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.
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.
Participants will learn some unique dyeing techniques to create colorful fabric fat quarters or garments! Participants will bring their own 100% natural fiber fabric (fat quarters) (cotton, silk, rayon, or linen- in white or light solids) and/or garments to dye. Participants should be able to dye and decorate approximately 4 pieces. T-shirts, scarves, baby garments, […]
Enjoy an evening snowshoe hike on the Discovery Center's one-mile snowshoe trail with beautifully lit luminaries paving the way. Bring your own snowshoes or borrow ours for $3/pair (limited quantities available). Join us for hot chocolate, s'mores, and a bonfire following your hike! When: December 29, 2023 5-6:30pm Where: North Lakeland Discovery Center Trails Admission: […]
An enchanting adventure blending literacy and outdoor fun. Walk, read, and create with your kids in the beauty of nature. Ideal for ages 4-7 with a parent or guardian. Join a Discovery Center Naturalist as we reveal this month's book "Winter Sleep." In this cozy bedtime story, follow a child and his grandma through a […]
From belly slides to their incredible water-resistant fur, these semi-aquatic mammals are quite the sight to witness in the wild. Join a Discovery Center Naturalist to learn about what makes River Otters so otterly amazing! Bring a bag lunch to your favorite Northwoods libraries for a one-hour nature presentation. Our naturalists will share insights on […]
Our lakes and bountiful ecosystems are not resilient to shoreline development. Learn about the impacts of developed shores, shoreline restoration, and solutions for integrating our shoreline amenities with these ecosystems. Cash bar and light snacks at 5:30 pm, program starts at 6:00 pm. When: January 3, 2024 5:30-7pm Where: North Lakeland Discovery Center, Main Lodge Admission: $20/member […]
Join a Discovery Center Naturalist for a snowhsoe hike to watch the sunrise over Sturgeon Lake. We'll look for signs of wildlife and enjoy the tranquility of the early morning with nature. This hike will be 1-3 miles in length and easy going. The sun is scheduled to rise at 7:39 am on this date. […]
You will be able to make at least 2 unique pairs of earrings at this workshop using copper, birch bark, semi-precious stones, and leather. Or perhaps you would rather make a pendant! All materials will be provided. We will be using a small propane torch to bring out some beautiful colors in the copper, so […]
