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 […]
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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 […]
Midland: FREE – MINGLING WITH THE MONARCHS: BUTTERFLY TAGGING @ Chippewa Nature Center
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 the weather, we will […]
Midland: FREE – BIRD HIKE (age 9+) @ Chippewa Nature Center
Migrating birds use CNC as a rest stop for their journey to wintering grounds. Join an Interpretive Naturalist to learn about fall migration and how to ID birds in their […]
Midland: FREE – WHAT’S IN A NAME? FLOWER FOLKLORE (age 15+) @ Chippewa Nature Center
People have used plants for food, medicine, and enjoyment throughout history. Join CNC staff for a casual trail walk to discover the uses, names and other folklore of a variety […]
Frankenmuth: FREE – Nurturing Nature *RSVP@ James E. Wickson District Library
RSVP by calling 989-653-8323 Learn more: NURTURING NATURE June 29 at 9:30 AM & 11 AM
Frankenmuth: FREE – Nurturing Nature *RSVP@ James E. Wickson District Library
RSVP by calling 989-653-8323 Learn more: NURTURING NATURE June 29 at 9:30 AM & 11 AM
Sanford: FREE – STORY HOUR @ Averill Preserve
Come spend an hour learning about nature through stories, crafts and exploration. Meet CNC Staff at Little Forks Conservancy’s Averill Preserve pavilion, 657 E Wackerly Rd, Sanford, MI 48657. Directions: […]
Midland: FREE – HANGING OUT WITH HUMMINGBIRDS (age 9+) @ Chippewa Nature Center
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 […]
Sanford: FREE – LIVE REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS @ Averill Preserve
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 […]