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.
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 […]
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: […]
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, […]
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.
Join a Discovery Center Naturalist for this family friendly snowshoe exploration on our trails! We will learn about all the neat signs critters leave behind and how they survive our cold winters! When: December 27, 2023 1-3pm Where: North Lakeland Discovery Center (Trails) Admission: $8/member (with or without snowshoes), $10/non-member, $15/non-member(plus snowshoes) *Registration required by […]
Join Naturalists Licia and Hannah for this fun and interactive program. Test your knowledge about all the amazing connections found in nature through this Jeopardy-style game/program. Which totally different species help each other find food? How do trees communicate? Join us to find out! Cash bar and light appetizers at 5:30, program starts at 6pm. […]
Announcing wildlife biologist Adrian Wydeven as he discusses the biology and ecology of wolves living in Wisconsin and the Northwoods. The history of the return of wolves to the state, management, and the latest conservation plan will be discussed. Parents, are you looking to attend but don't have a sitter for the kids? Consider bringing […]
Parents, are you looking to attend a Nibbles n’ Knowledge program but don’t have a sitter for the kids? Consider bringing them to attend our very first Eco-Nibblers while you enjoy the adult program in the Main Lodge. For this month’s program, participants will learn about wolves, indulge in snacks, and get to explore our […]
