North Lakeland Discovery Center

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  • Sunset Sips: An Educational Wine & Cheese Pontoon Cruise

    Rest Lake, Manitowish Waters

    Hop aboard with NLDC Naturalists for an interpretive pontoon cruise on Rest Lake! As you cruise toward the sunset, you’ll discover the wonders of lake ecology and the Manitowish Chain of Lakes, all while enjoying wine, cheese, and beautiful scenery. An email will be sent to registered participants with directions to the launch site and…

  • Nature Sprouts Autumn Adventures at NLDC

    North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Ln, Manitowish, WI

    Little ones and their caregivers are invited to explore the sights, sounds, and textures of autumn through playful, hands-on activities designed to spark wonder and connection with the season. This program is tailored toward families with children ages 1-4, however all ages of children are welcome. This program's aim is to connect young children to…

  • Lakeside Yoga Stretch

    Lakeside Yoga Stretch

    North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Ln, Manitowish, WI

    Wherever you are in your yoga practice, this class is for you.  Lakeside Yoga is a gently paced class that encourages deep release in the body's major muscle groups.  Through mindful stretching, breathwork, and intentional movement, students can increase flexibility, ease chronic pain, and improve their overall range of motion. Lakeside Yoga also helps build strength…

  • Nature Sprouts: Exploring Bugs

    North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Ln, Manitowish, WI

    Come along with a Discovery Center Naturalist to uncover the fascinating world of bugs—from fluttering wings to wiggly legs! Connecting families to nature, this family-oriented program consists of interactive, sensory activities centralized around a nature theme. This program is tailored toward families with children ages 1-4, however all ages of children are welcome. This program's…

  • StoryWalk ® Trail Program: Little Pine Cone – Wildfires and the Natural World by Johanna Wagstaffe

    North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Ln, Manitowish, WI

    Join a Discovery Center Naturalist as we reveal this month's book Little Pine Cone: Wildfires and the Natural World. Follow the story of Jacky, an adorable jack pine cone, and discover both the positive and negative effects of wildfires on the natural world.  This is a program that connects literacy and outdoor recreation by placing a…

  • Forestry for the Birds with Colleen Matula

    North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Ln, Manitowish, WI

    Providing quality habitat for birds is critical for their survival. For birds to thrive, they need food, shelter, protection from predators, and a place to raise their young. Colleen Matula, Forest Ecologist with the Wisconsin DNR, will help us learn what landowners and others can do to support our feathered forest friends. There will be…

  • Writing the Wilderness Paddle with Mary Anne Smrz at NLDC

    North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Ln, Manitowish, WI

    Join Discovery Center naturalist Jenna Richardson with local author and kayaker Mary Anne Smrz on a paddle/hike writing adventure! We will launch from the boat landing of the beautiful, 303-acre Escanaba Lake. Historically a portage route for Native Americans from Lake Superior to the Wisconsin River, Escanaba Lake features meandering shoreline, four islands and plentiful…

  • Nibbles N’Knowledge: Historical Fires in Wisconsin and What It Means Today

    North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Ln, Manitowish, WI

    Large destructive wildfires were once common in the lake states and fires are again becoming more likely. What can we learn by more closely examining historical fires in terms their ecology (e.g., benefits). This talk will examine fire history over 100s of years use this to build more resilient forests and communities. Jed is an…