BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Chippewa Watershed Conservancy - ECPv6.15.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cwc-mi.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Chippewa Watershed Conservancy REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20160101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180203T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180203T120000 DTSTAMP:20260623T004104 CREATED:20171214T175640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180130T165928Z UID:3267-1517652000-1517659200@cwc-mi.org SUMMARY:Winter Animal Tracking Hike DESCRIPTION:Join Isabella Conservation District environmental educator and Chippewa Watershed Conservancy board member\, Mike LeValley\, for an informative hike through the serene Halls Lake Natural Area. We will identify tracks\, scat and be on the look out for other signs of winter animal activity. Be sure to dress for the weather! We will meet at the Halls Lake Natural Area on Old State Rd. \n[huge_it_forms id=”11″]\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/winter-animal-tracking-hike/ LOCATION:Hall’s Lake Natural Area\, 11000 S. Old State Road\, Remus\, MI\, 49340\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwc-mi.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/24068401_1500722639974872_2269055016008955964_o-e1513273947513.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180101T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180101T230000 DTSTAMP:20260623T004104 CREATED:20171109T151708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171218T162417Z UID:3223-1514840400-1514847600@cwc-mi.org SUMMARY:New Year's Day Full Moon Hike DESCRIPTION:Join Isabella Conservation District environmental educator and Chippewa Watershed Conservancy board member\, Mike LeValley\, for an explorative hike under a rare New Year’s Day full moon. Snowshoes may be desirable depending on conditions. Dress for the weather and bring plenty of water! Meet at Sylvan Solace parking lot on W. Pickard Rd. \n[huge_it_forms id=”10″]\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/new-years-day-full-moon-hike/ LOCATION:Sylvan Solace Preserve\, 4561 W. Pickard Rd\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwc-mi.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_0018-e1510239826751.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180101T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180101T093000 DTSTAMP:20260623T004104 CREATED:20171109T150854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171219T170046Z UID:3220-1514791800-1514799000@cwc-mi.org SUMMARY:New Year's Day Sunrise Hike DESCRIPTION:Join Isabella Conservation District environmental educator and Chippewa Watershed Conservancy board member\, Mike LeValley\, for a first day hike in 2018! The event will begin 30 minutes before sunrise with a wintery hike to the highest point in Isabella County. The Bundy Hill summit offers dramatic views when the leaves have dropped and is an excellent location to view the first sunrise of 2018. Meet at the Bundy Hill Preserve parking area on River Rd \n[huge_it_forms id=”9″]\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/new-years-day-sunrise-hike/ LOCATION:Bundy Hill Preserve\, 10991-10999 W. River Rd.\, Remus\, MI\, 49340\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwc-mi.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_0023-e1510240444528.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171202T120000 DTSTAMP:20260623T004104 CREATED:20171109T145802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171109T150210Z UID:3216-1512208800-1512216000@cwc-mi.org SUMMARY:Tree Identification Hike DESCRIPTION:Join Chippewa Watershed Conservancy’s Executive Director\, Jon Breithaupt\, at the beautiful Sylvan Solace Preserve for an entry-level tree identification hike. Hikers will learn about the differences between deciduous and coniferous trees\, basic identification principles\, invasive species and more. Bring some good hiking footwear and water. \n[huge_it_forms id=”8″]\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/tree-identification-hike/ LOCATION:Sylvan Solace Preserve\, 4561 W. Pickard Rd\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwc-mi.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Aerial-3-e1510239258303.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171020T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171020T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T004104 CREATED:20171011T192341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171011T192341Z UID:3159-1508513400-1508518800@cwc-mi.org SUMMARY:Have Fun with Fall Fungi at Bundy! DESCRIPTION:Lobster\, hen of the woods\, or a lingering chanterelle? What delectable edibles will you find as you meander through Bundy Hill with our mushroom expert\, Sister Marie Kopin on an educational mushroom foray Friday\, October 20\, at 3:30 pm.  Joining her will be the Michigan Mushroom Hunters Club\, as we take an informative walk to search for mushrooms and fungi to gather.  RSVP is recommended. \n[huge_it_forms id=”8″]\n  \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/have-fun-with-fall-fungi-at-bundy/ LOCATION:Bundy Hill Preserve\, 10991-10999 W. River Rd.\, Remus\, MI\, 49340\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwc-mi.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/IMG_0440.