Midland: FREE – MID-MICHIGAN ROCK CLUB 29TH ANNUAL ROCK SHOW @ Chippewa Nature Center
The 29th annual Mid-Michigan Rock Show returns to Chippewa Nature Center Sat, Nov 4 and Sun, Nov 5 from 10 am-5 pm each day! Admission is free. The show will […]
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Saginaw: FREE-Snakes Alive @ Saginaw YMCA
Snakes may be one of the most feared and misunderstood animals, but after attending this program you’ll learn how fascinating and beneficial these beautiful reptiles can be. Join CNC Interpretive […]
Midland: FREE – Family Literacy Night @ Chippewa Nature Center
Register: FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT October 19 from 6 – 8 PM
Midland: FREE – NATIVE PLANTS IN THE FALL LANDSCAPE (age 15+) @ Chippewa Nature Center
Enjoy a casual evening hike exploring the gardens and trails at CNC to observe the unique structures and seeds that native plants offer to a fall landscape. Meet at the […]
Midland: FREE – SOUNDS OF THE NIGHT (age 9+) @ Chippewa Nature Center
Seemingly spooky sounds can be heard while spending time in nature. Join an Interpretive Naturalist for a twilight hike to listen to animal sounds and learn what they mean. Bring […]
Midland: FREE – NATURAL RESOURCE USE BY INDIGENOUS PEOPLE @ Chippewa Nature Center
Ojibwas lived seasonally near the Pine River for hundreds of years. Join CNC’s Historical Interpreter to explore how Indigenous People of the area used local plants and animals to thrive […]
Midland: FREE – MUSHROOM MARCH @ Chippewa Nature Center
Discover the fantastic fungi at CNC! We’ll have an introduction on how to identify mushroom and fungal species (not for consumption), and learn how some of these spooky species got […]
Midland: FREE- Fall Harvest Fest @ Chippewa Nature Center
Join CNC on October 7, from 10 am-4 pm for Fall Harvest Festival as we celebrate the hard work of the summer growing season and the coming harvest. Visitors of […]
Midland: FREE-Nature at Night @ Chippewa Nature Center
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 […]
Midland: FREE- Insect Inventory @ Chippewa Nature Center
September 10, 2023 1:00pm-2:30pm Come be a part of research at Chippewa Nature Center! We will be gathering, identifying and recording what insects we find to better understand what six-legged […]
Midland: Intro to Working with Plant Based Natural Dyes @ Chippewa Nature Center
September 16, 2023 10:00am-3:000pm 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. […]
Midland: FREE- Mingling with the Monarchs: Butterfly Tagging @ Chippewa Nature Center
September 9, 2023 10:00am-2:00pm Come be a part of citizen science and learn about the amazing Monarch Butterfly, the only true migratory butterfly. With the cooperation of the monarchs and […]
Midland: FREE – SPIDER SNIFFING @ Chippewa Nature Center
Join an Interpretive Naturalist to dive into the world of spiders. We will use flashlights held to the tips of our noses to “sniff” out our 8-legged friends. CNC has […]
Midland: FREE – NATURE’S CAMO @ Chippewa Nature Center
Meet an Interpretive Naturalist to see how your eyes stack up to wildlife’s camouflage. We will learn what tools animals use to go undetected. This program involves a half mile […]
Midland: FREE – UNLOCK NATURE’S SECRETS BY DECODING BIRD LANGUAGE @ Chippewa Nature Center
Level up your naturalist skills and discover nature’s hidden treasures by understanding bird language. Participants will start with an indoor, cooperative game to learn key concepts and then practice their […]