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MooseWood Nature Center / Presque Isle Park / P.O. Box 773 / Marquette, MI 49855

OUR MISSION

To Celebrate Nature Through Education and Action in the Upper Peninsula

ENTRANCE IS FREE! Visitors and members are welcome at MooseWood Nature Center. Some programs may require a fee and advance registration.

The snow is gone and the air is warming, thick with scents of sweet growth and musty smells of old leaves. Robins and warblers have made nests and the croaks and trills of frogs and toads sere-nade us. This is a wonderful time of year! As spring has sprung, we now embrace the promise of summer at MooseWood.

Three weeks of fun-filled Summer Day Camp in July is again being offered by MooseWood Nature Center. Involve your children or grandkids in the beauty and excitement of the great outdoors. Carefully supervised, morning and afternoon ses-sions are provided by skilled naturalists who en-gage children ages 5 and up with nature through interactive and hands-on learning activities.

This year we are offering a new and exciting opportunity for students age 12 and up: helping to establish the wetland rehabilitation at Shiras Pool. This hands-on service learning project is an opportunity to discover the natural world by help-ing to restore the Shiras Pool to a natural wildlife

area. If there is enough interest, a third session may be added July 28-30.

The 2009 Summer Camp naturalists include: Scot Stewart, a co-founder and long time board mem-ber at Moosewood. Scot is the certified “bird guy” of Marquette and a teacher at Bothwell Middle School. You may know Andrew Bek through his volunteer work with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Marquette County or through Cub Scouts. Andrew is our current school program naturalist and also works at Northern Michigan University as adjunct faculty.

Held at Presque Isle Park, each 3-day camp ses-sion will have different themes targeting different age groups:

July 14 – 16, “Hey, What’s in the Water?” 9 a.m.-12 noon, ages 9 – 12

July 21 – 23, “Reptiles and Amphibians” 9 a.m.-12 noon, ages 5 – 7

July 28 – 30, “Bog, Beach, and Forest” 9 a.m.-12 noon, ages 8 – 11

July 14-16, July 21-23, “Can We Turn this Pool into a Pond?” 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., ages 12 and up

Morning sessions are held from 9 a.m. - 12 noon with afternoon sessions offered from 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. The fee for registration is $55 for Moose-Wood members and $65 for not-yet-members per child for each session enrolled. MooseWood Nature Center’s Summer Day Camp is an enriching camp experience that should not be missed. Reserve a spot now by downloading a camp registration form at www.moosewood.org, or call 228-6250 for more information.

Call for New Board Members!

If you would like to take an active role in shaping the future of Moose-Wood Nature Center, join us as a Board Member.

Ideal candidates bring strengths in the following areas: • Community Outreach • Building a Membership Base • Fund-raising • Program Planning • Advocacy Log on for more info and download

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Summer 2009

MooseWood Nature Center P.O. Box 773

Marquette, MI 49855 Phone/Fax: 906.228.6250 info@moosewood.org www.moosewood.org

Summer Hours Closed Monday—Tuesday

Wednesday—Sunday 10-4 p.m.

MooseWood Nature Center is located on Presque Isle Park

in Marquette.

Staff Stephanie Bajema, Naturalist

Andrew Bek, Naturalist Christina Filarski, Naturalist Christina Hordos, Naturalist

Board of Directors Scot Stewart, Vice-Chair

Gerald Mogavero, Treasurer Linda O’Brien, Secretary

Priscilla Chappell Bob Kahl

Emily Koren Natasha Koss Danielle Miller

Tiffany Rantanen Alice Reynolds

On Tuesdays, June 23 and July 21, 9:30 a.m. children ages 1-2 and their parents can join Emily Koren and her son Victor as they experience the squishy moss, the prickly grass and pine needles on Presque Isle Park.

“Like many young children, Victor is curious and sometimes apprehensive about the new things he sees and feels outside” says Emily. “Our time outside is an opportunity for him to dis-cover new things and to become comfortable with the new smells, touches and sensations of our natural world.” Victor Koren, 19 months enjoys a walk.

Three-Day Summer Camps for Kids of all Ages!

Sense of Wonder Hikes Offered

Campers participate in the fun and exciting “Water, Water, Everywhere” during Summer Day Camp 2008.

