Les Cheneaux Area children in pre-school thru 5th Grade are welcome to join us for a spooktacular Halloween Carnival at the Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center! Get ready for a frightfully fun afternoon filled with thrilling games and delicious treats. We will even have a special book on the Story […]
Join artist Kelly Harman for a fun, hands-on exploration of nature's beauty in this colorful class! Using fallen autumn leaves, we'll create stunning prints while learning about color mixing in a relaxed and creative environment. This class encourages kids to notice the intricate details of leaves and experiment with vibrant colors—no drawing or painting skills […]
Come and enjoy a morning of creativity! Using fall themed shapes, artist Karen Mazzoline will show you how to work with positive and negative spaces! Choose what kind of paper and materials you will use to make your own fall masterpieces! At the end of the session, participants will take home a minimum of two […]
Unleash your creativity in this fun and interactive class! Use colorful LEGO® tiles and baseplates to design cool images, then transfer your designs onto paper to create unique prints. It’s like building with LEGO®—but on paper! You’ll experiment with patterns, colors, and textures to make your own personalized cards, envelopes, and pictures. Perfect for young […]
Birch Tree Watercolor Class for Kids: Saturday, December 20th, from 10-noon Have fun learning how to paint a wintry birch tree scene! Artist Karen Mazzoline will demonstrate how to use the lift and resist technique in watercolor. All materials will be provided, so bring a friend and create some wintry fun together! Class Fee: $20 per […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]