The Boulder Junction Public Library will be offering a Holiday Book Walk beginning Friday, November 25 in conjunction with the town’s Christmas Walk. The book walk will be spread out at locations throughout downtown Boulder Junction and will be taken down after the holidays. A Book Walk is a fun, educational activity that places a…
The Boulder Junction Public Library welcomes the public to view their December “Art in the Library” exhibit featuring Life in the Northwoods Photography by Mike and Marshia Crowley. Their artwork will be on display throughout the library during regular business hours. Mike and Marshia retired and moved to Northern Wisconsin in 1998. They both always…
Northern Highland Sports will once again offer ice fishermen the chance to win prizes by submitting photos of their prized fish proving measurement of the fish! Cost to enter is free. Stop by Northern Highland Sports to acquire a contest ticket and fill out an entry form before heading out on the ice. Boulder Junction…
Join a Discovery Center Naturalist as we reveal this month's book "The Mitten." This is a program that connects literacy and outdoor recreation by placing a children's nature-themed program out along the trail. We will walk and read the new book together, followed by a fun craft! This program is great for kids aged 4-7…
Join Rustic Roots for a morning of reflection, relaxation, and movement on December 29th! Start the morning at the MAC with some warm holiday drinks and a grounding meditation. Stick around for a slow and stretchy flow, suitable for all levels! After a light snack, the group will move into a workshop focused on reflection/preparation…
This event has a little something for everyone. We have teamed up with local cross-country ski coaches and Salomon to put together a full day of events! We will be offering instructional clinics for beginner to intermediate skiers (adult and kids) as well as giving you a chance to try out the newest gear from…
As part of the "Marvel in Manitowish", the North Lakeland Discovery Center will host a number of free outdoor-based drop-in activities that are fun for the whole family, including winter scavenger hunts, snow critter building, campfire, indoor crafts and horse-drawn sleigh rides sponsored by the Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce. Join in on this fun, free…
Join Smokey's in Manitowish Waters for an evening of contemporary pop, classic rock, R&B, and jazz by musicians Doug & Kelly on December 29th and 30th. Enjoy a delicious meal featuring a special New Year's Weekend menu found here.
Ringing in the new year with some ringing in the ears! Join JT and your friends at Lynx Lake Lodge on New Year's Eve. JT, of Homegrown, will play acoustic music at the Lynx Lake Resort Bar from 7pm to 12am.
Please join McGann's Pub & Wine Bar in celebration and to ring in the New Year in Ireland with a complimentary champagne toast at 6:00PM. Doors open at 4:00PM.
Enjoy live music by musician Bernie Thompson on New Year's Eve at Aqualand Ale House from 5:30pm to 8:30pm! Enjoy beverages at the bar, or reserve a table to enjoy a special New Year's Eve dinner. For New Year's Eve Dinner, Aqualand Ale House will be offering an appetizer, entrée, dessert, and complimentary glass of…
Discover on Demand is an environmental education series provided by the North Lakeland Discovery Center program staff. On the first of every month through May we will post a pre-recorded lecture on a different environmental topic relevant to the Northwoods. The programs are around an hour long and are great for teens and adults. Did…
Start the New Year with a fresh focus on your health and nutrition. Join Abby Samardich at the Manitowish Waters Athletic Club to learn how to make realistic goals and stick to them. This event is free of charge.
