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14006 Discovery Lane • Manitowish Waters, WI 54545 • 715-543-2085
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Discovery Center
  • About
    • Column 1
      • Overview
      • Meet Our Staff
      • Board of Directors
    • Column 2
      • Phenology
      • History
        • Favorite Links
    • Column 3
      • Volunteer
      • Employment
  • Clubs
    • Bird Club
    • Garden Club
    • Van Vliet Hemlocks
  • Programs
    • Column 2
      • Program List
      • Program Calendar
      • Program & Event Policies
    • Column 3
      • Residential Program
      • Programs for Groups
      • Programs for Schools
    • Column 4
      • Discover At Home
      • Discover On Demand
      • Master Naturalist Program
      • Citizen Science
      • Woods and Water
      • Terrestrial Invasive Species
  • Special Events
  • Facility Rental
    • Information & Rates
    • Weddings
    • Director’s House
  • Trails & Activities
    • Column 1
      • Our Trails
      • Self-Guided Activities
    • Column 2
      • Nature Nook
      • Recreation
    • Column 3
      • Van Vliet Hemlock Trails
  • Membership & Support
    • Membership
      • Membership
      • Member Login
    • Give
      • Capital Campaign
      • Contribute
      • Memorials & Honor Gifts
      • Partnership
      • In-kind Donations
      • Support through AmazonSmile
    • Planned Giving
      • Endowments
      • Planned Giving
      • Gift Acceptance Policy
    • Financials & Donors
      • Annual Donor Reports
      • Financial & Audit Reports
      • Non-profit Tax Filings (IRS 990)

Walk The Trails - West Side

Enjoy the plant life along the Owl Loop. The Esker Trail rises up along a glacial ridge and has a section of young hemlock. Take the Lookout Loop for views of Averill Lake and a stroll through a stand of large trees.

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Van Vliet Trails

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Our Mission

To enrich lives and inspire an ethic of care for Wisconsin's Northwoods, through the facilitation of connections among nature, people and community.

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Help us further our mission of connecting people and the community to the natural world!

Hours:  Mon-Sat 9 AM-4PM

Contact Us

PO BOX 237
14006 Discovery Lane
Manitowish Waters, WI 54545

Tel: 715-543-2085

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