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170819T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170819T203000 DTSTAMP:20260623T004104 CREATED:20170809T142958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170809T151610Z UID:3095-1503154800-1503174600@cwc-mi.org SUMMARY:Bundy Hill Preserve Dedication DESCRIPTION:Historic Bundy Hill is one of our newest preserves\, possibly the grandest at 100 acres of glacial moraine and the highest point in the county. In celebration\, the Chippewa Watershed Conservancy and the Remus Area Historical Society are partnering with Mount Pleasant area businesses such as Motorless Motion\, and Art Reach of Mid Michigan\, to join in commemorating this beloved treasure of community history with special storefront and museum exhibits. Topping off this summertime historic display is a Grand Community Celebration held Saturday\, August 19 from 3 p.m. to Sunset at Bundy Hill Preserve. This community celebration includes a commemorative music event featuring the Bundy Hill Jamboree theme song\, with thanks to the Wheatland Music Organization; PitaPit food and drink available for purchase onsite\, and naturalist-led explorations of the hillsides of Bundy at 3\, 4 and 5 p.m. The official Dedication Ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. Bring your own lawn chairs for seating. Represented are the Remus Area Historical Society with a tabletop informational display\, and your hosts\, the Chippewa Watershed Conservancy will feature information about all 22 preserves and how we make it all happen\, thanks to you. In glorious conclusion\, a Sunset hike to “Watch from the Top” begins at 8 p.m. from the trailhead. We dedicate Bundy Hill Preserve to the community\, as one of the CWC’s newest and largest nature preserves. We want to thank everyone who made this preserve possible. \nPlease RSVP by emailing cwc@chippewawatershedconservancy.org \n  \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/bundy-hill-dedication/ LOCATION:Bundy Hill Preserve\, 10991-10999 W. River Rd.\, Remus\, MI\, 49340\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwc-mi.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Jul-10-2015-e1502225552635.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170812T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170812T120000 DTSTAMP:20260623T004104 CREATED:20170809T144512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170809T144640Z UID:3101-1502532000-1502539200@cwc-mi.org SUMMARY:Prairie Wildflower Walk DESCRIPTION:Visit one of the prairies of Michigan–and it’s ours!  Join Isabella Conservation District educator Mike Levalley for an adventure in prairie-dise (sorry\, I had to) and see what all the fuss is about.  Bring cameras and binoculars–there’s so much to see!   To register\, please email cwc@chippewawatershedconservancy.org \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/prairie-wildflower-walk/ LOCATION:Peterson Natural Area\, 11250 180th Ave\, Stanwood\, MI\, 49346\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwc-mi.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Prairie-Walk.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170506T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170506T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T004104 CREATED:20170407T145821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170407T145821Z UID:2818-1494061200-1494090000@cwc-mi.org SUMMARY:Stewardship Training Workshop DESCRIPTION:ShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/stewardship-training-workshop/ LOCATION:CWC Office\, 306 S University Ave\, Mount Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170422T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170422T110000 DTSTAMP:20260623T004104 CREATED:20170404T165459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170404T165459Z UID:2804-1492851600-1492858800@cwc-mi.org SUMMARY:Earth Day at Audubon Woods DESCRIPTION:Join us at one of our most pristine preserves for “Earth Day at Audubon Woods”.  Isabella County Conservation District Educator Mike LeValley and Environmental Educator Katie Randall will lead educational activity walks suitable for families of all ages. Appropriate footwear advised for discovery walks!  Please register below or call the office at 989-772-5777. \n[huge_it_forms id=”12″]\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/earth-day-at-audubon-woods/ LOCATION:Florence Maxwell Audubon Woods\, 5491-5497 S. Gilmore Road\, Mount Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwc-mi.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/April-4-enews-e1491322817603.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170420T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170420T203000 DTSTAMP:20260623T004104 CREATED:20170310T204857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170314T204120Z UID:2757-1492709400-1492720200@cwc-mi.org SUMMARY:22nd Annual Spring Banquet DESCRIPTION:20160428_SBB6958 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_2461 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_2973 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4254 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4256 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4261 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4263 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4267 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4275 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4279 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4280 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4283 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4285 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4288 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4289 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4291 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4295 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4297 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4298 