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Boulder Junction Events

Head to Boulder Junction in the heart of Wisconsin’s Northwoods, and you’ll find a full calendar of events all year long, from holiday celebrations to live music to the annual Musky Jamboree—a weekend full of fun activities focused on northern Wisconsin’s most famous fish.


Note: Events are subject to change. Please contact the event organizer for information about a specific event.

Knowledge at Noon: Slithery Snakes hosted by North Lakeland Discovery Center

Boulder Junction Community Center 5392 Park Street, Boulder Junction, WI, United States

The North Lakeland Discovery Center, in partnership with the Boulder Junction Public Library, presents Knowledge at Noon: Slithery Snakes on Wednesday, April 3, 12-1 pm, at the Boulder Junction Community Center. Guests are invited to bring a bag lunch. Coffee and treats will also be served. Join North Lakeland Discovery Center Naturalists Jenna and Aidan […]

North Lakeland Discovery Center: Wildlife Insights- Critter Feeding Hour

North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Ln, Manitowish Waters, WI, United States

The Discovery Center is home to 15 animal ambassadors who all have unique dietary needs that must be taken in account when feeding them. We are now welcoming the public to witness our feeding procedures in action! Join a Discovery Center Naturalist during our open feeding hour held monthly in our Nature Center. This is […]

North Lakeland Discovery Center: Naturally Creative- Bottle your Botany Workshop

North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Ln, Manitowish Waters, WI, United States

Join naturalist and terrarium/aquarium enthusiast Aidan in a terrarium 101 class. See what goes in to making a successful beautiful terrarium, whether that be for amazing planted display pieces or for making naturalistic style enclosures for reptile and amphibian pets. We will explore the science behind the microcosm ecosystem we create and learn all the […]

North Lakeland Discovery Center: Sustainable Living- Sourdough 101, Caring for your starter

North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Ln, Manitowish Waters, WI, United States

Join Jamie to learn the basics of sourdough. All participants will receive their own sourdough starter and flour, recipes to use for discard, a basic sourdough recipe, and an introduction on how to prepare to bake your first sourdough loaf. Pre-registration required by 4/6/24.  We will meet in the kitchen at the Discovery Center.  Tuesday 4:00 PM - […]

North Lakeland Discovery Center: Wildlife Insights- Midwest Crane Count Training

North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Ln, Manitowish Waters, WI, United States

We invite beginner and experienced birders to join us in the morning on April 13th to count cranes across Vilas and Iron Counties.  Attend this training session the morning before (April 12th) to go into the Count with confidence!  Please call for more details. This is a free event but registration is required by 4/10/24.  […]

North Lakeland Discovery Center: Sustainable Living- Sourdough 102, Baking Bread

North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Ln, Manitowish Waters, WI, United States

Return from Sourdough 101 to join Jamie in learning the different stages of preparing your best sourdough loaf and to make a waxed bread bag. Practice makes perfect. Sourdough in its many different stages from starter to cooked bread will be shared for demonstration. Together, all participants will get to make a waxed bread bag […]

North Lakeland Discovery Center: Eco Nibbler- Budding Gardens

North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Ln, Manitowish Waters, WI, United States

In April, Eco Nibbler participants will learn all about gardening, and even create their own seed bombs!  Participants will learn basic plant anatomy and transplant a plant into a larger pot to take home with them. Thursday, 5 - 7 PM.   Registration required by 4/16/24.  Snacks and pizza will be provided.  Program is held at […]

North Lakeland Discovery Center: Nibbles N’ Knowledge- Making the most of your Wisconsin Garden

North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Ln, Manitowish Waters, WI, United States

Join Jasmyn Schmidt, Master Gardener and operator of the Northwoods Foodshare, and take home her best gardening tips about extending our gardening season, cold frames, year-round gardening, and greenhouse use. We will serve light appetizers and have a cash bar from 5-6 pm, program will run 6-7 pm.  Registration required by 4/17/24.  Program is held at […]