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SUMMARY:Summer Mushrooms @ Sylvan Solace Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join Sister Marie Kopin of the North American Mycological Association on August 28th at 9:00am for a Thursday morning mushroom hunt at the 78-acre Sylvan Solace Preserve. This will be the second of five summer and fall fungus forays on CWC preserves. \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:  \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/summer-mushrooms-sylvan-solace-preserve-2/
LOCATION:Sylvan Solace Preserve\, 4561 W. Pickard Rd\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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SUMMARY:Junior Nature Journaling @ Sylvan Solace Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us for ninety minutes of exploration\, creativity\, and discovery as we roam through nature\, sketching\, writing\, and learning about the incredible world around us.\n\nWe will break our time up into hiking and sketching intervals as we follow the trails at Sylvan Solace Preserve.\n\nPlease bring your own supplies: a notebook or sketchbook and pens\, pencils\, markers- or whatever your medium of choice is!\n\nDirections to the preserve: https://bit.ly/SylvanSolacePreserve\n\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/junior-nature-journaling-bundy-hill-preserve-3/
LOCATION:Sylvan Solace Preserve\, 4561 W. Pickard Rd\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Wildflower Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, August 9th from 1:00PM to 3:00PM for a hike at one of the CWC’s underappreciated preserves. Much of the 79-acre Peterson Natural Area is composed of open fields that are perfect for summer wildflowers. We’ll find different species of wildflowers in the wet meadow along the creek that bisects the preserve and in the dry sandy hillsides and swamp near the back of the preserve. Expect to see lots of butterflies and other pollinators! \nAs there are no trails throughout most of the preserve\, long pants are recommended. \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/summer-wildflower-walk-2/
LOCATION:Peterson Natural Area\, 11250 180th Ave\, Stanwood\, MI\, 49346\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Mushrooms @ Audubon Woods Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join Sister Marie Kopin of the North American Mycological Association on August 9th at 9:00am for a Friday morning mushroom hunt at the 40-acre Audubon Woods Preserve. This will be the first of five summer and fall fungus forays on CWC preserves in 2025. \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: http://bit.ly/AudubonWoodsPreserve \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/summer-mushrooms-audubon-woods-preserve-2/
LOCATION:Florence Maxwell Audubon Woods\, 5491-5497 S. Gilmore Road\, Mount Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250725T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250725T233000
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SUMMARY:Friday Night Under The Lights - Moth Viewing Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate National Moth Week (July 19th – 27th) with a moth viewing party at Hall’s Lake Natural Area. Starting at 9:00 PM\, we’ll be hanging up sheets\, shining lights\, and deploying bait to attract moths and other nocturnal insects. In the event of rain\, the event will be rescheduled for the following evening. \nDirections to the preserve: https://bit.ly/Halls-Lake-Natural-Area \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/friday-night-under-the-lights-moth-viewing-party-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:20250625T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T193000
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UID:8852-1750872600-1750879800@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Wildflower Walk @ Sylvan Solace Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, June 25th at 5:30 PM for an evening of exploring Sylvan Solace Preserve in search of early-summer wildflowers. \nMuch of this walk will be off trail as we explore some of the hidden corners of the preserve. Be sure to bring your camera! \nDirections to the preserve: https://bit.ly/SylvanSolacePreserve \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/wildflower-walk-sylvan-solace-preserve-4/
LOCATION:Sylvan Solace Preserve\, 4561 W. Pickard Rd\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250621T160000
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UID:8810-1750510800-1750521600@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Hickory Hill Easement Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of one of our favorite conservation easements! \nHickory Hill Easement is located in Clare County\, northwest of the Village of Farwell along M-115. The property encompasses more than 500 acres of mostly forested land and includes a lake in its center. This property was once owned by local lumberman Josiah Littlefield and has remained in the possession of his descendants for over 100 years. \nThe CWC currently works with individual landowners to protect the conservation values of 46 privately-owned properties through conservation easements. because these properties are privately-owned\, they are rarely open to the public. As part of the celebration of our 40th year\, we have arranged with a couple of our easement landowners to showcase these properties to the public. \nBecause this walk is taking place on private property\, we are limiting it to no more than 20 participants. Register for the walk by calling us at (989) 772-5777. Directions to the easement property will be given to those who register. \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/hickory-hill-easement-tour/
LOCATION:Hickory Hill Easement
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T230000
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SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Sunset Hike 2 Bundy Hill Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Dawn patrol not your thing? \nGrab a flashlight and join us for dusk patrol atop Bundy Hill – the highest point in Isabella County as we celebrate the sunset on the longest day of the year. During last year’s hike we were treated to a great show of fireflies on the hike down from the summit. With a little luck\, we’ll see that again! \nThe hike starts at promptly at 9:00PM so we can be to the top by the 9:27PM sunset. \nDirections to the preserve: http://bit.ly/BundyHillpreserve \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/summer-solstice-sunset-hike-2-bundy-hill-preserve/
