The MacKenzie Environmental Education Center (MEEC) is one of the most diverse environmental education centers in Wisconsin. Encompassing 250 acres, the center has a variety of habitat types including prairie and forestland. MEEC is an excellent place to visit and learn more about the natural world through hands-on outdoor experiences, family outings, hiking and picnics.

Located just 25 miles north of Madison, MEEC is readily accessible to people of all ages in south-central Wisconsin.

The grounds include:

• A handicap accessible wildlife exhibit.
• An arboretum.
• Five nature trials.
• A nature study pond.
• Prairies in various stages of restoration.
• An observation tower.
• A large picnic area and pavilion with restrooms suitable for family gatherings and group activities.

The center also includes:

• A lodge (with commercial kicthen) big enough to accomodate 160 people
• Two (2) dormitories that can sleep a total of 80 people
• A logging exhibit featuring a 19th century log cabin and sawmill
• Three (3) environmentally-themed museums
• And a maple syrup facility.

Hours of operation:   The Center grounds are open daily from dawn until dusk.^*
    The wildlife exhibit and museums are open daily 8:00am to 4:00pm May 1 to October 30
    Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm November 1 to April 30

Grounds Admission: free to the general public, but donations are greatly appreciated.

The MacKenzie Center is operated and managed by the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation (WWF) through a unique partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Friends of the MacKenzie Center. A conservation education and outdoor advocacy non-profit organization, the WWF is committed to educating youth and adults about conservation and outdoor issues.