October 2019
Owl Prowl
Owl Prowl Friday, October 18, 2019 - 7:00pm (1.5 hrs), $5 per person Join us as we learn about our local owls and their conservation with an indoor presentation, and then head out for a night hike in search of these amazing birds. Participants should be comfortable walking outdoors at night on uneven trails. Bring a light. $5 per person.
Find out more »Fall Stewardship Day
Fall Stewardship Day Saturday October 19, 2019 - 8:30am-12:00 pm Help GRNA get ready for winter by sprucing up the trails and buildings! There will be plenty to do for people of all abilities. A potluck will follow in the cabin and you can stay to enjoy Autumn Fest.
Find out more »Owl Prowl
Join us as we learn about our local owls with an indoor presentation and then go for a night hike in search of these amazing birds. $5 per person.
Find out more »Owl Prowl
Join us as we learn about our local owls with an indoor presentation and then go for a night hike in search of these amazing birds. $5 per person.
Find out more »Autumn Reflections Art Class
Autumn Reflections Art Class Saturday October 26, 2019 - 1:00pm (2 hrs.), $8 per person Fall is a time of spectacular clouds and brilliant reflections. We will use a variety of media (pastels, pencil, watercolors, etc.) to capture the colors of the season with naturalist and artist, Arlene Westhoven.
Find out more »Owl Prowl
Join us as we learn about our local owls with an indoor presentation and then go for a night hike in search of these amazing birds. $5 per person.
Find out more »November 2019
Snowshoe Building Workshop
Traditional Snowshoe Building and Lacing Workshop Saturday, November 2nd, 9am – 4pm AND Sunday, November 3rd , 11am – 4pm Cost: $200.00 Winter is a great time to get outside and experience the beauty of Northern Michigan and there is no better way to traverse a snowy landscape than on snowshoes. In this two-day workshop, learn how to lace traditional Ojibwa-style snowshoes from an experienced instructor. The workshop will feature snowshoe kits from Country Ways® of Minneapolis, MN. Frames are…
Find out more »Snowshoe Building Workshop Day 2
Traditional Snowshoe Building and Lacing Workshop Saturday, November 2nd, 9am – 4pm AND Sunday, November 3rd , 11am – 4pm Cost: $200.00 Winter is a great time to get outside and experience the beauty of Northern Michigan and there is no better way to traverse a snowy landscape than on snowshoes. In this two-day workshop, learn how to lace traditional Ojibwa-style snowshoes from an experienced instructor. The workshop will feature snowshoe kits from Country Ways® of Minneapolis, MN. Frames are…
Find out more »Bow and Drill Fire-making Workshop
Bow and Drill Fire-making Workshop Sunday November 24, 2019 - 1:00pm (2 hrs), $20 per person Learn to build and use a bow and drill kit to create fire by friction. First, we will collect natural materials to build our own kits and then learn proper technique to create fire. Each participant will go home with their own bow and drill kit and the skills to keep practicing on their own. For Adults and Teens. $20 per person.
Find out more »December 2019
Holiday Wreaths and Centerpieces
Holiday Wreaths and Centerpieces Saturday December 7 - 1:00pm (2hrs), $10 per participant, for adults, and families w/ older children Tis the Season for the smell of balsam, the bright red of berries, and the drumbeat of woodpeckers. Take home a bit of Grass River Natural Area by making your own centerpieces using candles, cedar, bark, berries, and other objects we find on the trail, and also create works of grapevine wreath art. All supplies are provided. Best for adults…
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