Summers on Long- Bourbon Series #4 - Thursday, March 19th 6 PM

N1262 County Highway M, Sarona, WI

Take a stroll down Whiskey Row with us!

The final tasting in our Bourbon Series is Thursday, March 19th at 6pm. Join us for 4 tastings, light snacks, and evaluations with our local bourbon expert, Brian Sessions.

Volume IV: Blind Tasting
$30 Per Person
RSVP by calling 715-354-2045 or emailing tsmith@summersonlong.com

Annual St Patty’s ATV Ride on LONG Lake - at Saturday March 21st, 11am

by Amanda Duffey and Bryan Duffey

Come join us for the annual St Patty’s ride around Long Lake, Washburn County. 

We will be starting at Rockford house , making our way around the lake and ending at Lincolnwood. 

Rockford House, Muffys, Butternut, Pioneer, Teeks, Summers, The Rut, Lincoln wood

Exciting news! We have sweatshirts this year! Please use the order form or send Bryan a message and send in prior to the ride. Sweatshirts are $60. Sweatshirt Orders will due by Monday Feb. 916th. 

We look forward to seeing everyone on the 21st. 

Women’s Wellness Night - Spooner Health

1280 Chandler Dr, Spooner, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54801

Join us for a night to celebrate women’s health and learn more about the many services available in our area. A variety of 20 minute educational presentations will be available, :
-Women’s Health Tables
-Prize Drawings
-Life-Saving Skills 101: CPR & Spotting a Stroke
-Advance Directive Planning (Presented by Regional Hospice)
-Free Blood Pressure Checks
-Schedule Your Mammogram
-Vein Screening Event (Pre-registration is required; call 715-939-1643)
-Appetizers, Desserts & Refreshments

Presentation Schedule:
5:00 - Aging & Memory,
5:30 - Stepping Stones to Improve Your Mental Wellness,
6:00 - Navigating Menopause & Peri-menopause,
6:30 - Osteoporosis: What to Know & What YOU Can Do About It,

*Schedule is tentative and subject to change.

Call 715-939-1736 or visit SpoonerHealth.com to learn more. No cost or registration to attend.

Beasts and Beers - Stories of Game Warden by Hunt Hill Nature Center

5:30 Happy Hour, 6:00 Program

Program Fee: $16/person

N2384 Hunt Hill Rd, Sarona, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54870

Dave Zeug, a retired DNR Wisconsin Conservation Warden will give a brief overview of the 150-year history of the warden service,

Location: Hunt Hill Nature Center, Sarona
Registration is required by March 30. Limit: 80

For more information, visit: https://hunthill.org/beasts-and-beer/#Game_Warden

Little Explorers: Earth Treasures-Hunt Hill - T

April celebrates our planet and the ways we can care for it. Explorers will learn about conservation, recycling, and the value of natural resources. We will read The Earth Book by Todd Parr and then decorate reusable canvas bags.

Program Fee: Free, but donations are appreciated.

Location: Meet at Lower Level of Richard Grand Recreation Hall, Hunt Hill Nature Center

Registration is not required, but strongly encouraged. Limit: 35 people

NOTE: You must register yourself AND your child(ren). GRANDPARENTS, please have your grandchild’s parents create a free account (they do not have to become a member). Register yourself for a program & then contact us by email or phone (715-635-6543) to register your grandchild.

To learn more about our Little Explorer series or to see what other topics we have planned for our Little Explorer programs, click here.

Participate in a Citizen Science project at Hunt Hill! Citizen Science empowers the curious and concerned to collect valuable data that contributes to specific scientific research. No prior experience is needed to participate.

Program Fee: Free, but donations are appreciated.Location: Meet at Hunt Hill Nature Center at 5:30 amRegistration is required by April 16. Limit: 20 people

This annual survey of Sandhill and Whooping Cranes spans over 150 counties in seven states of the upper Midwest. Join us at Hunt Hill, or surrounding areas, and assist in estimating the crane population!

For more information, visit: https://hunthill.org/citizen-science/#annual_midwest_crane_count

Ways to Register for a Program:

• Select the BROWSE & REGISTER to register online. For guidance, please read the step-to-step guide on “How to Sign Up for a Program or Event” via Perfect Mind.

• Call 715-635-6543 & pay via credit card over the phone (Mon-Fri, 9:00am-4:00pm).

• Visit our office. Note: Check and cash are also accepted when registering in-person.

• First Time Registering? Click Here!

Long Lake Chamber Meat Raffle: SATURDAY April 18th , 2026- 2:00 pm

Spiderr Lake Saloon & Grill

N2586 Spider Lake Trlal, Birchwood, WI,

Good Friends, Cold Drinks and whole lot of fun
Stock your Freezer for the season.

This supports Long Lake Chamber of Commerce activities, like the Fireworks, Band on the Barge, snowmobile trail grooming and signs, scholarships,

Soup Lunch: Exploring the Antarctic Peninsula with Anna DeMers- Hunt Hill

Lunch: 12:00 – 12:30 pm; Program: 12:30 – 1:30 pm

n December 2022, Anna DeMers traveled to the Antarctic Peninsula and will share insights into the continent’s history, geography, wildlife, and even its few plant species. The presentation will also explore the rise of Antarctic tourism and what increased human presence means for this fragile and unique ecosystem.