LOCATION:Bundy Hill Preserve\, 10991-10999 W. River Rd.\, Remus\, MI\, 49340\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T070000
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UID:8855-1750397400-1750402800@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Sunrise Hike @ Bundy Hill Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us for dawn patrol atop Bundy Hill – the highest point in Isabella County as we greet the sun on the longest day of the year. \nThe hike starts at promptly at 5:30AM so we can be to the top by the 6:00AM sunrise. \nDirections to the preserve: http://bit.ly/BundyHillpreserve \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/summer-solstice-sunrise-hike-bundy-hill-preserve-4/
LOCATION:Bundy Hill Preserve\, 10991-10999 W. River Rd.\, Remus\, MI\, 49340\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T190000
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UID:8849-1750352400-1750359600@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Weekday Stewardship Volunteer Work Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, June 19th at 5:00pm for an invasive species removal work session at Mill Pond Natural Area. We’ll be focusing on the removal of invasive trees and shrubs such as common buckthorn and honeysuckle. \nNo experience is necessary to participate. We’ll provide tools 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/weekday-stewardship-volunteer-work-session-6/
LOCATION:Mill Pond Natural Area\, 1403 W. High Street\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250610T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250610T130000
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SUMMARY:Nature Journal Club @ Weting Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we embark on a journey to slow down\, observe\, and document our surroundings through the art of nature journaling! Our next meeting will take place at Weting Preserve in Clare County on June 10th at 11:00 a.m.\n\nWe will visit a CWC preserve each meeting and go on a short hike to find the perfect spot to settle in and let our creativity flow. We will guide you through the process of nature journaling 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. Swap stories\, exchange tips\, and inspire others to continue exploring and protecting our natural world.\n\nPlease bring your own supplies: a notebook or sketchbook and pens\, pencils\, markers- or whatever your medium of choice is!\n\nDirections to the Preserve: https://bit.ly/WetingPreserve_directions\n\nBe aware that GPS has been known to take folks to the wrong side of Monroe Rd that is blocked by a gate and you will have to do some backtracking.\n\nEither make sure your GPS is taking you to the preserve traveling from the WEST or under the assumption the majority of participants will be traveling from south or east of the preserve\, this is the recommended route:\n\nTake 115 heading NW to Lake Station Ave (turn North or Right). This turns into Ashard Rd follow the curve (North or Right) to continue on Grass Lake Ave. When that curves to the East take an immediate Left turn (West) on East Norway Ave\, follow this until you come to Monroe Rd. Turn East (or Right) on Monroe and continue straight on the seasonal dirt road. You will see a two-track to the right\, DO NOT take that. Weting Preserve will be on the South (Right) side of the road soon after.\n\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/nature-journal-club-weting-preserve/
LOCATION:Weting Preserve\, W. Monroe Road\, Lake\, MI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250609T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250609T190000
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UID:8847-1749488400-1749495600@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Weekday Stewardship Work Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday\, June 9th at 5:00pm for an invasive species removal work session at Mill Pond Natural Area. We’ll either focusing on the removal of invasive trees and shrubs such as common buckthorn and honeysuckle or (if conditions allow) continuing to pull garlic mustard.\n\nNo experience is necessary to participate. We’ll provide tools and training.\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/weekday-stewardship-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:20250607T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250607T150000
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CREATED:20250514T163012Z
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UID:8779-1749301200-1749308400@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:National Trails Day Wildflower Walk
DESCRIPTION:The first Saturday in June is National Trails Day! Celebrate by joining CWC Executive Director Mike LeValley for a wildflower walk at Quigley Creek Natural Area. \nQuigley Creek NA features a diverse collection of habitats including upland woods\, swamp\, and a man-made pond. With a little luck\, we can expect to see thirty or more species of woodland and wetland wildflowers during this walk. \nQuigley Creek NA is located in Mecosta County on 4 Mile Road between 135th Avenue and 155th Avenue.\nDirections: https://bit.ly/Quigley_Creek \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/national-trails-day-wildflower-walk/
LOCATION:Quigley Creek Natural Area\, 14246 4 Mile Rd\, Morley\, MI\, 49336\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250607T140000
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UID:8775-1749290400-1749304800@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Plein Air Guided Painting with Tina Vivian at Sylvan Solace Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us on June 7th from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Sylvan Solace Preserve for a plein air class hosted by local artist Tina Vivian.\n\nTina Vivian is a 1998 graduate of Central Michigan University\, where she received her MFA in Printmaking. Since retiring from Alma College\, where she served as the costumer for the Theater and Dance Department\, she has been enjoying plein air painting any chance she gets.\n\nThis summer she will once again be painting at Leland Air\, The Glen Arbor Paint Out and the Gene Krantz Paint Out in Northport.\n\nShe paints regularly with the Great Lakes Plein Air Painters and The Old Art Building Plein Air Painters\, Leland. If you see her on the trail. Stop and say “hi.”\n\nBring your preferred medium and a sack lunch as we settle in for a guided art experience. Please aware that there are no facilities on the preserve. This event is free and open to all levels of experience\, be sure to come with an open mind and sense of adventure.