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SUMMARY:Salamander Saturday @ Audubon Woods Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, May 4th at 3:30 p.m. at Audubon Woods Preserve\, where Autumn will be participating in the Foundation for the Conservation of Salamanders’ “Salamander Stroll” Virtual 5K event.\n\nWe will be walking the loop four times to complete the 5K and invite you to tag along for a stroll through one of our most beautiful preserves.\n\nDuring the last loop\, we will be stopping along the way and looking for salamanders! This is a fun event aimed at bringing awareness to salamander conservation and the important role they play in our ecosystem.\n\nDirections to the preserve: http://bit.ly/AudubonWoodsPreserve\n\nYou can find out more about the virtual event here:https://www.fcsal.org/salamander-saturday\n\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/salamander-saturday-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:20240428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240428T153000
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UID:8091-1714309200-1714318200@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED - Spring Wildflower Walk - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:Due to the possibility of lightning\, this event has been canceled.\n\nJoin us on Sunday\, April 28th at 1:00PM as we search for spring ephemeral wildflowers at Audubon Woods Preserve.\nIf this is your first visit to Audubon Woods\, please be aware that the trail through the preserve is only 3/4 mile long but does involve several hills with approx. 100ft of elevation change. Also\, portions of this hike may be off trail as we search for specific flower species.\nDirections to the preserve:\nhttps://bit.ly/AudubonWoodsPreserve\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/spring-wildflower-walk/
LOCATION:Florence Maxwell Audubon Woods\, 5491-5497 S. Gilmore Road\, Mount Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240424T150000
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CREATED:20240221T182017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T201955Z
UID:8017-1713963600-1713970800@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Vernal Pool Exploration @ Hall's Lake Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, April 24th\, as we explore the fascinating world of vernal pools. Vernal pools are seasonal wetlands that typically fill with snow melt and spring rains but dry out during the summer months. Because of the seasonal nature of these pools\, fish are unable to survive in them. That makes them the preferred habitat for the reproduction of amphibians such as wood frogs\, spotted salamanders\, and blue-spotted salamanders.\n\nBe sure to wear rubber boots so you can better explore the pools! 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/herp-hike-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:20240420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240420T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T193547Z
UID:8069-1713603600-1713618000@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Tree Planting @ Mill Pond Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, April 20th at 9:00 AM 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.\n\nDuring this work session we will be planting more than 350 trees and shrubs that will someday grow up to replace ash trees that were lost in recent years to emerald ash borer.\n\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!\n\nInexperienced? We will show train you on the proper method to plant a tree before we turn you loose.\n\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.\n\nThis tree planting event is funded in part by a grant from the Consumer’s Energy Foundation with additional funding provided by Immanuel Lutheran Church of Mt. Pleasant.\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/tree-planting-mill-pond-natural-area-3/
LOCATION:Mill Pond Natural Area\, 1403 W. High Street\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240418T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240418T190000
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CREATED:20240408T135338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T135338Z
UID:8083-1713459600-1713466800@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Prep for Tree Planting @ Mill Pond Natural Area - Invasive Species Removal Work Session
DESCRIPTION:Help us clear space for planting native trees! We’ve ordered 450 native trees and shrubs to plant this spring but we need to clear more space before we plant. With planting scheduled for April 20th\, this our last chance to prepare more space!\nJoin us on Thursday April 18th at 5:00pm for a weekday invasive species removal work session at Mill Pond Natural Area. Removing these invasive species will both provide more room for us to plant and improve their chances of success by removing competition.\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/prep-for-tree-planting-mill-pond-natural-area-invasive-species-removal-work-session/
LOCATION:Mill Pond Natural Area\, 1403 W. High Street\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240413T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240413T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T104502
CREATED:20240207T142023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T142023Z
UID:7984-1713009600-1713027600@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Vernal Pool Patrol: Volunteer Training