Warm yourself while enjoying camaraderie and conversation, along with a delicious lunch of soup, crackers, cheese, and dessert provided by Hunt Hill. We strongly encourage participants to bring their own bowl, mug, and cutlery to reduce waste.

Program Fee: $10/person, $7/member
Location: Richard Grand Recreation Hall, Hunt Hill Nature Center
Registration is not required, but strongly encouraged. Limit: 80 people

IWays to Register for a Program:

• Select the BROWSE & REGISTER to register online. For guidance, please read the step-to-step guide on “How to Sign Up for a Program or Event” via Perfect Mind.

• Call 715-635-6543 & pay via credit card over the phone (Mon-Fri, 9:00am-4:00pm).

• Visit our office. Note: Check and cash are also accepted when registering in-person.

• First Time Registering? Click Here!

Citizen Science: Frog Call Count

Participate in a Citizen Science project at Hunt Hill! Citizen Science empowers the curious and concerned to collect valuable data that contributes to specific scientific research. No prior experience is needed to participate.

Program Fee: Free, but donations are appreciated.

Location: Richard Grand Recreation Hall, Hunt Hill Nature Center

Registration is not required, but strongly encouraged. Limit: 20 people

Join Hunt Hill to learn how to identify different types of frog calls at this citizen science program! After an overview of frog calls, we will go out to a nearby pond to count the number of different types of calls. By the end of this program, you will know how to conduct your own citizen science frog call survey on your own property.

Please dress appropriately for the weather and mosquitoes.

For more information, visit: https://hunthill.org/citizen-science/#frog_call_count

Citizen Science: Bluebird Nest Watch Training

Participate in a Citizen Science project at Hunt Hill! Citizen Science empowers the curious and concerned to collect valuable data that contributes to specific scientific research. No prior experience is needed to participate.

Program Fee: Free, but donations are appreciated.
Location: Richard Grand Recreation Hall, Hunt Hill Nature Center
Registration is not required, but strongly encouraged. Limit: 20 people

Visit Hunt Hill and learn how to identify a bluebird, the importance of nest watching, and how to conduct your own nest watch! After we touch base with a quick presentation, we will work outside checking the bluebird nests around Hunt Hill’s main campus and prairie.

Please dress appropriately for the weather and mosquitoes.

For more information, visit: https://hunthill.org/citizen-science/#bluebird_nest_watch_training

Beasts & Beer: Mad for Monarchs

5:30 Happy Hour, 6:00 Program

Socialize with other nature enthusiasts over snacks and beverages, and enjoy an engaging presentation from a local expert in a happy-hour atmosphere.

Happy Hour: 5:30 – 6:00 pm; Program: 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Program Fee: $16/person
Location: Mary’s Bluegill Bar, Birchwood
Registration is required. Limit: 75 people

Mad for Monarchs: The Story of the Monarch Butterfly and the Birchwood Butterfly Ranch with Dean Meier and Danielle Spak

Join Dean and Danielle of the Birchwood Butterfly Ranch for an engaging presentation on monarch butterflies, sharing how a simple idea grew into a Northwoods pollinator sanctuary. Learn why monarchs matter, why their populations are declining, and easy ways you can help support pollinators at home.

For more information, visit: https://hunthill.org/beasts-and-beer/#Monarchs

Little Explorers: Seeds & Sprouts

May 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

FREE

Explorers will learn about seeds and sprouts, discovering how tiny seeds grow into plants and the importance of pollination in nature. We will read The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle, and children will paint and plant a terracotta pot.

Program Fee: Free, but donations are appreciated.
Location: Meet at Lower Level of Richard Grand Recreation Hall, Hunt Hill Nature Center
Registration is not required, but strongly encouraged. Limit: 35 people

NOTE: You must register yourself AND your child(ren). GRANDPARENTS, please have your grandchild’s parents create a free account (they do not have to become a member). Register yourself for a program & then contact us by email or phone (715-635-6543) to register your grandchild.

Little Explorers is a morning of stories, crafts, songs, and nature activities geared towards 3–6 year olds; though all ages are welcome! Guardians must stay for the duration of the program, Depending on weather, we will be outside for a portion of this program. Please dress appropriately to be inside and outside in the weather.

To learn more about our Little Explorer series or to see what other topics we have planned for our Little Explorer programs, click here.

Adult Field Trip: Geology of Hunt Hill

May 16 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Program Fee: $15/person, $10/member
Location: Meet at Upper Level of Richard Grand Recreation Hall at Hunt Hill Nature Center

Explore the fascinating geology of Hunt Hill and the surrounding Northwoods with Dr. Tom Fitz, beginning with an engaging indoor presentation and continuing outdoors on the trails and water. Learn how glaciers, bedrock, and natural forces have shaped the landscape—and how Earth’s history is still visible all around us.

Participants should be able to hike 1-2 miles of uneven terrain in addition to paddling a canoe. Canoes, paddles, and lifejackets will be provided.

Ways to Register for a Program:

• Select the BROWSE & REGISTER to register online. For guidance, please read the step-to-step guide on “How to Sign Up for a Program or Event” via Perfect Mind.

• Call 715-635-6543 & pay via credit card over the phone (Mon-Fri, 9:00am-4:00pm).

• Visit our office. Note: Check and cash are also accepted when registering in-person.

• First Time Registering? Click Here!