Saturday March 13, 2010- 10:00 am Brownie Scout Badge Workshop: "Eco Explorer"
The Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, has badge programs for Girl Scouts, Brownies and Cub Scouts. This is an opportunity for scouts to earn their outdoor badges from the professional staff at the Harris Nature Center. They may enroll as individuals or as a troop or den. The next workshop is "Eco-Explorers" for Brownie Girl Scouts on Saturday March 13 at 10 am or 1 pm. The fee is $4 per scout. Call 517-349-3866 to register or request a brochure listing all the workshop dates. There are two sessions available: 10 am or 1 pm
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI)
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Tuesday March 16, 2010- 5:30 pm Zonta Club of Lansing Hosts Zonta Inter City Dinner
The celebration theme is "Denim & Diamonds - Headin' West to San Antonio". Zonta, is a global organization whose goal is the advancement of women & girls locally, nationally & internationally through service & advocacy. Hilda Pat Curren, President of ZCOL will introduce Keynote Speaker Sandra Vosper, Governor of Zonta's District 15. Musical entertainment by Kathy Ford. For more info contact Sue Eareckson @ 694-2300 ext 80146, fax 484-2461 or email see-tsi@att.net Social Hour @ 5:30 with cash bar, Dinner @ 6:15
Country Club of Lansing (2200 Moores River Drive Lansing, MI)
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- 7:00 pm Landscaping with Native Plants
If you want to make your gardening easier, try adding native plants which thrive in Michigan and will attract birds and butterflies to the garden. Learn how to design and maintain a native garden at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road on Tuesday March 16 at 7:00 pm. The class will be taught by Vern Stephens of Designs by Nature. The price of the class is $15. For a registration form or more information, contact us at harriscenter@sbcglobal.net or 517-349-3866.
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI)
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Thursday March 18, 2010- 10:00 am Chipmunk Story Time: "Counting Nature"
Join Chicory Chipmunk at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, in Meridian Township once a month for nature stories followed by games or a walk. The programs are open to preschool and elementary children. The next story time, 'Counting Nature' is Thursday, March 18 at 10 am. The fee is $3.00/ child/ session and is due at the time of the program. Contact us at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net with questions or to register your child.
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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- 6:30 pm ReEnergize Michigan - General Meeting
Join the Michigan Chapter Sierra Club Legislative Director to learn more about the ReEnergize Michigan! campaign which is working to pass comprehensive legislation that will raise the renewable energy standard, increase energy efficiency and more. The program will begin promptly at 6:30 and may end early.
Foster Community Center (200 N Foster Lansing, MI)
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Friday March 19, 2010- 7:00 pm Maple Moon: Campfire and Program
Long ago, Native Americans discovered the good tasting sap of the Sugar Maple tree and perfected a way of making syrup from it. The tradition of 'sugaring' continues today in Michigan. Enjoy a campfire and program about the history of maple sugar, see a tree tapped and taste real maple sugar at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road on Friday March 19 at 7 pm, followed by a short guided walk through the evening woods. The fee for the program is $2/person or $5/family due at the door.
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI)
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Saturday March 20, 2010- 11:00 am Maple Syrup Festival
MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL
Saturday and Sunday, March 20 & 21, 2010
11 am – 4 pm Free Admission
March means Maple Syrup! Follow us into the maple grove to watch this uniquely North American activity. We will demonstrate how sap was collected and made into syrup throughout the ages. Warm up in the Visitor Center with hot chocolate and purchase some maple syrup and sugar. Then browse among the beautiful nature arts and crafts exhibited by local artists. Stop into the Friends of Fenner Gift Shop
Fenner Nature Center (2020 East Mount Hope Rd. Lansing, MI)
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- 1:00 pm Walking Club Walk: Williamstown Township Park
Walk your way to strong bones, toned muscles and a healthy heart! The Harris Nature Center has organized a Walking Club that meets once a month at a different park for a guided walk. All Walking Club guided walks and other guided walks at the Harris Nature Center are included. Receive your own walking staff when you join. The fee for one year is $30 for adults and $10 for children. Drop-in walkers are welcome for $2/person/walk.
Contact us: harriscenter@sbcglobal.net or 517-349-3866.
Williamstown Township Park (525 E Grand River Avenue Williamston, MI)
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Sunday March 21, 2010- 11:00 am Maple Syrup Festival
MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL
Saturday and Sunday, March 20 & 21, 2010
11 am – 4 pm Free Admission
March means Maple Syrup! Follow us into the maple grove to watch this uniquely North American activity. We will demonstrate how sap was collected and made into syrup throughout the ages. Warm up in the Visitor Center with hot chocolate and purchase some maple syrup and sugar. Then browse among the beautiful nature arts and crafts exhibited by local artists. Stop into the Friends of Fenner Gift Shop
Fenner Nature Center (2020 East Mount Hope Rd. Lansing, MI)
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Wednesday March 24, 2010- 3:00 pm Clinton County Books & More!