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4308 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4309 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4311 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4312 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4314 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4322 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n 20160428_SBB6966 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n 20160428_SBB6950 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n 20160428_SBB6958 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_2461 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_2973 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4254 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4256 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4261 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4263 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4267 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4275 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4279 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4280 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4283 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4285 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4288 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4289 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4291 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4295 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4297 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4298 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4308 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4309 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4311 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4312 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4314 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n IMG_4322 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n 20160428_SBB6966 \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\nYOU are invited to the Chippewa Watershed Conservancy’s 22nd Annual Spring Banquet\, Thursday\, April 20 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the beautiful Bucks Run Golf Club. This year\, our keynote speaker is Kyle Bagnall\, Manager of Historical Programs at Chippewa Nature Center. Kyle will present “A Chippewa River Odyssey\,” the visual journey of his 2014 trip in a solo canoe down the entire length of the Chippewa River.  Dine on prime rib and chicken Veronique from the deluxe dinner buffet. Take your chances on the 50/50 Raffle\, $400 Motorless Motion Raffle and the always exciting Live Auction! We would love to see you there! \n$60 Advanced Registration / $65 at the Door \nA Banquet Sponsorship contributes directly to our Endowment Fund. Please consider joining the 20 for 200 Campaign and let us know you continue to support our work. $200 or more is an investment in the future of the organization. We can do it\, with your help. \n  \nTo register\, print and mail this form\, or go here to register online. \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/22nd-annual-spring-banquet/ LOCATION:Bucks Run Golf Club\, 1559 S. Chippewa Road\, Mount Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwc-mi.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_4312-e1489178091647.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170322T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170322T210000 DTSTAMP:20260623T004104 CREATED:20170307T190230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170317T163047Z UID:2747-1490209200-1490216400@cwc-mi.org SUMMARY:Creating Habitat with Native Plants DESCRIPTION:Join Isabella Conservation District Education Coordinator Mike LeValley for CREATING HABITAT WITH NATIVE PLANTS on Wednesday\, March 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Library Annex\, 301 S. University Avenue in Mount Pleasant. \nParticipants will learn how to work with native plants in creating landscapes beneficial to wildlife. Design and choice of plants for seasonal variety of food and shelter will be discussed\, as well as plant hardiness to this zone. Choices are critical for migratory species as well as resident wildlife. Creating beneficial insect relationships to plantings are also key. \nThis workshop is free and open to the public. Let us know you are coming! Sign up below or call the Chippewa Watershed Conservancy at 989-772-5777 for more information. \n[huge_it_forms id=”9″]\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/creating-habitat-with-native-plants/ LOCATION:Veterans Memorial Library\, 301 S. University Avenue\, Mount Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170211T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170211T160000 DTSTAMP:20260623T004104 CREATED:20161013T210106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161013T210106Z UID:2637-1486821600-1486828800@cwc-mi.org SUMMARY:Snowshoe Bundy! DESCRIPTION:Looking for hills to climb and summits to conquer? We’re on our way on Saturday\, February 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Bundy Hill. Snowshoeing is a perfect way to visit our newest preserve and check out the view from the top. If the weather does not cooperate\, we’ll tackle the hill in hikes to see what we can see. Bring binoculars and cameras to record your adventure. We’ll meet in the parking area off W. River Road. From Mount Pleasant\, take W. Pickard to S. Rolland Road; north on S. Rolland to W. River Road; left on W. River Road to Bundy Hill\, just .2 of a mile west of Wyman Road on your left. \n[huge_it_forms id=”10″]\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/snowshoe-bundy/ LOCATION:MI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwc-mi.