Northwoods News

Sugar Camp Men's Slow Pitch Tournament
2024-08-02 - 2024-08-04 | Sugar Camp Town Hall, 4059 Camp Four Rd, Rhinelander, WI, 54501-7517, United States
Men’s double elimination Slow Pitch softball tournament.
August 2, 3 and 4th held at the Sugar Camp Town Hall. Food and refreshment available on the grounds.
Friday games start at 6pm, and 9am on Saturday and Sunday.

Handling Grief and Loss in Life
2024-10-19 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Boulder Junction Community Center, 5392 Park Street, Boulder Junction, 5392 Park Street, 54512, United States
Handling Grief and Loss in Life
Saturday, October 19, 1-3 pm at the Boulder Junction Community Center
This is a FREE program provided by the Community Church of Boulder Junction
Guest speaker is Cheri Milton – she is a National Speaker, Licensed Therapist, Former Pastor and Published Author.
With compassion and positivity, Cheri presents practical information and biblical insight on how to live and cope with the challenges of anxiety, depression, grief and loss. She will also speak to building resilience and well-being, as well as how we can help others do the same. Cheri will provide insights and resources as we all live through different journeys. RSVP is required by calling 715-385-2146 (Community Church) or email at Secretary@commchbj.org

Minocqua Farmers Market
2024-06-14 08:00 - 13:00 | 408 East Chicago Street
Minocqua Farmers Market Every Friday
Mid-May thru Mid-October
https://www.minocqua.org/minocqua-farmers-market/

Gile Flowage Geology Paddle with Mike Porter
2024-09-30 10:00 - 14:30 | North Lakeland Discovery Center, 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, 54545, United States
Join Mike Porter on a canoe adventure where participants will gain sight into the ecology and geologic history of the Gile Flowage. Discussion points include the geologic underpinnings of the Flowage and the glacial features, modification of the flowage and land use history; as well as ecological transitions from the river edge to the forest. Some paddling experience is required. Canoes and PFDs provided. Registration required by 8/28/24. Transportation will be provided from the Discovery Center.

Fall Fest 2024
2024-09-28 09:00 - 17:00 | St. Germain Community Center, 545 STH 155, Saint Germain, WI, 54558, United States
The St. Germain ATV Club is hosting their annual Fall Fest on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
Join us for a day packed with fun starting with a Scavenger Hunt, followed by skills riding on our obstacle course and ending with food, raffles and fun at Murmuring Waters Resort. Mark your calendars for this big event!

10th Annual SepTimber Ride
2024-09-14 08:00 - 15:00 | Tribute Brewing Co., 1106 N Bluebird Road, Eagle River, WI, United States
Join Great Headwaters Trails for a fun day of bicycling in the Northwoods!

Choose from 100k and 60k road routes or 28-mile trail ride on the Three Eagle Trail from the Tribute Brewery to the Three Lakes Winery and back. After-ride party at Tribute Brewery following the ride!

Must be 21 or older to participate.

Registration includes the bike ride, wine and beer sampling, a long sleeve wick-away shirt, and a picnic style lunch following the ride.

Register by August 1, 2024 = $60 per personRegister after August 1, 2024 = $70 per person

Visit https://eagleriver.org/events/septimber-ride/ for full details and to register.

The Chosen - Season 2 Viewing and Discussion Study
2024-07-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Boulder Junction Community Center, 5392 Park Street, Boulder Junction, 5392 Park Street, 54512, United States
A weekly viewing of The Chosen – Season 2 will be shown at the Boulder Junction Community Center, each Tuesday July 16 thru Sept 3, 2024 – 6:30pm to 8pm. Everyone is welcomed.
The Community Church of Boulder Junction is pleased to offer this opportunity to gather weekly to view each episode of The Chosen – Season 2 and share in open discussion.
The Chosen is a Christian historical drama television series about the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth. It’s focused more deeply on the people who encountered Jesus and viewing him through their eyes. Each week you’ll watch a video and enjoy open discussion.
This study is FREE and led by Pastor Nathan Keisler of the Community Church and Dennis Duke. Bring a friend and enjoy the experience

Eco Ed-Venture: Forest Communities
2024-08-28 08:00 - 15:00 | North Lakeland Discovery Center, 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, 54545, United States
Join the North Lakeland Discovery Center for our Eco Edventure Day celebrating forests from the tallest pines to the smallest shrubs! Participants will embark on an educational adventure to discover the plants and animals that call forest habitats their homes. A morning snack will be provided, participants must bring their own lunch, a water bottle, and have weather-appropriate clothing and footwear. Child drop-off is between 7:45am and 8:00am. This program is intended for children ages 5-11 years old. Registration required by 8/26