The Clinton County Department of Waste Management will again conduct the annual Books & More! Events which will be held on March 24 in St. Johns and March 25 in DeWitt Township. Collected for reuse and recycling include: books, magazines, phone books, reusable and non-usable clothing and textiles, and reusable household items and building materials. Library groups will be on-site to sort books for reuse. For more information call 989-224-5186 or email conserve@clinton-county.org. Items will be accepted during only during the times listed.
Wilson Center in St. Johns, 101 W. Cass St. (Wilson Center in St. Johns, 101 W. Cass St. St. Johns, MI)
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Thursday March 25, 2010- 3:00 pm Clinton County Books & More!
The Clinton County Department of Waste Management will again conduct the annual Books & More! Events which will be held on March 24 in St. Johns and March 25 in DeWitt Township. Collected for reuse and recycling include: books, magazines, phone books, reusable and non-usable clothing and textiles, and reusable household items and building materials. Library groups will be on-site to sort books for reuse. For more information call 989-224-5186 or email conserve@clinton-county.org Items only accepted during the times indicated.
DeWitt Township Hall, 1401 W. Herbison Rd. (1401 W. Herbison Rd. DeWitt, MI)
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Friday March 26, 2010- 8:00 pm Howl at the Moon
Bring your best friend (2-footed or 4-footed) to the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road for a guided hike through the moonlit woods on Friday, March 26 at 8:00 pm. Dogs must be on non-retractable leashes. Flashlights are permitted but not a necessity. The fee for this program is $2.00/ person due at the walk. For more information, contact us at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net.
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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Saturday March 27, 2010- 10:00 am Cub Scout Badge Workshop: "Weather"
The Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, has badge programs for Girl Scouts, Brownies and Cub Scouts. This is an opportunity for scouts to earn their outdoor badges from the professional staff at the Harris Nature Center. They may enroll as individuals or as a troop or den. The next workshop is "Weather Academic" for Cub Scouts on Saturday March 27 at 10 am or 1 pm. The fee is $4 per scout. Call 517-349-3866 to register or request a brochure listing all the workshop dates. There are two sessions available: 10 am or 1 pm
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI)
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Sunday March 28, 2010- 3:00 pm Song Bird Nest Box Workshop
Many of our favorite song birds can be attracted to backyards, especially if a nest box is provided. Learn about bluebirds, chickadees, finches and wrens while building your own box with the help of song bird enthusiast Gene Wasserman at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Meridian Township, on Sunday March 28 at 3:00 pm. Nest box kits are $15, and the event is free. Please contact us at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net to reserve a box to build.
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI)
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Saturday April 3, 2010- 11:00 am Meridian Building Material Recycling Day
Recycle your building supplies, tools, cabinets, fixtures, windows, doors, lumber, etc. Habitat for Humanity is partnering with Meridian Township. Guidelines at http://www.re-news.net/meridian/facts/RESTORE.pdf 11am - 2pm
Meridian Twp Trash & Recycling (5976 East Lake Drive Haslett, MI)
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Tuesday April 6, 2010- 9:00 am Spring Break Nature Explorations
Sign up for one, two or three days at Fenner Nature Center and explore the park during the changing season. We may experience everything from a snowstorm to balmy temperatures, but we will still go out and investigate the changes occurring in plants and animals in the park.
Every day is different. Be ready for hikes, fun activities, and crafts. other dates, 4/7, 4/8
Fenner Nature Center (2020 East Mt. Hope Rd. Lansing, MI)
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Wednesday April 7, 2010- 9:00 am Spring Break Nature Explorations
Sign up for one, two or three days at Fenner Nature Center and explore the park during the changing season. We may experience everything from a snowstorm to balmy temperatures, but we will still go out and investigate the changes occurring in plants and animals in the park.
Every day is different. Be ready for hikes, fun activities, and crafts. other dates, 4/7, 4/8
Fenner Nature Center (2020 East Mt. Hope Rd. Lansing, MI)
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Thursday April 8, 2010- 9:00 am Spring Break Nature Explorations
Sign up for one, two or three days at Fenner Nature Center and explore the park during the changing season. We may experience everything from a snowstorm to balmy temperatures, but we will still go out and investigate the changes occurring in plants and animals in the park.
Every day is different. Be ready for hikes, fun activities, and crafts. other dates, 4/7, 4/8
Fenner Nature Center (2020 East Mt. Hope Rd. Lansing, MI)
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Friday April 9, 2010- 10:00 am Weekday Science Morning: "Turtle Tutelage"
Enhance your child's science education at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, in Meridian Township once a month through programs specifically designed to introduce and reinforce science curriculum for home-schooled and public-schooled children. The programs are open to children of all ages. The next Weekday Science class, 'Turtle Tutelage' is about the characteristics and adaptations of turtles, on Friday April 9 at 10am or 1pm. The fee is $3.00/child. Please register ahead.
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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- 1:00 pm Weekday Science Afternoon: "Turtle Tutelage"
Enhance your child's science education at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, in Meridian Township once a month through programs specifically designed to introduce and reinforce science curriculum for home-schooled and public-schooled children. The programs are open to children of all ages. The next Weekday Science class, 'Turtle Tutelage' is about the characteristics and adaptations of turtles, on Friday April 9 at 10am or 1pm. The fee is $3.00/child. Please register ahead.
