Cable Natural History Museum

Cable Natural History Museum The Cable Natural History Museum is a regional resource that connects people to Northwoods nature.
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What a fantastic day we had learning about flowers with the Junior Naturalists! We competed in apollination relay race, ...
06/23/2026

What a fantastic day we had learning about flowers with the Junior Naturalists! We competed in apollination relay race, went on a scavanger hunt to find wild flowers, planted seeds, and wraped it up with a vase craft! Join us tommorow as we explore what it takes to make it in the wild in Junior Naturalits: Survior

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We had a beautiful day this past Saturday for our Annual Golf Tournament at Eagle K**b. A HUGE thank you to all the golf...
06/22/2026

We had a beautiful day this past Saturday for our Annual Golf Tournament at Eagle K**b. A HUGE thank you to all the golfers, volunteers and donors! Guests enjoyed great food, golf, friends and prizes. We are so thankful for everyone who made it out and helped make this such a great day.

Another fun week of programs! We still have spots open for our Treasures of Secret Fen and Field Sketch Hike programs, c...
06/22/2026

Another fun week of programs! We still have spots open for our Treasures of Secret Fen and Field Sketch Hike programs, call today and reserve your spot/s! Call us at 715-798-3890 or visit our website: cablemuseum.org

"American Kestrels are cavity nesters. They find holes in trees or utilize nest boxes to keep their eggs safe. Then w...
06/20/2026


"American Kestrels are cavity nesters. They find holes in trees or utilize nest boxes to keep their eggs safe. Then why does Aldo the American Kestrel make a nest on the ground every year? He creates a depression in the gravel and chatters noisily, bowing up and down, to advertise it to potential mates. Meanwhile, his enclosed hutch remains relatively unused during breeding season.

I once worked with another male ambassador kestrel that tried to nest on the ground. Curious!

Both of these kestrels are human imprints - they were raised by people. I wondered recently whether that impacted their nesting preferences. Maybe the people didn't raise these birds in a cavity. Perhaps they were growing up on a flat, open surface, like someone's kitchen counter or a rehab facility's clinic. If they imprinted on their caretakers, did they also imprint on their nest type? That's just my speculation - what do you think?"

Preserving the Legacy of Black AshDappled light, mosquitoes, and the roar of a chainsaw filled the humid air on a mornin...
06/19/2026

Preserving the Legacy of Black Ash

Dappled light, mosquitoes, and the roar of a chainsaw filled the humid air on a morning in early June. Guided by skilled hands, the blade sliced through pale wood. Lacey green leaves trembled against the blue sky before tipping toward a gap in the canopy, brushing past the twigs of neighbors, and easing quietly onto the earth exactly where the feller intended. If a black ash tree falls in the forest, must it land with a crash?

Deep in the woods east of Lake Namakagon, I’d gathered a small team of volunteers on an urgent mission.

Read all about it in this week's Natural Connections or listen to the podcast. Find links to both at https://www.cablemuseum.org/connect/ or in our profile.

Come explore a magical fen 10 miles east of Cable. You’ll learn about fen formation, plant ecology and identification, a...
06/18/2026

Come explore a magical fen 10 miles east of Cable. You’ll learn about fen formation, plant ecology and identification, and more! Meet at 12:30 p.m. at the Forest Lodge Nature Trail and plan to drive 3 more miles from there. Entry into the fen is across a small moat on a fallen log, with a pole for balance. Physical fitness is required for safety. You don’t have to be a certified Master Naturalist to participate! Any adult learners are welcome. Presented in partnership with the Wisconsin Wetlands Association.

Register by: June 22

Cost: $15 member/$25 non-member call 715-798-3890 or visit: https://www.cablemuseum.org/event/treasures-of-the-secret-fen-3/

Despite the rain, we had a howling good time with the Junior Naturalists today learning all about the canines who live i...
06/17/2026

Despite the rain, we had a howling good time with the Junior Naturalists today learning all about the canines who live in the Northwoods! We practiced canine behavior, communicated through howls, and created masks to resemble our favorite furry friends. Come put your wilderness skills to the test with us next Tuesday in Junior Naturalists: Survivor!

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Address

13470 County Highway M, PO Box 416
Cable, WI
54821

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(715) 798-3890

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