A natural garden isn’t complete without native plants. Join Master Gardener Sue Reinardy to learn about the trees, shrubs, and flowers who provide important shelter and food for beneficial insects, birds, wildlife year-round. We’ll also talk about the timing of seasonal events. By using your phenological observations, you can predict the best time for planting,…
From the shoreline to the hilltops, there is a lot that we can do here in the Northwoods to provide habitat and improve our lands. Michael Sinclair will share the expertise he’s gained from working with local landowners to control invasive species like buckthorn, yellow iris, and purple loosestrife. He’ll also discuss ways to encourage…
Join Master Gardener Sue Reinardy to learn how, what, when, and where to cultivate native plants that provide food for butterflies, songbirds, hummingbirds, and beneficial insects. There are many plants for your garden that are not only beautiful but also provide food for wildlife and insects. Join us at 6:30 p.m. at the Sawmill Saloon.…
Families can stop by the Cable Natural History Museum’s classroom anytime between 10 a.m.- noon to participate in hands-on activities, challenges, and crafts dedicated to connecting you with museum specimens! Adults should stay with their children and are encouraged to play with us! Donations welcome.
Meet the Cable Natural History Museum’s live education raptors in person! Learn all about the amazing world of birds of prey from Naturalist Haley Selen. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Please come early to find a seat. Donations welcome.
Explore behind-the-scenes of the Cable Natural History Museum’s entomology (insect) collection! All ages welcome, but adults are encouraged to stay with children during activities. 11 a.m. to noon: Watch a butterfly pinning demo, with an opportunity to try your hand at pinning! 12:30 – 1 p.m.: Explore the Collections Look-in Lab with our Curator –…
Explore behind-the-scenes of the Cable Natural History Museum’s collection! Model and create from designs found in the animals, plants, and rocks in our collections as we dive into biomimicracy. All ages welcome, but adults are encouraged to stay with children during activities. 11 a.m. to noon: Drop in for a maker program as we model…
(Master Naturalist Advanced Training) Wander through a lovely hardwood forest filled with wildflowers. Identify and taste a number of these edibles (and identify the ones that aren’t) and collect some. Travel back to the Museum’s Wake Robin Pavilion to prepare wild veggie omelets for lunch. Meet at the Museum at 10 a.m. carpool to the…
Join Cable Natural History Museum Naturalist Emily Stone to enjoy the spring wildflowers of St. Peter’s Dome State Natural Area. This northern mesic forest has some of the best wildflower diversity in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Meet at the Morgan Falls Trailhead at 9:30 a.m. We’ll naturalize along the easy trail to Morgan Falls until…
(Master Naturalist Advanced Training) The Bibon Swamp is one of the area’s best places to find golden-winged warblers. This trip will walk a very lightly traveled, dead-end dirt road through sedge meadow, alder, ash, and mixed lowland forest while enjoying a potpourri of birds in a peaceful setting. Brad Gingras, former Museum Naturalist, will help…
Explore our new exhibit! Refreshments will be served from 10 a.m. to noon in the Museum’s classroom. Free admission all day!
