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.
Join Naturalist Jenna on a ski down the North Lakeland School Trails to learn about fire ecology and Wisconsin fire history. The trail we will be skiing is easy to moderate in difficulty. Please dress accordingly and bring your own classic skis and boots. If you do not have your own skis, you may rent […]
Join Naturalists Licia and Jenna for this fun and interactive program. Test your knowledge about all the different sign left behind by wildlife during winter through this Jeopardy-style game/program. Who leaves a track with 5 toes? Whose hair is in that scat? Join us to find out! Cash bar and light appetizers at 5:30. When: […]
Join us for the fourth program in our sense of place series. Naturalist Licia will explore the history of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe tribe on these lands. As a tribal descendant, Licia will also trace members of her family throughout this timeline. Registration required by 3/25/24. Tuesday, 5:30 PM - 7 PM. Program is held at the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
