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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling at Hall's Lake Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:Nature journaling invites you to slow down\, observe\, and document your surroundings. We will guide you through the process while you harness the power of observation to deepen your understanding of the environment. Discover how to create a personal keepsake of your outdoor adventures\, from sketching intricate details to recording your thoughts and reflections. Please bring your own supplies: a notebook or sketchbook and pens\, pencils\, markers\, or whatever your medium of choice is! \nPlease bring your own supplies: a notebook or sketchbook and pens\, pencils\, markers- or whatever your medium of choice is!\nDirections to the preserve: http://bit.ly/Halls-Lake-Natural-Area \n  \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/nature-journaling-halls-lake-natural-area-3/
LOCATION:Hall’s Lake Natural Area\, 11000 S. Old State Rd.\, Remus\, MI\, 49340\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260426T130000
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SUMMARY:Tree Planting @ Mill Pond Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, April 26th at 1:00 PM at Mill Pond Natural Area for a tree planting work party! Part of our work plan for this preserve includes the restoration and reintroduction of native plant species. \nThis event is BYOS – Bring Your Own Shovel. Limited numbers of shovels will be available\, but if you can bring your own that will be extremely helpful! \nInexperienced? We will show train you on the proper method to plant a tree before we turn you loose. \nParking for this event is at Chipp-A-Waters Park (1403 W. High Street). Mill Pond Natural Area is located immediately east of the park. \nPlease be aware that access to this property can be challenging for some because of the terrain and may involve climbing over numerous downed trees. \nThis tree planting event is funded in part by a grant from the Consumer’s Energy Foundation. \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/tree-planting-mill-pond-natural-area-5/
LOCATION:Mill Pond Natural Area\, 1403 W. High Street\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T140000
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SUMMARY:Spring Mushroom Hunt @ Sylvan Solace Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join Sister Marie Kopin of the North American Mycological Association for springtime mushroom hunt at our 78 acre Sylvan Solace Preserve. This will be the first of two scheduled Spring fungus forays.\n\nParticipants will explore the Preserve in search of wild mushrooms. The event will culminate with an identification of each participant’s findings. This event is free and open to the public.\n\nDirections to the preserve: http://bit.ly/SylvanSolacePreserve\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/spring-mushroom-hunt-sylvan-solace-preserve-4/
LOCATION:Sylvan Solace Preserve\, 4561 W. Pickard Rd\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T190000
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SUMMARY:Hike & Book Talk w/ author Heather Anderson
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Sunday May 3rd for a very special event!\nOriginally from Gratiot County\, Heather Anderson discovered backpacking at the age of 20 while working at the Grand Canyon. Since then\, her feet have carried her more than 50\,000 miles on trails around the world. A legend in the long-distance hiking community\, Heather has set Fastest Known Times (FKTs) on trails such as the Appalachian Trail (AT)\, Arizona Trail\, and Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). In 2018 she became the first female hiker to complete a calendar year Triple Crown of Thru-Hiking\, hiking the AT\, PCT\, and Continental Divide Trail (CDT) in one year. For this feat\, she was honored as a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. Heather has written several books about her journeys including Thirst: 2600 Mile to Home; Mud\, Rocks\, Blazes: Letting Go on the Appalachian Trail; and Farther: Eight Months on America’s Triple Crown Trails. \nStart by joining us at 2:00pm for a hike with Heather at Bundy Hill Preserve. \nAfter the hike\, join us at 5:00pm at the Veterans Memorial Library Annex in Mt. Pleasant where Heather will be discussing Farther\, her most recent book. \nCopies of Heather’s books will be available for purchase at the event. \nDirection to Bundy Hill Preserve: https://bit.ly/BundyHillpreserve \nDirections to the Veterans Memorial Library: https://bit.ly/VeteransMemorialLibrary \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/hike-book-talk-w-author-heather-anderson/
LOCATION:Bundy Hill Preserve\, 10991-10999 W. River Rd.\, Remus\, MI\, 49340\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T160000
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SUMMARY:Spring Mushroom Hunt @ Hall's Lake Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:Join Sister Marie Kopin of the North American Mycological Association for a mushroom hunt at Hall’s Lake Natural Area. This will be the second of two scheduled Spring fungus forays. \nParticipants will explore the Natural Area in search of wild mushrooms. The event will culminate with an identification of each participant’s findings. This event is free and open to the public. \nDirections to the preserve: https://bit.ly/Halls-Lake-Natural-Area \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/spring-mushroom-hunt-halls-lake-natural-area-3/
LOCATION:Hall’s Lake Natural Area\, 11000 S. Old State Road\, Remus\, MI\, 49340\, United States
