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1/1/08-12/31/08
Member: $5
Non-member: $7
All Ages
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Walk
100 Miles
Register
at the office 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,
and a mi-Vibe
pedometer.
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 2008 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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11/4/08
Tuesday
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Free Admission
Ages: 9+, under 18
w/adult
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Mid-Michigan
Gemcraft and Mineral Society
Instructor(s): Pam & Bob Kirchoff
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11/6/08
Thursday
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Free Admission
Ages: 9+, under 18
w/adult
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Valley
Herb Society
Instructor(s):
Laura Dawson
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11/8/08
Saturday
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Free Admission
All Ages
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Nature
Olympics
Join
Educator Jackie Kelly to explore the natural
world while trying your hand at a number of
interactive trail activities.
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11/9/08
Sunday
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Free Admission
Ages: 15+
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Exploring
Isle Royale National Park: A Presentation
Isle
Royale's claim to fame seems to be its wolves,
although for most folks who visit this
archipelago out in Lake Superior, moose provide
a more common thrill. In this program, a former
biologist of the Isle Royale Wolf Ecology Study,
Phil Stephens, will share his experiences and
insights through a slide program that will
depict this national park's varied ecosystems,
as well as his personal encounters with wolves
and moose and an update on the wolves' status.
If you've ever visited wonderful northern
wilderness, felt the urge to go someday, or
perhaps prefer to find out about it without
enduring voracious mosquitoes, come on over!
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11/12/08
Wednesday
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Free Admission
Ages: 9+
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Full
Moon Stroll
The moon
will be rising as we begin our walk this
evening, possibly lighting up a snowy landscape
for us to enjoy. If there is enough snow (4
inches or more), we'll use snowshoes -- call
ahead to reserve a pair (631-0830) or bring your
own -- otherwise, we'll "boot" it.
Senior Naturalist Janea Little will lead this
walk to look for animal tracks and other signs
of CNC's wildlife, and to enjoy the view of the
nearly-full moon (technically not full until the
wee hours of tomorrow morning).
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11/12/08
Wednesday
6:30 - 9:00 pm
Free Admission
Ages: 18+
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Woodcarvers
Instructor(s):
Barb and Willy Stewart
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11/14/08
Friday
4:30 - 8:00 pm
Registration
Deadline: 11/7/08
Member: $15
Non-member: $20
Ages: 14-18
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Y08-06 Teen
Trex: Planets and Pizza
It's time for a planetary party!
After meeting at the Nature Center, we'll have
pizza in Bay City and then enjoy a private
viewing of the The Greatest Wonders of the
Universe at the Delta College Planetarium. As a
special treat we'll enjoy the adventures of the
Digital Amusement Park.
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11/15/08
Saturday
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Free Admission
All Ages, under 18
w/adult
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Cool
Critters
As the
weather gets cooler, many animals must change
their behavior to prepare for winter. Join
Educator Jenn Kirts on a leisurely hike as you
explore the ways different animals adapt to this
season. Activities along the way will appeal to
the young and young at heart.
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11/15/08
Saturday
9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Registration
Deadline: 11/1/08
Member: $45
Non-member: $55
All Ages: 18+
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W08-12 Woodstove
Cooking Workshop
Join volunteer Monika Pfannes in a
workshop dedicated to woodstove cooking in the
kitchen of the log cabin at CNC's Homestead
Farm. Participants will learn the art of
starting and maintaining a woodstove cooking
fire for food preparation, prepare food for 3
meals, cook on top of the woodstove and bake in
the oven.
The first meal will be a quick breakfast,
followed by a lunch item to be prepared quickly
(in approximately 1-2 hours). Then it's time to
prepare a full scale supper consisting of meat,
vegetable, bread and dessert. Serving of the
main meal will take place between 4:30 - 5:00
pm, followed by final cleanup. A spouse or guest
of each participant is encouraged to come and
share the evening meal (pre-registration of
guests required). Class size is limited to 6
adults due to the size of the cabin's kitchen.
Join us for this all-day event filled with a lot
of fun and good food!
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11/16/08
Sunday
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Free Admission
All Ages, under 18
w/adult
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Ridge
Ramble
Meet at
the Ridge trailhead in the parking lot off Grey
Road for a leisurely walk on this crisp fall
day. Search for tree silhouettes, various
patterns in nature, animal signs and tracks, or
sounds. Wear comfortable shoes and appropriate
clothing for the weather.
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11/19/08
Wednesday
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Free Admission
Ages: 18+
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Quilters
Instructor(s):
Betty Thayer
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11/19/08
Wednesday
8:30 - 11:30 am
Free Admission
Ages: 9+
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Winter
Bird Hike
Winter
birding can be challenging if your binoculars
fog and your fingers freeze, but it is so worth
it to get a view of a Northern Shrike,
Rough-legged Hawk or other winter visitor! Join
Senior Naturalist Janea Little for part or all
of this bird walk. If there is a lot of snow,
we'll use CNC's snowshoes (or bring your own);
otherwise we'll stick to boots. Loaner
binoculars are available.
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