February 2020
Felted Cardinals Workshop
Make a beautiful red felted Cardinal to celebrate Valentine's Day. This class will cover basic needle felting techniques as well as some advanced methods. Please...
Find out more »Snowshoe Hike with History
Take a fascinating hike through history in the Toy Lake Swamp State Natural Area. Explore the lives of the people that lived in this area...
Find out more »Photography with Jeff Richter
Learn the basics of photography. Jeff is an award-winning nature photographer. He will share his technical and artistic insights. Wildlife and landscape photography will be...
Find out more »March 2020
Winter Interpretive Ski
Engaging and informative ski on the Discovery Center ski trails. Look for animal tracks and discuss physical and behavioral adaptations that enable wildlife to survive...
Find out more »Owl Prowl and Night Hike at MECCA Trail
Enjoy a night hike searching for stealthy and elusive owls. Begin the evening by learning about owl adaptations and then travel to Mercer's MECCA trail...
Find out more »April 2020
Porcupine Quill Earring Workshop
Learn a bit about our local "prickly pig" and get a little creative. This fun class will teach you how to assemble porcupine quills, beads,...
Find out more »Midwest Crane Count Training and Count
Count cranes across Vilas County. Plan to attend a brief training on the day prior to the count to review protocol and determine logistics. Either...
Find out more »Midwest Crane Count Training and Count
Count cranes across Vilas County. Plan to attend a brief training on the day prior to the count to review protocol and determine logistics. Either...
Find out more »Felted Spring Landscape Workshop
Celebrate Spring by creating some Northwoods-inspired landscapes in wool felt. Create three-dimensional felted flowers to add depth to your landscapes. This class will cover basic...
Find out more »May 2020
Acoustic Bat Monitor Training
Bats in Wisconsin are under threat of White Nose Syndrome. Following a program on Wisconsin bats, learn how to become part of an Acoustic Bat...
Find out more »Acoustic Bat Monitor Refresher
This program is for those already trained on the Acoustic Bat Monitoring equipment, but want a refresher on how to use the equipment before the...
Find out more »Helping Hands Day
Volunteers and community groups are invited to join Discovery Center staff in cleaning up the grounds, prepping gardens and trails, and doing a bit of...
Find out more »Nibbles ‘n Knowledge: We Tan the World: Hemlock Bark Leather Tanning, A Forgotten History
Hemlock tanneries were in operation throughout Wisconsin from the mid-1800s to the early 1920s. Most tanneries used hemlock bark for tanning the leather, so hemlock...
Find out more »June 2020
16th Annual Northwoods Birding Festival
The North Lakeland Discovery Center invites you to experience the best of birding in Wisconsin's Northwoods during peak spring migration. Warbler walks, field trips, workshops...
Find out more »16th Annual Northwoods Birding Festival
The North Lakeland Discovery Center invites you to experience the best of birding in Wisconsin's Northwoods during peak spring migration. Warbler walks, field trips, workshops...
Find out more »Discovery Center Gala Dinner
Kick off the summer season in style at the Discovery Center where you’ll enjoy socializing during appetizers and cocktails on the patio by the lake,...
Find out more »July 2020
Family Play Day
Enjoy healthy outdoor activities and play for the whole family, including nature art, giant bubble making, lawn games, geocaching, war canoe rides, water balloon games,...
Find out more »September 2020
Musky Lure and Tackle Swap
Like to fish muskies? Have a bunch of old lures hanging around that you never throw? Sell them and help support the Discovery Center at...
Find out more »Sasquatch Sip & Stroll
Join us as we highlight local brews and wines on a hike through the forest. Explore our Interpretive Trail while partaking in beer and wine...
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