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  • Underwater Exploration: Plum Lake Paddle & Snorkel

    North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, United States

    Join our Woods and Water team for an educational talk and snorkel program to learn about freshwater ecology and the importance of a vibrant and healthy freshwater ecosystem. We will teach participants how to identify aquatic invasive species that are harmful to native species within these freshwater ecosystems and learn proper removal techniques. A life…

    Free
  • 13th Annual Ride With Leinie

    Conover Town Park 4697 Park Circle, Conover, WI, United States

    Come enjoy a bicycle ride with beer legend Dick Leinenkugel and his daughter Katie on July 27th, on the beautiful Conover-Phelps Trail or take a road ride on scenic northwoods Wisconsin roads and help Great Headwaters Trails raise funds for the enhancement and development of eastern Vilas County bike trails. FIVE great rides to choose…

  • Boulder Junction’s Woods & Water: Evening Presentations

    Peeple's Park Main Street, Boulder Junction, WI, United States

    Kicking off the Boulder Junction Woods & Water Series, join the Discovery Center for a two-part presentation with Discovery Center’s Woods & Water Director Jamie VandenLangenberg and Manitowish Waters Historical Society Historian Jim Bokern at Peeple’s Park on Main Street. Begin the evening with a social and aquatic plant demonstration from 4:30-5:00pm. Enjoy charcuterie and refreshments…

    Free
  • Watercolor and Ink “Etegami” Workshop with Darcy Lanz-Sage

    North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, United States

    Etegami literally means "Picture Letters".  Etegami are 4” x 6”, with simple images that you paint, along with some heart-felt words that echo the image and reflect your feelings, and completed with a personalized Hanko stamp. Often, Etegami are mailed in the form of a card to a friend or loved one, but can stand…

    $35.00
  • Camp Mercer Historical and Interpretive Hike

    Camp Mercer Trailhead 300-498 Manitowish River Access Road, Mercer, United States

    Explore with Manitowish Waters Historical Society guide Jim Bokern and a NLDC naturalist one of the most robust CCC camps in the Northwoods, while walking on the newest NHAL hiking trail! 23 interpretive signs, cleared archaeological features and years of research will be discussed while traveling along the Manitowish River. Discover a variety of Northwoods…

    $30.00
  • Sugar Camp Men’s Slow Pitch Tournament

    Sugar Camp Town Hall 4059 Camp Four Rd, Rhinelander, WI, 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.

    Free
  • Interpretive Wine & Cheese Pontoon Cruise

    Rest Lake Boat Landing Rest Lake Park Rd, Manitowish Waters, United States

    Join Naturalist Aidan on an interpretive pontoon cruise on Rest Lake! Participants will get the opportunity to learn about lake ecology and the Manitowish Chain of Lakes while indulging in wine and cheese and cruising toward the sunset.  An email will be sent to registered participants with directions to the launch site and items to…

    $45.00
  • Underwater Exploration: Manitowish River Paddle & Snorkel

    North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, United States

    Join our Woods and Water team for a paddling endeavor down the Manitowish River. We will learn about freshwater ecology and the importance of a vibrant and healthy freshwater ecosystem. We will share our knowledge about the ecological importance of the Manitowish River and stop several times to snorkel and explore the river bottom for…

    $18.00
  • Boulder Junction’s Woods & Water: Hike the Forest

    North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, United States

    For the second segment in our Boulder Junction Woods & Water series, join the Discovery Center team out on the trails at Northern Highland-American Legion’s Lumberjack Trail. Participants will embark on an interpretive hike with the Discovery Center’s naturalist team exploring forest ecology. Participants will discover ways to identify plants prevalent in the forests around…

    Free
  • Little Rock Lake Paddle with John Bates and Susan Knight

    North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, United States

    Little Rock Lake, just 1/8 mile off Hwy. 51, and all of 39 acres, seems an unlikely waterbody to be internationally significant. But it was, and still is. Rock Lake was the site of a 1983 study on acid rain that tested the vulnerability of our Midwest lakes to acid rain. The study continued for…

    $55.00
  • Musky Fun Run

    5K and 10K courses begin at the Boulder Junction Sports and Recreation complex and wind through scenic, gently rolling asphalt surfaced roads, woodland, and paved trails in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. The race begins at 8 am. 1K and 100-yard dash kids races (10 and under) following the 10K finish. Check-in and day of registration…

  • Musky Jamboree Street Party

    Kick-off Musky Jamboree weekend with this fun celebration in the heart of downtown Boulder Junction.  From 7 pm-10 pm there will be live music, dancing, and fun! Located between Coontail Clothing/Lakewood Market & Sauter Builders. Beverages and limited food served by the American Legion Post 451. Contact: Boulder Junction Chamber, (715) 385-2400 or muskyjamboree.com

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