Lectures and Workshops

November 2023
The Schooner Huron Jewel – Dream Inspiration Tour

Featured November 4, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

LECTURE SERIES Travel with Captain Hugh and Julie Covert as they recall the highlights of their voyage through the Great Lakes to the Eastern Seaboard, south to Florida and the Bahamas, and back. This summer they completed their 9700+ nautical mile journey aboard the Schooner Huron Jewel, a 78 foot, two-masted gaff rigged schooner that was […]

Free
Foraging for Wild Herbs

Featured November 4, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

Foraging for Wild Herbs Join us for an exciting adventure of exploring the bountiful world of wild herbs! This event is perfect for nature enthusiasts and those interested in discovering the hidden treasures of the wilderness. During this event we'll learn how to identify various wild herbs, their medicinal properties, and their culinary uses. Throughout […]

$20.00
Living Off the Land in Alaska with Pete Griffin

Featured November 11, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

Pete Griffin is the author of Stories of a Forest Ranger and Rafts, Raccoons, and Revelations. Signed copies of these books will be available at the presentation. Alaskans living off the land is a romantic notion that is much more difficult than what one is led to believe. Pete Griffin, speaker, storyteller, naturalist, and retired […]

Free
Stovetop Natural Dyes

Featured November 18, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

In this class, we will explore how to use natural dye at home using kitchen waste or dyestuff foraged from the environment. Participants will learn about the mordanting process and […]

$60.00
December 2023
Let’s Make Body Butter

Featured December 2, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

Let’s Make Body Butter Saturday, December 2 ~ 10:00 AM - Noon Looking for a fun, easy way to create stocking stuffers or teacher gifts? Instructor Diane Keighley will reveal how to whip up body butter with luscious ingredients like shea butter, mango butter, sweet almond oil, avocado oil, and natural ingredients. The craft involves […]

$35.00
February 2024
Snowy Owl Month at Hessel School House

Featured February 2, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 pm Snowy Owl Month at Hessel School House

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

Come experience the magic of snowy owls during the month of February Kick-off Weekend - February 2-4, 2024 Why are we celebrating Snowy Owls (and other winter birds)? Every year, […]
Snowy Owl Month at Hessel School House

Featured February 3, 2024 @ 12:00 am - 11:30 pm Snowy Owl Month at Hessel School House

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

Come experience the magic of snowy owls during the month of February Kick-off Weekend - February 2-4, 2024 Why are we celebrating Snowy Owls (and other winter birds)? Every year, […]
Snowy Owl Month at Hessel School House

Featured February 4, 2024 @ 12:00 am - 5:00 pm Snowy Owl Month at Hessel School House

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

Come experience the magic of snowy owls during the month of February Kick-off Weekend - February 2-4, 2024 Why are we celebrating Snowy Owls (and other winter birds)? Every year, […]
Build a Barred Owl Nesting Box

Featured February 4, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

Looking to get closer to nature? Want to help our feathered friends find a cozy home? Then this workshop is perfect for you! Come and learn how to build your very own nesting box for the beautiful Barred Owl. During this hands-on workshop, Cheryl Gordon will guide you through the process of constructing a sturdy […]

$50.00
CANCELLED – Women On Ice: Intro to Ice Fishing

Featured February 17, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

Women on Ice - An Introduction to Ice Fishing Women on Ice is an introduction to ice fishing for women of all ages. Grab your girlfriends and make it an afternoon outing. Maureen Stine, will guide you through the basics of ice fishing from learning how to set a tip up and what to do […]

$20.00
May 2024
Aldo Leopold Festival 2024

Featured May 29, 2024 - June 2, 2024

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

SAVE THE DATES - May 29 - June 2, 2024 Details about this event can be found on the Aldo Leopold Festival website at https://www.aldoleopoldfestival.org/
July 2024
Qigong

Featured July 11, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

Bill McMillan, a long time summer resident of Les Cheneaux, will be offering a weekly class in Qigong and relaxation that is open to anyone interested. This will be his […]

$15.00

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