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/snow-shoes-laying-in-snow-23441288987382v1Z.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170121T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170121T150000 DTSTAMP:20260623T004104 CREATED:20161230T223817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161230T234011Z UID:2663-1485007200-1485010800@cwc-mi.org SUMMARY:"Winter Treats for Wildlife" at Sylvan Solace Preserve DESCRIPTION:As Nature contends with the long cold season\, you can help! Join us at Sylvan Solace Preserve\, where families can enjoy finding signs of overwintering wildlife and collecting woodland items to make wildlife treats. How many winter wildlife homes will you find? Who lives there? We’ll have a tailgate session to make treat-filled edibles to give to our newly discovered wildlife friends. Let us know you’re coming! Please register below or call 989-772-5777.\n[huge_it_forms id=”11″]\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/winter-treats-for-wildlife-at-sylvan-solace-preserve/ LOCATION:Sylvan Solace Preserve\, 4561 W. Pickard Rd\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwc-mi.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/timthumb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170114T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170114T210000 DTSTAMP:20260623T004104 CREATED:20161013T205558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161013T205558Z UID:2635-1484420400-1484427600@cwc-mi.org SUMMARY:"Under the Wolf Moon" at Sylvan Solace DESCRIPTION:The waning moon will still feature plenty of light for a lovely evening ski under the moonlight. If you have headlamps\, you may certainly wear them. The trail is simple and navigates easily in the dark\, but if the timing is right\, we should see shadows and outlines once our eyes adjust. If the weather does not cooperate with a winter coating\, plan on walking the trail for a nighttime adventure looking for eye shine and listening for the sounds and sights of nocturnal animals on the move. We’ll end the evening with a tailgate warm-up in the parking area. From Mount Pleasant\, Sylvan Solace Preserve is located on the south side of W. Pickard Road between S. Gilmore and S. Littlefield Roads. \n[huge_it_forms id=”9″]\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/under-the-wolf-moon-at-sylvan-solace/ LOCATION:Sylvan Solace Preserve\, 4561 W. Pickard Rd\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwc-mi.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Dusk-cross-country-skiing-300x300.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170101T073000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170101T090000 DTSTAMP:20260623T004104 CREATED:20161207T025813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161230T021206Z UID:2653-1483255800-1483261200@cwc-mi.org SUMMARY:Sunrise Hike At Bundy DESCRIPTION:Join us for the start of the New Year on Sunday\, January 1 beginning at 7:30 a.m. for a brisk walk to the summit of Bundy Hill. Isabella Conservation District Education Coordinator\, Mike LeValley will lead the hardy souls who venture out to watch the sunrise peak through and top the trees from the highest point in Isabella County. Meet at the trailhead from the parking area located on the south side of River Road. Bundy Hill is located on River Road between Rolland Road to the east and South Sherman Road to the west. From Mount Pleasant\, take M 20 west to Rolland Road\, north to River Road\, then west to the Bundy Hill Preserve. For more information\, call the Chippewa Watershed Conservancy at 989-772-5777 or Isabella Conservation District at 989-772-5927. \n[huge_it_forms id=”8″]\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/sunrise-hike-at-bundy/ LOCATION:MI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwc-mi.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/cdfcbbd6d66a51c87777ed9933b916cb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161217T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161217T133000 DTSTAMP:20260623T004104 CREATED:20160923T000010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160923T000010Z UID:2611-1481976000-1481981400@cwc-mi.org SUMMARY:"Almost Christmas" at Sylvan Solace DESCRIPTION:Nature is preparing for the long season ahead\, and you can help! Join us at Sylvan Solace Preserve\, where we’ll have some fun finding signs of wildlife and collecting woodland items to make wildlife treats. How many winter wildlife homes will you find? Who lives there? We’ll have a tailgate session to make treat-filled presents to give to our newly discovered wildlife friends – just in time for Christmas! \nError: Contact form not found. \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/almost-christmas-at-sylvan-solace/ LOCATION:Sylvan Solace Preserve\, 4561 W. Pickard Rd\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwc-mi.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/timthumb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161112T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161112T203000 DTSTAMP:20260623T004104 CREATED:20160922T235519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171019T135333Z UID:2607-1478977200-1478982600@cwc-mi.org SUMMARY:Hooting Season at Hall's Lake DESCRIPTION:Under the waxing Full Beaver Moon of November\, we’ll learn to call for the great hunters – the owls – and learn where they nest\, how they hear their prey\, and how they see. That “wise old owl” turn of the head is more than just a phrase! Meet at the Neely Preserve section of the Hall’s Lake Natural Area. Parking is available along Old State Road (“the slant road”). Bring flashlights\, but plan on using them sparingly. We’ll be using our “night eyes” for this one. \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/hooting-season-at-halls-lake/ LOCATION:Hall’s Lake Natural Area\, 11000 S. Old State Road\, Remus\, MI\, 49340\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwc-mi.