DESCRIPTION:Join the Vernal Pool Patrol Team to learn how to monitor and protect Michigan’s vernal pools!\n\nThese valuable ecosystems provide refuge for sensitive wildlife\, like salamanders and fairy shrimp. In this two-day training\, you will learn about vernal pool ecology\, how to record data in Survey 123\, gain hands on experience working with and identifying wildlife\, and meet local organizations that you can volunteer with to monitor vernal pools around Midland\, Isabella\, and Clare counties.\n\nThe first day of training\, April 13\, 12-5 pm\, will be held at the Chippewa Nature Center Visitor Center.\n\nThe second day of training\, April 14\, 1-3 pm\, is optional and will be held at the Little Forks Conservancy’s Riverview Natural Area.\n\nThis event is brought to you by Chippewa Nature Center\, The Little Forks Conservancy and Chippewa Watershed Conservancy.\n\nRegistration is required\nhttps://chippewanaturecenter.doubleknot.com/…/calendard…\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/vernal-pool-patrol-volunteer-training/
LOCATION:Chippewa Nature Center\, 400 S Badour Rd\, Midland\, MI\, 48640\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240411T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240411T190000
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CREATED:20240408T134912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T124514Z
UID:8080-1712854800-1712862000@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Prep for Tree Planting @ Mill Pond Natural Area - Invasive Species Removal Work Session
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER.\nPLEASE JOIN US NEXT THURSDAY (APRIL 18th) FOR OUR NEXT WORK SESSION.\n\nHelp us clear space for planting native trees! We’ve ordered 450 native trees and shrubs to plant this spring but we need to clear more space before we plant.\n\n\nJoin us on Thursday April 11th at 5:00pm for a weekday invasive species removal work session at Mill Pond Natural Area. Removing these invasive species will both provide more room for us to plant and improve their chances of success by removing competition.\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/prep-of-tree-planting-mill-pond-natural-area-invasive-species-removal-work-session/
LOCATION:Mill Pond Natural Area\, 1403 W. High Street\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240407T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T104502
CREATED:20240403T171842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T171842Z
UID:8073-1712494800-1712502000@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Stewardship Sunday @ Mill Pond Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday April 7th 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 to make room for more native trees (to be planted on April 20th).\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-4/
LOCATION:Mill Pond Natural Area\, 1403 W. High Street\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240405T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240405T150000
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CREATED:20240403T172531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T172531Z
UID:8076-1712322000-1712329200@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Weekday Work Session @ Mill Pond Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday April 5th at 1:00pm for a weekday invasive species removal work session at Mill Pond Natural Area. We’re scheduled to plant a bunch of trees on April 20th and want to clear more space for planting!\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/weekday-work-session-mill-pond-natural-area/
LOCATION:Mill Pond Natural Area\, 1403 W. High Street\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240320T150000
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CREATED:20240304T164506Z
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UID:8037-1710939600-1710946800@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Get Moving! Hike @ Sylvan Solace Preserve
DESCRIPTION:The first full day of Spring seems like the perfect time to get outdoors and get moving! Join us at 1:00 PM for a hike at Sylvan Solace Preserve.\n\nDirections to the preserve: http://bit.ly/SylvanSolacePreserve\n\nThank you to Krapohl Ford Lincoln for sponsoring our 2024 Get Outside & Get Moving hiking series!\n\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/get-moving-hike-sylvan-solace-preserve-3/
LOCATION:Sylvan Solace Preserve\, 4561 W. Pickard Rd\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T104502
CREATED:20240305T164749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T164749Z
UID:8040-1710583200-1710590400@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Stewardship Saturday @ Mill Pond Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, March 16th at 10:00am 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.\n\nNo experience is necessary to participate. We’ll provide tools and training.\n\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.\n\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-saturday-mill-pond-natural-area/
LOCATION:Mill Pond Natural Area\, 1403 W. High Street\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240314T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240314T230000
DTSTAMP:20260424T104502
CREATED:20240311T134635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T134758Z
UID:8046-1710450000-1710457200@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. 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 at this site. Blue-spotted Salamanders have not been observed here yet but are a possibility. Northern Leopard Frog\, Green Frog\, Northern Spring Peeper\, and Eastern American Toad are other amphibian species at this property that may be active. There is always a risk of not seeing our target species\, but we believe time in nature is never wasted!\n\nThis event is weather-dependent and subject to change.\n\nPlease bring a flashlight or headlamp. Rubber boots are recommended. Please disinfect with a 3% bleach solution prior to coming out. Disinfection will be also provided on-site.\n\n**Please be aware on the drive to the preserve that amphibians are on the move everywhere and often are traveling across roads to reach their wetlands. Be mindful on the roads that we do not increase mortalities as we observe these animals.**\n\nDirections to the preserve: http://bit.ly/Halls-Lake-Natural-Area\n\n\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/vernal-pool-exploration-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:20240224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240224T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T104502
