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Sustainable Design Tour:
Smart Home and Landscape Building
& Remodeling
Saturday, October 2 , 2010
12:30-5:00pm
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TOUR SITES NEEDED
We are looking for new homes, remodels, or works in progress with lots of green features to explore. Also for consideration are landscaping projects that similarly have an emphasis on sustainable design (native plants, rain barrels/gardens, wildlife habitat focus, integrated pest management).
Please contact Carrie Stiegler (carrie@discoverycenter.net) or by phone at 715-543-2085, by Wednesday, August 11. This year's Tour is expected to be centered in north-eastern Vilas County, in areas near Boulder Junction, Land O' Lakes, and Sayner. |
Check back soon for event details!
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The Big Event Auction & Social
Sunday, May 30 th, 2010
4:00 - 7:30 PM |
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Table for 10 at $400 |
Our annual auction and social is another "Big Event" this year! This event is open to Discovery Center members and the general public. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online or by calling the Center at 715-543-2085. Please purchase tickets by May 24th. A limited number of tickets may be available at the door for $30.
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 Our annual auction and social is another "Big Event" this year! Join us in our newly renovated Lodge to bid on getaways to fabulous spots like Tucson, Bayfield, Florida and Colorado; on original work by area artists; on tickets to the Brewers, Badgers, Packers and the midnight premier of the film "Eclipse"; on fishing gear and guides; on delicious dining in area restaurants or your own home; on furniture and plants for the outdoors and so much more.
 Sample new wines from Trig's Cellar 70 and delicious appetizers as you enjoy the company of friends and support the Discovery Center's biggest fund raiser. Then our big event will move outdoors under a big tent for dinner prepared by Skyview Supper Club and a live auction.
This event is open to Discovery Center members and the general public. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online or by calling the Center at 715-543-2085. Please purchase tickets by May 24th.
Sponsors for this year's event include...
Sayner-St Germain Wildlife Club
Headwaters Real Estate - Headwaters Insurance
Nellie Herrmann and Dick Hemming
Duanne and Ann Swift
Larry and Colleen Gorrilla
Jerry and Char Glashagel
The Lambrecht Family
George and Janet Tichacek
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Our 1st Annual Wine In The Woods celebration was, just that, a CELEBRATION... of music, wine, food, friendship, and the Discovery Center. Thank you to all that helped put on this wonderful event.
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14th Annual "Just Tri It" Triathlon
Saturday, July 3 rd, 2010
Results 2010 |
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Sponsors
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Thanks to our 240 individuals(!) that participated in the 2010 Triathlon! July 3 was a beautiful day; and we thank you for bringing your energy and enthusiasm to the Discovery Center. Please send any feedback you might have to us – carrie@discoverycenter.net – and allow us to better the event in future years.
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| Thanks to our Fishermentor guides; and to our 2010 sponsors. More than 30 area youth are taken out each year by professional guides and excellent fishermen for a productive, fun morning of fishing. |
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We practice Catch and Release; and promote care for our waters. Team Retreat, a local fishing club in Presque Isle, provide all a traditional shore lunch upon return. Thanks to Gary Wallace! |
Skyview Lodge |
Rollie & Helen's Musky Shop |
Staining Specialists |
P.I. Yacht Club |
P.I. Pub & Grill |
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Presque Isle Chamber |
Winchester |
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Weekend with Wolves Wolf Ecology Workshop
Hosted by Timber Wolf Alliance
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2010 Workshop Sponsored By:
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Wolf Ecology Workshop
Saturday and Sunday August 7-8, 2010
Held at the North Lakeland Discovery Center in Manitowish Waters, WI
Cost: $100 TWA member / $120 nonmembers Workshop fees include meals,
bunkhouse accommodations,
and all workshop materials
REGISTER Online NOW
Printable Registration Form
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Join Timber Wolf Alliance and the Discovery Center for a “Weekend with Wolves” workshop. Learn about wolf ecology, wolf monitoring techniques, and the latest wolf issues from biologists and educators. Time will be spent in the classroom and in the field surveying wolf pack territories. Participants will assist with wolf howling surveys and learn techniques in wolf tracking and radio telemetry. This workshop meets the ecology qualifications for becoming a DNR Volunteer Carnivore Tracker assisting with the winter wolf counts. The workshop begins at 8:00a.m. on August 7 and ends at 1:00p.m. August 8.
For more information contact Timber Wolf Alliance Coordinator Zach Wilson toll free at (877)-543-2085 or at twa@discoverycenter.net CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FLYER
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North Lakeland
Discovery Center