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/owl.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161019T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161019T163000 DTSTAMP:20260623T004104 CREATED:20161013T190713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161013T204003Z UID:2627-1476885600-1476894600@cwc-mi.org SUMMARY:Bundy Hill Mushroom Foray DESCRIPTION:Please join Sister Marie Kopin at Bundy Hill on Wednesday\, October 19 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. for a mushroom discovery walk. \nSister Marie is an expert in her field\, and invites you to join her on another of her informative forays into the field searching for mushrooms and fungi to gather and photograph on an adventurous walk at our newest preserve\, Bundy Hill. \nMushrooms and other fungi have an important role to play in nature. Their colors and various forms of occurrence are extremely fun and interesting to learn. Plus\, you’ll spend an afternoon enjoying the hunt in a beautiful area. \nDirections to Bundy Hill from Mount Pleasant: go west on W. Pickard Road to Rolland Road; north on Rolland to W. River Road; west on W. River Road to just .2 of a mile past Wyman Road. The entrance to the preserve will be on the south side of W. River Road. \n[huge_it_forms id=”8″]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/bundy-hill-mushroom-foray/ LOCATION:MI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwc-mi.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_0236-e1476370957312.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161015T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161015T203000 DTSTAMP:20260623T004104 CREATED:20160922T234957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160923T010753Z UID:2603-1476558000-1476563400@cwc-mi.org SUMMARY:The Great Pumpkin Float at Hall's Lake DESCRIPTION:If you haven’t carved your pumpkin yet\, plan on making a masterpiece! Join us at Hall’s Lake picnic area and boat ramp for a contest that requires creativity\, dexterity and float skills. Prizes will be awarded for “Best Carved Pumpkin Alight” and “Best Great Pumpkin on the Water.” We’ll supply the candles; you supply the pumpkins. We’ll have treats and the grand float of candlelit pumpkins to end the evening. Cameras are strongly advised!  You will need to test float your pumpkin before carving so the carved side is up!  Please carve your pumpkin before you arrive.  Note:  This will be held at the boat ramp and picnic area off Fowler Drive. \nError: Contact form not found. \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/the-great-pumpkin-float/ LOCATION:Hall’s Lake Natural Area\, 11000 S. Old State Rd.\, Remus\, MI\, 49340\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwc-mi.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Pumpkin-float.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161001T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161001T120000 DTSTAMP:20260623T004104 CREATED:20160516T190624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160517T205016Z UID:2347-1475312400-1475323200@cwc-mi.org SUMMARY:Photography at Hall's Lake DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to just get out in the field with fellow photography enthusiasts for an opportunity to shoot and then learn how differently everyone sees? This is not a work shop. It’s just a chance to come out and enjoy the day together. We will offer the opportunity to send us your favorite half dozen shots from the day and we will feature them in a group album\, with credit to the photographer\, on our social media. But first we’ll post them on our Facebook page without attribution and ask our friends to vote for their favorites. Then we’ll do the full reveal and recognize our “People’s Choice.” Should be a fun interactive experience. And best of all\, it’s free. The fall color should be popping. We will meet at the Neely Preserve parking area at the intersection of Old State and Broomfield Road. \nError: Contact form not found. \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/photography-at-halls-lake/ LOCATION:Neely Preserve\, 11000 Old State Rd\, Remus\, MI\, 49340\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwc-mi.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Red-Maple-Tree.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160910T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160910T120000 DTSTAMP:20260623T004104 CREATED:20160516T193540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160517T202521Z UID:2349-1473499800-1473508800@cwc-mi.org SUMMARY:Geology at Sylvan Solace DESCRIPTION:Even a relatively flat area such as Sylvan Solace Preserve can yield interesting facts about the pre-settlement history of the land. Is it glacial outwash? Is it a glacial end moraine remnant? What is the makeup of the rocks? Are they commonly found in this part of the State\, or were they brought from the Canadian Shield country far to the north by glacial activity? Can you see evidence of old stream flows that no longer exist? What can we learn from the river or river banks? Join us for a walk with Isabella Soil Conservation District Environmental Educator Mike LeValley and hear his take on the evidence at Sylvan Solace. This will be a leisurely walk around the preserve to see what clues are out there. We will meet at the Sylvan Solace parking lot off Pickard Road. \nError: Contact form not found. \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/geology-at-sylvan-solace/ LOCATION:Sylvan Solace Preserve\, 4561 W. Pickard Rd\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwc-mi.