Mercer Historical and Naturalist Bike Tour
2024-08-27 12:30 - 17:00 | North Lakeland Discovery Center, 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, 54545, United States
Come along on a guided historical and naturalist bike ride through the towns of Manitowish and Mercer! Jim Bokern of the Manitowish Waters Historical Society and Hannah Gargrave, NLDC Naturalist, will lead you along the paved bike trail and discuss some interesting history and natural history of the area that includes moonshining, river ecology, logging and railroad days, Native American portages, unique habitats that moose call home, and much more! We’ll be renting e-bikes from River’s Edge Adventure Company, and cost of rental is included in registration. Helmets are included with rental. Bring water and comfortable biking footwear and clothing, and cash for ice cream. Participants will meet at River’s Edge Adventure Company, and will be shuttled back to their vehicles at the end. Registration is required by 8/24/24.

Fire Cider: Make and Take Experience with Kari Wittuhn-Henning
2024-08-26 18:00 - 19:30 | North Lakeland Discovery Center, 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, 54545, United States
Fire Cider is a classic folk remedy that herbalists and “kitchen witches” have been making for generations. It boosts the immune system, wards off colds and flu, and is an overall (delicious) tonic for the body. We’ll explore why herbalists care so deeply about this zesty blend, and then you’ll create a jar of your own to bring home. All ingredients/materials provided. *If you have food sensitivities (i.e., to garlic/chili peppers, etc.), these can be accommodated, as you will get to choose your ingredient ratios. Registration is required by 8/24/24.

Free Guided Garden Walk
2024-08-24 10:00 - 11:00 | North Lakeland Discovery Center, 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, 54545, United States
Join our Woods and Water team for a free drop-in Garden Walk and Talk to explore all the creative, sustainable, and native gardens we have on campus. From demonstrations of different native habitats across Wisconsin, to food, flowers, bats, and butterfly gardens. Registration required by 08/22/2024. Free program, donations appreciated.

Historic Dillinger Pontoon Tour
2024-08-23 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-23 09:30 - 13:00 | North Lakeland Discovery Center, 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, 54545, United States
Learn what John Dillinger and his gang were really like and the “behind the scenes” story of their weekend in Manitowish Waters as we travel by pontoon to historic Dillinger sites. Enjoy a box lunch and tour the grounds of the famous Little Bohemia Lodge, the property that was featured in the movie Public Enemies. The tour is led by Manitowish Waters Historical Society (MWHS) member, Kay Krans. Lunch cost is included in the registration fee. Lunch will be held 12:00-1:00 PM for both sessions of the tour. Please note Little Bohemia is not open when the morning tour departs so there is no available restroom facility onsite.

Annual Boulder Junction & Manitowish Waters Lions Club Golf Outing
2024-08-22 09:00 - 16:00 | Trout Lake Golf Club, 3800 US -51, Woodruff, United States
All are welcome to participate in this fundraising golf outing.
Event takes place 9am-4pm at the beautiful Trout Lake Golf Course. Proceeds benefit Camp Jorn Childcare and Camp Manito-wish Scholarship fund.
Sign-up sheets located at Trout Lake Golf Club, Manitowish Waters Visitors Bureau, and Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce.
Contact: John Hanson at (715) 543-2438, or Tom Finta at (715) 573-3344

Lowenwood Old-Growth Forest Walk with John Bates and Mary Burns
2024-08-22 08:00 - 13:30 | North Lakeland Discovery Center, 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, 54545, United States
Join Naturalists John Bates and Mary Burns for this unique hiking experience. Lowenwood, the 1,200-acre former site of the Conserve School, is home to 8 lakes, 24 miles of trails, and borders the Sylvania Wilderness Area in the U.P. The forests of “Lowenwood,” named after James Lowenstine, the founder of the school, demonstrate different stages of ecosystem recovery along with patches of old-growth hemlock-hardwoods. We’ll hike a 2.5-mile loop trail along Lake Elaine and out to Big Bateau Lake that contains much of the old-growth. We’ll go slow and discuss the many attributes of old-growth forests.Lowenwood is not open to the general public. The actual hike will be from 9:00-1 2:00, with lunch from 12:00-12:30. Participants will have the option to meet at the Discovery Center at 8 :00 am and ride in our van for this hike, we will also be returning to the Discovery Center at 1:30pm.

