Events

2025 MECCA Events

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.

May 9, 2025 from 7 to 8:30AM -- Northwoods Flora, Birds, and Buds Hike with North Lakeland Discovery CenterJoin Discovery Center Naturalist Licia as we explore the wonderful trails of MECCA near the Little Turtle Flowage for signs of spring - including early bird arrivals and spring flowers and plants! Trail will be up to 2 miles on moderate terrain. This program is offered at no charge and sponsored by MECCA Trails. Pre-registration required by 5/8/25

2025 Skinny Ski Schedule

Both classic and skate skiers are invited to join in on Tuesdays. Skiing begins at 6 pm and lasts for about an hour. A headlamp is needed. We break into groups: classic and skate, and fast pace and relaxed pace. No one is left behind. Conditions will determine spring schedule. 

Feb. 18 – WinMan Trails
Feb. 25 – MECCA Trails
March 4 – Miner Memorial Park Trails
March 11 – Wolverine Trails
March 18 – WinMan Trails
March 25 – Wolverine Trails
April 1 – Wolverine Trails