The Northern Waters Genealogical Society invites you to their next meeting on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, 2-3 pm, at the Boulder Junction Community Center, 5392 Park Street. A short business meeting will follow the presentation. This month’s program is “Phalanx : a Wisconsin Utopian Experiment” featuring Jack Steinbring by recording courtesy of the Ripon Historical…
Whether you play an instrument, seek to learn more songs, or want to share stories about how music has touched your life, we welcome all people with musical interests. Bring your instrument, your voice, or just come along to listen to a gathering of Boulder Junction’s musical collective. This musical engagement will be held the…
Winter is great for discovering what wildlife has been nearby. Join us to learn how to identify animal tracks, scat and other sign this winter to gain a better understanding of your sense of place. Join a Discovery Center Naturalist at Frank B. Koller Memorial Library in Manitowish Waters from 12pm - 1pm. This event…
Create a pattern, then Dye 4 Cloth Napkins or 4 Fat Quarters-(100% White Cotton preferred) AND bring a garment or 2 to Snow/Ice Dye (could bring 2 additional napkins or fat quarters if you prefer!) If you are a quilter looking for an additional way to create your own fabric; or someone who would like to…
Join local artist and crafter Darcy Lanz-Sage for this fun season long series! In this class we will be making 100% Wool Eco Friendly Dryer Balls. Using fabric softeners and dryer sheets can be harmful to you and to the environment. An alternative method to softening your clothes is to use 100% Wool Dryer Balls. …
This yoga class is paced to facilitate a deeper release in the major muscle groups. It includes gentle stretches, breath work, and effective movements to increase range of motion and ease chronic pain. This class is appropriate for all students who simply want to increase their flexibility, experience a deep release, improve strength and balance,…
Join local fishing guide and owner of We Tie It Fly Shop Bill Sherer for this fly-tying course. You must sign up at least 2 weeks in advance for each session to allow enough time to make and send the Materials Packet you will need for that particular session. You’ll get enough materials for several…
The MECCA trail system of Mercer rolls through interesting and beautiful forests, wetlands, and open meadows. Join us for an engaging snowshoe where we will explore winter ecology, mammal tracks, and more. Expect easy-to-moderate terrain on this one-mile loop. Space is limited; advanced registration is required by 1/5. Registered participants will be sent an email…
Join Abby Samardich, of the Manitowish Waters Athletic Club, for a 1-hour classic ski followed by hot beverages in the warming hut. All levels and abilities welcome. Be sure to bring your own skis!
Isabelle and Danna Johnson from Rustic Roots offers Vinyasa yoga that links ones posture to the next through breath. This can be thought of as linking or flowing into postures; considered a moving mediation. Vinyasa is about harmony, balance, grace, and fluidity. Vinyasa yoga is an excellent way to unwind, keep active, and improve your…
Join artist Brandee Benson at Aqualand Ale House on Thursday, January 12th, for a fun evening of painting and socializing! Brandee will be offering two painting options: The Last Journey and Story Time A Great Tale of the Stars! Please indicate which painting you want to do upon registering via this link. Cost for this…
Join local artist and crafter Darcy Lanz-Sage for this unique workshop! The word Etegami literally means “Picture Letters.” · Etegami are 4” x 6”, with simple images that you paint, along with some heart-felt words that echo the image and reflect your feelings, and completed with a personalized Hanko stamp. Often, Etegami are mailed in…
Join Wittig's Point for the 8th Annual "Big Fish" Ice Fishing Tournament 9am-4pm on Fishtrap Lake, January 14th, 2023. 100% payout. Prizes, trophies, raffles. Awards go to: 3 biggest bluegill 3 biggest walleye 3 biggest northern pike Single biggest perch Pre-registration cost: $20 per angler Day-of registration: $25 per angler Check in as early as…
This yoga class is paced to facilitate a deeper release in the major muscle groups. It includes gentle stretches, breath work, and effective movements to increase range of motion and ease chronic pain. This class is appropriate for all students who simply want to increase their flexibility, experience a deep release, improve strength and balance,…
Join local historian, Jim Bokern (Manitowish Waters Historical Society), and a Discovery Center naturalist for a hike on the 6-Pause Portage Trail and logging era ice road. Learn about the people who created and used this historically significant trail, linking the Manitowish River and Mercer Lake, through beautiful forests and wetlands. The hike is about…
A breakfast buffet will be served, 8:30am-11am at Gooch’s 2, located on Hwy M north by car or trail 15 north by snowmobile. Meat raffle will also take place from 8:30am-11am. Tickets for the meat raffle will be sold all morning and you do not need to be present to win. Contact: Jen Beda, (715) 385-2444
Step up to the challenge. Join us for an 8-week indoor triathlon. Bike 50 miles, run/walk 25 miles and lift 100,000 lbs. by the end of the contest and receive a T-shirt. The male and female who complete the most levels win a prize. Cost: $25/person Register with the MAC today!
The Boulder Junction Public Library invites you to attend Movie Matinees this winter. Movies will be shown on select Tuesdays at 3 pm with discussion to follow. All movies are FREE to the public and will be shown on the big screen in the Boulder Lake meeting room in the Boulder Junction Community Center. Complimentary…
Isabelle and Danna Johnson from Rustic Roots offer slow flow yoga that still helps improve mindfulness, breathwork, flexibility, balance, and strength, but it does so in a less intensive way. It offers all the benefits of Vinyasa while giving you more time to pause, adjust, and breathe. Slow flow yoga is relaxing and easier for…
Join the Manitowish Waters Athletic Club for a hands-on look at the latest gear for fat biking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Snacks will be served.
