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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
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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:20260423T150427
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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:20260423T150427
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
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SUMMARY:Spring Mushroom Hunt @ Sylvan Solace Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join Sister Marie Kopin of the North American Mycological Association for springtime mushroom hunt at our 78 acre Sylvan Solace Preserve. This will be the first of two scheduled Spring fungus forays.\n\nParticipants will explore the Preserve in search of wild mushrooms. The event will culminate with an identification of each participant’s findings. This event is free and open to the public.\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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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250505T190000
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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
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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:20260423T150427
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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:20260423T150427
CREATED:20250328T142408Z
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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:20260423T150427
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T161528Z
UID:8704-1745665200-1745672400@cwc-mi.org
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:20260423T150427
CREATED:20250304T153931Z
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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:20260423T150427
CREATED:20250409T145331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T161616Z
UID:8699-1744981200-1744992000@cwc-mi.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250415T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150427
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T161704Z
UID:8689-1744714800-1744722000@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Weekday Stewardship Volunteer Work Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, April 15th at 11:00am 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 that are being planted that Friday. \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/
LOCATION:Mill Pond Natural Area\, 1403 W. High Street\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250323T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250323T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150427
CREATED:20250314T185229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T185229Z
UID:8642-1742734800-1742742000@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Stewardship Sunday Work Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday March 23rd 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 sometime in April).\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/stewardship-sunday-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:20250322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150427
CREATED:20250304T150056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T150056Z
UID:8612-1742648400-1742662800@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Vernal Pool Patrol: Volunteer Training
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day in the field collecting information for the community science project Vernal Pool Patrol. This field day will provide hands-on practice identifying traits of vernal pools and the organisms that use them. By the end of the day\, participants will have a deeper understanding of how to collect and submit data for the project. Please dress for the weather. Waterproof shoes are ideal.\n\nRegistration required – Becoming a patroller is a two-step process:\n1. Register for the Vernal Pool Patrol Field Day on March 22 to practice data entry and IDhttps://chippewanaturecenter.doubleknot.com/…/ver…/93940\n2. Register for the free MNFI Vernal Pool Patrol virtual trainings – Register even if you cannot attend the training dates in March; recordings will be available until the end of April.https://vernal-pool-patrol-mnfi.hub.arcgis.com/…/traini…\n\nFree | Ages 15+\, under 18 w/adult\n\nBrought to you by: Chippewa Nature Center\, The Little Forks Conservancy\, and Chippewa Watershed Conservancy\n\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/vernal-pool-patrol-volunteer-training-2/
LOCATION:Chippewa Nature Center\, 400 S Badour Rd\, Midland\, MI\, 48640\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250315T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250315T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150427
CREATED:20250214T193217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T194701Z
UID:8569-1742043600-1742049000@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Coffee & Conservation @ Ballyhoo Books & Brew
DESCRIPTION:Stop by Ballyhoo Books & Brew on Saturday\, March 15th from 1:00-2:30 pm. Bring your conservation questions and join the Chippewa Watershed Conservancy for a conversation about nature preserves\, conservation easements\, and what’s next for the CWC. \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/coffee-conservation-ballyhoo-books-brew/
LOCATION:Ballyhoo Books & Brew\, 111 W. Superior Street\, Alma\, MI\, 48801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250314T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250314T230000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150427
CREATED:20250304T162205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T164542Z
UID:8617-1741986000-1741993200@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. Eastern Red-backed Salamander\, Four-toed Salamander\, 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\n**This event is weather-dependent and subject to change.** Currently we are looking at favorable conditions this Friday evening\, but we may bump it to Saturday if that day looks better!\n\nBring a flashlight or headlamp. Rubber boots are recommended. Please disinfect boots with a 3% bleach solution prior to coming out. Because we want to mitigate negative impacts during this sensitive time\, we are requiring registration and limited attendance to ten people. Email autumn@cwc-mi.org to register.\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\n\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/spring-migration-watch-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:20250313T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250313T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150427
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UID:8593-1741894200-1741899600@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:March Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, March 13th at 7:30PM for a hike under the full moon at our Sylvan Solace Preserve. \nAlthough we won’t see it during our hike\, there will be a full lunar eclipse the night of March 13th-14th\, with total eclipse occurring between 2:30AM and 3:30AM. \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/march-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:20250227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250227T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150427
CREATED:20250203T200243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T200243Z
UID:8531-1740679200-1740686400@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:February Friendraiser @ Shepherd Bar and Restaurant
DESCRIPTION:Join Chippewa Watershed Conservancy (CWC) staff\, board members\, and volunteers for an evening of Mexican cuisine and conversation at our upcoming February Friendraiser. Learn about CWC’s conservation efforts throughout Central Michigan\, public recreational opportunities\, and various ways to get involved.\n\nFor a $25 donation to support conservation in Central Michigan\, participants will have access to a taco and nacho bar and drink from Shepherd Bar and Restaurant. The Friendraiser will take place in the Maple Leaf Room at Shepherd Bar and Restaurant.\nTo register follow this link: https://bit.ly/CWCfriendraiser \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/february-friendraiser-shepherd-bar-and-restaurant-2/
LOCATION:Shepherd Bar and Restaurant\, 324 West Wright Avenue\, Shepherd\, MI\, 48883\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250223T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250223T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150427
