Cable Area Fitness Opportunities

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Power Pump- This dumbbell class is designed for all fitness levels. Emphasized low weight loads and high repetitions, motivational music. Wednesdays 4-5pm Year Round Cable Community Center No Charge/drop-ins welcome! Bring a yoga mat and dumbbells (if you have) Instructor: Amy Huang (cablewifitness@gmail.com) Tai Chi/Qi Gong- The ultimate in moving balance meditation for increased balance…

Bird Banding in the Moquah Barrens

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Master Naturalist Advanced Training Join experienced biologist Jim Bryce to continue a long-term study on the impacts of prescribed fires on local bird populations. Jim will set up three mist nets and walk everyone through the details of bird biology and banding. Meet at the Ino Bar on Highway 2 at 7:30 am to car…

Birding by Ear on the Namakagon River

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Master Naturalist Advanced Training Join local birders Dr. John Mundahl and Tom Matthiae for a float through prime bird habitat along the Namakagon River. We will help participants learn to distinguish common birdsongs with or without actually seeing our feathered friends. Participants must provide their own (non-aluminum) canoe or kayak, and shuttle. Meet at the…

Golf Classic

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Play in the Museum's annual 18-hole scramble tournament to benefit the Cable Natural History Museum. Held on private local courses, this event includes lunch prior to golf and wraps up with refreshments, prizes, and awards. Space is limited. Call 715-798-3890 to register!

Lake Superior Fisheries

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Master Naturalist Advanced Training From egg to table, discover the science behind Lake Superior's fisheries. Begin the morning at 9 am in Bayfield with Dray Carl, fisheries biologist with the Wisconsin DNR, for an overview talk. Then board the DNR's research boat to pull in gill nets and gather data on the whitefish population. Follow…

Northwoods Geology WALKS

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Geology is the foundation of fun in the Northwoods! Join the Museum's Naturalist/Geology Intern to visit and learn about the volcanic history of Juniper Rock. Meet at the Swedish Settlement Trailhead of the North Country Trail at 10 am. Return by Noon. Be prepared for a 1.4 mile hike with narrow rocky trails, hills, mosquitoes,…

Loon Pontoon Tour

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Learn amazing facts about these ancient birds and the beautiful lakes where the live while touring on a pontoon boat on Lake Owen. A Museum Naturalist will share stories about the facts and fantasies behind this Northwoods icon. Meet at the Museum at 9 am and return by Noon. Registration required. $38 member/ $43 non-member

Redbery Reads Summer Storytime

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Redbery Reads is a story time that helps kids connect to the world around them. All ages welcome. Meet at the Salamander Room in Wayside Wanderings Natural Play Area. 43135 Randysek Road, Cable. 10-10:30 am Rainy days will find us in the Wake Robin Pavilion. Donations Welcome