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Visitor Center Hours:
Monday-Friday 8-5,
Saturdays 9-5, Sundays and Holidays 1-5
Trails
open every day from dawn to dark
2012:
March |
April |
May |
June |
July |
August
September |
October |
November |
December
Download a Registration
Form to sign up for fee-related programs |
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February 2012 |
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1/1/12-12/31/12
Member: $7
Non-member: $10
Ages: 9+ |
IP12-01
Walk
100 Miles
Register
at the Visitor Center
to walk 100 miles on
Chippewa Nature Center Trails
and you will receive a logbook in which to
keep track of the dates and mileage you have
traveled. To
achieve your goal, travel along any of the
nature center trails by walking, skiing or
snowshoeing. Take in the beautiful views along
the Pine and Chippewa Rivers, investigate the
fields, forests and wetlands, see how things
change throughout the seasons, look for and
enjoy the bountiful wildlife and join the many
guided hikes throughout the year.
Travel
100, 200 or 500 miles in 2012 and receive a
t-shirt to mark your achievement!
Three additional prizes will be awarded to the
three people who have logged the most miles.
Registration:
989-631-0830 or scheduler@chippewanaturecenter.org |
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2/1/12 Wed
2/8/12 Wed
2/15/12 Wed
2/22/12 Wed
7-9 pm
Register by: 1/23/11
Members: $40
Non-members: $45
Ages: 15+ |
W12-03
Introduction to Fly Tying and Aquatic Biology for Fly
Fishing
Are you tired of spending high prices for flies? Would
you like to know more about what flies to use for
steelhead, salmon, trout and bass? Would you like to
learn more about the fascinating aquatic animals that
inhabit our lakes and rivers?
If you answer yes to the above we invite you to attend
our four-week Aquatic Biology and Fly Tying Class. All
equipment and materials will be supplied as we cover
over a dozen different types of flies. You will also
receive a copy of instructions for each type of fly made
during the course. The instructor, John Johnson, is a
veteran trout fisherman and a member of the Leon P.
Martuch Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Space is at a
premium, so register early. |
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2/21/12 Tues
4-5:30 pm
Free Admission
Ages: 9+, under 18
w/adult |
Snowshoe Hike
- CANCELLED
 Whether you are a beginner or have strapped snowshoes on
many times before, you are welcome to join us for a walk
on our trails. Native Americans used snowshoes for
thousands of years to make winter travel through deep
snow possible. CNC’s Dennis Pilaske will teach you the
basics of snowshoeing and then take you on a a short
walk on and off the trails to enjoy the winter
wonderland. Meet at the Visitor Center. If you need to
borrow snowshoes, please call 631-0830 to reserve a
pair. If snow conditions are unfavorable the hike will
be canceled (based on the discretion of CNC). |
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2/22/12 Wed
8-11 am
Free Admission
Ages: 9+, under 18
w/adult |
Birds & Bagels
Hike
 Senior
Naturalist Janea Little won't keep you out for the whole
three hours of this hike, but will come back early for
snacks and hot drinks. Too much snow on the ground? No
problem -- we'll strap on snowshoes! Winter birding
might net us winter specialties like redpolls, juncos,
tree sparrows, shrikes or Snow Buntings, along with
year-round residents like a variety of woodpeckers,
cardinals, Blue Jays and finches. Loaner binoculars are
available. |
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2/22/12 Wed
9 am-2 pm
Free Admission
All
Ages |
Homestead
Quilters
Pick up a needle and learn this beautiful craft with the
Quilters at their regular monthly meeting. |
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2/23/12 Thurs
4-5:30 pm
Free Admission
Ages: 9+, under 18
w/adult |
Snowshoe Hike
Whether you are a beginner or have strapped snowshoes on
many times before, you are welcome to join us for a walk
on our trails. We’ll look for animal tracks, birds, and
other points of interest, and enjoy the snowy scenery.
If you need to borrow snowshoes, please call 631-0830 to
reserve a pair. Meet at the Visitor Center. If snow
conditions are unfavorable the hike will be canceled
(based on the discretion of CNC). |
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2/25/12 Sat
8 am-6 pm
Register by: 2/17/11
Members: $28
Non-members: $35
Ages: 15+, under 18
w/adult |
F12-04 Au
Sable River Snowshoeing - FULL
Join Tom Lenon and Dennis Pilaske for an exciting one
day adventure that is fairly close to home, but
spectacular in both natural and cultural history as we
snowshoe along the Au Sable River’s high banks in the
Huron National Forest. Participants will meet at CNC’s
Visitor Center at 8 am. During the day, expect to hike
3-5 miles on snowshoes. We’ll casually hike and take
plenty of breaks, including a warm lunch prepared
beforehand, while learning about the area we’re
traveling through. We’ll talk about the historic
importance of this area from a lumbering standpoint,
visit Largo Springs and spend time on the River Road
Scenic Byway. We’ll return to CNC around 6 pm. To borrow
snowshoes and poles at no extra charge, please indicate
at time of registration. |
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2/25/12 Sat
1-4 pm
Free Admission
All
Ages |
Jolly
Hammers and Strings Dulcimer Club
Stop in to enjoy the toe-tapping music of the Jolly
Hammers & Strings Dulcimer Club. Or, if you play a folk
instrument (guitar, banjo, fiddle, dulcimer, etc.),
bring it along and join in! |
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2/27/12 Mon
7-9 pm
Free Admission
All
Ages |
Annual Meeting
7 pm
- Election of new board
member Colette St. Louis
- Re-election of Lois Ann
Reed and Anne Haines
- Treasurer’s Report FY
2011 by Kirk Fisher
- 2011: The Year in Review
and Remarks by President Barbara Anderson
- Farewell to outgoing
Board members William Lauderbach and Janet Martineau
- Presentation of Legacy
Society charter members
8 pm
An Evening of Stories &
Songs, presented by three CNC staff members, will
highlight examples of the programs we offer at CNC. CNC
staff work to connect people to the cultural and natural
resources of the region and instill a love of nature.
This evening’s series will offer you an opportunity to:
- listen to the
stories of an early Midland fur trader portrayed by
Kyle Bagnall, Manager of Historical Programs
- hear nature and
history songs by Dennis Pilaske, Director of
Interpretation
- reflect on the
observations and perspectives of Janea Little,
Senior Naturalist
Funding for this special program is made possible by the
Dale Dean Natural History Speaker Series. |
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