Join artist Sue Schurch for a day of acrylic painting. The 5 1/2 x 14” inch plaque will already be prepared with a wood-burned outline of a snowy owl, and you’ll be able to choose your color scheme and make it your own in this self-paced class. Create in a fun atmosphere! All materials will…
This three part series will be taught by Michael Porter, PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison. This is a three part series, however, you can attend any at your convenience. January 19th's session will focus on the underpinnings of our landscape, while covering the principles of geologic observation and how young the science of geology is. January…
Isabelle and Danna Johnson from Rustic Roots offers Vinyasa yoga that links ones posture to the next through breath. This can be thought of as linking or flowing into postures; considered a moving mediation. Vinyasa is about harmony, balance, grace, and fluidity. Vinyasa yoga is an excellent way to unwind, keep active, and improve your…
Join Aqualand Ale House for their new event, a tap takeover by Ursa Minor Brewing, on January 20th from 5pm to close! Duluth brewery, Ursa Minor Brewing, will have 3 of their draft beers on tap, offer canned beer options, and give attendees the ability to win prizes. Ursa Minor offers beers ranging from IPAs…
This yoga class is paced to facilitate a deeper release in the major muscle groups. It includes gentle stretches, breath work, and effective movements to increase range of motion and ease chronic pain. This class is appropriate for all students who simply want to increase their flexibility, experience a deep release, improve strength and balance,…
Join local artist and crafter Darcy Lanz-Sage for this fun and creative workshop! Carve and print your own unique design(s) using a 4”x6” piece of rubber. (Could make one large 4”x6” piece or several smaller stamp size pieces). Participants should come with their design(s) in mind or already drawn in order to expedite the process!…
Join a Discovery Center Naturalist as we explore the unique landscape located at the WinMan Trails! We will look at animal sign, winter animal adaptations, and anything else we come across on this 1.25 mile trail. The trail has a few smaller hills. Pre-registration is required by 1/19. Cost: $15/Member of NLDC or WinMan $20/Non-Member
The Boulder Junction Public Library invites you to attend Movie Matinees this winter. Movies will be shown on select Tuesdays at 3 pm with discussion to follow. All movies are FREE to the public and will be shown on the big screen in the Boulder Lake meeting room in the Boulder Junction Community Center. Complimentary…
Isabelle and Danna Johnson from Rustic Roots offer slow flow yoga that still helps improve mindfulness, breathwork, flexibility, balance, and strength, but it does so in a less intensive way. It offers all the benefits of Vinyasa while giving you more time to pause, adjust, and breathe. Slow flow yoga is relaxing and easier for…
Acclaimed singer, Dana Joel Nicholson, is set to perform during the LOLA Arts Winter Fundraiser. Nicholson, a member of the Actors’ Equity Association as well as the Screen Actors Guild, has been performing all over the United States and Canada, most notably known for his portrayal of Elder Cunningham in the First National Broadway Tour…
Join the Vilas County Economic Development Committee for this free Lunch and Learn event via Zoom. Check out your financial resource options with expert panelists: Kevin Whisler, Senior VP SBA Credit Officer, Incredible Bank Colleen Bies, Northeast Regional Project Director, Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation Jim Rosenberg, Regional Economic Development Director, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation…
This three part series will be taught by Michael Porter, PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison. This is a three part series, however, you can attend any at your convenience. January 19th's session will focus on the underpinnings of our landscape, while covering the principles of geologic observation and how young the science of geology is. January…
Isabelle and Danna Johnson from Rustic Roots offers Vinyasa yoga that links ones posture to the next through breath. This can be thought of as linking or flowing into postures; considered a moving mediation. Vinyasa is about harmony, balance, grace, and fluidity. Vinyasa yoga is an excellent way to unwind, keep active, and improve your…
Join author, artist, and journal keeper Adrienne S. Wallner for an evening of creativity and self-expression in this fun adult workshop. The instructor will discuss creative approaches to journaling that focus on art, nature, travel, visual record-keeping, personal exploration, and more. Participants will have an opportunity to practice several creative concepts in their journals and…
Join John and Mary for this unique snowshoe experience! We'll hike out and back for a total of about 1 mile. The trail is flat and goes through a hemlock stand and an alder wetland to get to this island of unmarked old-growth pines. We'll take our time and stop frequently to discuss the unique…