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Session @ Peterson Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, May 8th at 12:00 PM for an afternoon work session at Peterson Natural Area. We’re focusing on the removal of invasive autumn olive shrubs. \nNo experience is necessary to participate. We’ll provide tools and training. \nPeterson Natural Area is located near Big Rapids on the corner of 180th Avenue and 11 Mile Road. The parking lot is along 180th Avenue. \nDirections to the preserve http://bit.ly/PetersonNaturalArea \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/volunteer-work-session-peterson-natural-area-3/
LOCATION:Peterson Natural Area\, 11250 180th Ave\, Stanwood\, MI\, 49346\, United States
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SUMMARY:Vernal Pool Exploration @ Hall's Lake Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, May 8th\, at 4:00 pm to explore the fascinating world of vernal pools as we celebrate Amphibian Week!\n\nVernal pools are seasonal wetlands that typically fill with snow melt and spring rains but dry out during the summer months. Because of the ephemeral nature of these pools\, fish are unable to survive in them. This provides the perfect nursery habitat for many amphibians and invertebrates.\n\nRubber boots are recommended. A boot disinfection station will be provided.\n\n\nDirections to the preserve: http://bit.ly/Halls-Lake-Natural-Area\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/vernal-pool-exploration-halls-lake-natural-area-4/
LOCATION:Hall’s Lake Natural Area\, 11000 S. Old State Rd.\, Remus\, MI\, 49340\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nature Photography at Sylvan Solace Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Did you know your mental state can improve just by looking at photographs of nature? Now\, imagine how much it can improve if you’re the one outside taking the photographs.\n\nNature photography can be a great way to focus your attention and start noticing all the wondrous details around you. Join CWC Executive Director Mike LeValley for this workshop designed to take your nature photography to the next level. We’ll be focusing on spring wildflowers but Mike will share some tips and techniques that can be used for all nature photography. This workshop is for all skill levels.\nDirections to the preserve: http://bit.ly/SylvanSolacePreserve \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/nature-photography-at-sylvan-solace-preserve/
LOCATION:Sylvan Solace Preserve\, 4561 W. Pickard Rd\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T090000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk @ Hall's Lake Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:Join us in partnership with the Chippewa Valley Audubon Club for a birding hike at Hall’s Lake Natural Area on Saturday\, May 16th at 9:00 am. Whether you are a longtime birder or just interested in learning\, this event is for you!\n\n\nDirections to the preserve: http://bit.ly/Halls-Lake-Natural-Area\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/bird-walk-halls-lake-natural-area/
LOCATION:Hall’s Lake Natural Area\, 11000 S. Old State Rd.\, Remus\, MI\, 49340\, United States
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Sunday - Garlic Mustard Pull
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, May 17th at 2:00pm for an afternoon work session at Mill Pond Natural Area. We’re focusing on pulling invasive garlic mustard and bagging it for disposal. \nNo experience is necessary to participate. We’ll provide gloves\, garbage bags\, and training. \nParking for this event is at the east end of Chipp-A-Waters Park (1403 W. High St.\, Mt. Pleasant). The Natural Area is adjacent to the park. \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/stewardship-sunday-garlic-mustard-pull-2/
LOCATION:Mill Pond Natural Area\, 1403 W. High Street\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260522T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260522T170000
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing at Audubon Woods Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a mindfulness hike as we experience the forest in a unique way through the act of “forest bathing.” This term comes from the Japanese practice\, shinrin-yoku\, the act of immersing yourself in the atmosphere of the forest and using all of your senses to deepen the experience. We will meander the property at an easy pace to fully take in our surroundings. Minimal talking is encouraged during the walk\, with time for discussion and reflection after. \nDirections to the preserve: http://bit.ly/AudubonWoodsPreserve \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/forest-bathing-audubon-woods-preserve/
LOCATION:Florence Maxwell Audubon Woods\, 5491-5497 S. Gilmore Road\, Mount Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260606T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260606T163000
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SUMMARY:National Trails Day Celebration @ Bundy Hill Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us June 6th for a special all day event as we celebrate both the 10th anniversary of Bundy Hill Preserve and National Trails Day! We’re hosting a wide range of unique opportunities and grilling hot dogs for lunch. The event is free to attend but donations will gladly be accepted. \nEvent Agenda: \n5:30 am: Sunrise Hike with CWC Executive Director Mike LeValley \n9:00 am: Sun Salutation Yoga with Kris Batzner \n10:00 am: Geology Hike with Fred Heck \n11:00 am: Plein Air Painting with Tina Vivian \n11:30 am: Children’s Nature Bingo Hike with Caroline Roberts & Owen Howard \n12:30 pm: Gentle Yoga Flow with Rhiannon Houghteling \n1:00 pm: History Hike with Larry Schaftenaar \n3:00 pm: Children’s Yoga with Rhiannon Houghteling \n*Vegan hot dogs available \n*Port-a-John will be on site \nDirections to the preserve: https://bit.ly/BundyHillpreserve \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/ntd-bundy-hill-celebation/
LOCATION:Bundy Hill Preserve\, 10991-10999 W. River Rd.\, Remus\, MI\, 49340\, United States
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