Name: Aldo Leopold Festival
Start: 2026-05-27T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-31T23:59:59-04:00
Location: Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center

May 2026
Mommy & Me: Ocean Theme Art Party
Featured May 9 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States
MOMMY AND ME OCEAN THEME ART PARTY (adult/child/teen) Saturday, May 9th 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Come to Hessel School House with the special person in your life to create together! With the ocean as our theme, choose colors and materials to make keychains, bracelets, and painted seashells! Join artists Karen Mazzoline and Marissa Wissner […]
UPCYCLE: Summer Gnomes
Featured May 9 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States
UPCYCLED SUMMER GNOME CLASS (adults) Saturday, May 9th 1:00 – 3:00 PM Add some “sparkle” to your home décor with upcycled summer gnomes! Using recycled and natural materials, artist Marissa Wissner will help guide you in the creative process! Choose your own upcycled items such as bottles or cans, fabrics, buttons, beads, and string as […]
PAINT & SIP: Summer Night Sky
Featured May 9 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States
SUMMER NIGHT SKY PAINT N SIP (adults only) Saturday, May 9th • 5 – 7 pm Enjoy a late afternoon of painting fun with the Summer Night Sky Paint n Sip! Bring your own beverage of choice as you learn how to build up an acrylic night sky on a canvas circle. Artist Karen Mazzoline will […]
Closed on Mondays
Featured May 11 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Closed on Mondays

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States
Mahjong
Featured May 13 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Mahjong

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States
Join us for a friendly game of Mahjong. Games are held weekly on Wednesdays from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (October - May). Whether you are an experienced player or just a beginner, all skill levels are welcome to play. For further details or to schedule a lesson, please call Hessel School House: 906.484.1333 No […]
BINGO at Hessel School House
Featured May 14 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm BINGO at Hessel School House

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States
Thursdays - October thru Mid May. Get ready to have a blast while supporting a great cause! The Hessel School House weekly Bingo Fundraiser promises an entertaining night filled with laughter, friendly competition, and cash prizes. Bring your friends, family, and colleagues along to enjoy the thrill of shouting “Bingo”. Mark your calendars and don’t […]
STAINED GLASS: May Flowers
Featured May 16 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States
STAINED GLASS: May Flowers Join us on May 16 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM to create a beautiful stained glass flower with artist Connie Thompson. This hands-on experience is designed for all skill levels—whether you're a beginner or an experienced crafter, you'll leave with a beautiful piece to cherish or gift. All materials are […]
Closed on Mondays
Featured May 18 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Closed on Mondays

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States
Jam Session
Featured May 19 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States
🎶 Jam Sessions at Hessel School House! 🎶 Enjoy an easygoing afternoon of live music-making in a welcoming, historic setting. 🎸 Bring your favorite instrument 🎤 Sing along 🎼 Play your heart out 👂 Or simply sit back and enjoy the music Musicians of all levels are welcome — whether you’re just starting out or […]
Mahjong
Featured May 20 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Mahjong

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States
Join us for a friendly game of Mahjong. Games are held weekly on Wednesdays from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (October - May). Whether you are an experienced player or just a beginner, all skill levels are welcome to play. For further details or to schedule a lesson, please call Hessel School House: 906.484.1333 No […]
Closed on Mondays
Featured May 25 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Closed on Mondays

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States
Aldo Leopold Festival
Featured May 27 - May 31

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States
Aldo Leopold Festival May 27-31, 2026 Les Cheneaux welcomes you to celebrate the legacy of Aldo Leopold — one of America’s most influential naturalists — during our festival, May 27-31, 2026. Activities include paddling excursions, orchid and wildflower tours, birding trips, presentations, and many other nature-based activities. Experience the woods and water that formed Leopold’s early […]

May 2026

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