Fall Hours:
Saturday, Sunday: Noon - 6 pm Monday-Friday: Closed
Unless noted, programs are free to members and meet at our center at Presque Isle Park.
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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:
Summer 2008 MooseWood News
(1000k 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: 8/25/08
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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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Critter Feeding:
3 pm Saturdays
August 30, September 13
Help feed the turtles, frogs, snakes, and guinea pigs. Don’t miss out on meeting our newest resident guinea pigs and Michigan’s state reptile the painted turtle. Meet: MooseWood Nature Center. Fee: Free to members, $5 suggested donation appreciated/family for not-yet-members. Audience: Children and Families.
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| Cancelled: Sturgeons, Eagles & Frogs, OH MY! Block-printing Art Workshop |
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Adopt-A-Highway
Saturday, September 13, 8 am (rain date 9/14)
Help keep our highways looking clean. Participants will view a safety video before car pooling to location near Deerton. Meet: MooseWood Nature Center. Carpool to location. Audience: Adults and youth 16 and over.
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International Coastal Clean-up
Saturday, September 20, 9 am - noon
Join MooseWood Nature Center and the Nature Conservancy as we team up with the community to remove trash and other discarded items from the shoreline. Lunch is provided afterwards at Moosewood Nature Center. Audience: Families and Adults.
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MooseWood at the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk
Saturday, September 27, 10 am.-12 pm
Come out and say Hi! to MooseWood at the Memory Walk in Ishpeming. MooseWood will have a critter or two for viewing and a fun activity. Location: Al Quaal Recreation Area, Ishpeming. Audience: All ages.
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Recycling:
Cookie Wrapper & Drink Pouch Brigade
Bring cookie wrappers & drink pouches to MooseWood for recycling. We've joined with TerraCycle in their Cookie Wrapper and Drink Pouch Brigades in cooperation with Nabisco, Capri Sun, and Honest Kids. Click here for complete information.
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Come out to see the newest additions at MooseWood:
Painted Turtle
Two more Guinea Pigs
Please note our special summer hours when planning your visit.
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Official 2007 Haunted Bog Photographers:
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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