NOTE: Many of our upcoming events have been postponed or canceled. For information about a specific event, please contact the event organizer(s). Thank you!
September 2020
Fun with Fungi Hike
Join local mycologist Anne Small for a look into the fascinating world of fungi. Anne will lead a hike around the Discovery Center grounds and...
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Wolf Howling Program
Learn about the ecology and adaptations of wolves as well as their history and current status in Wisconsin through a short online program. Meet at...
Find out more »NIght Astronomy Exploration with NASA Volunteer Jim Head
Astronomy Night will be held at the Discovery Center rain or shine. Help demonstrate the scale of our Solar System, and learn where we are...
Find out more »Plum Lake Historical & Naturalist HIke
Take a fascinating hike through history in the Plum Lake Hemlocks Forest State Natural Area. Explore the Milwaukee Road Railroad, state-leased land and the people...
Find out more »Van Vliet Hemlock State Natural Area Fall Color Hike
Explore the trails and beautiful colors of this unique forest. Meet at the East Trailhead by 9 am. This opportunity is sponsored by the Friends...
Find out more »Wolf Howling Program
Learn about the ecology and adaptations of wolves as well as their history and current status in Wisconsin through a short online program. Meet at...
Find out more »November 2020
Hike Logging Camps and a Local CCC Camp
Enjoy two historical hikes exploring Vance Lake, the Manitowish River and the administrative CCC Camp known as Camp Mercer. Explore a mysterious logging site, river...
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Winter Family Play Day
As part of the "Marvel in Manitowish Waters" we will host a number of free drop-in activities that are fun for the whole family, including...
Find out more »June 2021
Northwoods Birds and Wildlife Festival
17th Annual Northwoods Birds & Wildlife Festival Join us in celebrating International Migratory Bird Day and the amazing natural diversity of our Northwoods region at...
Find out more »Solstice Bike Festival
SOLSTICE BIKING FESTIVAL The Solstice Festival celebrates the longest day of the year and is the official start to the summer cycling season in Manitowish Waters. Join the...
Find out more »July 2021
Family Play Day
Enjoy healthy outdoor activities and play for the whole family, including nature art, giant bubble making, lawn games, canoeing, water balloon games, fishing, fish casting...
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Northwoods Bad Dash
The Northwoods only four-mile "Adventure Run" - four miles, 12 obstacles, one challenge! A terrific mud run sponsored by the Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce,...
Find out more »December 2021
Winter Family Play Day
Winter Family Play Day As part of the "Marvel in Manitowish Waters" we will host a number of free drop-in activities that are fun for...
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