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/S21.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160903T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160903T120000 DTSTAMP:20260623T004104 CREATED:20160516T175354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160517T202324Z UID:2343-1472895000-1472904000@cwc-mi.org SUMMARY:Second Chance Mushroom Walk at Hall's Lake DESCRIPTION:In case you missed last month’s weekday event\, we have added a Saturday mushroom hunt at the Hall’s Lake Natural Area. Join us for an informative walk with local expert\, Sister Marie Kopin\, who will help us identify what we find. \nThis walk is  free and open to the public. We’ll meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Neely Preserve parking lot at the intersection of Old State and Broomfield Roads. \nError: Contact form not found. \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/second-chance-mushroom-walk-at-halls-lake/ LOCATION:Neely Preserve\, 11000 Old State Rd\, Remus\, MI\, 49340\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwc-mi.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_0154.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160818T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160818T120000 DTSTAMP:20260623T004104 CREATED:20160516T175022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171019T135429Z UID:2342-1471512600-1471521600@cwc-mi.org SUMMARY:Hall's Lake Mushroom Walk DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand is a mushroom hunt at the Hall’s Lake Natural Area. Join us for an informative walk with local expert\, Sister Marie Kopin\, who will help us identify what we find. \nThis walk is  free and open to the public. We’ll meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Neely Preserve parking lot at the intersection of Old State and Broomfield Roads. \n  \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/hals-lake-mushroom-walk/ LOCATION:Neely Preserve\, 11000 Old State Rd\, Remus\, MI\, 49340\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwc-mi.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Lobster-Mushroom.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160802T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160802T120000 DTSTAMP:20260623T004104 CREATED:20160516T183055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160517T201046Z UID:2345-1470128400-1470139200@cwc-mi.org SUMMARY:Photography at Sylvan Solace DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to just get out in the field with fellow photography enthusiasts for an opportunity to shoot and then learn how differently everyone sees? This is not a work shop. It’s just a chance to come out and enjoy the day together. We will offer the opportunity to send us your favorite half dozen shots from the day and we will feature them in a group album\, with credit to the photographer\, on our social media. But first we’ll post them on our Facebook page without attribution and ask our friends to vote for their favorites. Then we’ll do the full reveal and recognize our “People’s Choice.” Should be a fun interactive experience. And best of all\, it’s free. We will meet at the Sylvan Solace Preserve on Pickard Road. \nError: Contact form not found. \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/photography-at-sylvan-solace/ LOCATION:Sylvan Solace Preserve\, 4561 W. Pickard Rd\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwc-mi.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Wild-Iris.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160723T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160723T120000 DTSTAMP:20260623T004104 CREATED:20160516T180507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160517T200816Z UID:2344-1469266200-1469275200@cwc-mi.org SUMMARY:Sylvan Solace Mushroom Walk DESCRIPTION:We are kicking off our series of mushroom walks this year with a visit to Sylvan Solace Preserve. Sister Marie Kopin is ready again to lead us on a trip of mushroom discovery. \nJoin us for an informative walk with the local expert\, who will help us identify what we find. \nThis walk is  free and open to the public. We’ll meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Sylvan Solace Preserve parking lot off Pickard. \nError: Contact form not found. \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/sylvan-solace-mushroom-walk/ LOCATION:Sylvan Solace Preserve\, 4561 W. Pickard Rd\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwc-mi.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMG_3345.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160714T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160714T113000 DTSTAMP:20260623T004104 CREATED:20160513T233704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160517T200600Z UID:2336-1468488600-1468495800@cwc-mi.org SUMMARY:Hall's Lake Fern Walk DESCRIPTION:The three preserves of the Hall’s Lake Natural are home to many species of fern and they will be in full evidence by this time. Join us as Dr. Doug Valek leads us on a walk to see how many species we can find and be prepared to learn more than you ever imagined about the beauty\, life history and uses of ferns. \nWe will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Neely Preserve parking area at the intersection of Old State and Broomfield Roads. \nThis event is free and open to all. \nError: Contact form not found. \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/halls-lake-fern-walk/ LOCATION:Neely Preserve\, 11000 Old State Rd\, Remus\, MI\, 49340\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwc-mi.