Center Video Presentations and Traveling Exhibits
Offered: Varies; Cost: Free.
The Center hosts a variety of engaging video shows and traveling exhibits throughout the year, which are also integrated into educational program offerings for groups. For information please call Susan Nelson at 715-685-2644 or to e-mail click here.MOVIES By REQUEST Shown in the Martin Hanson Theater!
"Visitor Favorites" Movie Titles are as follows:
Wolves
Discover the world of wolves by plane, helicopter, on foot and through time. Meet the pack and find out what really goes on in the wolf world where family members play, hunt, travel, howl, and struggle to survive. Find out why wolf populations are making news and discover the ancient link between buffalo herds and wolves. 40 min. for the whole family! Available for purchase in the center’s gift store!
People of the Forest
Heighten your interest in the Ojibwa culture. This film follows the daily life and adventures of a young Ojibwa girl as she explains her culture’s traditional ways. 25 min. for the whole family!
Bears
Experience a fascinating encounter with one of nature’s most inspiring and misunderstood creatures. From a past steeped in mythology to a future shrouded in uncertainty, this film contains stunning footage of bears in their full glory in varied natural habitats. Watch black bears, grizzlies, and polar bears as they struggle to raise their cubs and survive in an increasingly human-dominated world. 40 min Available for purchase in the center’s gift store!
Lost in the Woods
A new life was born in the woods. He slept alone in the tall grass. Was he lost? The animals of the forest want to know. Watch as live video is combined with photography, music, and voice to tell the story of the award-winning children’s book. Children of all ages will enjoy this tale of trust, patience, and waiting for your time. 30 min. Available for purchase in the center’s gift store!
Paddle to the Sea
Based on Holling C. Holling’s beloved Caldecott-awarded children’s book, this film follows the adventures of a tiny, wood-carved canoe with a Native American man carved into its seat as it forges its own path from Lake Superior through the Great Lakes and down to the Atlantic Ocean. Buoyed by beautiful photography and a sense of true wonder about the sun, Earth, and water. An unforgettable tribute to the forces of the natural world, as well as a thrilling journey across the waves and rapids of North America. 30 min.
New 2nd Floor Exhibits!
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.
History Center Programs
The Wisconsin Historical Society operates a History (research) Center and Archives on the 2nd floor of the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. Come celebrate the north woods' culture and history! The History Center and Archives hosts community-based learning programs dedicated to exploring the Region's cultural and historical resources through discussion, display and live presentations. Most programs are offered free to the public. To access information about the History Center & Archives, visit their Web site. For more information on the History Center's educational programs, please contact Linda Mittlestadt at 715-685-2649 or to e-mail click here.
'Buy Local Buy Wisconsin Regional Workshop' at the Center
Branding, it's not just about Logos!
January 25, 2012; 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Branding helps set your products apart and connects buyers with the story of your farm. Learn about brand development, examples of successful brand development, local food trends, and the 12 steps to successful packaging.The Speaker:
Andrea Neu is the owner of Image Maker marketing communications. She has worked with Wisconsin cheesemakers/marketers, farmstead, and artisan dairy producers to assist with their brand development programs during the past seven years—both as a DBIC and private consultant. She specializes in packaging, labeling, and marketing materials development.
Andrea brings more than 36 years of experience in Integrated Marketing Communications, focusing her expertise within the food industry. She served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications and Vice President of Marketing Services for the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB). She has served on the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association board, the WI 4-H Foundation board, as well as several other business boards.
Workshop Agenda:
9:00-9:30 - Registration
9:30-9:45 - BLBW Overview
9:45-10:00 - Intros and Overview
10:00-11:00 - Trend Analysis - 12 Steps to Successful Packaging
11:00-11:15 - Regional Consultants
11:15-12:00 - Case Studies
12:00-1:00 - Working Lunch - Brand Development Exercise
1:00-1:30 - Feedback on exercises
1:30-2:00 - Q & A.Cost: $30 for first person, $15 per person for any additional registrations from the same farm/organization/family. Lunch included. Registration is limited. The registration deadline is Wednesday, January 18, 2012. You may register online or by mail, see the brochure for details.
If you already have promotional materials or packaging, please bring them to the workshop for feedback!
Questions regarding registration: contact Theresa Feiner, to e-mail click here or phone: 608-224-5112.
Sponsors & Partners: UW Cooperative Extension, Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Valley Stewardship Network, Image Maker, and Land Stewardship Project.
Science Programs at the Center!
Engaging children and the public in hands-on activities in various fields of science. Get the PDF.Paleontology & Archaeology:
The Study of Ancient Life (dinosaurs) and Early Human Life.
March 17, 2012; 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
How do you tell the difference between a dinosaur bone and a cow bone? Touch real T-Rex and other dinosaur bones! Make a dino cast to take home. Take part in a dino dig. Explore past human life and learn how people lived and survived here for thousands of years. Dig and discover human artifacts from the past. Fee: $1.00 suggested donation for materials. Grades K - 2. For information or to register please call Susan Nelson at 715-685-2644 or to e-mail click here; or Dr. Mary Gruhl at 414-202-4862 or to e-mail click here.
Botany Bouquet: The Study of Plants.
April 28, 2012; 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
What do honey, dyes, perfume, toothpaste, and baseball bats have in common? Use magnifying lenses, microscopes, chromatography, and simple chemical tests to investigate the insides of plants, flowers, seeds, and fruit. Be ready to paint with flowers! Fee: $1.00 suggested donation for materials. Grades 3 & up. For information or to register please call Susan Nelson at 715-685-2644 or to e-mail click here; or Dr. Mary Gruhl at 414-202-4862 or to e-mail click here.
Limnology: The Study of Water.
May 26, 2012; 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
How many water molecules are in a drop of water? Why is clean water important to humans? Discover how water makes a difference to all life on the planet. Explore the pond at the Visitor Center! Fee: $1.00 suggested donation for materials. Grades 3 & up. For information or to register please call Susan Nelson at 715-685-2644 or to e-mail click here; or Dr. Mary Gruhl at 414-202-4862 or to e-mail click here.
Snow Tracking Carnivores & Other Mammals
November 3, 2012; 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
A workshop for individuals interested in participating in the Wisconsin Volunteer Carnivore Tracking Program. This volunteer program is used to help estimate abundance of gray wolves and other forest carnivores within the state. Participants are trained on the identification of tracks of most medium and large land mammals in the state, and tested in their ability to identify 25 state mammals by tracks. The workshop covers methods of measuring tracks, use of forms, and methods for conducting surveys. People just interested in learning more about animal tracking are also accepted into the class but space will be limited; preference given to individuals planning to conduct track surveys. Registration is required at least 7 days in advance; $25 fee. Early workshop discount cost $20, if paid registration is received by October 19, 2012. For more information, or call Monica Van Cleve at 715-685-2643 or to e-mail Click here.
Special Events at the Center
Offered: Annually; Cost: Free; Fee for Nature & Birding Festival.
The Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center hosts special events throughout the year to celebrate the Region's natural, cultural, and historic resources. For more information, please contact Susan Nelson at 715-685-2644 or to e-mail click here. ^Top
The Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center is proud to offer quality program activities, aligned with Wisconsin Academic Standards, designed to provide relevance for multi-cultural audiences.
