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January 2020
“Bring the Outdoors In” Speakers Series – A Voice for the Silent Wilderness
Join us on Wednesday January 22nd for Part I of a four part speaker series focusing on the outdoors. "A Voice for the Silent Wilderness" Large tracts of public land and the ability of the public to access that land are two of America’s greatest conservation legacies. Jason Meekhof, Upper Great Lakes Coordinator for Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA) will speak on public land and the mission and values of BHA. You don't need to be a hunter or angler…
Find out more »Hall’s Lake Animal Sign Hike
As we've seen on trail camera, Hall's Lake Natural Area is a wildlife haven! Join us on Saturday, January 25th at 10:00 AM as we search for animal signs. We've found lots of tracks in the past including bobcat, coyote, mink, weasel, deer, rabbit, porcupine, and otter. What will we find this trip?
Find out more »February 2020
February Almost Full Moon Hike
The February full moon occurs on Sunday the 9th. We'd rather go hiking on Saturday night. Join us on Saturday February 8th at 7:00PM at our Sylvan Solace Preserve for our fourth night hike of the season. Sylvan Solace is a great place for an introduction to night hiking with its wide flat trails. Directions to the preserve: http://bit.ly/SylvanSolacePreserve
Find out more »February Friendraiser @ Shepherd Bar and Restaurant
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.
Find out more »February Animal Sign Hike
Join us on Saturday February 22nd at 10:00AM at Hall's Lake Natural Area. With or without snow we should be able to find lots of evidence of our furred and feathered friends. With a little bit of luck we might find things like an otter slide (pictured above) or spot one of our resident porcupines. Directions to the preserve: http://bit.ly/Halls-Lake-Natural-Area
Find out more »March 2020
March Full Moon Hike
Who's up for an adventure? We normally host our full moon hikes on the flat trails of Sylvan Solace Preserve - for our fifth and final night hike of the season, we're going to Bundy Hill! Join us on Monday March 9th at 7:30PM as we brave Bundy Hill in the dark. Normally we try to hike at night without light, but for this hike it is recommended that you bring a headlamp (or flashlight) for safety. We also recommend…
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