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MacKenzie Center

MacKenzie Center

Description

The MacKenzie Center, just 25 miles north of Madison, is one of the most diverse education centers in Wisconsin. With interpretive trails, exhibits, museums and programming available for school and youth groups, MacKenzie is a wonderful place to visit and learn about the natural world. The State Game Farm is connected to the MacKenzie Center and is adjacent to the arboretum on the western half of the property.

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    Friends of MacKenzie Maple Festival

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    Ever wonder how maple syrup goes from being in a maple tree to on your pancakes and waffles? Join us at the Friends of MacKenzie Maple Fest to learn about the past and present of maple sugaring practices! This sweet event will offer all things…

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    Venison Sausage-Making Workshop

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    Participants will learn about different styles of sausages and the equipment, ingredients and techniques needed to make them at home.

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    Leafless Looking – Winter Tree ID

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    Join us for a winter wonders ski on our South Trails!

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    Winter Wonders: Learn to Ski

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    Join us for a winter wonders ski on our South Trails!

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    Candlelight Snowshoe Hike

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    Join us at the MacKenzie Center for a fun Friday night of hiking and snowshoeing on our illuminated path. A limited number of snowshoes are available to borrow, or you can bring your own! Please park in the Lodge parking lot. This is a night hike…

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    Wolf Moon Hike

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    Come experience the natural world under the glow of the first full moon of the year, called the “Wolf Moon.”

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    First Day Hike

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    Celebrate the first day of 2024 with us in the snow!

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    Learn to Hunt Pheasants

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    This is a single-day event where participants will learn the biology and the techniques to hunt pheasants. There will be an instructional portion in the morning and a pheasant hunt in the afternoon.

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    Greenery Workshop

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    Come spend a festive winter day crafting around the fireplace at the MacKenzie Lodge.

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    November Fungi Frolic

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    Come “frolic” through the MacKenzie Center and see what is growing for the last frolic of the year!

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