Step back in time at CNC's log cabin, timber frame barn and one-room school for a family-friendly afternoon at the Homestead Farm and Log Schoolhouse. Weekly themed activities will be available throughout the afternoon. You may get to try your hand at grinding corn, pumping water, writing on a slate board, working in the garden, […]

Pack your lunch and head to the Lanigan Pavilion at the end of the Homestead Road to munch alongside CNC's Eastern Box Turtle. We will talk about Box Turtle’s journey to Michigan and how his species’ special traits help them survive in the wild. Camp chairs are recommended as picnic table seating is limited. FREE […]

Join an Interpretive Naturalist at Averill Preserve to learn about some of Michigan’s native reptiles and amphibians! From snakes to frogs, we’ll discuss how these special animals help keep our ecosystems healthy. Lawn chairs and blankets recommended as seating is limited. Meet At Little Forks Conservancy's Averill Preserve pavilion, 657 E Wackerly Rd, Sanford, MI […]

Many people enjoy watching Ruby Throated Hummingbirds at their feeders during the birds' annual summer visit to Michigan. Have you wondered what their nest looks like, how many young they raise or what flowers attract hummingbirds? Allen Chartier, Michigan’s hummingbird expert, will answer these questions and more during a 1-hour indoor "Hummingbirds of the Great […]