CREATED:20240220T152021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T195207Z
UID:8002-1708779600-1708786800@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Stewardship Saturday @ Mill Pond Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, February 24th 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.\n\n No 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.\n Parking 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.\n\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/stewardship-sunday-mill-pond-natural-area-3/
LOCATION:Mill Pond Natural Area\, 1403 W. High Street\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240223T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T104502
CREATED:20240116T200853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T200853Z
UID:7917-1708714800-1708722000@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:February Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, February 23rd at 7:00PM for a hike under the (almost) full moon at our Sylvan Solace Preserve.\n\n\nWe know the moon won’t be full until the 24th but by hiking on the 23rd the moon will already be at 13 degrees above the horizon at 7PM versus only 3 degrees above the horizon at the same time on the 24th. Besides\, we don’t think most of us will notice the difference between a moon at 99.8% illumination (on the 24th) and one at only 98.3% illumination (on the 23rd)…\n\n\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-3/
LOCATION:Sylvan Solace Preserve\, 4561 W. Pickard Rd\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T104502
CREATED:20240205T152207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T144011Z
UID:7966-1708261200-1708268400@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Public Walk-through of Hubscher Preserve - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed to a later date due to unsafe parking conditions.\n\nJoin CWC Executive Director Mike LeValley for the first public walk-through of our newest preserve\, the 18 acre G. Charles & Janice L. Hubscher Preserve.\n\n\nHubscher Preserve is located on the south side of Remus Rd (M-20)\, 1/4 mile east of Littlefield Rd\, on the east side of the Chippewa River. The preserve is located across from Buckley’s Mountainside Canoes. Parking for this event is roadside.\n\n\nRubber boots are highly recommended! Access to the preserve will likely include crossing areas of standing water.\n\nDirections to the preserve: https://bit.ly/HubscherPreserve\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/public-walk-through-of-hubscher-preserve/
LOCATION:G. Charles & Janice L Hubscher Preserve
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240211T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T104502
CREATED:20240131T183650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T183650Z
UID:7961-1707656400-1707665400@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Stewardship Sunday @ Mill Pond Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday February 11th 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.\n\nNo experience is necessary to participate. We’ll provide tools and training.\n\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.\n\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-2/
LOCATION:Mill Pond Natural Area\, 1403 W. High Street\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T104502
CREATED:20240129T161831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T161831Z
UID:7953-1706878800-1706886000@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Winter Wetlands Hike @ Hall's Lake Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate World Wetlands Day with us on February 2nd by joining us for a hike at Hall’s Lake Natural Area! We will explore the wetlands complex and learn more about the different types of wetlands found on this property.\n\nDirections to the preserve: http://bit.ly/Halls-Lake-Natural-Area\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/winter-wetlands-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:20240126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240126T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T104502
CREATED:20240103T154630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T135336Z
UID:7869-1706295600-1706302800@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - January Full Moon Hike - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled due to poor trail conditions.\n\n\nJoin us on Friday\, January 26th at 7:00PM for a hike under the full moon at our Sylvan Solace Preserve.\n\nWe know the January Full Moon is technically on the 25th but we’d rather hike on Friday night! Besides\, the moon will still be at greater than 99% illumination for our hike and with a little luck we’ll have some snow on the ground.\n\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.\n\nDirections to the preserve: http://bit.ly/SylvanSolacePreserve\n\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/january-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:20240125T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T104502
CREATED:20240103T165804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T165750Z
UID:7868-1706205600-1706212800@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Friendraiser at Hunter's Ale House
