Nature Book Club: The Invention of Nature Sun, Jan 25 • 1-3 pm Ages 15+, under 18 w/adult Join us for a book club chat and naturalist-led hike! January’s book is The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt’s New World by Andrea Wulf. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Evening Snowshoe Hike* Thurs, Jan 8 • 5-6:30 pm FREE | Ages 15+, under 18 w/adult *Pre-register and reserve snowshoes online or call 989.631.0830. If snow conditions are unfavorable, events will be cancelled (based on the discretion of CNC). Come discover the beauty of a winter night! We will look for signs of animals, study […]

Snowshoe Sampler Sat, Jan 10 • 10 am-12 pm FREE | All ages, under 18 w/adult Drop by any time to give CNC’s snowshoes a try (self-guided), do a winter scavenger hunt or warm up by a campfire. Meet in the courtyard behind the Nature Education Center and come enjoy a winter day in the […]

Winter Survival: Nature STEM Challenge! Sun, Jan 11 • 1-4 pm All ages, under 18 w/adult STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) is a natural fit for the outdoors. You’ve heard of makerspace, now it’s time to visit NatureSpace! During this drop-in self-guided program, participants will explore how Michigan’s animals are well adapted to survive […]

Nature Play! Sun, Jan 11 • 2-4 pm All ages, under 18 w/adult It’s time to play outdoors! Whether we’re making pies in the mud kitchen, building forts, constructing rivers, lounging in hammocks or creating nature art, this hour of play is sure to engage everyone! Come make some new friends as you enjoy an […]

Mid-Mitten Chapter of Wild Ones Mon, Jan 12 • 6:30-8 pm Join the Mid-Mitten Wild Ones Group for their monthly meeting. Wild Ones helps preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration and establishment of native plant communities. Program topic TBA. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Nature Story Hour Thurs, Jan 15 • 10-11 am Ages: 3-5 yrs w/adult Come discover the magic of nature through stories, hands-on activities and art with unique themes to match the season. Children and their caregiver(s) are invited to play and connect during this guided program. Weather permitting, a portion of the time will be […]

Nature Connections: Birch Trees Thurs, Jan 15 • 4-6 pm Ages 18+ Embrace the opportunity to know the forest in a new way by focusing on a different feature of the landscape each month. Through exploration and guided experiences, participants will come to know a section of CNC’s land throughout the seasons to make a […]

Nature Play! Sun, Jan 18 • 2-4 pm All ages, under 18 w/adult It’s time to play outdoors! Whether we’re making pies in the mud kitchen, building forts, constructing rivers, lounging in hammocks or creating nature art, this hour of play is sure to engage everyone! Come make some new friends as you enjoy an […]

Eco Kids Club: Science of Snow Wed, Jan 21 • 4:30-5:30 pm $10 / Free for Discovery Museum Members Ages 5-9, siblings welcome, under 18 w/adult Held at Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum, 5093 E Remus Road Mt. Pleasant, MI Stop by the Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum for an afternoon of fun and activities all about […]

A Quiet Winter’s Night: Campfire Under the Stars Thurs, Jan 22 • 6-8 pm All ages, under 18 w/adult Crisp winter nights offer a perfect opportunity to watch the stars dance and listen for the calls of owls. Join us around a fire at the Homestead Farm as we sip hot chocolate, enjoy s’mores and […]

Bring the whole family to the Story Room and play with a variety of blocks! We will have the Big Blue Blocks, smaller foam blocks, and many more options! Please note: Adult supervision required. This is a drop-in program, no registration required! 10:00 am-12:00 pm. More information: https://gadml.librarycalendar.com/event/learn-play-71109 Friday, January 23, 2026 10:00am–12:00pm