\n\nSuggested Supply List:\n\nThere are slight variations for different media. In general\, use the minimum number of supplies since you will be carrying them to the painting location.\n\nAcrylic:Paint – Cobalt\, Ultramarine Blue\, Alizarin Crimson\, Cadmium Red Light\, Hansa Yellow\, Cadmium Yellow Dark and Titanium White.Plastic cup for waterSmall bottle of waterPaper towels and/or ragsCollapsible travel easel or lap boardCanvas coated panels – 5×7 to 9×12 (two or three panels)Brushes – several sizes short-handled brushes\, ¾”\, ½” flats and rounds and any others that you likePocket sketchbook\, pencil or charcoal pencil for thumbnail sketchesAn apron with pocketsSunscreenBug SprayHat with visor or wide brimCamp chairBackpack or shoulder bag for carrying supplies\n\nWe also suggest wearing good hiking shoes/boots\, socks and long pants. A long- sleeved shirt with sun guard protection may be helpful (they can be found in most sporting departments). A jacket or sweatshirt is also good for cooler weather. An all-weather jacket just in case is good to have also.\n\nAdapt this list for the medium you will be using. The most important thing is to make your set up convenient and portable. You will adjust it over time to suit your own particular needs.\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/plein-air-guided-painting-with-tina-vivian-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:20250530T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T160000
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UID:8727-1748613600-1748620800@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: \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/spring-mushroom-hunt-halls-lake-natural-area-2/
LOCATION:Hall’s Lake Natural Area\, 11000 S. Old State Road\, Remus\, MI\, 49340\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T101430
CREATED:20250423T172237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T172237Z
UID:8771-1748538000-1748545200@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Weekday Stewardship Volunteer Work Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, May 29th at 5:00pm 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 and honeysuckle. \nNo experience is necessary to participate. We’ll provide tools 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/weekday-stewardship-volunteer-work-session-5/
LOCATION:Mill Pond Natural Area\, 1403 W. High Street\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250519T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250519T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T101430
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UID:8769-1747674000-1747681200@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Weekday Stewardship Volunteer Work Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday\, May 19th at 5:00pm 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 and honeysuckle. \nNo experience is necessary to participate. We’ll provide tools 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/weekday-stewardship-volunteer-work-session-4/
LOCATION:Mill Pond Natural Area\, 1403 W. High Street\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250516T160000
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Friday - Garlic Mustard Pull
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, May 16th at 1:00pm for an afternoon work session at Mill Pond Natural Area. We’re focusing 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-friday-garlic-mustard-pull/
LOCATION:Mill Pond Natural Area\, 1403 W. High Street\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250515T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250515T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T101430
CREATED:20250423T171830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T171830Z
UID:8766-1747328400-1747335600@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Weekday Stewardship Volunteer Work Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, May 15th at 5:00pm 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 and honeysuckle. \nNo experience is necessary to participate. We’ll provide tools 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/weekday-stewardship-volunteer-work-session-3/
LOCATION:Mill Pond Natural Area\, 1403 W. High Street\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250512T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250512T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T101430
CREATED:20250328T141228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T122737Z
UID:8669-1747047600-1747053000@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Nature Journal Club @ Audubon Woods Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we embark on a journey to slow down\, observe\, and document our surroundings through the art of nature journaling!\n\nOur first meeting of the year is at Audubon Woods Preserve on May 12th at 11:00 a.m.\n\nWe will visit a CWC preserve each meeting and go on a short hike to find the perfect spot to settle in and let our creativity flow. We will guide you through the process of nature journaling 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. Swap stories\, exchange tips\, and inspire others to continue exploring and protecting our natural world.\n\nPlease bring your own supplies: a notebook or sketchbook and pens\, pencils\, markers- or whatever your medium of choice is!\n\nDirections to the preserve: http://bit.ly/AudubonWoodsPreserve\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/nature-journal-club-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:20250511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T101430
CREATED:20250409T154215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T161133Z
UID:8718-1746972000-1746979200@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Mother's Day Wildflower Walk @ Sylvan Solace Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Grab your mom and join us on Sunday May 11th at 2:00PM for an afternoon of exploring Sylvan Solace Preserve in search of spring wildflowers. \nMuch of this walk will be off trail as we explore some of the hidden corners of the preserve. Be sure to bring your camera! \nDirections to the preserve: https://bit.ly/SylvanSolacePreserve \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/mothers-day-wildflower-walk-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:20250509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T101430
CREATED:20250407T160536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T161334Z
