VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for the MacKenzie Environmental Education Center's Maple "Sugarbush" Program This annual education program begins in March and your help is needed in many areas. Volunteers will be trained to conduct student tours, boil the sap, process the maple syrup, and assist with other "sugarbush" duties. No previous experience is necessary but we do caution you that this experience is "addicting"! Training sessions are scheduled for February 18, 23, and 25th from 9am until noon. Much of the training is outdoors so please dress accordingly. Please let us know if you are interested by calling (608) 635-8105 prior to February 12th.

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.
Groups need to pre-register. Reservations are taken on a first come-first served basis.
Fees may apply.

To learn more about our school and group programs visit: www.wiwf.org/education/programs.php

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.