Cable Natural History Museum

08/31/2026

08/29/2026

"I abandoned the idea of obtaining accurate length measurements on our snakes several years ago after struggling with Emory. She just did not want to straighten out!

This week I was excited to catch Digger, the hognose snake, slithering along the front window of her habitat in a mostly-straight line. I grabbed a tape measure and estimated her length at 32 inches. No struggle needed!"

I abandoned the idea of obtaining accurate length measurements on our snakes several years ago after struggling with Emory. She just did not...

08/28/2026

Gems of Lake Superior by Heaven Walker

My hands moved slowly over the pebbled beach as the waves of Lake Superior gently lapped the shoreline. I had found myself a nice spot to sit on the beach, close enough to the waterline to gaze at the rocks being gently tumbled by the waves, but far enough back to have a dry place to sit. As I surveyed the pebbles around me, I spotted what I was looking for. The waxy, red-banded surface of an agate poked out from the shore, beckoning me to pick it up. And though I had found the treasure I was seeking, I was determined to find more during my time along the beach.

Read all about it in this week's Natural Connections or listen to the podcast. Find links to both at cablemuseumnorthwoodsthroughthelens.blogspot.com or in our profile.

08/26/2026

Have you registered yet for the last Forest Lodge Estate Tour for the season? Call 715-798-3890 or visit: https://www.cablemuseum.org/events/list/?tribe-bar-search=forest+lodge to register.

08/25/2026

Join us today in the classroom at 2pm for our Talon Talk Live Raptor Program! With free admission to the Museum all day!

08/25/2026

We found this unconventional Museum visitor patiently waiting for us to open this morning. Tree frogs are eager to learn about Northwoods, nature, too! Come see us today from 10 AM - 4 PM, with free admission all day!

08/24/2026

Lots of fun programs coming up! Give us a call at 715-798-3890 or visit cablemuseum.org/events/ for more information and to register.

08/23/2026

It's never too late - or too early - to start learning frog calls! Visit the Museum to conduct your own frog chorus in our exhibit, "The Wetland Way."

08/22/2026

"Naturalist Intern Rosie and I watched as Digger the hognose snake rubbed her nose along rocks and hides in her habitat. A bit of skin had separated along her neck, but she seemed to be having trouble loosening the skin on her nose. Once that end was free, Digger would be able to slither right out of her old skin." Read more...

https://newsfromthemewscnhm.blogspot.com/2026/08/misting-digger.html

08/21/2026

The Fairy Tea Party last Friday was nothing short of magical! Participants enjoyed face painting, fairy games, a whimsical luncheon, dancing with Fairy Violet, and searching for forest fairies at the Wayside Wanderings Natural Play Area.

Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers who made it happen!