There are three tours throughout the day. Please click on a time to register for a tour. 8:30 - 11:00am 11:30am - 2:00pm 2:30 - 5:00pm Join Manitowish Waters Historical Society (MWHS) member Jim Bokern on a two-hour pontoon tour of Spider and Island Lakes, which will depart from the Blue Bayou Inn.  Discover the…

Enjoy healthy outdoor activities and play for the whole family, including nature art, giant bubble making, lawn games, canoeing, fishing, fish casting contest and more! Lunch will be available for purchase. Thursday, 11 AM - 2 PM.  Free program, donations appreciated. Fun for all ages! Registration is not required, but appreciated!

An easy paddle on one of the most unique and beautiful lakes in the area.  With wild rice and abundant bird species, this makes a perfect, relaxing paddle!  Join our Naturalist Nerds, Jenna and Licia, as we guide you around this treasured State Natural Area lake. Bring binoculars, water and snacks. All canoes/paddles and PFDs…

Join a North Lakeland Discovery Center naturalist and Manitowish Waters Historical Society member Jim Bokern on a 3.5 hour sunset pontoon tour of the Turtle Flambeau Flowage (TFF). The trip will depart from Springstead Landing and explore the histories, rich natural beauty and resources of the 13,000 acre Scenic Waters Area during the magical hours…

The Discovery Center is home to many species of woodpeckers.  Learn all about them and why they are important to the northern forest on this leisurely and educational walk with Naturalist Jenna.    Registration is required by 7/6.  Saturday, 9 - 11 AM. $15/Non-Member and $10/Member.  Participants will meet in the Forest Room in the Nature…

Even you can be a naturalist! Join Naturalist Hannah for the first of this 3-part series as she walks through some of the most common “naturalist” field guide apps for your phone like iNaturalist, Seek, and Merlin. We’ll show you the basics of how these apps are helpful in the field, and then we’ll go…

Through the inspiration and guidance of Gaylord Nelson during his tenure as governor of Wisconsin from 1959-1963 and US senator from our state from 1963-1981, The Wisconsin Youth Conservation Corps was created and shaped to help carry out work through the Wisconsin Conservation Department (DNR).  As a result of his efforts, the Outdoor Recreation Act…

Deb Simek, our enthusiastic bird club member will be sharing her experiences birding in such exotic locations as Panama and Ecuador.  Her photos will leave us with beautiful images and, no doubt, a desire to travel. Meeting at 6:30 pm, Presentation at 7:00 pm.  Participants will meet in the Forest Classroom in the Nature Hall.

Best Selection! Friends of the Library book sale is next door to the library, in the Lion’s Pavilion. This is the first day and has the best selection!

Friends of the Library book sale is next door to the library, in the Lion’s Pavilion. This is the second day of the sale. Still plenty of selection to choose from!

Join Licia Johnson of the North Lakeland Discovery Center in a discussion about they different types of bats found in Wisconsin. Meet a live bat! Program is free, no sign up necessary. Event is at the library. Program geared towards younger children, but all ages are welcome!

Friends of the Library book sale is next door to the library, in the Lion’s Pavilion. This is the bag sale day! One bag of books is $5 Two bags of books is $8 Three bags of books is $10 Bring your own bag, if you can.

Beautiful wildflowers are some of the best parts of summer!  Let’s explore the Discovery Center gardens and grounds in search of these wonderful flowers- playing games and making crafts along the way!  Snacks and drinks provided.   Registration required by 7/11.  Thursday,  9:30 - 11 AM .  $13/Non-Member and $10/Member.  Participants will meet in the Teal…

Join Northwoods Learning Adventures guide Zach Wilson as he explores Fisher Lake and the Turtle River.   Tucked away in the Northeast Corner of Iron County, Fisher Lake is a 441-acre lake and one of the headwater lakes of the Turtle River.  With its hidden bays, islands, and sandy shorelines this adventure has a lot…

Join a NLDC Naturalist on our .8 mile interpretive trail that winds among pines and hardwoods, bogs, and even up into a tree fort!   Registration required by the day prior to the hike.  Free program, donations appreciated.  Saturday, 10 -11:30 AM.   Participants will meet at the outdoor Visitor and Information kiosk at the Discovery…

Even you can be a naturalist! Join Naturalist Hannah for the second of this 3-part series as she walks through some of the most common “naturalist” field guide apps for your phone like Merlin and eBird. We’ll show you the basics of how these apps are helpful in the field, and then we’ll go out on…

MW Music in the Park is a free, family friendly venue. Please feel free to bring your family, a blanket or lawn chairs, food and beverages of your choice. You may come by car, bike, or boat. Limited dock space is available, but feel free to anchor off shore and listen to the music.  

