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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. Chippewa Valley Audubon Club will have an information table set up. Center of the Peace will also have reiki and thai massages available\, in addition to the yoga practices lead by owner\, Rhiannon Houghteling.  \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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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:20260517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T031640
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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:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T110000
DTSTAMP:20260609T031640
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T135906Z
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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:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260609T031640
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UID:9306-1778320800-1778328000@cwc-mi.org
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:20260508T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T180000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T150000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T031640
CREATED:20260320T144018Z
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UID:9366-1778162400-1778169600@cwc-mi.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T031640
CREATED:20260323T152509Z
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UID:9373-1777816800-1777834800@cwc-mi.org
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:20260430T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T031640
CREATED:20260320T142705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T142705Z
UID:9362-1777557600-1777564800@cwc-mi.org
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:20260426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T031640
CREATED:20260304T180948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T180948Z
UID:9325-1777208400-1777219200@cwc-mi.org
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:20260422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T031640
CREATED:20260323T162259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T162259Z
UID:9380-1776862800-1776870000@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Cleanup @ Sylvan Solace Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Earth Day stewardship session at Sylvan Solace Preserve. We’ll be picking up the roadside\, clearing debris off of trails\, and handing a number of other springtime tasks at one of our most visited preserves.\n\nDirections to the preserve: https://bit.ly/SylvanSolacePreserve\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/earth-day-cleanup-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:20260401T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260401T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T031640
CREATED:20260318T162502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T162502Z
UID:9358-1775066400-1775077200@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Nature Trivia Night @ Four Leaf Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Month! \nJoin us at Four Leaf Brewing in Clare for a fun evening of nature-themed trivia on Wednesday\, April 1st at 6:00 p.m. Test your nature knowledge\, enjoy great company and amazing craft beer\, while getting to know your local land trust! \n\nFour Leaf Brewing will be unveiling a special brew that day and donating $1 of every pint sold to the Chippewa Watershed Conservancy! \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/nature-trivia-night-four-leaf-brewing-3/
LOCATION:Four Leaf Brewing\, 412 N McEwan Street\, Clare\, MI\, 48617\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260329T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260329T230000
DTSTAMP:20260609T031640
CREATED:20260227T171029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T141334Z
UID:9312-1774818000-1774825200@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Spring Migration Watch @ Hall's Lake Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:Join us in witnessing the spring migration as vernal pool obligate species return to their ancestral breeding grounds on the first warm\, rainy evenings of the season! Vernal pools are temporary wetlands that typically fill in the spring and dry out in summer or fall\, creating a perfect fishless nursery habitat for amphibian species. These amphibians show immense site fidelity\, most returning to the same pools they were born in.\n\nWe expect to see Spotted Salamanders and Wood Frogs during the spring migration at this site\, but many other amphibian species at this property may be active. There is always a risk of not seeing our target species\, but we believe time in nature is never wasted!\n\n**This event is weather-dependent and subject to change.**\n\nBring a flashlight or headlamp. Rubber boots or waterproof shoes are recommended. Please disinfect footwear with a 3% bleach solution prior to coming out. Because we want to mitigate negative impacts during this sensitive time\, we are requiring registration and limited attendance to twelve people. Email autumn@cwc-mi.org to register.\n\n**Please be aware that during the drive to the preserve amphibians are on the move everywhere\, and often are traveling across roads to reach their wetlands. Be mindful on the roads\, so that we do not increase moralities as we observe these animals.**\n\nDirections to the preserve: http://bit.ly/Halls-Lake-Natural-Area\n\n\n\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/spring-migration-watch-halls-lake-natural-area-2/
LOCATION:Hall’s Lake Natural Area\, 11000 S. Old State Rd.\, Remus\, MI\, 49340\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260320T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260320T180000
DTSTAMP:20260609T031640
CREATED:20260225T153040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T153040Z
UID:9300-1774022400-1774029600@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Spring Equinox Yoga at Sylvan Solace Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join Kris Batzner for a balanced and bright yoga practice honoring the Spring Equinox. This class will help you reawaken your energy\, feel grounded in your body\, and align with the steady shift happening in nature all around you. Through gentle movement and breath\, you’ll leave feeling refreshed\, open\, and renewed.\n\nFor nearly two decades\, Kris has been helping people reconnect with their bodies through breath\, movement\, and awareness. Her work is about guiding you back to yourself\, helping you feel at home in your body and in charge of your life.\nDirections to the preserve: http://bit.ly/SylvanSolacePreserve \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/spring-equinox-yoga/
LOCATION:Sylvan Solace Preserve\, 4561 W. Pickard Rd\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260315T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260315T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T031640
