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  • September 2023

  • Wed 13

    WRITERS WORKSHOP: “Whodunnit?” isn’t the only question

    Featured September 13, 2023 @ 9:00 am - September 14, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
    Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

    In the beginning, there was the mystery. Both Edgar Allen Poe’s M. Dupin and Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes had the ability to see connections that others missed and thus solve criminal cases. But even in these first detective stories, other things were already important: Poe devotedly described the city of Paris (which he never knew […]

  • Thu 28

    Black Ash Basket Making Workshop (2 Full Days-Sept 28 & 29)

    Featured September 28, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

    Join us Thursday and Friday, September 28 & 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a hands-on Black Ash Basket Making Workshop! Discover the art of weaving beautiful baskets using traditional techniques. Your instructors Josh and Sarah Homminga, owners of From Log to Basket. During this 2-day workshop, you will learn the intricate process of […]

    $175.00
  • October 2023

  • Sat 14

    Introduction to Permaculture

    Featured October 14, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

    Introduction to Permaculture This event will provide you with a unique opportunity to learn about permaculture principles and practices. Permaculture is all about designing and creating sustainable systems that work harmoniously with nature. During this half-day, highly informative workshop Eran Rhodzell of Sacred Earth Initiative will guide you through the basics of permaculture, including organic […]

    $15.00
  • November 2023

  • Sat 4

    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
  • Sat 4

    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
  • Sat 11

    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
  • Sat 18

    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 how to get the best color from natural dyes.  We will also utilize Shibori techniques to create surface design before dyeing.  Students will leave with […]

    $60.00
  • December 2023

  • Sat 2

    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

  • Fri 2

    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, the National Audubon Society, an organization with the goal of protecting birds and their habitats, takes a survey and bird count of every major region […]

  • Sat 3

    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, the National Audubon Society, an organization with the goal of protecting birds and their habitats, takes a survey and bird count of every major region […]

  • Sun 4

    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, the National Audubon Society, an organization with the goal of protecting birds and their habitats, takes a survey and bird count of every major region […]

  • Sun 4

    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
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