Les Cheneaux Farmers & Artisans Market
2022-09-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-09-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-09-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-09-25 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | MI
An ever-changing array of vendors bring fresh and preserved local produce, locally raised meats, eggs, gourmet baked goods, jams and jellies, soaps, gifts, fabric art and utility products such as bags, aprons and linens, artisan crafted jewelry, birch bark frames and woodworking, and MORE.

SUMMER HOURS: EVERY Sunday from May thru December from 10am – 2pm
WINTER HOURS: 1st and 3rd Sundays from January thru April from 10am – 1pm

New vendors are always welcome – please email lescheneauxfarmersmarket@gmail.com for details.

Please note that the farmers market is not coordinated by Hessel School House. They rent the space to hold their event at our location. Hours and dates are subject to change without notice. Any questions or concerns about the market should be address the “organizer” listed below. Their facebook page does a good job of alerting people to unforeseen schedule changes in the winter months.

Les Cheneaux Farmers & Artisan Market
2022-10-02 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-10-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-10-16 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-10-23 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-10-30 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-11-06 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-11-13 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-11-20 10:00 - 14:00 and 4 more dates | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States

Halloween Carnival
2022-10-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Les Cheneaux are preschool through 5th grade students are invited to join us for an exciting afternoon at the Hessel School House on Saturday, October 29 from 2-4 PM for the Halloween Carnival. Fun games with prizes, donut holes and cider, and a special Halloween book on the Story Book Trail. Costumes are encouraged. For more information about the free event, call 906-484-1333.

Family Crafting Day
2022-12-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Just in time for holiday gift giving!
Drop in between 10AM- 2PM to create an assortment of simple holiday gifts. Fun for all ages and perfect for the family to work on together. Donations are appreciated to help cover the cost of the materials. Local arts/crafts vendors will also have gift items available for sale. Watch for additional details coming soon!
This event is in conjunction with the Hessel/Cedarville Holiday Shop Hop.

Les Cheneaux Christmas Bird Count
2022-12-16 07:45 - 15:00 | Les Cheneux Coffee Roasters, 33 Hodeck St., Cedarville, MI, 49719, United States
Join Michigan Sea Grant Extension Educator, Elliot Nelson, for another year of counting birds in the Les Cheneaux and Pickford Areas!
We are in need of counters again this year to go out in teams to search as much of the area as possible identifying and counting birds. Experience is welcome, but not required and we will try to pair folks to help balance out the teams. We also welcome folks to count from their home if in the count circle (see attached image) .
Please register ahead of time as it helps us plan out. Click here to register: https://forms.gle/BzULAzAEi838B35u9
Although we ask you to register ahead of time, we will take walk ins.
Overall Schedule:

7:45am-8am: Meet at Les Cheneaux Coffee Roasters, 33 Hodeck St. Cedarville, MI. Get your assignments and head off
8am – 12:30pm: Birding and counting!
12:30pm – 1:30pm: Lunch and tally up results
1:30pm – ?: OPTIONAL – Head back out to cover any areas not covered already.

Contact Elliot Nelson for any questions or additional details. elliotne@msu.edu or 906-322-0353

SPEAKER SERIES: The System of Assimilation: History of Indian Boarding Schools
2023-01-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
The System of Assimilation: History of Indian Boarding Schools
The Indian Boarding Schools were a nation wide effort to eradicate Native American language, culture, traditions and beliefs under federal policy. Native children from Michigan attended these schools throughout the country, with the majority of them going to one of the five schools in Michigan. The Holy Childhood of Jesus Indian boarding school in Harbor Springs was one of the last to close its doors in the country, just 40 years ago. During this presentation, Eric Hemenway, Director of Repatriation, Archives and Records for the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, will discuss the creation of the school system and the impacts it has had on tribal communities.
Presentation: $10 per person
Space is limited. Please register early.
Click here to REGISTER ONLINE or call 906-484-1333.

About the Presenter
Eric Hemenway is an Anishinaabe/Odawa from Cross Village, Michigan. He is the Director of Repatriation, Archives and Records for the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indian, a federally recognized tribe in northern Michigan. Eric works to collect and preserve historical information for LTBB Odawa. That information is used to support the LTBB government and create educational materials on Odawa history, such as: exhibits, signage, publications, presentations, curriculums and media. Eric has worked on numerous repatriations of native, human remains under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). He is a former member of the NAGPRA Review Committee and currently sits on boards for the Michigan Historical Commission and Little Traverse Conservancy.