NMU Volunteers Help Moosewood Nature Center with Spring Cleanup

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Stop by our Presque Isle center and welcome Andrew Bek as MooseWood’s new program naturalist and staff member. Since early spring, Andrew has been presenting science and nature programs to area schools as well as hosting at the Center. In July, he will be one of the talented instructors at Summer Day Camp 2009.

“MooseWood Nature Center is a current passion because I can share my love and knowledge of nature with young people,” says Bek.

Andrew Bek was born in South Korea and raised in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. After serving in the U.S. Marines he ventured to the Upper Peninsula, en-rolled in NMU and earned a

Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Studies and a Masters De-gree in Public Administration.

Andrew is a member of the adjunct faculty at Northern Michigan

University. He has also worked in the health care, public policy, technology, and personal growth industries as a certified life coach.

Andrew Bek is an active father to a 9 year-old son and two step children. He is also a dog whisperer to our four legged friends as well as his three “good” dogs. A life-long outdoorsman, Andrew enjoys hunting, fishing, gathering and celebrating nature in every way possible. He brings extensive personal experience, life-long community service, and a wealth of knowledge to MooseWood and we are very pleased to welcome him as part of our team.

MooseWood would also like to welcome two additional staff members. Christina (Tina) Filarski and Christina Hordos are students at Northern Michigan University planning to graduate in 2010. Filarski is a native of Ray, MI working toward a Bache-lor of Science degree with a Zoology major. Hordos, a native of Howell, MI is majoring in Outdoor Recreation Leadership and Management, with a minor in History.

Stop by and say hello as they host the nature center, present pro-grams at birthday parties, and care for our animals.

Moosewood Nature Center staff and board members took part in the “Spring into Service Day” on Saturday, April 4 with the help of Northern Michigan University student vol-unteers Leah Normand, Jonathan MacQueen, and Laura Smith.

The Saturday was spent sprucing up the Center. Volunteers moved equipment, scrubbed bathrooms and cleaned up the grounds in connection with the Center’s planned expansion under a new lease agreement with the City of Marquette.

The additional space will allow the Center to host more pro-

grams on-site and accommodate more display areas and spe-

cial projects. A BIG THANKS to our volunteers!

Staff Update

NMU student volunteer, Laura Smith cleans up the native flower garden located in front of MooseWood Nature Center. Marvelous Michigan Mammals

at the Carnegie Library What makes an animal a mammal? From the tiny mink to the white tail deer, these Michigan residents share some important characteristics with humans that make us all mammals!

Join MooseWood Nature Center at the Ishpeming Carnegie Library on Tuesday, June 16, at 1 pm. Fun for all ages!

Volunteer Board Member, Linda O’Brien (far right) helps parents and youth create frog origami during the “Hop into Nature” program held in March.

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Earth Day Open House a Full House at MooseWood

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Store manager, Pat Gigot (left) and assistant manager, Linda Reynolds (right) present a check to teammate, Tiffany Rantanen. Rantanen was awarded a $1000 Teammate Community Service Grant in support of Moose-Wood Nature Center.

What’s New at the Nature Center?

We invite you to “see” and “touch” what’s new at the center:

• Mammal exhibit including furs, skulls, and scat. Guess what mammal belong to which fur pelt, skull, track, or scat!

• A recycled humming bird feeder and food donated to us by Wild Birds Unlimited of Marquette. It has been attracting a female ruby-throated humming bird.

• A little more extra space for more displays. We’ve recently found new happy homes for our guinea pigs.

Birthday Parties Hot! at MooseWood MooseWood provides custom programs, entertainment, and space rain or shine! Popular birthday party programs include:

In Cold Blood (Reptiles and Amphibians) Marvelous Michigan Mammals

Scavenger Hunt Big Bad Bog

...or choose your own theme

You bring your favorite refreshments and party favors. For more information visit www.moosewood.org or call (906) 228-6250.

Due to restricted availability during Summer Day Camp 2009, please register early!

Visitors decorate their crafts and visit with the animals during the Earth Day Open House held on two consecutive Saturdays in April.

An exciting birthday party awaits your child at MooseWood Nature Center!

Over 200 nature lovers came out in support of Earth Day in April. Teaming together throughout a 2-day celebration of nature, the Superior Watershed Partnership and Northern Options joined MooseWood Nature Center with a single cause in mind—the environment.

