On March 28, 2025 a devastating ice storm hit many counties of Northern Michigan, including all of Presque Isle County. The trees and power lines at the Outdoor Center sustained significant damage. Fortunately, the buildings remained unharmed, and PIE&G successfully repaired the lines. Clean up began at the beginning of May. Due to the extensiveContinue reading “Outdoor Center affected by Ice Storm”
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New Outdoor Classroom
We are excited to announce the addition of an outdoor education classroom, which will also incorporate the use of our log classroom during inclement weather. It was made possible thanks to a CFNEM Community Impact Grant, and a small committee of volunteers from the Friends of the Ocqueoc Outdoor Center. We can’t wait to useContinue reading “New Outdoor Classroom”
Great Turnout for Lumberjack Breakfast
As attendees, clad in flannel shirts, arrived at the outdoor center, they were welcomed by the aroma of sausages, eggs, hash browns, biscuits, and gravy in steaming pans. The friendly hosts, volunteers from the Friends of the Ocqueoc Outdoor Center, stood ready with serving utensils to fill plates. Amidst the warm chatter, people enjoyed theirContinue reading “Great Turnout for Lumberjack Breakfast”
Lots of Fun at the Soup and Stew Class
Savory scents of thyme, garlic, and onion waft through the crisp fall air as Professional Chef Kelly Vogelheim prepares for her cooking class. Soon, cars fill the parking lot; a class full of eager soon-to-be sous chefs enter the historic Mess Hall of the Ocqueoc Outdoor Center. Inside, a table is adorned with a charmingContinue reading “Lots of Fun at the Soup and Stew Class”
Building soup and stew class-Sold Out-Thank you!
***Sold Out, Thank you!*** If you ever wanted to expand your soup and stew making skills, or just learn something new, please join us at the Outdoor Center on October 5th from 10am-2pm for an interactive soup and stew building class. Professional Chef Kelly Vogelheim will be teaching how to prep fresh, locally -sourced ingredientsContinue reading “Building soup and stew class-Sold Out-Thank you!”
Join us for a delicious Lumberjack Breakfast/Fundraiser!
Go back in time and experience a breakfast reminiscent of the 1930’s, when the Ocqueoc Outdoor Center was CCC Camp Black Lake. If you were curious about the history of the Ocqueoc Outdoor Center, or want to see inside, this is a great opportunity to do so. Not only will breakfast be served in theContinue reading “Join us for a delicious Lumberjack Breakfast/Fundraiser!”
Mural Class was a great time!
This past Saturday, June 22nd, the Friends of the Outdoor Center held a sold-out mural painting class, led and taught by local artist Barbara Weisenburg (who operates Blackberry Mountain Studio and has painted all over the world: locally at Mackinac Island and as far away as Australia). Every one of the 20 attendees chose whichContinue reading “Mural Class was a great time!”
Mural Painting Prep
The Friends and a few volunteers have been hard at work prepping for our mural class on June 22nd.
Join us for mural painting at the Outdoor Center!- Sold Out- Thank You!
4-H Annual Youth Camp
The 4-H rented the camp recently for their annual youth camp. The kids enjoy all the amenities the camp offers: they learn how to safely kayak the lake, use the archery area, play kickball in the field, sleep in bunkbeds, do arts and crafts in the craft rooms, and of course feast in the largeContinue reading “4-H Annual Youth Camp”