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JUNE 21-22 | SEDGE IDENTIFICATION CLASS Join the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary to learn more about the wonderful, subtle beauty of sedges in a two-day, in-person, hands-on class, slated for 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 21-22. The basics Time and dates: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, June 21, 2023, and Saturday, […]
Learn, explore, and give back to nature in a friendly setting. Summer restoration volunteer activities vary almost weekly as the natural world explodes with life. Get your hands dirty and discover the world around you. Led by Jonathan Parker. Snacks and gloves provided—bring a water bottle. Youth volunteers welcome! Pre-registration required. Must be at least […]
Fire practitioners are increasingly involved in working with the media to communicate about fire. Whether covering the aftermath of a destructive wildfire or helping local audiences understand the purpose of prescribed fire, it can be challenging to understand how to work with media outlets to best transmit your message. This webinar series, presented by the […]
Learn, explore, and give back to nature in a friendly setting. Summer restoration volunteer activities vary almost weekly as the natural world explodes with life. Get your hands dirty and discover the world around you. Led by Jonathan Parker. Snacks and gloves provided—bring a water bottle. Youth volunteers welcome! Pre-registration required. Must be at least […]
with guest Christine Carmichael (Fair Forests Consulting) This presentation will cover how to ensure that historically underserved communities, especially communities of color, are included and empowered in urban forestry programs. For far too long, these communities have been the subject of decisions made by those from outside the community, with inadequate attention given to the […]
Terry Todd International Speaker Series Robin Wall Kimmerer Restoration and Reciprocity: Healing Relationships with the Natural World Friday July 12, 2024 6 pm at Chenery Auditorium in Kalamazoo Free event open to the public, Book signing following talk More information: https://naturecenter.org/programs/ttiss/ About the Speaker: Robin Wall Kimmerer is a mother, scientist, decorated professor, and enrolled […]
Learn, explore, and give back to nature in a friendly setting. Summer restoration volunteer activities vary almost weekly as the natural world explodes with life. Get your hands dirty and discover the world around you. Led by Jonathan Parker. Snacks and gloves provided—bring a water bottle. Youth volunteers welcome! Pre-registration required. Must be at least […]
Mark your calendars for the 15th Midwest Native Plant Conference, taking place from August 2-4, 2024 at the Bergamo Center for Lifelong Learning in Beavercreek, Ohio. This popular event fills up in less than 2 days, so we recommend subscribing to our email list to receive the earliest notification of when registration opens. Native plant vendors, local artists, and exhibitors are set up […]
Learn, explore, and give back to nature in a friendly setting. Summer restoration volunteer activities vary almost weekly as the natural world explodes with life. Get your hands dirty and discover the world around you. Led by Jonathan Parker. Snacks and gloves provided—bring a water bottle. Youth volunteers welcome! Pre-registration required. Must be at least […]
with guest Denise Keele (Executive Director, Michigan Climate Action Network) Stewardship of our natural world is crucial in shaping effective responses to climate change now and in teaching our next generation of leaders the skills they’ll need to bring about both personal and collective action tomorrow. In this encore to her excellent TSN Conference 2024 […]
Learn, explore, and give back to nature in a friendly setting. Summer restoration volunteer activities vary almost weekly as the natural world explodes with life. Get your hands dirty and discover the world around you. Led by Jonathan Parker. Snacks and gloves provided—bring a water bottle. Youth volunteers welcome! Pre-registration required. Must be at least […]
with guests Emily Leslie (Michigan DNR, Parks and Recreation Department) & Wayne Gleiber (Michigan DNR, Dune Avengers Group) Join us for this episode to hear from a dynamic DNR duo of dedicated volunteer + professional natural resource steward and learn about managing invasive species side by side. Wayne Gleiber has volunteered over 5,000 hours and learned […]
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