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 […]
Climate change is more than rising temperatures, precipitation changes, and extreme weather events. Scientific studies prove that climate change has already started disrupting agriculture and forestry, shifting wildlife populations, and […]
Come experience the transformative energy and beauty of the forest in new and deeply familiar ways with the practice of forest bathing. Different then other nature connection experiences such as […]
Come explore the underwater world of aquatic bugs, also known as macroinvertebrates. These tiny vertebrates what are visible to the naked eye are crucial food sources for larger animals and […]
Let's take a walk in the woods with avid mushroom guide James Watterworth to learn about Michigan's native wild mushrooms! In this workshop, you will learn how to forage Michigan's […]
Join Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District at the Hessel School House Tuesday, August 15 from 6:00-8:00 PM as we host David Spieser from Habitat Landscape Inc. to learn about perennial […]
Ubiquitous and slow-moving, turtles are among Michigan's most easy-to-study animals. This family exploration time introduces young naturalists to the biology of turtles in a fun and exciting way - through […]
The Bim Willow Furniture Workshop has been CANCELLED for this year and will not be rescheduled. We apologize for the inconvenience. Come learn how to create a stunning piece of furniture with natural materials. Many of the pieces to choose from are historic Americana designs. Noted furniture builder Bim Willow will teach you how to […]
Mushroom foraging is a becoming a popular pursuit in Michigan. Come learn about the biology and key features of mushrooms and what to look for when identifying these friendly fungi. […]
The Northern Lights have captured the imaginations of cultures for generation. To catch a sight of the lights is to witness something so surreal, so beautiful that it seems to […]