Nibbles n' Knowledge: Managing the North Lakeland Discovery Center Forest

05/07/2026 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM CT

Admission

  • $14.00  -  Member
  • $17.00  -  Non-Member
  • $20.00  -  Walk-In

Location

Lodge

Summary

Join us for our evening programs, where you can dive into diverse environmental topics while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere. These sessions are led by knowledgeable guest lecturers and Discovery Center staff, making them a perfect way to wind down after a busy day. Whether you prefer a laid-back learning experience or an interactive session, each program promises to be both informative and enjoyable. Don't miss out on the chance to socialize and have fun while expanding your understanding of our planet!

Description

The Northern Highland–American Legion State Forest is a large, actively managed public forest created to protect the headwaters of the Wisconsin, Flambeau, and Manitowish rivers while supporting wildlife habitat, recreation, and sustainable timber management. Good forest stewardship means using selective and regeneration harvests to keep the woods resilient, diverse, and healthy for both people and the forest ecosystem. Forest management on the North Lakeland Discovery Center grounds is critical to maintain forest health and to support education and recreation in this unique area set within the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest. Upcoming timber harvests will focus on sustainable management of white pine, red pine, aspen, and maple species. The overarching goal is to improve structural diversity through selective thinning and regeneration and to protect bog and shoreline habitats while maintaining safe, well-marked trails so visitors can continue to enjoy all this area has to offer.  NHAL State Forest Team Leader Tom Shockley will speak regarding sustainable forest management at and around the North Lakeland Discovery Center. 

 

Volunteer discounts are available for Volunteers who sign up in advance through our I-Volunteer database.  If you would like to bring food, please claim a food slot on I-Volunteer so we can plan quantities and avoid food waste!  Walk-Ins who bring food but are not registered in I-Volunteer will not receive the reduced admission fee. If you need assistance to sign up as a Volunteer in I-Volunteer, please contact Emily at: emily@discoverycenter.net

 

Please read our program and event registration and cancellation policy here.