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Evening Paddle at the Ponds

May 08, 2020 6:00PM—8:00PM

Seven Ponds Nature Center
3854 Crawford Road
Dryden, MI 48428

Twilight is a great time to be out on the water. Te animals are active and the slanted sunlight leaves a golden hue reflecting of the water.  Minimum: 5 years old to ride and 10 years old to paddle. Please register online by May 7th.

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Land Stewardship Help Days

May 03, 2020 1:00PM—3:00PM

Seven Ponds Nature Center
3854 Crawford Road
Dryden, MI 48428

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. 

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Wildflower Lore

May 02, 2020 10:00AM—12:00PM

Seven Ponds Nature Center
3854 Crawford Road
Dryden, MI 48428

So many fun stories evolved with our native wildflowers. Mysterious, comical, and downright useful info will be discussed. Please register online or drop in the day of the walk.

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Dog Walk on the Polly Ann Trail

Apr 25, 2020 1:00PM—3:00PM

Imlay City High School
1001 Norlin Drive
Imlay City, MI 48444

Seven Ponds Nature Center is partnering with the Polly Ann Trail to host an interpretive dog walk. Join a naturalist to explore the trail with your best friend. Dogs must be well behaved, socialized, and kept on a 6 ft. leash at all times.   We will meet in the parking lot of the Imlay City…

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Spring Walk #2 – Sutherland Nature Sanctuary & DeBuck’s Sod Farm

Apr 22, 2020 8:00AM

Seven Ponds Nature Center
3854 Crawford Road
Dryden, MI 48428

Migration should be picking up by the third week of April, so we’ll head out to a nearby nature sanctuary to see what is moving through. Sutherland offers a nice mix of deciduous and coniferous forest, along with a marshy wetland traversed by a boardwalk. DeBuck’s Sod Farm is a private farm that allows birders…

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HERP DAY at Seven Ponds

Apr 18, 2020 1:00PM—7:00PM

Seven Ponds Nature Center
3854 Crawford Road
Dryden, MI 48428

Scaly and Slimy animals are the Best!!!  Join us as we celebrate the amphibians and retiles of Michigan! Nature Discovery – Live Reptile and Amphibian Presentation at 1:00 p.m. Michigan has 52 different species of hepetofauna, or herps, which  are reptiles and amphibians.  Nature Discovery will be bringing some of Michigan’s native herps for a…

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Knee-High Naturalist – The Lorax (3 or 4 year olds)

Apr 17, 2020 10:00AM—11:30AM

Seven Ponds Nature Center
3854 Crawford Road
Dryden, MI 48428

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.

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Morning Paddle at the Ponds

Apr 11, 2020 9:00AM—11:00AM

Seven Ponds Nature Center
3854 Crawford Road
Dryden, MI 48428

Early morning is one of the best times to view wildlife on the lakes. Dress for the weather.  Minimum: 5 years old to ride and 10 years old to paddle. Please register online by April 9th.

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Land Stewardship Help Days

Apr 05, 2020 1:00PM—3:00PM

Seven Ponds Nature Center
3854 Crawford Road
Dryden, MI 48428

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. 

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Seven Ponds Annual Meeting

Apr 04, 2020 9:00AM—11:00AM

Seven Ponds Nature Center
3854 Crawford Road
Dryden, MI 48428

All Seven Ponds members are welcome as we review the center’s activities for the past year, honor outgoing board members, and elect new board members and officers. 

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