UID:8679-1746788400-1746795600@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Amphibian Week Hike @ Hall's Lake Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Hall’s Lake Natural Area on May 9th at 11:00 a.m. for an Amphibian Hike to celebrate Amphibian Week! Hall’s Lake Natural Area is home to various types of wetlands\, making it the perfect home for many amphibian species. Often overlooked\, amphibians play a vital role in the forest ecosystem. Because they have permeable skin\, amphibians are also vulnerable to environmental toxins\, making them important indicator species (think the canary in the coalmine). We are going to hike the trails and see how many different species we can observe\, while learning fun facts about our amphibious friends!\n\nAmphibian Week was started in 2020 by the Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (PARC) and partners to increase awareness about amphibians and to celebrate all things amphibian. It is celebrated annually the first full week of May.\n\nDirections to the preserve: http://bit.ly/Halls-Lake-Natural-Area\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/amphibian-week-hike-at-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:20250508T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250508T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T101430
CREATED:20250409T153648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T161238Z
UID:8714-1746712800-1746720000@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.\nDirections to the preserve: http://bit.ly/SylvanSolacePreserve\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/spring-mushroom-hunt-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:20250505T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250505T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T101430
CREATED:20250423T171604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T171604Z
UID:8763-1746464400-1746471600@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Weekday Stewardship Volunteer Work Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday\, May 5th at 5:00pm 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 and honeysuckle. \nNo experience is necessary to participate. We’ll provide tools 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/weekday-stewardship-volunteer-work-session-2/
LOCATION:Mill Pond Natural Area\, 1403 W. High Street\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T101430
CREATED:20250409T151049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T161334Z
UID:8709-1746266400-1746273600@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Marl Lake Conservation Easement Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of one of our favorite conservation easements! \nThe CWC currently works with individual landowners to protect the conservation values of 46 privately-owned properties. because these properties are privately-owned\, they are rarely open to the public. As part of the celebration of our 40th year\, we have arranged with a couple of our easement landowners to showcase these properties to the public. There will be a tour of a different easement scheduled in June. \nThis event is open only to current CWC financial supporters (must have made a donation within the past 12 months). Because this walk is taking place on private property\, we are limiting it to no more than 15 participants. Register for the walk by calling us at (989) 772-5777. \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/marl-lake-conservation-easement-tour/
LOCATION:Marl Lake Easement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250502T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T101430
CREATED:20250409T150318Z
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UID:8706-1746189000-1746198000@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Session @ Peterson Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, May 2nd at 12:30 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-2/
LOCATION:Peterson Natural Area\, 11250 180th Ave\, Stanwood\, MI\, 49346\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250429T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250429T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T101430
CREATED:20250328T142408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T161608Z
UID:8672-1745942400-1745947800@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Journaling @ Bundy Hill Preserve
DESCRIPTION:It’s our first junior journaling session of the year!\n\nJoin us for ninety minutes of exploration\, creativity\, and discovery as we roam through nature\, sketching\, writing\, and learning about the incredible world around us.\n\nWe will break our time up into hiking and sketching intervals as we follow the trails at Bundy Hill Preserve.\n\nPlease bring your own supplies: a notebook or sketchbook and pens\, pencils\, markers- or whatever your medium of choice is!\n\nDirections to the preserve: https://bit.ly/BundyHillpreserve\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/junior-nature-journaling-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:20250426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T101430
CREATED:20250409T145842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T161528Z
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Saturday Volunteer Work Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, April 26th at 11:00AM for a weekend 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. Removing these species allows native species more of a chance to grow and thrive. \nNo experience is necessary to participate. We’ll provide tools 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-saturday-volunteer-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:20250423T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250423T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T101430
CREATED:20250304T153931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T161640Z
UID:8615-1745413200-1745420400@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Vernal Pool Exploration @ Hall's Lake Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, April 23rd\, 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/vernal-pool-exploration-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:20250418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T101430
CREATED:20250409T145331Z
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SUMMARY:Tree Planting @ Mill Pond Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, April 18th 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. \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. \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-4/
LOCATION:Mill Pond Natural Area\, 1403 W. High Street\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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