Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center

Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center The Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center also provides environmental education/naturalist programs.

The Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center is an information center located in Marcell, Minnesota and the Chippewa National Forest that includes a gift shop, interpretive displays, education room, interpretive trail, fishing pier, outdoor amphitheater, and picnic area. EOWDC Partners: US Forest Service, Northern Itasca Joint Powers Board, Minnesota Highway 38 Leadership Board, Edge of the Wilderness Lodging Association

06/17/2025

Today’s Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center in Marcell, MN Naturalist program is all about Dragonflies! 11 am, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. FREE.

EOWDC Drop In Programs 2025. Stop in any time between 10 and 2 on the various dates in July and August!
06/16/2025

EOWDC Drop In Programs 2025. Stop in any time between 10 and 2 on the various dates in July and August!

The 2025 Edge of the Wilderness Kid's Fishing Day will be held June 28, 2025, from 8:30 am to noon at the Edge of the Wi...
06/16/2025

The 2025 Edge of the Wilderness Kid's Fishing Day will be held June 28, 2025, from 8:30 am to noon at the Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center in Marcell, MN.

2025 Naturalist Programs at the Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center in Marcell, MN! Come join the fun.
06/07/2025

2025 Naturalist Programs at the Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center in Marcell, MN! Come join the fun.

Happy New Year!From the Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center and Marcell Lodge, Marcell, Minnesota
01/01/2025

Happy New Year!
From the Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center and Marcell Lodge, Marcell, Minnesota

09/02/2024

September 2024 hours will be Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 6 pm.
The EOWDC will be closed for the season beginning October 1 and will reopen May 2025.
The Marcell Lodge will be available for rent year around.

08/07/2024

Smokey Bear’s Birthday
Saturday, August 10 at 11 am
Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center, Marcell, MN
Smokey, cake, refreshments, short presentation, and more!

07/06/2024

We have two naturalist programs at the Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center in Marcell today, Saturday, July 6!
Walking with Wildflowers at 11 am.
Animal Tracks at 3 pm.
FREE and informative for all ages.

2024 Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center Programs
06/14/2024

2024 Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center Programs

2024 Edge of the Wilderness Kid's Fishing Day! Saturday, June 15 from 8:30 am to noon.
06/03/2024

2024 Edge of the Wilderness Kid's Fishing Day! Saturday, June 15 from 8:30 am to noon.

05/04/2024

Watch for the 2024 naturalist program schedule. Programs will begin June 15, 2024.

05/04/2024

The Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center will be open May 24 - 26, 2024 from 10 am to 6 pm and beginning May 31, 2024, we will be open 7 days a week from 10 am to 6 pm until September.
The fishing pier, interpretive trail, and picnic area are open year around.

Address

Marcell, MN

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

(218) 832-3161

Website

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