The Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum hosts some annual as well as occasional events, including workshops, presentations, and outdoor activities. The best way to keep informed about upcoming events is to become a member and receive our quarterly newsletter, or sign up for our free Enews. You can also check back here often on our website for new listings as well as follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
Upcoming Events
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Wild Rice Push Pole & Knocking Stick Workshop
March 28 - March 30, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm daily Program Fee: $50/pair of knocking sticks & push pole Location: Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum in Spooner, WI Instructor: Gary Dunsmoor x
Wild Rice Push Pole & Knocking Stick Workshop
March 28 - March 30 Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, daily Program Fee: $50/pair of knocking sticks & push pole Location: Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum in Spooner, WI Instructor: Gary Dunsmoor Interested in making your own tools for wild ricing? The Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum and Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary are teaming up to sponsor a Wild Rice Push Pole & Knocking Stick Workshop on March 28-30, 2023. From 6-9 pm daily in this three-evening class, you will make a tamarack and maple push pole and a set of white cedar knocking sticks to use for wild ricing using traditional hand tools and techniques. Tools and materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own hand tools (such as: a draw knife, wood plane, and wood rasp) and personal protective equipment (safety glasses and gloves). You may work individually or bring a partner for the same price. Registration required by March 27; Limit: 8 individuals or couples (If you sign up as a couple, you only need to register and pay for one of the two people). To register go to https://hunthill.org/event/wild-rice-push-pole-knocking-stick-workshop or call Hunt Hill at 715-635-6543. |
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