Eco Ed-Venture: Small Mammals
2024-08-21 08:00 - 15:00 | North Lakeland Discovery Center, 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, 54545, United States
This program will introduce children to some of the interesting characteristics of small and furry mammals that live all around us. Mice, voles, moles, shrews, squirrels and chipmunks, oh my! We’ll learn to identify different species by their appearance, and we’ll learn how scientists collect data through live trapping procedures! NLDC Naturalists will go step-by-step through the proper protocols for capturing and releasing live animals. Children will not be allowed to handle small mammals, but will have the opportunity to assist our staff. A morning snack will be provided, however participants must bring their own lunch, a water bottle, and have weather-appropriate clothing and footwear. Child drop-off is between 7:45am and 8:00am. This program is intended for children ages 5-11 years old. Registration required by 8/19/24. Wednesday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM. $40/Non-Member and $30/Member. Participants will meet in the Torest/Water Rooms in Discovery Hall.

Lakeside Yoga Stretch
2024-07-16 09:30 - 10:30 | North Lakeland Discovery Center, 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, 54545, United States
Lakeside Yoga Stretch is a class paced to facilitate a deeper release in the major muscle groups. It includes gentle stretches, breath work, and effective movements to increase range of motion and ease chronic pain.
This class is appropriate for all students who simply want to increase their flexibility, experience a deep release, improve strength and balance, and increase mental clarity and focus.
Class will be held at the Discovery Center on the amphitheater (outdoors), or indoor during inclement weather. All levels welcome. Charge for each class is $12.00 to be paid on the day of class. No registration required.

Big Lake Investigation Pontoon Tour
2024-08-20 09:00 - 12:30 | North Lakeland Discovery Center, 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, 54545, United States
One winter night, guide and moonshiner, Mr. Powers, was killed. Was it murder? Was it self-defense? Join Kay Krans, retired history teacher and Manitowish Waters Historical Society (MWHS) member along with a Discovery Center Naturalist as we tour by pontoon, the important sites of this story.Limited space available. Registration is required by 8/18/24. $60/Non-Member and $55/Member (NLDC or MWHS). Registered participants will receive an email with trip information and boat landing location. There are no restroom facilities at the launch site.

Van Vliet Lake Evening Paddle
2024-08-19 17:30 - 20:00 | North Lakeland Discovery Center, 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, 54545, United States
Join us for an evening paddle on beautiful Van Vliet Lake. Join naturalists Hannah and Licia as we explore the natural shoreline along the Van Vliet Hemlocks State Natural Area as we head over to Averill Lake. This will be a slow moving, easy paddle (unless we have some wind), so some paddling experience is appreciated. Registration is required by 8/17/24. Registered participants will meet at the lake, directions and a list of what to bring will be sent before the paddle. Canoes/PFDs will be provided. No bathroom at the landing. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of VanVliet Hemlocks and is free of charge.

Comstock Lode Country - Duo - Returns to Eagle Lanes Eagle River
2024-08-17 21:00 - 2024-08-18 00:00 | Eagle Lanes, 534 W. Pine Street (Hwy 70), Eagle River, United States
Returning to Eagle Lanes in Eagle River… Comstock Lode Country-Duo consists of singer/songwriter/guitarist Greg Wright who resides in the NW suburbs of Chicago where he predominantly performs, but also has a summer home in Minocqua where he teams up with local Minocqua extraordinary lead guitarist Peter Nomm. Together they provide a phenomenal repertoire of current and classic country hits “from Cash to Combs”. Their Duo presents an astonishing full band audio to accompany their guitar work and Greg’s significant vocals by means of Greg’s amazing full band audio backing tracks he’s created . They are truly not to be missed!

The Way of the Monarch: Tagging for Citizen Science
2024-08-17 13:00 - 14:30 | North Lakeland Discovery Center, 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, 54545, United States
Putting tiny stickers on the late summer migrating generation provides incredible citizen science data about their population and migration habits. Join Naturalist Hannah for this fun hybrid program. Prior to this in-person tagging and garden exploration program, Hannah will email you a link to a virtual program where she describes the incredible life cycle, adaptations, migration and more of the amazing monarch butterfly. For this in-person portion of the program, learn how to tag a monarch and assist Hannah as she tags resident monarch butterflies for release. Fun for all ages! Our monarch tagging program is sponsored by a grant from Xcel Energy. Registration required by 8/15/24. $10/Non-Member and Members are free.
