Come experience the transformative energy and beauty of spring in new and deeply familiar ways with the practice of forest bathing. Different then other nature connection experiences such as hiking […]
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 […]
Les Cheneaux welcomes you to celebrate the legacy of Aldo Leopold — one of America’s most influential naturalists — during our festival, May 31st – June 4, 2023 hosted at the Hessel School House. Activities include paddling excursions, orchid and wildflower tours, birding trips, presentations, and many other nature-based activities. Experience the woods and water that […]
NEW CLASS! On Thursday, June 1st from 9:00 - 11:30 AM, Norma Storer will teach participants how to use the technique of iris folding, a Dutch paper craft, to make […]
NEW CLASS! On Thursday, June 1st from 12:30 - 2:30 PM, Norma Storer will teach participants how to use the technique of iris folding, a Dutch paper craft, to make […]
NEW CLASS! Join us for a special wildlife painting class on Friday, June 2 from 9:00 - 11:00 AM. Participants will combine a page from a 1905 antique children’s book […]
On Friday, June 2 from 2:30 - 4:30 PM fisheries biologist Dr. Kevin McDonnell from the US Fish and Wildlife Service will discuss the biology, history, and future of Cisco in Lake Huron. Cisco (also known as lake herring) were once the most abundant pelagic fish throughout the Great lakes. Unfortunately Cisco have largely been […]
NEW CLASS! Join us for a special wildlife painting class on Saturday, June 3 from 9:00 - 11:00 AM. Participants will combine a page from a 1905 antique children’s book […]
In celebration of Aldo Leopold, children of all ages are welcome to join us for some fun nature related crafts on Saturday, June 3. Enjoy stick painting with Sue Bakkila […]
Birdwatching 101 In this class you will learn the basics of birding such as optics, field guides, birding technology, predicting migratory flights using weather and radar, attracting birds to your […]
This class will examine the role birds have played in film, literature and painting. We will talk about the history of birds in art, such as John James Audubon's Birds […]
Did you know you live in a watershed? What is a watershed? Come learn about your local watershed and explore how your daily activities within it can impact the health […]