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Spring Owl Prowl Friday, April 8 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm $10 per person, please pre-register Visit Grass River Natural Area and learn about our local owls and their conservation with an introductory presentation, and then head out for a night hike in search of these amazing birds. Participants should be comfortable walking outdoors at […]
Spring Bird Walk Saturday, April 16 9:00 am - 11:00 am $5 per person, please pre-register Take a guided spring bird walk at Grass River Natural Area to learn to ID birds by sight and sound and how to log observations online using the eBird webpage or app. Bring or borrow some from the Grass […]
Grass River Natural Area is hosting our second Nature Trivia Night at the Short's Pull Barn in Elk Rapids. Get your team of 2-6 players together and get ready to stretch your brain with five rounds of clever, family-friendly trivia. Don't worry if you're not a nature expert; questions will draw from other areas of […]
Naturalist on the Trail Every Friday throughout the summer beginning June 3 10:30 am – 1:30 pm Donations welcome Every Friday this summer a naturalist will be stationed outdoors on the Grass River Natural Area trail system, offering a new mobile mini-program each week. Stop into the Grass River Center to find out where the […]
Kayak Grass River Monday, June 13 and Wednesday, June 29 9:30 am - 12:00 pm $45 per person - includes tour, kayak, PFD, and paddle for each participant There is no better way to experience Grass River than by paddling its calm waters and enjoying its unique wildlife! On these morning guided tours, visitors explore […]
Blooms & Birds: Wildflower Walk Every Tuesday throughout the summer 10:00 am – 12:00 pm No charge but donations are appreciated Go for a relaxing stroll on the trails with Grass River Natural Area docents Julie Hurd and Phil Jarvi each week to find and identify the beautiful and unique wildflowers at Grass River. Along […]
Art Program – Beautiful Bugs Thursday, June 16 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm $10 per person, includes supplies, pre-registration is required Take a walk at Grass River Natural Area with artist/naturalist Arlene Westhoven and sketch insects. When you return to the Grass River Center, you will use bright colors to illustrate the amazing creatures you […]
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