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Winter Hours:
Mon-Wed-Fri-Sat-Sun:
Noon - 6 pm
(Closed Tuesday & Thursday)
Unless noted, programs are free to members and meet at our center at Presque Isle Park.
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Members receive discounts for birthday parties and summer day camp.
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MooseWood Nature Center is an independent, non-profit organization supported by memberships, donations and grants.
Memberships: Show your support for nature and environmental education & receive our quarterly newsletter by becoming a member.
Most programs are suitable for all ages -- children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Outdoor programs are subject to cancellation for inclement weather.
NEW! Download our latest newsletter:
Spring 2008 MooseWood News
(644k PDF requires Adobe Reader)
Click here for answers to the animal track activity in the newsletter.
For the latest information on MooseWood, join our email news list by sending a message to newslist-subscribe@moosewood.org
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MooseWood provides programs for schools and groups. Contact us to receive a newsletter and program guide.
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Mission: To celebrate nature through education and action
in the Upper Peninsula.
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Last Modified: 4/27/08
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Unless noted, all programs are free to members and meet at (or carpool from) our center at Presque Isle Park. Donations from participants are always appreciated.
For more information on programs, call 228-6250.
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| 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 |
Girl Power! Naturalists, 4:15-5:45pm
Science education after school program for girls in 3rd-5th grades. Mondays, April 14, 21, 28, May 5 and 12. Register by April 7. There is a $15 materials fee. See below for more information. |
| 5/8 |
MooseWood at the U.P. Children’s Museum, 5:30-7:30 pm
Make a “Spring Flowers” project with MooseWood. Meet: U.P. Children’s Museum. Audience: Children and Families. |
| 5/10 |
Critter Feeding, 3 pm
Come out to MooseWood and help feed the resident turtles, frogs, snakes, and guinea pigs. Don’t miss our newest additions to our critter family: a Painted Turtle and two Guinea Pigs. Meet: MooseWood Nature Center. Fee: Free to members, $5 suggested donation appreciated/family for not-yet-members. Audience: Children and Families. |
| 5/10 |
Jr. Moose May Day Celebration, 4pm
Make a spring basket craft and play fun outdoor games. A guaranteed fun time for all who come! Meet: MooseWood Nature Center. Fee: Free to members, $5 suggested donation appreciated/family for not-yet-members. Audience: Jr. Moose members. |
| 5/19 |
MooseWood at HotPlate, 4:30-5:30pm
Express your creativity painting a sea turtle, penguin, frog, or elephant with MooseWood. Meet: HotPlate, 101 S. Third, Downtown Marquette. Fee: $12-payable to MooseWood. Please pre-register by May 12. All ages welcome. |
| 5/24 |
Critter Feeding, 3 pm
(See description above.) |
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Announcing
MooseWood Summer Day Camp 2008
Sessions begin July 8 and run through August 19. Most sessions are 3 days, with ages 5-7 in the mornings, and 8-12 in the afternoons.
Topics include:
- Cold-blooded Animals
- Water Exploration
- Predator & Prey
- Nocturnal Animals
- Insects
- Survival Skills
- Tracking
- Butterflies
- Ojibwe Culture
- and a special overnight camping experience for kids 8- 12.
Download a complete program schedule (88k PDF file)
Cost:
$45.00 for Moosewood Members
$55.00 for Not-Yet-Members
Fees per child per each session enrolled. Membership discount starts at Family membership and up. 10% discount for multiple children enrolled or weeks enrolled. Checks, cash and credit cards accepted. Registration fee includes a T-shirt.
To register, please download the appropriate registration form below, and mail to P.O. Box 773, Marquette, MI 49855. Or you can fax your form to 228-6250, or drop it off at the center when you visit. Call 228-6250 for more information.
Summer Camp '08 Registration Form: Ages 5-7 (92k PDF file)
Summer Camp '08 Registration Form: Ages 8-12 (92k PDF file)
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Girl Power! Naturalists
A science education program for girls
Mondays, April 14, 21, & 28, May 5 & 12
4:15pm-5:45pm
Learn about TRACKING, make a BIRD HOUSE, make and learn to use a NATURE JOURNAL, learn about REPTILES, hear from WOMEN SCIENTISTS about their careers! Each day includes a snack, fun hands-on activity and a hike! Designed for girls in 3rd-5th grade!
Please register by April 7. There is a materials fee of $15 per partipant. Call 228-6250 to register, or download and print our registration form (120k pdf file.)
Description:
Girl Power! Naturalists is a five-week after school program designed to keep girls in third through fifth-grade excited about science. The inspiration for the program came from MooseWood member Carlie Ward, a fifth-grader at Graveraet Intermediate School in Marquette, who is going to be a veterinarian. Girl Power! Naturalists is made possible by a grant from the Zonta Club of Marquette.
Each program includes a hands-on project, ranging from bird houses to nature journals, a nature hike, and snack. During the last class, girls will learn about the exciting work of women scientists in the area.
The class is taught by Stephanie Kuhlman, Naturalist and Wildlife Artist, and Tiffany Rantanen, AmeriCorps Volunteer, who has a bachelor's degree in Water Science.
Thank you to 41 Lumber of Marquette for donating lumber used for MooseWood Nature Center's very first Girl Power! Naturalists.
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Come out to see the newest additions at MooseWood:
Painted Turtle
Two more Guinea Pigs
Please note our new winter hours when planning your visit.
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Support MooseWood's live animal exhibits -- Adopt-a-Critter
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Official 2007 Haunted Bog Photographers:
CK Unlimited Photography
See the Haunted Bog Galleries on CK Unlimited's "Events" page.
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Unless noted, programs meet at MooseWood. For info or registration call 228-6250.
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