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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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    Story Time With Animals

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    Learn about animal life through stories read aloud by MacKenzie Naturalists and explore the lives of the animals in our exhibit. Geared toward toddlers and pre-school children. Please meet inside the wildlife area near the wolves.

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    Pond Study

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    Did you know that you can learn a lot about the health of a pond by what critters you find living there? Naturalists will be leading drop-in sessions of Pond Study- one of visiting schools’ favorite MacKenzie Education programs. Use dip nets to…

  • Event

    Story Time With Animals

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    Learn about animal life through stories read aloud by MacKenzie Naturalists and explore the lives of the animals in our exhibit. Geared toward toddlers and pre-school children.  Please meet inside the wildlife area near the wolves.

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    Friends of MacKenzie Maple Fest

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    Celebrate maple sugaring practices in Wisconsin!

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    Spring Equinox Hike

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    Learn about and celebrate the Spring Equinox!

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    Owl Prowl

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    Learn about native Wisconsin owl species.

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    Tracks and Scat

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    Which wild critters have been active this winter at MacKenzie Center? Let’s learn together as we explore and identify tracks and scat both in our lodge classroom and outside for a guided hike!

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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.

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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 2022 with us in the snow!

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