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/4th-Thurs-Ferns1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160625T213000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160625T213000 DTSTAMP:20260623T004104 CREATED:20160517T200331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160517T200331Z UID:2334-1466890200-1466890200@cwc-mi.org SUMMARY:Hall's Lake Owl Prowl DESCRIPTION:Here’s a fun way to spend an early summer evening. Join us at the Hall’s Lake Natural Area for an owl prowl! We know there are owls there\, because we have occasionally encountered one while engaged in other activities. But we’ve never made a serious attempt to find them. \nThis is a free activity\, but you must register in advance and we will limit the total number of participants to ten\, so it’s first come\, first served. \nWe will meet at 9:30 pm at the Neely Preserve area at the intersection of Old State and Broomfield Roads. This time of year it will still be light by then\, but we should be fully prepared for the prowl by dark. You may bring a flashlight to help find your way on the trails. \nSo get your reservation in now. Shhh…..No talking! \nError: Contact form not found. \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/halls-lake-owl-prowl/ LOCATION:Neely Preserve\, 11000 Old State Rd\, Remus\, MI\, 49340\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwc-mi.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Barred-Owl.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160604T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160604T150000 DTSTAMP:20260623T004104 CREATED:20160506T215820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160526T212017Z UID:2294-1465045200-1465052400@cwc-mi.org SUMMARY:National Trails Day Walk at Audubon Woods DESCRIPTION:Each year on the first Saturday in June it is National Trails Day.  On this day there are events held throughout the United States to help promote awareness of the wide variety of benefits that trails provide\, to encourage people to discover their local trails\, to raise awareness of trail issues and to instill excitement for the outdoors. This year\, Mike LeValley is leading walks on two of our preserves to recognize this day. \nAfter a leisurely walk of the Sylvan Solace Preserve trails this morning\, we will visit the Audubon Woods Preserve in the afternoon. We will enjoy about half a mile of the trail through a mature deciduous forest\, and along the high banks of the Chippewa River. This is a good place for bird watchers to hear the sounds of Red-eyed Vireo\, Ovenbird and Acadian Flycatcher. This walk is free and open to anyone. \n#NationalTrailsDay \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/national-trails-day-walk-at-audubon-woods/ LOCATION:MI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwc-mi.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_1105-1024x768-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160604T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160604T110000 DTSTAMP:20260623T004104 CREATED:20160506T214000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160526T211932Z UID:2289-1465030800-1465038000@cwc-mi.org SUMMARY:National Trails Day Walk at Sylvan Solace DESCRIPTION:Each year on the first Saturday in June it is National Trails Day.  On this day there are events held throughout the United States to help promote awareness of the wide variety of benefits that trails provide\, to encourage people to discover their local trails\, to raise awareness of trail issues and to instill excitement for the outdoors. This year\, Mike LeValley is leading walks on two of our preserves to recognize this day. \nJoin us for a leisurely walk of the Sylvan Solace Preserve trails this morning. We will enjoy the late spring morning as we walk about a mile of the flat\, wide trails that wind past a mixed pine plantation\, through a mature deciduous forest\, and along the high banks of the Chippewa River. This walk is free and open to anyone. \n#NationalTrailsDay \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/national-trails-day-walk-at-sylvan-solace/ LOCATION:Sylvan Solace Preserve\, 4561 W. Pickard Rd\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwc-mi.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/CWC_Sylvan-Solace-Preserve-1_Isabella-County.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160428T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160428T210000 DTSTAMP:20260623T004104 CREATED:20160317T231216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160317T231216Z UID:2202-1461864600-1461877200@cwc-mi.org SUMMARY:Annual Spring Banquet DESCRIPTION:The 21st Annual Spring Banquet and Fundraiser is set for Thursday\, April 28th at beautiful Buck’s Run. The social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. and features live music by Charlie Walmsley. As always\, there will be a silent auction with lots of bidding opportunities. For the second year\, Norm Yoder will be conducting a live auction of selected items. This year’s speaker\, Jane Keon\, will be sharing some of her experiences as a member of the Pine River Super Fund Citizens Task Force since its formation in 1997.  If you would like to register online\, you may do so here. Or you may download a registration form and mail it. \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/annual-spring-banquet/ LOCATION:Bucks Run Golf Club\, 1559 S. Chippewa Road\, Mount Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwc-mi.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Banquet-Facebook-cover-1-e1458066270752.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR