The public is invited to a meeting focusing on the impact of Great Lakes water levels Tuesday, November 5, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Hessel School House. Elliot Nelson, instructor for Michigan Sea Grant and MSU Extension, will convey details provided by the United States Army Corps of Engineers and the National Weather […]
Hessel School House and the Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center will be one location for the Holiday Art Tour on Saturday, December 14, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Photographer Carl TerHaar will be here from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm to discuss his work with the public, and his work will be on […]
The trip around Lake Superior is well known for rugged scenic beauty on the grandest scale, but there is a much smaller type of beauty hiding in the bogs, forests, rocky cliffs, and dunes of this great lake: native orchids. Join Steve Baker Monday, January 27, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Avery Arts […]
Participants will learn how to puppeteer and use a monitor in the style of puppetry developed by Jim Henson for performance on film, and television productions. Participants will have the chance to test their skills at puppet eye focus, lip sync, and movement! Ages 12 and under - $10 Ages 13 to 18 - $15 […]
NEW! Thanks to a donation, we will be having this presentation professionally recorded. A link to the video will be made available once it is complete. If you would like to receive an email when the video is posted online CLICK HERE. Blastomycosis (Blasto) is a fungal disease that primarily affects dogs, some cats and, […]
Make a Les Cheneaux memory! Instructor Bim Willow will teach the basics of building with natural materials. Many of the designs offered are historical Americana. Completed projects will be ready to take home within the times estimated which are based on NO prior building experience! Students are required to bring a hammer (8 oz is best […]
Forest therapy is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, which translates to “forest bathing.” Studies have demonstrated a wide array of health benefits, especially in the cardiovascular and immune systems, and for stabilizing and improving mood and cognition. Join Maureen Stine, certified forest therapy guide, as she leads a gentle forest bathing walk at […]
Learn about one of North America’s rarest songbirds! Dave Ewert will cover the ecology during both breeding and wintering seasons, as well as the extensive conservation efforts being made today. Join us for this free presentation on August 9, 2022 at 7:00 PM. This free presentation is made possible with support from The Americana Foundation, […]
Do you use products from algae every day? Most people immediately say, “No Way”! This presentation will change your answer. Tom Dempster will convince you that everyone uses at least one product from algae every day. You’ll also learn about a variety of grocery store items that contain ingredients from algae including your favorite foods […]
Forest therapy is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, which translates to “forest bathing.” Studies have demonstrated a wide array of health benefits, especially in the cardiovascular and immune systems, and for stabilizing and improving mood and cognition. Join Maureen Stine, certified forest therapy guide, as she leads a gentle forest bathing walk at […]
Back by popular demand... Bird Wood Carving Workshop with Tom Harrison. This 2-session class will take place on Tuesday, August 30 and Thursday, September 1 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM at Hessel School House. Tom will share his love of wood carving by teaching his students to carve and finish a small bird of their choosing from […]
Back by popular demand... Bird Wood Carving Workshop with Tom Harrison. This 2-session class will take place on Tuesday, August 30 and Thursday, September 1 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM at Hessel School House. Tom will share his love of wood carving by teaching his students to carve and finish a small bird of their choosing from […]