If you’re on Medicare, or have questions about it, stop in for a consultation with Vilas County elder benefit specialist Susan Corrieri on Monday, July 17, from 10:00-Noon. Sessions are free, and you’ll learn about private and government benefits, plus community-based services that Medicare offers.These are private sessions and no appointment is necessary, first come, first served.…

The creators of Hazel Eyes Textiles will teach eco-printing, also called botanical printing, on cotton t-shirts. We will use the natural pigments in the leaves of local plants to dye and print our prepared shirts. This is a many-layered process and we will work step by step doing the setup, layout, and steaming of the…

Join a librarian from the Frank B. Koller Memorial Library as we reveal the latest story along StoryWalk Trail. This is a program that connects literacy and outdoor recreation by placing a children’s nature-themed story out along the trail.  We will walk and read the new book together, followed by a fun craft! This program…

11:00am - 4:00pm  Join Manitowish Waters Historical Society member Jim Bokern and DNR Wildlife Biologist Jenna Malinowski on a pontoon tour of the Turtle Flambeau Flowage. This trip explores the histories, rich natural beauty and resources of the 13,000 acre Scenic Waters Area. Some historic images bound for personal viewing will be shared to better…

Snakes are fun and fascinating animals.  Meet the Discovery Center ambassador snakes and learn all about how cool they are through fun games and activities!   Registration required by 7/18.  Thursday,  9:30 - 11 AM .  $13/Non-Member and $10/Members.  Participants will meet in the Teal Cabin.

Join Manitowish Waters Historical Society member Jim Bokern and DNR Wildlife Biologist Jenna Malinowski on a pontoon tour of the Turtle Flambeau Flowage. This trip explores the histories, rich natural beauty and resources of the 13,000 acre Scenic Waters Area. Some historic images bound for personal viewing will be shared to better illustrate the history…

Join Nature Nerds Licia & Jenna for this paddle excursion centered around all things loony; our favorite Northwoods’ bird, the common loon. Also known as the Great Northern Diver, loons aren’t just incredible divers, but are unique in a variety of ways. On our paddle we will seek to encounter loons, at a safe distance,…

Join a Discovery Center Naturalist as we reveal the latest story along StoryWalk Trail. This is a program that connects literacy and outdoor recreation by placing a children’s nature-themed story out along the trail.  We will walk and read the new book together, followed by a fun craft! This program is great for kids aged…

Many people are familiar with monarch butterflies but few know the intricate details of their complex life cycle, which is solely sustained by milkweed. Shared by all three North American countries, this migrating marvel can travel distances of 2000 miles, from Canada to Mexico, in just one season. Unfortunately, the migrating monarch population is now…

The tradition of beadwork traces back to more than 70,000 years in the past. Today handcrafted beaded jewelry is found all over the world.  The Admission Fee of this workshop will allow participants to make one bracelet and one necklace similar to the ones shown in the photos below.  Additional beads may be purchased from the…

Join members from the Northwoods Explorers for this fun series!  We’ll cover how stars and solar systems develop, how elements are created, comparison of our solar system with others with size and distance scales using different methods of measurement. We’ll show how to find your way in the night sky using constellations and associated coordinate…

Join a member of the North Lakeland Discovery Center in a discussion about slithery snakes Program is free, no sign up necessary. Event is at the library. Program geared towards younger children, but all ages are welcome!

Let’s explore natural spaces and materials while we get creative in this fun program!     Registration required by 7/25.  Thursday,  9:30 - 11 AM .  $13/Non-Member and $10/Member.   Participants will meet at the Teal Cabin.

Would you like to find out what’s happening with area lakes and rivers on the beautiful Discovery Center campus with other members of the MWLA, and enjoy breakfast at the same time? What could be more fun? The MWLA Annual Meeting will provide all of this, and more! We look forward to seeing you on…

Join a NLDC Naturalist on our .8 mile interpretive trail that winds among pines and hardwoods, bogs, and even up into a tree fort!   Registration required by the day prior to the hike.  Free program, donations appreciated.  Saturday, 10 -11:30 AM.   Participants will meet at the Visitor and Information Kiosk on the Discovery Center campus.

Join Alex Graeff, botanist for the National Ecological Observatory Network and moss and lichen enthusiast, for a moss and lichen identification workshop. The session will start with a classroom presentation to cover the basics in terminology and morphological features needed for lichen and moss identification. Then we will head outside to the forests and bog…

31st Annual Gun Show Sunday, July 30, 2023 from 8am - 3pm Manitowish Waters Community Center, Hwy 51 ** 2 Buildings with Tables! ** Buy - Sell - Trade - Or just Look! Guns - Knives - Ammunition - Sporting Collectibles Adult Admission $5 - Under 12 free with adult Selling & Display Tables 6…