DESCRIPTION:Join Chippewa Watershed Conservancy (CWC) staff\, board members\, and volunteers for a casual evening of pizza\, beer\, and conversation at our Friendraiser on January 25\, 6-8 p.m. Our Executive Director\, Mike LeValley\, will be giving a presentation about CWC’s conservation efforts throughout Central Michigan. You will also hear about public recreation opportunities and various ways to get involved with our organization. \nFor a $30 donation to support conservation in Central Michigan\, participants will have access to a pizza and salad bar and drink at Hunter’s Ale House in Mt. Pleasant. This event will be held at the Cask Room of Hunter’s Ale House. The entrance to the Cask Room is the door directly to the east of the main entrance to the restaurant/bar area.  Advance ticket purchase is required. Online registration is closed but you are still welcome to call the office at 989-772-5777 or just register at the door! \n  \n  \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/friendraiser-at-hunters-ale-house/
LOCATION:Hunters Ale House\, 4855 E. Blue Grass Rd.\, Mount Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240120T150000
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CREATED:20240115T164223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T165921Z
UID:7910-1705755600-1705762800@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Snowshoeing at Hall's Lake Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday January 20th at 1:00 PM as we explore Hall’s Lake Natural Area by snowshoe. We’ll provide pairs of snowshoes for this introductory experience. With its easy rolling terrain\, Hall’s Lake is a great place for beginners to learn how to snowshoe.\n\nWe’re forecast to get several more inches of snow this coming week so we’re hopeful that there will be enough to snowshoe. If conditions are unfavorable \, we will enjoy a winter hike.\n\nPlease register in advance by calling (989) 772-5777. Due to the available pairs of snowshoes\, registration is limited to 25 individuals. Registration is free.\n\nDirections to the preserve: http://bit.ly/Halls-Lake-Natural-Area\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/intro-to-snowshoeing-at-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:20240120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T104502
CREATED:20240103T155540Z
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UID:7871-1705744800-1705752000@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Walk Through of Mill Pond Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:It’s been two years since we acquired the 17 acre Mill Pond Natural Area – Walter & France Bolle Preserve!\n\nOver the past 24 months\, CWC staff and volunteers have been hard at work restoring the property. We’ve removed thousands of invasive trees and shrubs\, planted hundreds of native trees\, and most recently sowed native grasses and wildflower seeds. Now we want to show off what we’ve accomplished!\n\nJoin us on Saturday\, January 20th at 10:00 AM for a walking tour of the CWC’s only urban preserve.\n\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/
LOCATION:Mill Pond Natural Area\, 1403 W. High Street\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240101T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240101T093000
DTSTAMP:20260424T104502
CREATED:20231121T203049Z
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UID:7831-1704094200-1704101400@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:New Year's Day Sunrise Hike
DESCRIPTION:Start the New Year off with a Chippewa Watershed Conservancy tradition – a sunrise hike to the top of Bundy Hill!\n\nWhat better way to celebrate the beginning of a new year than by being in nature with friends? This will be our 8th annual New Year’s Day Sunrise Hike.  Sunrise is at approx. 8:15AM so we’ll begin hiking shortly after 7:30.\n\nDirections to the preserve: http://bit.ly/BundyHillpreserve\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/new-years-day-sunrise-hike-5/
LOCATION:Bundy Hill Preserve\, 10991-10999 W. River Rd.\, Remus\, MI\, 49340\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T104502
CREATED:20231121T202234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T202234Z
UID:7829-1703613600-1703620800@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 Tuesday\, December 26th at 6:00PM for a hike under the full moon at our Sylvan Solace Preserve. \n\nDirections to the preserve: http://bit.ly/SylvanSolacePreserve\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/december-full-moon-hike-2/
LOCATION:Sylvan Solace Preserve\, 4561 W. Pickard Rd\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231221T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T104502
CREATED:20231207T194619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T194619Z
UID:7856-1703178000-1703188800@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Luminary Hike at Sylvan Solace Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Winter Solstice with a hike on the longest night of the year. Your self-paced walk along the trails at Sylvan Solace Preserve will be guided by the light of several hundred luminaries. Add in the light of a 3/4 moon and this should be a magical night!\nThe trail will be ready for hikers at 5:00pm and we ask that you begin your hike no later than 7:30.\nAfter the hike\, join us for a cup of mulled cider.\nThe hike is free but donations to the CWC will be accepted.\nIn case you’re waiting for the last minute to do your holiday shopping\, we’ll also have CWC swag such as mugs\, beanies\, ball caps\, books\, and stickers available for purchase.\nhttps://bit.ly/SylvanSolacePreserve\n\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/luminary-hike-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:20231124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231124T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T104502
CREATED:20231116T173711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T173711Z
UID:7825-1700830800-1700836200@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Opt Outside Hike @ Bundy Hill