Whooo Wants to Learn About OWLS!
2023-01-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Family Nature Program
FAMILY-FRIENDLY! Hessel School House invites you to come and learn about owls during this hands-on interactive, educational experience. Examine an owl up close and listen to owl calls to see which ones may be living in your back yard. Owl pellets provide a real “hands-on” study about what owls eat and how different their eating is from other animals. The class concludes with a family art project to take home. Family affordable at just $5.00 per person to help cover materials. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required to attend.
The “Family Nature Program” is a new series offered the last Saturday of the month. Each month will feature a new topic. Be sure to check our calendar for upcoming events. You won’t want to miss them.
Class size: Min. 8 / Max. 16
Class Fee: $5 per person
Click here to REGISTER ONLINE

Support for this program provided in part by the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts

Geology ROCKS!
2023-02-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
With rock samples from all around the globe, students will quickly begin to see the difference between igneous and sedimentary rock forms and learn about the fascinating world of geology. This hands-on experience concludes with a special family art project. Great for all ages. Space is limited for this family friendly event.
Class fee: $5.00/person
Click here to REGISTER ONLINE

Discover Michigan's Magnificent Mammals
2023-03-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
About 60 species of terrestrial mammals live in Michigan, including bear, elk, and fox. We will have an extensive collection of pelts and skulls for students to touch and compare as we explore the adaptations of some of Michigan’s magnificent mammals. Our science and nature lesson will be followed by a nature inspired art project. Fun for the whole family. Limited space is available for this hands-on, family friendly experience. Register early.
$5.00 per person
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/547944927027

Hush-a-Bye Night - Story & Craft Time with the author and illustrator
2023-04-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
A special Story and Craft Time with the author and illustrator of “Hush-a-Bye Night – Goodnight Lake Superior”.
Join us for a very special book release party for Hush-a-Bye Night, Goodnight Lake Superior. Children of all ages will enjoy learning about what inspired this book and hear a live reading from the author, Thelma Lynn Godin. Story time will be followed by a special craft project with the book’s illustrator/artist, Katie Eberts. This is a great opportunity for children to meet the people that created this lovely story. Books will be available for purchase at the event. A book signing and photo opportunity with the author and artist will take place immediately following craft time.
Space is limited for this truly unique opportunity. Sign up early to avoid disappointment.
To reserve your seat, register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/593306043347

CANCELLED - Family Nature Exploration - Earth Day Celebration!
2023-04-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Join us for an Earth Day Celebration!
Inspired by the wisdom of Dr. Seuss’ Lorax! “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”
During this family friendly exploration of nature, we will learn different ways to help protect earth by implementing the Three R’s: reduce, reuse, and recycle, and by being good stewards of our natural resources. A fun art project using recycled materials will reinforce the concept of reusing objects we usually throw in the trash to create art.
Space is limited. Register early to avoid disappointment.
Funding for this program provided by The Americana Foundation.

Les Cheneaux Farmers & Artisan Market
2023-05-07 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-05-14 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-05-21 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-05-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
An ever-changing array of vendors bring fresh and preserved local produce, locally raised meats, eggs, gourmet baked goods, jams and jellies, soaps, gifts, fabric art and utility products such as bags, aprons and linens, artisan crafted jewelry, birch bark frames and woodworking, and MORE.

HOURS: EVERY Sunday from May thru December from 10am – 2pm

New vendors are always welcome – please email lescheneauxfarmersmarket@gmail.com for details.

Please note that the farmers market is not coordinated by Hessel School House. They rent the space to hold their event at our location. Hours and dates are subject to change without notice. Any questions or concerns about the market should be address the “organizer” listed below. Their facebook page does a good job of alerting people to unforeseen schedule changes in the winter months.

Family Nature Exploration: All About Birds
2023-05-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
You can learn a lot about birds just by looking at their many unique features. During this fun family friendly time of exploration, we will take a closer look at birds, their adaptations, and even make a bird friendly art project. All materials are included. Space is limited and usually fills quickly. Register today! $5.00 per person.
To register online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/626434962837

This class is offered at a discount thanks to funding from the Americana Foundation. Additional support provided by the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the Endowment for the Arts.
