Fall Bird Migration Bandathon
Friday, September 16, 4-7 pm
Saturday-Sunday, September 17-18, 8 am-12 pm
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See resident and migratory birds up close, as birds are caught in mist nets and banded for research. Join researcher Mike Bishop and CNC staff at the Lanigan pavilion at the end of the Homestead Road.
If it is raining or windy, banding will not take place. All participants must wear a mask when Mike is at the banding table during this program.
FREE | Ages: 9+, under 18 w/adult |
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| Goldenrod soldier beetles are native to North America and get their name from the goldenrod flower which is its main food source. Other host plants include Queen Anne’s lace, rattlesnake master, and milkweed. They are harmless since they do not sting or bite and they do not cause damage to plants. The habitat for this common beetle includes meadow and fields where their host plants grow. Adult beetles will eat small insect eggs, aphids, and small caterpillars but dine mostly on pollen and nectar making them an important pollinator. Their population peaks August through September when their host plant is in bloom. Adult females lay their eggs in the soil; when the larvae hatch they feed on grasshopper eggs as well as soft-bodied insects. |
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|  | Introduction to Working with Plant Based Natural Dyes Saturday, September 17 9 am-1 pm
Learn the basics of dying wool and other protein-based fibers such as alpaca or silk. Focused on natural dyes, participants will learn how to forage for color with an eye on sustainability, plant their own garden, prepare a dye bath and choose the proper mordant. Participants will dye their own samples of wool to take home. Led by Sue Erhardt, a fiber arts enthusiast and member of Midland Fiber Arts Guild.
Ages 15+, under 18 w/adult
Register by: Thursday, September 15
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 | Black Light Hike Thursday, September 9 8-9 pm
Join CNC staff for a night hike using black lights. Also known as UV lights, these special lights allow us to discover a luminescent world with glowing insects, algae, flowers and fungi. Some UV flashlights will be available; please bring one if you have your own.
FREE | Ages: 5+, under 18 w/adult
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 | Logging History at Averill Preserve Wednesday, September 21 6-7 pm
In the 1880s, the small town of Averill, just west of Midland City, boasted the “largest banking grounds in the world” on the banks of the Tittabawassee River. Join CNC's Historic Interpreter for a stroll into Averill's past at the famous banking grounds. You’ll hear local lumbering tales, view historic photos of the site and appreciate recent efforts The Little Forks Conservancy has made to preserve its rich history and natural resources. Wear walking shoes and meet in the pavilion at Averill Preserve off Saginaw Road near Sanford.
Directions: From Midland, take N Saginaw Rd toward Sanford for approximately 5 miles. The Averill Preserve is on the left, across from Hope Road. Park in the small lot near the pavilion.
FREE | Ages 12+, under 18 w/adult
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We Need You! Volunteer for Fall Harvest Festival
Come spend a few hours volunteering at this annual event! Opportunities include: Parking Crew 9:00-11:30 am or 11:30 am-2 pm - Standing and walking required. Adult volunteer opportunity - Admission Gate 9:45 am-1 pm or 12:45-3 pm - Tech savvy, background check required
Check-in Volunteers 11:15 am-2:15 pm - Background check required Cider Pressing 12:15-4:15 pm - Will be working with apples and bees/yellow jackets may be present. Volunteer opportunity for high school juniors and older Melt Candle Wax - 10 am-1 pm - Adult volunteer opportunity Children’s activities 9:30 am-12 pm; 11:30 am-2 pm or 1:45-4:15 pm - Options: Games, Candle Dipping, Yarn Dolls, Thaumatrope (historical optical allusion craft); instructions will be provided Photo Booth 9:30 am-12 pm - Take photos using visitor’s camera
Interested in volunteering? Contact Cathy Devendorf, Director of Volunteers & Outreach, at cdevendorf@chippewanaturecenter.org or 989.631.0830. |
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Part time, permanent
Application Deadline: Position open until filled |
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Great Family Volunteer Opportunity -
Be a Nature Play! Host Family!
Are you looking for an opportunity to volunteer with your family and encourage outdoor play? We will provide you with materials to enhance play elements in The Woods Nature Play Area. You and your family will welcome others to the play group and return items back to the Visitor Center at the end of the event. Join us for a chance to connect with other families in nature and become an advocate for outdoor play.
Nature Play! takes place on select Sundays from 2-4 pm. See the calendar for dates.
Visit www.chippewanaturecenter.org/volunteer to learn more!
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