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Exhibits are available 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Daily
Free public viewing. 'Our Shared Planet' exhibit featuring the amazing wood sculptures by wildlife artist, Jim Ramsdell is now available in the Center's gallery on the 2nd floor at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center.


New 2nd Floor Exhibit!
Lure of the North:
Resorts of Northern Wisconsin

Wisconsin Historical Society
Enjoy historic images from the Wisconsin Historical Society's collections. This exhibit features pieces from the Born Photographic Collection taken during the 1930’s and 1940’s by Ashland resident and jeweler, Allan Born. For more information contact Susan or Linda at 715-685-9983. Public invited, free exhibit, 2nd floor.


August 25; 10 a.m. - Noon
Which Way’s North?
Northwoods Adventure Series
Presented on Wednesdays in August at 10:00 a.m.
Activities 10:45 a.m. - Noon
Get a sense of direction by becoming familiar with orienteering. Estimate your number of paces while navigating with a compass. Take a part in a scavenger hunt outdoors! Programs are free; public invited. For a brochure (PDF) of programs: click here, or call Susan Nelson at 715-685-2644 or to e-mail Click here.

August 26; 10 a.m. - Noon
Magnificent Mammals
Northwoods Adventure Series
Presented on Thursdays in August at 10:00 a.m.
Activities 10:45 a.m. - Noon
Learn about some of the most magnificent mammals in our own backyard. Determine habitat needs and food resources that these mammals require to live. An exciting craft activity will follow for youth. Programs are free; public invited. For a brochure (PDF) of programs: click here or call Susan Nelson at 715-685-2644 or contact her by e-mail.


September 2010; Dates and Time TBA
Waterfowl Identification Course for Youth
Are you looking to sharpen your waterfowl identification skills before the special two-day youth duck hunt opens? Would you like to learn more about how to identify waterfowl by sight and sound? This workshop is open to youth, ages 10 to 15 years, who are hunter safety certified. Bring a notebook and pencil to take notes. Earn a US Fish and Wildlife Youth Waterfowl ID Certificate after successfully completing the exam. Adult mentors are welcome to accompany youth participants.  Free public program. For more information check this Web site frequently for updates, or call Kevin Lowry at 715-685-2645 or to e-mail Click here.


September 25, 2010; 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
National Public Lands Day
Gather together to observe this special day by fighting Invasive Species. Dress for outdoor field work. Gloves provided. Participants are treated to a pizza lunch. For more information please call Susan Nelson at 715-685-2644 or to e-mail Click here.


October 10, 2010; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week!
Check out the US Fish & Wildlife Service display observing National Wildlife Refuge Week. For information please visit our Web site frequently for updated information, or call Kevin Lowry at 715-685-2645.


November 3, 2010; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Food Safety Course for Managers
A state requirement for most managers, our ServSafe® training course will provide you with the tools needed to identify and prevent foodborne illnesses. It will help to identify problem areas in the flow of food throughout your operation and provide you with the tools to minimize risk factors. Food Safety Education is the foundation that every successful food service operation. Please call 612-216-3987 for information.


November 6, 2010; 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Snow Tracking Carnivores & Other Mammals
A workshop for individuals interested in participating in the Wisconsin Volunteer Carnivore Tracking Program. This program is used to help estimate abundance of gray wolves and other forest carnivores within the state. Participants are trained on the identification of tacks of most medium and large land mammals in the state. Measuring tracks, use of forms, and methods for conducting surveys are discussed. Participants are tested in their ability to identify 25 state mammals by their tracks. Classroom space is limited, preference is given to individuals planning to conduct Wisconsin track surveys. For more information, or call Monica Van Cleve at 715-685-2643 or to e-mail Click here.



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 Special Note: Events schedule may change without notice. Please call 715-685-9983 to confirm programs before driving a long distance. Tune to 1610 AM when in the Ashland area to find out more about events.

 

All Programs will be held at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center (NGLVC), located 2 miles west of Ashland (past the intersection of Highways 2 and 13) unless otherwise stated. We offer the following types of educational programs: community environmental education, school programs, in-the-field explorations via canoe and kayak, specialized conferences, and heritage programming. Some programs require a fee. The Center features free admission to its exhibits, nature walks, and roving interpretive programs. For school programs and conferences, please call 715-685-9983.

The Center is a partnership between the USDA Forest Service, National Park Service, State Historical Society of Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin-Extension, US Fish & Wildlife Service and the Friends of the Center Alliance, Ltd.
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