“Our goal is to educate...create a heighten awareness and motivate people to be a part of the solution,” says MooseWood Board Member Tiffany Rantanen. “Our hands-on interaction presentations were a big hit, particularly with the kids.”

For example, the youth at the event were especially interested in the “peddle power” exercise bike available that showed them how much energy they needed to create to power a single light bulb.

Additionally, T.J. Brown from Northern Options answered ques-tions and provided energy saving tips. Mary Martin and Carl Lindquist of the Superior Watershed Partnership provided pro-gram information, photos, and membership information.

MooseWood volunteer board members and staff contributed to the event. Program and membership information, a craft for fami-lies, and naturalist led tours of the Presque Isle Bog were offered.

A BIG thank you to our partnering organizations and to the Mar-quette Community for making this truly a very successful event.

Marvelous Michigan Mammals at the Carnegie Library: Tuesday, June 16, 1 pm. Fee: Free Meet: Ishpeming Carnegie Library Audience: All are welcome

From the tiny mink to the white tail deer, these residents share some important characteristics with humans that make us all mammals!

Sense of Wonder Stroller Hike: Tuesday, June 23, 9:30 am. Meet: MooseWood Nature Center Fee: $3 suggested donation per child for not-yet-members. Audience: 1-2 year olds.

Bring you little one along for an exciting hands-on adventure. Discover fun and creative ways to unleash a sense of wonder in your child. Program dura-tion: 30 - 45 minutes.

Critter Feeding: Saturdays, June 27, 3 pm. Meet: MooseWood Nature Center Audience: Children and Families.

Help take an active part in feeding the animals—snakes, turtles, and more!

On the Board Walk: Sunday, June 28, 3-4 pm. Meet: Presque Isle Bog Walk Audience: Families and adults

See first-hand the special conditions that define a bog and the unique plants and animals that live there.

Orienteering on Presque Isle: Wednesday, July 8, 2-3 pm. Meet: MooseWood Nature Center Audience: Family

Families will learn to navigate a “tree course” on Presque Isle Park using basic compass and pacing skills.

June Events

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Adopt-A-Highway Clean-up: Saturday, July 11, 8 am. Meet: MooseWood Nature Center for safety meeting and car pooling Audience: Ages 12 and up.

Join MooseWood volunteers complete our summer clean-up of litter along M-28 near Deerton.

Vermicomposting Workshop: Saturday, July 11, 1-3 pm. Meet: Peter White Public Library Community Room Audience: Adults and families Registration deadline: July 9.

Learn how to house, feed, harvest and care for red worms. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and take part in harvest-ing! Offered in partnership with the Northern Center for Lifelong Learning.

Michigan's Reptiles and Amphibians: Thursday, July 16, 4:30-7 pm. Meet: Prince of Peace Church, 555 Riverside Drive, Harvey Audience: Adults and teens Registration deadline: July 14.

Volunteer, Ryne Rutherford will present a slide presentation and discussion on the reptiles and amphibians of Michigan. A field outing to Lake LeVasseur will follow. Offered in partnership with the NCLL.

Sense of Wonder Stroller Hike: Tuesday, July 21, 9:30 am. Meet: MooseWood Nature Center Fee: Free to members, $3 suggested dona-tion per child. Audience: 1-2 year olds.

Bring you little one along for an exciting hands-on adventure. Discover fun and creative ways to unleash a sense of wonder in your child. Program dura-tion: 30 - 45 minutes.

Critter Feeding: Saturday, July 25, 3 pm. Meet: MooseWood Nature Center Audience: Children and Families.

Help take an active part in feeding the animals—snakes, turtles, and more!

July Events Cont. August Events

Appreciation Picnic: Saturday, August 1, 1-2 pm. Meet: Pavilion near MooseWood Audience: All members, volunteers and friends!

MooseWood Nature Center is saying thank you to all our past, present, and fu-ture members and volunteers. All friends of MooseWood will enjoy an afternoon of food and fun. Please bring a dish to pass.

Predator vs. Prey: Wednesday, August 5, 1-2 pm. Meet: MooseWood Nature Center Audience: Recommended ages 5-10 years.

Learn about predator-prey relationships through interactive games and the animals at the center.

Bugs in Your Backyard: Saturday, August 8, 1-3 pm. Meet: MooseWood Nature Center Audience: All ages welcome.

