Kitty Capelle of Hope-Dreams Art will offer two painting classes this Fall with offerings in both September and October. Below is a little bit about Kitty:   There’s no better place to call home than the UP; except maybe my hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee. The never-ending […]

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Sept/Oct Around the Bog Newsletter 2024

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The latest issue of the Around the Bog newsletter is now available. Enjoy! Click here to view the pdf file: Sept/Oct Around the Bog Newsletter.

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Live Music at MooseWood with Singer/Songwriter Dave Martin

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Thursday, July 25th at 6:00 pm. Armed with an acoustic guitar and wry wit, Dave Martin writes open-hearted songs whose thematic reaches have included traveling, the Great Lakes, pirates, baseball players and his Midwestern background. The folk tunes on Martin’s album, Imagination in Focus, exude a charm similar to that of his musical influence, Steve […]

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“Get Out and Explore!” Photo Contest Now Accepting Entries

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Photo Contest Submission Deadline has been extended to May 31, 2025! The MooseWood Nature Center invites amateur photographers to enter our 2024 “Get Out and Explore!” Nature Photography Contest. Contestants will vie for cash prizes, complimentary memberships, MooseWood merchandise, and the honor of participating in a juried contest. The competition, in its second year, offers a […]

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May/June Around the Bog Newletter

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Check out the newest issue of the Around the Bog Newsletter, May/June 2024. Enjoy!

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March/April Around the Bog Newsletter

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The latest issue of the Around the Bog newsletter is now available. This issue announces the 2023 “Get Out and Explore!” Photography Contest winners along with their amazing photos. Enjoy! Click here to view the pdf file: March/April Around the Bog Newsletter.

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