January 10, 2020
Winter Dinner Lectures
Don't miss our popular Dinner Lecture series! Covering a variety of topics and held at some of our favorite local restaurants, dinner lectures are a sure way to enjoy an evening with friends and community. Learn more and register for a program by visiting our website or calling at 715-798-3890.
By Emily Stone
Naturalist/Education Director
A Hike with Auntie Em
Christmas at home with my niece and nephews was wonderful as always, but now that the twins are 10, it’s not quite like it used to be. Sure, we spent a few hours leaning big sticks up against in a tree in a sort of teepee fort, and Kylee is still small enough for piggy back rides, but I miss the old days. I thought you all might like to reminisce with me. So here’s an account of Christmas break in 2016 when they were enthusiastic six-year-olds!
By Haley Appleman
Naturalist
A Surprising Weight Gain
Like most mornings, I asked Aldo the American Kestrel to step onto the scale. I adjusted his leather equipment, glanced at the numbers on the screen, and had to do a double take. The scale read 122 grams, much higher than yesterday's weigh-in. What could have caused so much weight gain?
By Mollie Kreb
Curator Naturalist
Specimen of the Month:
Ancient, Large Beasts
Are you familiar with the megafauna of ancient times? Imagine our planet over 25,000 years ago, where extraordinarily large beasts once roamed the land. We know many of these animals today simply by name alone--the woolly mammoth, saber-toothed cats, and giant ground sloths. Among them were the cave bears, who continue to live on through remains preserved in museums.
Upcoming Events
January 18
Meet the Museum's live education raptors in person during the Talon Talk Live Raptor Program.
January 21
Science at the Sawmill: How Animals Learn . Discover the science of behavior with Naturalist Haley Appleman.
January 29
Do you have what it takes to care for the Museum's live animals? Find out during the Animal Care Workshop .
Connecting YOU to Northwoods nature

Cable Natural History Museum
13470 County Hwy M
Cable, WI 54821
(715) 798-3890
info@cablemuseum.org