They fly, they swim, they crawl. Come in and learn about bugs!

Scavenger Hunt Bingo: Thursday, August 13, 1-2 pm. Meet: MooseWood Nature Center Audience: Families

Get a B-I-N-G-O! while discovering nature on Presque Isle Park.

Junior Moose: Scales, Scutes, and Skin Saturday, August 15, 1-3 pm. Meet: MooseWood Nature Center Audience: Jr. Moose, ages 8-12 years

Learn about cool reptile facts and meet different snakes, turtles, and frogs.

Critter Feeding: Saturdays, August 15 & 29, 3 pm. Meet: MooseWood Nature Center Audience: Children and Families.

Help take an active part in feeding the animals—snakes, turtles, and more!

Wolves of Wonder: Friday, August 21, 2-3:30 pm. Meet: MooseWood Nature Center Audience: All ages welcome.

Interested in wolves? Well join us for an interactive approach to wolves in the Upper Peninsula.

Unless otherwise noted, all programs are held at Moosewood, are free to mem-bers and a $5 suggested donation/family for not-yet-members. View program information at www.moosewood.org.

July Events

Give us a call or log on for more detailed program information at www.moosewood.org.

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Our 2009 Supporters… Thank You!

Maple($5,000+) David Long Oak ($2,500+) Bob & Marilyn Kahl Cedar ($500+) Anonymous* Judy & Bill Olson Birch ($100+) Joe & Sherry Brzezinski Lottie Clark Suzanne & Daniel Closner Rachel Crary Gabe Gluesing & Michelle Halley Kelly & Lynn Laakso Tom & Linda O’Brien Scot Stewart & Corinne Rockow Family Chet & Ann Wilson Aspen ($50+) Carrie Biolo & Jim Strain Elizabeth (Libby) Blichfeldt Kathie & Phil Carlson Delight Dean Jo Foley* Chuck & Ginny Foreman Roberta Henderson Mark Jacobs & June Klees Fred & Ann Joyal Matt & Natasha Koss Bob & Meredith Kulisheck Gerald & Jane Mogavero Mark & Tiffany Rantanen Scott Snyder Family Martin & Joan Steindler Rebecca Ulland & Michael Joy Steve & Cathy Waller Michelle Wietek Stephens Family ($25) Jon & Lesley Addison Holly & Rod Aldrich Louise Anderson & Phil Schaeffer Allie Anglin* Stephanie Bajema Zane & Carol Bard Andrew Bek* Amanda & Ron Berry Brian & Michele Boehmer Nathan Bogo & Erika Tyler Cambensy Family* Priscilla & Lou Chappell*

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Ind./Senior ($20) Linah Ababneh Adeline Beauchaine Sue Belanger Jeremy Butler Elizabeth Carpenter Patricia Dixon Miriam Hilton Gayle Hoenke Dan P. Hornbogen, Jr. Student ($15) Daniel Danczyk Jonathan Dean-Loebig Dana Steien Jr. Moose ($10) Clara Biolo Thompson Lillian Biolo Thompson Jessica Cope Bridget Engstrom Nathan Koscielny Jacklyn Lenten Julien Malherbe Seth Moore Tyler Peterson Sage Pfaffle Isabella Ruesing Katie Smyth Philip Snyder Emily Solka Maxwell Swanson Wyatt Tillotson Alex Vivian Kyle Vivian Jake Wetelainen Mikey Walker Donations & In-kind Contributions Melinda Stamp Darcia Mattson Mark Hall Ben Susorney Priscilla Chappell Stephanie Bajema Jorie and Mark O’Brien Barbara Susorney Helen House Bruce Ventura Linda O’Brien Tiffany Rantanen Scot Stewart Emily Koren Andrew Bek Mary Martin Leah Normand

Jonathan MacQueen Laura Smith Wild Birds Unlimited Maria Ockerman

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We Share Program

Thank you to Econo Foods and to everyone who has mailed or dropped off

your receipts. Please continue to do so.

This wonderful program donates 1% of the receipt totals to non-profits.

Thank you!

Thank you! Pride Printing and

Marquette Food Co-Op for your in-kind donations towards Summer Day Camp.

Thank You! Marquette Breakfast Rotary for your generous donation to the Virginia Long School Scholarship Program.

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