CREATED:20250218T174316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T174316Z
UID:8575-1740315600-1740322800@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Snowshoeing at Sylvan Solace Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to the recent storms\, we finally have enough snow on the ground to snowshoe!\n\nJoin us on Sunday January 20th at 1:00 PM as we explore Sylvan Solace Preserve by snowshoe. We’ll provide pairs of snowshoes for this introductory experience. With its flat terrain\, Sylvan Solace is a great place for beginners to learn how to snowshoe.\n\nPlease register in advance by either sending us a DM or 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: https://bit.ly/SylvanSolacePreserve\n\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/intro-to-snowshoeing-at-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:20250218T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250218T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150427
CREATED:20250109T183332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T183332Z
UID:8520-1739874600-1739881800@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:CWC Nature Journal Club
DESCRIPTION:Missing CWC Nature Journal Club? Still nature journaling but want to give your frostbitten fingers a break?\n\nWe’ve got you covered! Join us at the CWC office at 306 S. University Ave\, Mt. Pleasant at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday\, February 18th for a journaling session indoors. We will provide nature items from our education arsenal… You bring your own supplies and enthusiasm!\n\nHot tea & a light snack will be provided.\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/cwc-nature-journal-club/
LOCATION:Hersee House\, 306 S. University Avenue\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150427
CREATED:20250108T153448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T170408Z
UID:8505-1739386800-1739394000@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED - February Full Moon Hike - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:The night hike scheduled for Wednesday\, February 12th has been canceled due to expected road/weather conditions.\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/february-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:20250202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150427
CREATED:20250108T152907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T152907Z
UID:8509-1738501200-1738508400@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Groundhog Day Animal Signs Hike @ Hall's Lake Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a winter hike through the woods of Hall’s Lake Natural Area on Sunday\, February 2nd at 1:00PM.  We’ll look for animal tracks and other sign along the lakeshore\, on the edge of wetlands and on the trails.  With a wide variety of habitats\, Hall’s Lake Natural Area probably hosts the widest variety of wildlife species of any Chippewa Watershed Conservancy property. \nWill we see a groundhog?  It’s very unlikely; they are sensibly hibernating at the time. \nDirections to the preserve: https://bit.ly/Halls-Lake-Natural-Area \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/groundhog-day-animal-signs-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:20250111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250111T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150427
CREATED:20250108T150147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T150147Z
UID:8507-1736622000-1736629200@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:January Not-Quite-Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, January 11th at 7:00PM for a hike under the (almost) full moon at our Sylvan Solace Preserve.\n\nWe know the moon won’t be full until the 13th but that’s a Monday and we’d rather hike on a Saturday evening! By hiking on the 11th the moon will already be at 39 degrees above the horizon at 7PM versus only 17 degrees above the horizon at the same time on the 13th so we should have a much better view of it. Besides\, we don’t think most of us will notice the difference between a moon at 99.2% illumination (on the 13th) and one at only 96.1% illumination (on the 11th)…\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\n\n\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/january-not-quite-full-moon-hike/
LOCATION:Sylvan Solace Preserve\, 4561 W. Pickard Rd\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250101T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250101T093000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150427
CREATED:20241120T151721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T151721Z
UID:8460-1735716600-1735723800@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 9th 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-6/
LOCATION:Bundy Hill Preserve\, 10991-10999 W. River Rd.\, Remus\, MI\, 49340\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241221T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150427
CREATED:20241120T153911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T153911Z
UID:8470-1734800400-1734811200@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 waning gibbous 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-2/
LOCATION:Sylvan Solace Preserve\, 4561 W. Pickard Rd\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241218T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241218T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150427
CREATED:20241126T145134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T145134Z
UID:8481-1734537600-1734544800@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:CWC Holiday Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, December 18th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm for a Holiday Open House at the CWC Office at 306 S. University Avenue. \nCome celebrate the holiday season with CWC Board and Staff. Appetizers and drinks will provided. \nAttendees will receive a limited edition holiday print featuring winterberry holly – while supplies last. \nNeed to do some last minute holiday shopping? We’ll have CWC swag such as stocking caps\, mugs\, books\, and stickers available for purchase. \nThis event is free but donations to the CWC will be gladly accepted. \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/cwc-holiday-open-house/
LOCATION:Hersee House\, 306 S. University Avenue\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150427
CREATED:20241120T160027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T160027Z
UID:8478-1734285600-1734292800@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 Sunday\, December 15th 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-3/
LOCATION:Sylvan Solace Preserve\, 4561 W. Pickard Rd\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150427
CREATED:20241105T165937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T165937Z
UID:8441-1732874400-1732881600@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Opt Outside Hike at Sylvan Solace Preserve
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 29th at 10:00AM for a relaxing stroll through the woods at Sylvan Solace Preserve.\n\nDirections to the preserve: http://bit.ly/SylvanSolacePreserve\nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/opt-outside-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:20241024T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241024T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150427
CREATED:20240626T181839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T181839Z
UID:8184-1729789200-1729796400@cwc-mi.org
SUMMARY:Weekday Work Session @ Sylvan Solace Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, October 24th at 5:00pm for a weekday invasive species removal work session at Sylvan Solace Preserve. We’re working on removing invasive shrubs such as autumn olive\, honeysuckle\, and Japanese barberry. We did extensive work on this property from 2019 – 2022 and now we’re going back to clean up what’s grown since then plus a few areas we may have missed. \nNo experience is necessary to participate. We’ll provide tools and training. \nDirections to the preserve: https://bit.ly/SylvanSolacePreserve \nShareEmailTwitterFacebookRedditTumblrPinterestLinkedIn
URL:https://cwc-mi.org/event/weekday-work-session-sylvan-solace-preserve/
LOCATION:Sylvan Solace Preserve\, 4561 W. Pickard Rd\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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