Step back in time at Homestead Sundays at Chippewa Nature Center (CNC) for a free, family-friendly afternoon, Sundays June 2-August 25 from 1-5 pm. Visit the pigs, sheep, cows and chickens that call the Homestead Farm home in the summer. Explore the cabin, one-room schoolhouse and timber frame barn, and learn how life was different […]
Join an Interpretive Naturalist for a hike to enjoy this month’s full moon. Learn how the tradition of naming moons began and what makes each month special. Please wear dark colors and bring a flashlight. Meet at the Visitor Center. FREE | Ages: 9+, under 18 w/adult Learn more: FULL MOON STROLL 8/19/2024 8:30 PM […]
Join us for a delightful mix of original live music and spoken word stories shared in an intimate outdoor setting. A free event for the whole family, brought to you by the Dstreet Music Foundation. Music by Laurie Middlebrook-Spear, Leaving the Shire and Andy Dalton. Story tellers from the Midland Moth group. Food Truck will […]
Step back in time at Homestead Sundays at Chippewa Nature Center (CNC) for a free, family-friendly afternoon, Sundays June 2-August 25 from 1-5 pm. Visit the pigs, sheep, cows and chickens that call the Homestead Farm home in the summer. Explore the cabin, one-room schoolhouse and timber frame barn, and learn how life was different […]
Let’s get batty about bats! This elusive creature takes center stage as we walk the trails looking for bats flying in the night sky. Meet at the Visitor Center. FREE | All Ages, under 18 w/adult Learn more: BAT HIKE 8/29/2024 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
**Monthly Series** Nature Connections: Redbud Embrace the opportunity to know the forest in a new way by focusing on an individual species of tree or shrub each month. Through exploration and guided experiences, participants will come to know a section of CNC’s land throughout the seasons to make a meaningful, personal connection with nature. Quiet […]
Children and their caregiver(s) are invited to join us for a staff-led walk, learn about the outdoors and learn ways to introduce children to the natural world around them. Meet at the Visitor Center. 2nd Friday of the month April-Oct, 9:30-10:30 am FREE | Ages: 6 mos-2 yrs w/adult Learn more: WEE STROLL 9/13/2024 9:30 AM […]
Learn the basics of dying wool and other fibers such as alpaca or silk with Sue Erhardt, fiber arts enthusiast and Midland Fiber Arts Guild member. Focused on natural dyes, participants will learn how to forage for color with an eye on sustainability, plant their own garden, prepare a dye bath and materials to be […]
See resident and migratory birds up close, as birds are caught in mist nets and banded for research. Join researcher Mike Bishop and CNC staff at the Wetlands Area pavilion near the parking lot off S Badour Rd. This is a free drop-in program, no registration required. If it is raining or windy, banding will […]
Join an Interpretive Naturalist for a hike to enjoy this month’s full moon. Learn how the tradition of naming moons began and what makes each month special. Please wear dark colors and bring a flashlight. Meet at the Visitor Center. FREE | Ages: 9+, under 18 w/adult 9/17 at 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM 10/17 at […]
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, the program will be outdoors. FREE | Ages: 3-5 w/adult Learn more: NATURE STORY HOUR 9/19/2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 10/3/2024 […]
Join CNC staff for a night hike using black lights. Also known as UV lights, these special lights allow us to discover a luminescent world with glowing insects, algae, flowers and fungi. Some UV flashlights will be available; please bring one if you have your own. FREE | Ages: 5+, under 18 w/adult Learn more: […]
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, the program will be outdoors. FREE | Ages: 3-5 w/adult Learn more: NATURE STORY HOUR 9/19/2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 10/3/2024 […]
Join us for one of CNC's largest events of the year! The Homestead Farm area comes alive with demonstrations and programs that focus on autumn traditions of the 19th century such as crop harvesting, blacksmithing, cider making, woodworking, traditional music, children's activities, crafts and much more! Food concessions will be available. Learn more: FALL HARVEST […]
Enjoy a leisurely autumn kayak trip down the Chippewa River when fall color will (hopefully) be at its peak! We will travel by CNC van to the Universal Access launch, ending our paddle back at CNC. CNC will provide a kayak, paddle and life jacket for each participant. Meet at the Visitor Center. If weather […]
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, the program will be outdoors. FREE | Ages: 3-5 w/adult Learn more: NATURE STORY HOUR 9/19/2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 10/3/2024 […]
Join an Interpretive Naturalist for a hike to enjoy this month’s full moon. Learn how the tradition of naming moons began and what makes each month special. Please wear dark colors and bring a flashlight. Meet at the Visitor Center. FREE | Ages: 9+, under 18 w/adult 9/17 at 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM 10/17 at […]
Is the terrain of the trails keeping you from enjoying the fall colors? Meet in front of the Visitor Center to catch a tour that will take you around the prime locations on CNC’s property to catch a glimpse of the autumn beauty. Personal mobility equipment may be safely stored in the Visitor Center for […]
**Monthly Series** Nature Connections: Redbud Embrace the opportunity to know the forest in a new way by focusing on an individual species of tree or shrub each month. Through exploration and guided experiences, participants will come to know a section of CNC’s land throughout the seasons to make a meaningful, personal connection with nature. Quiet […]
Come find out who wakes up when you go to bed! Visitors to this family-friendly event will discover the wonderful world of Michigan’s nocturnal wildlife. Children are encouraged to dress up as their favorite animal as they make crafts, play games, participate in activities, conquer an outdoor obstacle course, enjoy fireside stories, watch a puppet […]
Join a Chippewa Nature Center Naturalist for an adventure into the nighttime world of owls. Along our hike we'll look for owls and other nocturnal wildlife and try to call an owl in for a closer look. Meet at Little Fork Conservancy's Riverview Natural Area parking lot off North Homer Road in Midland. Directions: From […]
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, the program will be outdoors. FREE | Ages: 3-5 w/adult Learn more: NATURE STORY HOUR 9/19/2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 10/3/2024 […]
**Monthly Series** Nature Connections: Redbud Embrace the opportunity to know the forest in a new way by focusing on an individual species of tree or shrub each month. Through exploration and guided experiences, participants will come to know a section of CNC’s land throughout the seasons to make a meaningful, personal connection with nature. Quiet […]
Join an Interpretive Naturalist for a hike to enjoy this month’s full moon. Learn how the tradition of naming moons began and what makes each month special. Please wear dark colors and bring a flashlight. Meet at the Visitor Center. FREE | Ages: 9+, under 18 w/adult 9/17 at 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM 10/17 at […]
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, the program will be outdoors. FREE | Ages: 3-5 w/adult Learn more: NATURE STORY HOUR 9/19/2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 10/3/2024 […]
Events and times subject to change without notice. For most accurate information, please contact event organizers directly.