Boulder Junction Events

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 […]

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 - […]

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.  […]

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 […]

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 […]

Have you ever wanted to try weaving but didn’t know where to start? This workshop may be just for you! Join local expert weaver Mary Burns for this fun workshop!  We will be working on tablet sized (5” x 8”) wooden laser-cut looms that you will take home with you and keep. We will cover […]

Join a Discovery Center Naturalist as we reveal this month's book "GROW: How We Get Food from Our Garden."  In this fun story, a child and grandfather till, plant, and harvest fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs, and grains in a tongue twisting rhyming format. Please register the child/children names only.  These programs are free and are […]

Many poets and writers throughout history have been inspired by the beauty and intricacies of nature. Perhaps you have never tried your hand at nature journaling or poetry, but always wanted to try. If so, consider joining Naturalist Jenna in a nature journaling and poetry workshop to kick off North Lakeland Discovery Center’s Earth Week! […]