LOLA'a Open Mic & Jam series, will add some music, poetry, and fun during the winter months. The Open Mic & Jam Session, hosted by local musician Bret Miller. This free event will take place in the LOLA coffee house, A.K.A. the gallery room. The acoustic open mic will be open to solos, duos, or…
This yoga class is paced to facilitate a deeper release in the major muscle groups. It includes gentle stretches, breath work, and effective movements to increase range of motion and ease chronic pain. This class is appropriate for all students who simply want to increase their flexibility, experience a deep release, improve strength and balance,…
Join local fishing guide and owner of We Tie It Fly Shop Bill Sherer for this fly-tying course. You must sign up at least 2 weeks in advance for each session to allow enough time to make and send the Materials Packet you will need for that particular session. You’ll get enough materials for several…
Join Naturalist Licia for this hands-on snow-science family program where we celebrate the fun we can have with all things snow related! We will be learning about the shapes of snowflakes, making a snowflake to take home, making snow out of curious materials and making ice cream out of snow to eat! All supplies are…
The Boulder Junction Public Library invites you to attend Movie Matinees this winter. Movies will be shown on select Tuesdays at 3 pm with discussion to follow. All movies are FREE to the public and will be shown on the big screen in the Boulder Lake meeting room in the Boulder Junction Community Center. Complimentary…
Isabelle and Danna Johnson from Rustic Roots offer slow flow yoga that still helps improve mindfulness, breathwork, flexibility, balance, and strength, but it does so in a less intensive way. It offers all the benefits of Vinyasa while giving you more time to pause, adjust, and breathe. Slow flow yoga is relaxing and easier for…
The Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS) is putting on a virtual Ojibwe Story Telling Series this month! Each Tuesday they will stream a webinar featuring a different Indigenous speaker. You can register directly through the WHS to watch these great webinars in your home by following this link. The Discovery Center has asked the WHS if…
Discover on Demand is an environmental education series provided by the North Lakeland Discovery Center program staff. On the first of every month from January - May, we will post a pre-recorded lecture on a different environmental topic relevant to the Northwoods. The programs are around an hour long and are great for teens and…
Have you ever seen a moose in Northern Wisconsin or the UP? Join Naturalist Hannah to learn all about the larger cousin of the whitetailed deer living in the Northwoods and to hear her stories of local moose sightings and encounters.
Join the North Lakeland Discovery Center as they celebrate our amazing local authors! At the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, Bob Kovar set out to try and shed a little light and, at times some levity, into the world by sharing a daily post on his Facebook feed that possessed enough good vibes to make…
This three part series will be taught by Michael Porter, PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison. This is a three part series, however, you can attend any at your convenience. January 19th's session will focus on the underpinnings of our landscape, while covering the principles of geologic observation and how young the science of geology is. January…
Isabelle and Danna Johnson from Rustic Roots offers Vinyasa yoga that links ones posture to the next through breath. This can be thought of as linking or flowing into postures; considered a moving mediation. Vinyasa is about harmony, balance, grace, and fluidity. Vinyasa yoga is an excellent way to unwind, keep active, and improve your…
Wanna show off your yummiest, bestest, favoritest go-to cookie recipe? Have we got a contest for you! Wanna taste a bunch of cookies, have some hot beverages, and do a free art project? Have we got an event for you! LOLA’s Cookie Baking Contest, sponsored by King Arthur Flour, and happening during Land O’ Lakes 3 Bear…
The Van Vliet Hemlocks are a beautiful example of an old-growth forest in the Northwoods. Join a naturalist and learn about this unique habitat and some interesting winter animal adaptations during this fun snowshoe. This 2-ish mile snowshoe is moderately strenuous due to the rolling terrain of the area. Registered participants should meet at the…
Travel among the trees and shadows during this wonderful moonlit adventure along the MECCA trails at night! Registered participants will be sent directions to the trailhead. Limited spots available and pre-registration is required by 2/2. Saturday 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm. This program is offered at no charge and is sponsored by MECCA Trails in…
