Events

January 11, 2025 from 8PM to 10PM -- MECCA Moonshoe with North Lakeland Discovery Center -- Travel among the trees and shadows during this wonderful moonlit adventure along the MECCA trails at night! Trail is moderately strenuous with a few hills, the trip will be done without the aid of lights (instructor will have one as a backup), and will be around 1.4 miles in length. All ability levels are welcome, snowshoes are free for NLDC members and $5 for non-member. This program is offered at no charge and is sponsored by MECCA Trails. Pre-registration required by 1/9/25. 

January 25, 2025 from 5:30PM to 8PM -- MECCA Candlelight Ski Shoe Hike -- Ski, snowshoe, or hike MECCA's 1 mile candlelit trail at this annual family and dog-friendly event! End the evening around the bonfire with hot chocolate and cookies. Free event, no registration necessary.

February 14, 2025 from 6PM to 8PM -- Owl Prowl Snowshoe with North Lakeland Discovery Center -- Join a naturalist for a night snowshoe at MECCA in search of stealthy and elusive owls. We will discuss the owl species of the Northwoods and their interesting adaptations that make them such unique flyers. All ability levels are welcome, snowshoes are free for NLDC members and $5 for non-member. This program is offered at no charge and is sponsored by MECCA Trails. Pre-registration required by 2/13/25.

February 21, 2025 from 11AM to 1:30PM -- Interpretive Ski with North Lakeland Discovery Center -- The MECCA trail system rolls through interesting and beautiful forests, wetlands, and open meadows. Join us for an engaging cross-country ski trek where we will explore winter ecology, mammal tracks, and more. The ski trip will be approximately 5 miles in length, over easy to moderate terrain. Please bring your own ski equipment. This program is offered at no charge and is sponsored by MECCA Trails. Pre-registration required by 2/19/25.