Solar Lantern Lit Hike through the Derby Preserve Saturday, February 7, 2025 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM1308 West Club Road, Cedarville, MI 49719 Step into the quiet magic of winter with a self-paced, solar-lit hike through the 1.5 mile serene trails of the William B. Derby Preserve. As part of the Snowy Owl Festival, this […]
3rd Annual Snowy Owl Festival Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center NOTE: Many events have sold out already. To be added to a wait list, please call 906-484-1333. February 6 - 8, 2026 The Snowy Owl Festival is an annual celebration dedicated to the snowy owl and its winter migration to […]
Book Reading & Signing with Julie Buchholtz Saturday, February 28, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Join us for a special afternoon with author Julie Buchholtz as she reads from her second book and shares the story behind its creation. Through gentle, lyrical storytelling, Mama sings to her child of mino-bimaadiziwin—living in harmony with nature—and […]
MOMMY AND ME OCEAN THEME ART PARTY (adult/child/teen) Saturday, May 9th 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Come to Hessel School House with the special person in your life to create together! With the ocean as our theme, choose colors and materials to make keychains, bracelets, and painted seashells! Join artists Karen Mazzoline and Marissa Wissner […]
Aldo Leopold Festival May 27-31, 2026 Les Cheneaux welcomes you to celebrate the legacy of Aldo Leopold — one of America’s most influential naturalists — during our festival, May 27-31, 2026. Activities include paddling excursions, orchid and wildflower tours, birding trips, presentations, and many other nature-based activities. Experience the woods and water that formed Leopold’s early […]
Tuesday, June 23, Wednesday, June 24, and Thursday, June 25 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Ages 6 – 11 Do you love art, music, and drama? We have an opportunity for you at Hessel School House! This three-day camp explores visual arts, music, and theatre through activities, games, and fun projects! Learn the basics […]
Tuesday, June 23, Wednesday, June 24, and Thursday, June 25 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Ages 6 – 11 Do you love art, music, and drama? We have an opportunity for you at Hessel School House! This three-day camp explores visual arts, music, and theatre through activities, games, and fun projects! Learn the basics […]
Tuesday, June 23, Wednesday, June 24, and Thursday, June 25 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Ages 6 – 11 Do you love art, music, and drama? We have an opportunity for you at Hessel School House! This three-day camp explores visual arts, music, and theatre through activities, games, and fun projects! Learn the basics […]
NEW EVENT! Join us for a special morning with children's author Suzanne Jacobs Lipshaw at the Hessel School House on Tuesday, June 30, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Suzanne will share a reading from her award-winning middle-grade novel Decoding the Moon, followed by a book signing and a hands-on craft activity inspired by the story. […]
Saturday, July 11 • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Join us for a magical walk through the woods 🌿 where live fairies await along the trail! 📖 A special storybook will be featured for the day — perfect for curious readers and fairy believers of all ages. Free and open to the public.
Saturday, July 11 • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Step into a hands-on wildlife adventure at the Hessel School House. This engaging and family-friendly event invites curious minds of all ages to connect with nature through an up-close experience featuring LIVE ambassador animals. Presented by A.R.K. (Association of Rescue Kritters), this program showcases non-releasable wildlife […]
Thursday, July 16 • 10AM – 12PM Ages 6-12 Come explore the art possibilities at Hessel School House! Using the chosen storybook trail as our theme, artist Karen Mazzoline will offer art techniques to create a unique work of art that reflects the story! Class begins with a walk through the nature trail, learning about […]