Chippewa Nature Center's Affiliate Groups

Homestead Quilters
Jolly Hammers & Strings Dulcimer Club
Little Forks Conservancy
Midland Nature Club
Midland Woodcarvers
Mid-Michigan Gemcraft & Mineral Society
Oxbow Archaeology Group
Valley Herb Society


Homestead Quilters
Meet at CNC the fourth Wednesday of each month, 9am - 2pm (potluck lunch)

Stop by to see their latest quilt, have a cup of coffee and chat about quilting techniques with members of the Homestead Quilters.

Jolly Hammers & Strings Dulcimer Club
Meet and play at CNC the fourth Saturday of MOST months, 1- 4pm
This group presents an opportunity for dulcimer, autoharp, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, bass and other acoustic instrument players of all skill levels to get together.  Bring an instrument and play along, or just enjoy the music!

Little Forks Conservancy
The Little Forks Conservancy believes that conserving natural areas, open space and historic properties will maintain or improve the quality of life in our community. Learn more at their web site or call 989-835-4886.

Midland Conservation District
The Midland Conservation District finds environmentally cooperative means for land usage and sustainability by providing a gateway for information, resources and partnership. Visit their web site to learn more or call 989-687-9760.

Midland Nature Club
Meet monthly at Washington Woods, Midland
This group is a local chapter of the Michigan Audubon Society. They co-sponsor three speakers at CNC each year (January, April & September).

Midland Woodcarvers
Meet at CNC the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month. 
The majority of the woodcarvers' "meeting" time is actually spent carving!  Come join in the carving, or just watch the process.

Mid-Michigan Gemcraft & Mineral Society
Meet at CNC the first Tuesday of MOST months
The gemcraft group offers programs and field trips for rock and fossil collectors of all levels. Public welcome.

Oxbow Archaeology Group
Meet at CNC Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings
The Oxbow Group, a chapter of the Michigan Archaeological Society, meets to excavate and catalogue historic sites at CNC. To learn more about this group, visit their web page.

Valley Herb Society
Meet at CNC the first Thursday of MOST months.
Programs by this group include how to grow and use a variety of herbs for cooking, crafts and decoration.

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