CREATED:20260121T184704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T142318Z
UID:9237-1773579600-1773586800@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED- Stewardship Sunday @ Mill Pond Natural Area-CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:This stewardship event has been cancelled due to the expected inclement weather. \nJoin us on Sunday\, March 15th at 1:00pm for an invasive species removal work session at Mill Pond Natural Area. We’re focusing on the removal of invasive trees and shrubs such as common buckthorn\, honeysuckle\, and Japanese barberry. \nNo experience is necessary to participate. We’ll provide tools and training. \nPlease be advised that access to this property may be challenging for some because of terrain and the many dead and downed trees blocking routes in. \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-mill-pond-natural-area-6/
LOCATION:Mill Pond Natural Area\, 1403 W. High Street\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260303T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260303T213000
DTSTAMP:20260609T031640
CREATED:20260121T183844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T183844Z
UID:9228-1772566200-1772573400@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:March Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, March 3rd at 7:30PM for a hike under the full moon at our Sylvan Solace Preserve. We’ll hike a loop through the woods to the river and back\, total distance about 1.25 miles. \nDirections to the preserve: http://bit.ly/SylvanSolacePreserve \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/march-full-moon-hike-3/
LOCATION:Sylvan Solace Preserve\, 4561 W. Pickard Rd\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260221T153000
DTSTAMP:20260609T031640
CREATED:20260121T184127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T184127Z
UID:9231-1771678800-1771687800@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Winter Wildlife Hike @ Hall's Lake Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a winter hike through the woods of Hall’s Lake Natural Area on Saturday\, February 21st at 1:00PM. We’ll look for animal tracks and other sign along the lakeshore\, on the edge of wetlands and on the trails. With a wide variety of habitats\, Hall’s Lake Natural Area probably hosts the widest variety of wildlife species of any Chippewa Watershed Conservancy property. \nIf conditions allow\, we’ll bust out the snowshoes for this hike. \nDirections to the preserve: https://bit.ly/Halls-Lake-Natural-Area \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/winter-wildlife-hike-halls-lake-natural-area/
LOCATION:Hall’s Lake Natural Area\, 11000 S. Old State Road\, Remus\, MI\, 49340\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T031640
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Sunday @ Mill Pond Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday February 8th at 1:00pm for our first invasive species removal work session of the year at Mill Pond Natural Area. We’re focusing on the removal of invasive trees and shrubs such as common buckthorn\, honeysuckle\, and Japanese barberry. \nNo experience is necessary to participate. We’ll provide tools and training. \nPlease be advised that access to this property may be challenging for some because of terrain and the many dead and downed trees blocking routes in. \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-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:20260201T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T031640
CREATED:20260121T183638Z
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UID:9225-1769970600-1769977800@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:February Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, February 1st at 6:30PM for a hike under the full moon at our Sylvan Solace Preserve. \nThis social hike is for everyone! We’ll hike along an approximately 1.2 mile loop on the flat trails at Sylvan Solace with several stops along the way. \nDirections to the preserve: http://bit.ly/SylvanSolacePreserve \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/february-full-moon-hike-5/
LOCATION:Sylvan Solace Preserve\, 4561 W. Pickard Rd\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260109T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260609T031640
CREATED:20251209T145519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T145519Z
UID:9155-1767954600-1767960000@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:CWC Nature Journal Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an indoor journaling session at the CWC office at 306 S University Drive\, Mt Pleasant\, on Friday\, January 9th\, at 10:30 a.m. We will have various natural specimens to study. Bring your favorite medium\, or we’ll have watercolor supplies available. Hot tea & a light snack will be provided.\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/cwc-nature-journal-club-2/
LOCATION:Hersee House\, 306 S. University Avenue\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260101T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260101T090000
DTSTAMP:20260609T031640
CREATED:20251020T141110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T190407Z
UID:9100-1767252600-1767258000@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED - New Year's Day Sunrise Hike - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:In the aftermath of this weekend’s ice storm\, it’s probably no surprise that the conditions of our trails and parking areas is poor. Unfortunately that means that we’ve decided to cancel our annual New Year’s Day Sunrise Hike at Bundy Hill.\n\nAlthough Bundy Hill and the other CWC Preserves remain open\, we recommend that you avoid visiting them until conditions approve. If you feel that you must go out\, crampons or other traction devices are an absolute necessity.\n\nStaff will return to our normal work schedule next week and we’ll be out clearing storm damage from the preserves. We’ll update conditions as we go.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/new-years-day-sunrise-hike-7/
LOCATION:Bundy Hill Preserve\, 10991-10999 W. River Rd.\, Remus\, MI\, 49340\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251221T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T031640
CREATED:20251020T133937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T170420Z
UID:9091-1766336400-1766347200@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED -Winter Solstice Luminary Hike- CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:Based on the anticipated conditions of the trail and (especially) the parking lot at Sylvan Solace preserve\, We’ve decided to cancel the Luminary Hike Scheduled for this Sunday evening. \nThe parking lot is already slick and the trails are a sloppy mess with some areas of ice. With continued rain throughout the evening and a return to freezing temperatures overnight and lasting through the weekend\, we don’t see conditions improving. We decided to make the decision now so everyone has time to see the news. The Luminary Hike will return again in 2026. \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/9091/
