For this late-May bird walk we’ll explore two of the nature center’s satellite properties. A mature hardwood forest, Jonathan Woods is a 145-acre preserve that includes a large, leatherleaf bog and a cold water brook with a hemlock stand. Greatly affected by past glacial activity, the terrain here is rolling and hilly. Previous bird walks…

Come help with non-native invasive plant removal here at the nature center. Learn about these plants, and why it’s important to manage them on your own property. These days are great opportunities for community service hours and Master Gardener hours. Bring gloves and water. 

Join us for a “hop” in the woods as we listen for the sounds of our frog and toad friends. We will identify our local frogs and toads by sound and if we are lucky we will get to see some of our hopping friends.

Join us as we explore the world of botany and booze… and as we’ll learn every great drink starts with a great plant.  We will spend the evening exploring the Woodland Wildflower Area discussing the plants’ botanical, medicinal, and culinary histories.  We will use our new knowledge to make and sample botanical cocktails.  All participants…

Spring Birding Trip to the Saginaw Bay Area Saginaw Bay is widely considered one of the finest birding areas in all of Michigan. Te region is a known migrant route, and hotspots line the entire length of the shoreline of the bay. Our travels will have us arriving at Fish Point State Wildlife Area shortly…

Show the Earth some Love! Activities: Owl Pellet Dissection, Chalk Murals, Aquatic Critters form the Ponds, Microscope Investigation, Trail Mix Making Station Crafts: Seed Bombs, Build Your Own Bird House, Make Your Own Flower Press, and more Friends of Seven Ponds (AKA the Stingers) will have a Bake Sale and the Re-sale Shoppe!!! Friends of…

There will be a large selection of wooldland and prairie flowers for purchase.  Also, there will be people knowledgeable on native planting to help with any questions.  If interested in the plant list contact the nature center closer to the sale date.

Enjoy time with your child as we explore nature! All classes are hands-on as we learn through stories, games, crafts, hikes,  and fun! We will finish each class with a themed, fun treat.

The state game area offers a wide range of habitats – from grassy fields and wetlands, to dense brush and mature forests. This diversity of habitat provides refuge and feeding areas for a great variety of both migrant and resident songbirds. We’ll expect to find a good number of warblers, vireos, tanagers, orioles, sparrows, and…

Te wildflowers are just starting to show their faces. We will explore our trails and spend some time in our Woodland Wildflower Area to see what is growing. Please register online or drop in the day of the walk.