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

10/20/2025

The Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center is closed for the season and will reopen in May 2026. The Marcell Lodge is open year around. Thank you to all that visit and for the support of our non-profit mission!

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Marcell Family Center's Halloween Bash 2025!Fun for the entire family!
10/20/2025

Marcell Family Center's Halloween Bash 2025!
Fun for the entire family!

09/02/2025

Hours for the Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center for September and October 2025.
Open Saturdays and Sundays 10 am to 5 pm through October 5. Reopens May 2026. The Marcell Lodge is open year around.

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

Address

49554 State Highway 38, PO Box 93
Marcell, MN
56657

Opening Hours

Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(218) 832-3161

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