North Lakeland Discovery Center

 |Saturday, May 1 – 8 | 10 AM | Online Peep! Croak! Burrrump! Spring time is so fun in the Northwoods, especially when our amphibian friends start to wake up from their winter naps.  Join Naturalist Licia as she helps you learn to identify these incredible critters by sight and sound! Register any time, and you will receive an email from Licia on May 1 before 10 am with the link to view the program. You will have access to,…

Bats in Wisconsin are under threat of White Nose Syndrome. Learn how to be a part of our Acoustic Bat Monitoring team and conduct surveys on your lake or property. A simple, hand-held device is used to conduct these one-hour+ surveys. Registered participants will be sent a virtual program on bats prior to this in-person, outdoor training. Wednesday, 3 - 4 pm. Pre-registration is required by May 4. Donations upon registration are appreciated to support this program.

Already trained on the Acoustic Bat Monitoring equipment but would like a refresher of how to use the equipment before the survey season starts? This is the program for you! Registration is required by May 5.

Would you like fresh, local micro-greens, spinach, lettuce or herbs in February or well into November? What seems impossible becomes reality with the use of indoor passive solar growing spaces, cold frames, low and high tunnels. Participants will also get a hands-on lesson on how to grow nutrient rich micro-greens.  Containers, soil and seeds will be provided. This workshop will provide resources, stories and examples of season extending options from local Garden Educator, Adriane Morabito.  Registration required by 5/9. $10…

Volunteers and community groups are invited to join Discovery Center Staff in cleaning up the grounds, prepping gardens and trails, and doing a bit of spring cleaning. There are indoor and outdoor options for helping out. Volunteers will be provided with lunch afterward. Please sign up by May 11.

 “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush!” Watch and participate in Bird Banding at the Little Turtle Flowage. You will have the opportunity to observe how birds are netted and banded, and see birds up close and personal. Join us for this fun educational experience for people of all ages.  Space is limited. Registration required by 5/17. $7 ($5 members). Registered attendees will receive an email with specific location and directions for the program.

Join us in celebrating International Migratory Bird Day and the amazing natural diversity of our Northwoods region at our 17th Annual Birds & Wildlife Festival! This is an opportunity for bird and wildlife enthusiasts of all levels to celebrate wildlife while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow nature lovers in the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin. Participate in sunrise warbler walks, enjoy field trips to local birding hotspots, try your hand at bird banding, and learn from experts in the field of…

Kick off the summer season in style at the Discovery Center where you’ll enjoy socializing during appetizers and cocktails on the patio by the lake, a beautiful meal under the big tent, a special presentation to “Fund a Wish” by the Center's Naturalists, and an exciting live auction. The festivities provide vital funding for the activities and programs you love at the Discovery Center. Contact: Discovery Center, (715) 543-2085 or discoverycenter.net

Enjoy healthy outdoor activities and play for the whole family, including nature art, giant bubble making, lawn games, canoeing, water balloon games, fishing, fish casting contest and more! Lunch plates are available for purchase. Free program, donations appreciated. 11am-2pm. Contact: North Lakeland Discovery Center, (715) 543-2085 or discoverycenter.net

As part of the "Marvel in Manitowish Waters" we will host a number of free drop-in activities that are fun for the whole family, including winter scavenger hunts, snow critter building, crafts, and horse-drawn sleigh rides sponsored by the Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce. Snowshoes will be available for complimentary onsite use. Chili cook-off lunch available for $5. Registration is not required, but it helps us get an idea of how many are coming. Please register by calling (715) 543-2085.