DESCRIPTION:You made it through Thanksgiving! Rather than dealing with the madness of Black Friday shopping\, you should opt out(side).\n\nJoin us on Friday\, November 24th at 1:00 PM for a relaxing hike at Bundy Hill Preserve.\n\nDirections to the preserve: https://bit.ly/BundyHillpreserve\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/opt-outside-hike-bundy-hill/
LOCATION:Bundy Hill Preserve\, 10991-10999 W. River Rd.\, Remus\, MI\, 49340\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231029T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T104502
CREATED:20231019T192506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T192506Z
UID:7807-1698584400-1698595200@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Work Session @ Mill Pond Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, Sunday\, Sunday!\nJoin us for mayhem\, mayhem\, mayhem!\n\nNot really. But now that we have your attention…\n\nJoin us on Sunday September 29th 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.\n\nNo experience is necessary to participate. We’ll provide tools and training.\n\nPlease be advised that access to this property may be challenging for some because of the many dead and downed trees blocking routes in.\n\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/sunday-work-session-mill-pond-natural-area/
LOCATION:Mill Pond Natural Area\, 1403 W. High Street\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231022T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T104502
CREATED:20231017T121047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T121047Z
UID:7800-1697979600-1697986800@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Get Moving! - Fall Color Hike @ Bundy Hill Preserve
DESCRIPTION:We know when summer ends that it’s way too easy to cocoon ourselves away until the return of warmer weather!\nBut\, Fall is one of the best times of the year to get outdoors! The bugs are gone. So is the humidity. And don’t forget about the colors!\nSo get up off the couch and get moving with us for a fall color hike at Bundy Hill Preserve! We’ll be hiking no more than two miles and we’ll get to see the best view in Isabella County! The hike begins from the trailhead located at the parking area on River Rd. at 1:00PM.\nDirections: http://bit.ly/BundyHillpreserve\nThis hike is sponsored by Krapohl Ford & Lincoln as part of our 2023 Get Moving! series of hikes. \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/get-moving-fall-color-hike-bundy-hill-preserve/
LOCATION:Bundy Hill Preserve\, 10991-10999 W. River Rd.\, Remus\, MI\, 49340\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231019T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231019T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T104502
CREATED:20231017T120138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T190108Z
UID:7798-1697736600-1697742000@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled Due to Weather - Volunteer Work Session @ Mill Pond Natural Area - Cancelled Due to Weather
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s work session has been cancelled due to weather. Unfortunately\, the rain makes our invasive species treatment methods less effective. Please consider joining us on Sunday October 30th at 1:00PM for our next invasive species work session. \nJoin us on Thursday October 19thth at 5:30pm 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 is challenging because of 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/volunteer-work-session-mill-pond-natural-area-11/
LOCATION:Mill Pond Natural Area\, 1403 W. High Street\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231018T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T104502
CREATED:20230815T193310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T193310Z
UID:7664-1697625000-1697634000@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Fall Mushroom Hunt @ Sylvan Solace Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join Sister Marie Kopin of the North American Mycological Association for a Wednesday morning mushroom hunt at Sylvan Solace Preserve. This will be the fifth (and final) of five autumn fungus forays on CWC preserves.\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/fall-mushroom-hunt-sylvan-solace-preserve-2/
LOCATION:Sylvan Solace Preserve\, 4561 W. Pickard Rd\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231014T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T104502
CREATED:20231002T142031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T181648Z
UID:7754-1697295600-1697302800@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Fall Color Paddling Trip - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Due to the weather forecast\, this event has been cancelled!\n\n\nJoin us for a fall paddle down the Chippewa River.\nMid-October is a great time to be on the river! The crowds of summer are gone. The air is cool but the water is still (relatively) warm. Water levels have gone up from their summer lows.\nThe best part? Fall Colors! Color in the trees\, in the vegetation along the banks\, reflected in the water\, in ribbons of leaves floating in the current… You get the idea!\nPLEASE call ahead to make reservations with Buckley’s (989-772-5437) so they can ensure staffing!\nWe’ll meet at 3PM at Buckley’s Mountainside Canoes for a shuttle to River Road and then paddle back to Buckley’s. Buckley’s has generously agreed to provide rentals for this trip at a greatly discounted rate for current CWC members/donors! Want to bring your own boat? Buckley’s will shuttle it.\nCost: $15/person (payable the day of the paddle) for current CWC members/donors. All others pay regular rental rate.\nPaddling Time: 1.5 – 2 hours\n\nAfter the trip\, hang out with us at Buckley’s for a little while. Enjoy a bowl of homemade chili and pick up some cool new CWC merchandise! \n\n\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/fall-color-paddling-trip/
LOCATION:Buckley’s Mountainside Canoes\, 4700 W. Remus Road\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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