LOCATION:Sylvan Solace Preserve\, 4561 W. Pickard Rd\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T031640
CREATED:20251020T135136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T135136Z
UID:9096-1764871200-1764878400@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:December Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:December is a month of long nights. Use them wisely… \nBy joining us on a hike! Night hikes are a blast\, especially in winter. With a little bit of luck\, we’ll have snow on the ground and it’ll be almost as bright as day! \nJoin us on Thursday\, December 4th at 6:00PM for a hike under the full moon at our Sylvan Solace Preserve. \nPlease note that this event is subject to weather cancellation. \nDirections to the preserve: http://bit.ly/SylvanSolacePreserve \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/december-full-moon-hike-4/
LOCATION:Sylvan Solace Preserve\, 4561 W. Pickard Rd\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260609T031640
CREATED:20251020T131539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T131539Z
UID:9088-1762592400-1762606800@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Preserve Stewardship Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Interested in becoming more involved with the CWC? \nIf you visit one of our preserves on a regular basis\, you might be a good candidate to become a Preserve Steward!\nStewards do many things. At a minimum\, Stewards visit preserves frequently\, make note of any problems (and fixing the problems when they can)\, and report back to CWC staff. Stewards also complete annual monitoring reports for their assigned preserve. Within their capabilities\, Stewards can tackle tasks such as tree trimming\, trail maintenance\, and invasive species removal. During scheduled work sessions\, stewards may be asked to take charge of additional volunteers or even coordinate volunteers. \nIf this sounds like something you’re interested in\, please join us on Saturday\, November 8th at 9:00am at the CWC offices at 306 S. University Ave. in Mt. Pleasant. We’ll start in the office and then move out to a preserve for some hands on training. Registration is required to attend. \nPlease call (989) 772-5777 to register. If you are unable to attend\, but are interested in becoming a Steward please give us a call. \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/preserve-stewardship-workshop/
LOCATION:CWC Office\, 306 S University Ave\, Mount Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251105T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T031640
CREATED:20250929T192328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T192328Z
UID:9008-1762365600-1762376400@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Nature Trivia Night @ Four Leaf Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Four Leaf Brewing in Clare for a fun evening of nature-themed trivia on Wednesday\, November 5th at 6:00 p.m. Test your nature knowledge\, enjoy great company and amazing craft beer\, while getting to know your local land trust! \n\nThis event is free to enter but we encourage you to register because space is limited. To register follow this link: https://forms.gle/idm9TgCdN4AZJK9WA\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/nature-trivia-night-four-leaf-brewing-2/
LOCATION:Four Leaf Brewing\, 412 N McEwan Street\, Clare\, MI\, 48617\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251102T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T031640
CREATED:20251020T144136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T144136Z
UID:9103-1762092000-1762099200@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Walk Through of Mill Pond Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:It’s been a while since we gave a tour of our 17-acre Mill Pond Natural Area – Walter & France Bolle Preserve! \nThe last tour was in January of last year and a lot has happened since then. Over the past 22 months\, CWC staff and volunteers have continued the hard work of restoring the property. We’ve removed thousands more invasive trees and shrubs\, planted hundreds of native trees\, and the native grass and wildflower seeds that we planted in 2023 and 2024 have taken root. We think it’s time to show off the progress and talk about the future of the property! \nJoin us on Sunday\, November 2nd at 2:00 PM for a walking tour of the CWC’s only urban preserve. \nMill Pond Natural Area is located adjacent to Chipp-A-Waters Park (1403 W. High Street\, Mt. Pleasant) and parking for this event will be at the park. \nPlease note that the entirety of this walk will be off-trail and may be challenging for some participants. \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/walk-through-of-mill-pond-natural-area-2/
LOCATION:Chipp-A-Waters Park\, 1403 W. High Street\, Mount Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251017T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251017T123000
DTSTAMP:20260609T031640
CREATED:20250409T161024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T161024Z
UID:8745-1760693400-1760704200@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Fall Mushrooms @ Bundy Hill Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join Sister Marie Kopin of the North American Mycological Association on October 17th at 9:30am for a Friday morning mushroom hunt at Bundy Hill Preserve. This will be our fifth and final mushroom hunt of the season. \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. \nDirections to the preserve: https://bit.ly/BundyHillpreserve \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/fall-mushrooms-bundy-hill-preserve-2/
LOCATION:Bundy Hill Preserve\, 10991-10999 W. River Rd.\, Remus\, MI\, 49340\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251012T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T031640
CREATED:20250821T161441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T161441Z
UID:8993-1760277600-1760284800@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Stewardship Sunday Volunteer Work Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, October 12th at 2:00PM for a weekend work session at Hiawatha Hills Preserve. We’re focusing on the removal of invasive trees and shrubs such as autumn olive\, honeysuckle\, and Japanese barberry. Removing these species allows native species more of a chance to grow and thrive.\n\nNo experience is necessary to participate. We’ll provide tools and training.\n\nDirections to the preserve: https://bit.ly/HiawathaHillsPreserve\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/stewardship-sunday-volunteer-work-session-2/
LOCATION:Hiawatha Hills Preserve\, 4330 Cedar Street\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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