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  • Big Lake Investigation Pontoon Tour

    North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, 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…

    $60
  • Lakeside Yoga Stretch

    North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, 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…

    $12
  • The Chosen – Season 2 Viewing and Discussion Study

    Boulder Junction Community Center 5392 Park Street, Boulder Junction, 5392 Park Street, 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…

  • Eco Ed-Venture: Small Mammals

    North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, 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…

    $40
  • Lowenwood Old-Growth Forest Walk with John Bates and Mary Burns

    North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, 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…

    $65
  • Annual Boulder Junction & Manitowish Waters Lions Club Golf Outing

    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,…

  • Minocqua Farmers Market

    408 East Chicago Street

    Minocqua Farmers Market Every Friday Mid-May thru Mid-October https://www.minocqua.org/minocqua-farmers-market/

  • Historic Dillinger Pontoon Tour

    North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, 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.…

    $75
  • Historic Dillinger Pontoon Tour

    North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, 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.…

    $75
  • Free Guided Garden Walk

    North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, 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.

    Free
  • Fire Cider: Make and Take Experience with Kari Wittuhn-Henning

    North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, 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…

    $45
  • Mercer Historical and Naturalist Bike Tour

    North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, 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…

    $110
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