Midland: FREE – WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION @ Chippewa Nature Center
For centuries, people have gathered with family and friends to recognize the longest night of the year and to celebrate the return of longer days to come. Take part in […]
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Midland: FREE – WINTER BIRDING (age 9+) @ Chippewa Nature Center
There are fewer bird species found at CNC during the cold months, making it easier to learn how to identify them by look and sound. Join an Interpretive Naturalist to […]
Midland: FREE – STORIES BY THE FIRE @ Chippewa Nature Center
Drop by the Homestead and enjoy an early evening relaxing by the camp fire, listen to tales of how settlers and animals adapt to survive a cold winter. FREE | […]
Bay City: FREE – Jupiter/Saturn Night @ Delta College Planetarium
View the two largest planets in our solar system from our rooftop observation deck. We will start out with a planetarium show in the Dome360 Theater to introduce visitors to […]
Midland: FREE – TURKEY TALK AND WALK @ Chippewa Nature Center
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so we’ll be talking everything turkey! Join CNC staff to look for wild turkeys, make turkey sounds and learn about these unique birds. Meet […]
Midland: FREE – BEE HOTEL 101: FALL CARE (age 9+) @ Chippewa Nature Center
When the flowers fade and the leaves fall, it’s time to take care of the bee hotels! Join an Interpretive Naturalist to learn first hand how to clean different styles […]
Midland: FREE – GOING GEOCACHING @ Chippewa Nature Center
Beginners and experts alike are invited to stop by the Visitor Center anytime between 12:30-4:30 pm to begin your adventure in search of geocaches! Geocaches are small containers hidden in […]
Midland: FREE – NATIVE PLANTS IN THE FALL LANDSCAPE (age 15+) @ Chippewa Nature Center
Enjoy a casual afternoon 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 – NOCTURNAL ANIMAL SEARCH (age 9+) @ Chippewa Nature Center
Join us on a quiet stroll to look for the nocturnal animals that call CNC’s property home. From flying animals to ones that swim, we will be in search of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]