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13470 County Hwy M
Cable, WI 54821 | MAP
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      • Equipment Rentals
      • Facility Rentals
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    • Calendar
    • Online Learning Resources
    • Programs by Request
    • Adult Programs
      • Master Naturalist Advanced Trainings
      • Friday Field Notes Summer Program Series
      • Nature-Based Travel
      • Nature Journaling Club
    • Children’s Programs
      • Junior Naturalists
      • Little Naturalists
      • The Art of Natural Play
    • Special Events
      • Plant Sale
      • CNHM Golf Classic
      • Summer Benefit 2025
    • Wildlife Outreach Programs
  • Get Involved
    • Become a Member
    • Business Members
    • Give
      • Year End Support
      • Underwrite Programs or Events
      • Planned Giving – White Pine Society
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      • Spring Field Trip Availability Calendar
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Natural History Paddle in the Boundary Waters

Natural History Paddle in the Boundary Waters

September 2 - September 5

Natural History Paddle in the Boundary Waters

Join Naturalist Emily Stone on a four-day adventure in her favorite place on Earth. Learn about the unique natural history of the border country as you paddle and portage lightweight…

$500.00 – $525.00

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2025-09-02

Natural History Paddle in the Boundary Waters
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Basic Mushroom Identification

September 3 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Basic Mushroom Identification

Join Arne Martinson from the Wisconsin Mycological Society for a lesson on mushroom identification. We will cover methods such as observing physical characteristics, spore prints, using a mushroom guide, and…

$35.00 – $45.00

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Natural History Paddle in the Boundary Waters

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Natural History Paddle in the Boundary Waters

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1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Treasures of the Secret Fen

September 10 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Treasures of the Secret Fen

Master Naturalist Advanced Training   What is a fen? Why is it poor? And which beautiful Beings live there? Join Museum Naturalist and fen fanatic Emily Stone and Katie Beilfuss…

$15.00 – $25.00
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

How to Fill Your Basket: A Comprehensive Course for Finding Abundant Wild Mushrooms

September 10 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

How to Fill Your Basket: A Comprehensive Course for Finding Abundant Wild Mushrooms

Join Arne Martinson from the Wisconsin Mycological Society as he clues you in to professional methods for finding YOUR mushroom spot. During an outdoor mushroom foray, participants will learn how…

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Sounds of the Elk!

September 17 @ 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Sounds of the Elk!

Master Naturalist Advanced Training Join elk biologist Joshua Spiegel in calling for the bulls! Meet at 6 a.m. in Clam Lake and travel to several locations to hear elk bugling,…

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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

CANCELED – Gourmet Mushrooms of Wisconsin: How to Find, Cook, and Enjoy the Best Mushrooms on Earth

September 17 @ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

CANCELED – Gourmet Mushrooms of Wisconsin: How to Find, Cook, and Enjoy the Best Mushrooms on Earth

CANCELED Join Arne Martinson from the Wisconsin Mycological Society for a mushroom cooking demonstration featuring some of Wisconsin’s best mushrooms. Participants will learn how to prepare and have a taste…

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Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms of Wisconsin

September 24 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms of Wisconsin

Join Arne Martinson from the Wisconsin Mycological Society for a mushroom foray centered around gaining the skills necessary to confidently identify wild mushrooms safely in Wisconsin. Participants will learn to…

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Blue Hills Felsenmeer with Mike Heim

October 1 @ 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Blue Hills Felsenmeer with Mike Heim

Master Naturalist Advanced Training Hiking the Blue Hills Felsenmeer, a State Scientific & Natural Area, is the closest thing to being in the alpine zone! Cold air emanates from the…

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Saw-whet Owls in Bayfield County

October 4 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Saw-whet Owls in Bayfield County

Saw-whet owls are the smallest owl species of the boreal forests of northern Wisconsin.  While one can often hear their toot-toot-toot calls in the early spring, they are very quiet…

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Natural History Paddle in the Boundary Waters

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Natural History Paddle in the Boundary Waters

September 3 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Basic Mushroom Identification

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Natural History Paddle in the Boundary Waters

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Natural History Paddle in the Boundary Waters

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September 10 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Treasures of the Secret Fen

September 10 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

How to Fill Your Basket: A Comprehensive Course for Finding Abundant Wild Mushrooms

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September 17
September 17 @ 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Sounds of the Elk!

September 17 @ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

CANCELED – Gourmet Mushrooms of Wisconsin: How to Find, Cook, and Enjoy the Best Mushrooms on Earth

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September 24
September 24 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms of Wisconsin

October 1
October 1 @ 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Blue Hills Felsenmeer with Mike Heim

October 4
October 4 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Saw-whet Owls in Bayfield County

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September 24 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms of Wisconsin

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October 1
October 1 @ 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Blue Hills Felsenmeer with Mike Heim

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October 4
October 4 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Saw-whet Owls in Bayfield County

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