At MacKenzie Environmental Education Center, our experienced education staff offers classes to elementary and middle school students on a variety of environmental topics including: forest ecology, pond and stream life and wildlife.

All of our classes include classroom instruction and field experiences. We work with teachers and group leaders to design one-day or multi-day camp programs to meet the educational needs of students. Please phone us at 608-635-8105 to learn more about our classes, check onr availability or reserve a time for your class to visit MEEC. If you would like to spend the night at the MEEC lodge, please call to schedule an on-site planning session.

We also offer self guided field trip opportunities on a daily basis to match school classroom instruction prior and after your visit(s). Please phone us at 608-635-8105 to check for availability and reserve a time for your class.

Group Guide Book - Self Guided Day Field Trips (.pdf file)
Day Field Trip Reservation form (.pdf file)
Day Field Trip class offerings and descriptions (.pdf file)

Summer Camp programs are also available to visiting groups. Inquires should be directed to our staff at 608-635-8105. Special rates and programming available.

Reservation policy & fee schedule 2010 (.pdf file)

Would you love to bring your group to the MacKenzie Center for a visit but transportation and other costs are prohibiting you? Check out two options below for assistance…

The Friends of the MacKenzie Center offers scholarships to visiting school groups. To apply, download the following form:   Friends Scholarship Form (.pdf file)
The MacKenzie Environmental Education Center is also a part of the Nature Net Network. Visit us twice in a school year or visit us and another Nature Net location and be eligible for bus and transportation cost reimbursements. Visit www.naturenet.com/express.html for more information.