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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Saturday April 10, 2010- 1:00 pm Walking Club Walk: Van Atta Woods Park
Walk your way to strong bones, toned muscles and a healthy heart! The Harris Nature Center has organized a Walking Club that meets once a month at a different park for a guided walk. All Walking Club guided walks and other guided walks at the Harris Nature Center are included. Receive your own walking staff when you join. Drop-in walkers are welcome for $2/person/walk.
Contact us: harriscenter@sbcglobal.net or 517-349-3866.
Van Atta Woods Park (540 Grand River Avenue Okemos, MI)
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Monday April 12, 2010- 9:00 am My Cub and I: Nature for Toddlers Morning
Children 3 years and under, accompanied by an adult can toddle into their first nature experience at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, in Meridian Township. My Cub and I meets for six weeks, beginning Monday April 12, from 9-10 am or 10:30-11:30 am and an evening section from 6:30-7:30 pm. The child and adult companion participate as a team to enjoy nature activities, walks, stories and crafts. There is a $31.00 fee for this 6-week program. Contact us at 517-349-3866 to register. Held twice: 9-10 am and 10:30-11:30 am.
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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- 6:30 pm My Cub and I: Nature for Toddlers Evening
Children 3 years and under, accompanied by an adult can toddle into their first nature experience at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, in Meridian Township. My Cub and I meets for six weeks, beginning Monday April 12, from 6:30-7:30 pm. The child and adult companion participate as a team to enjoy nature activities, walks, stories and crafts. There is a $31.00 fee for this 6-week program. Contact us at 517-349-3866 to register. There are also morning sessions at www.meridian.mi.us.
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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Wednesday April 14, 2010- 6:30 pm Photography Class with Ron St Germain
Whether you are shooting with film or using digital, this 3-week class will answer your photographic questions. Enjoy an entertaining class with 5-time international professional award winning outdoor photographer, Ron St Germain while improving your photographic skills. The fee for this class is $53. Please pre-register by contacting us at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net. Learn more at www.meridian.mi.us. 3 week class
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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Thursday April 15, 2010- 10:00 am Chipmunk Story Time: "Be a Nature Protector"
Join Chicory Chipmunk at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, in Meridian Township once a month for nature stories followed by games or a walk. The programs are open to preschool and elementary children. The next story time, 'Be a Nature Protector' is Thursday, April 15 at 10 am. The fee is $3.00/ child/ session and is due at the time of the program. Contact us at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net with questions or to register your child.
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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Saturday April 17, 2010- 8:00 pm Discover Night Caching
Try a new twist on geo-caching Saturday April 17 from 8-10 pm at the Harris Nature Center. Night-Caching is still a treasure hunt but instead of using a gps unit, you will follow a series of reflective tacks with a flashlight. The cache contains bumble buttons (a geo-cache trinket) and is hidden somewhere in the woods. This event begins at the Harris Nature Center where you will receive directions. Please bring a flashlight and trading trinkets. The fee for the program is $2.00/person.
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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Tuesday April 20, 2010- 10:30 am Weekday Wildflower Walk
Every week the spring woods looks a little different as more and more wildflowers poke up out of the ground. Join a naturalist at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Meridian Township for a guided walk on Tuesday mornings in the spring and watch the changes! The walks will begin during Earth Week on April 20 and continue on April 27, May 4 and 11 from 10:30-11:30 am. The fee for the walk is $2.00/person. For more information contact us at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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Friday April 23, 2010- 7:00 pm Earth Day Birthday: Campfire and Program
Celebrate Earth Week with a visit to the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road and enjoy a campfire, program, marshmallow roasting and a short guided walk through the evening woods on Friday April 23 at 7 pm. The fee is $2/person or $5/family, due at the time of the program. For more information, contact us at 349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net.
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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Saturday April 24, 2010- 8:00 am Rebuilding Together Ingham County
A one day blitz to repair and rehabilitate the homes of low-income elderly and low-income disabled homeowners. Part of a national network and effort of volunteers to assist homeowners in need. On rebuilding day repairs may include carpentry, plumbing, electrical, plastering, painting, glazing, flooring, weather-stripping, house cleanting, trash removal, and yard clean up. There is no cost to the homeowner. Anyone fourteen and older can volunteer.
Various locations throughout Ingham County.
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- 8:00 am Meridian Spring Recycling Event
Spring Recycling Event: Books, Styrofoam, and More! Exact details to come. Exact time to be determined...
Township of Meridian (5151 Marsh Road Okemos, MI)
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- 8:00 am Clinton County Clean Community Event
Items accepted for reuse, recycling or proper disposal: household hazardous waste, farm and landscaping chemicals, motor oil and antifreeze, unwanted and expired medications, electronic waste, junk items, scrap metal, appliances, tires, yard waste, clothing, textiles and reusable household items and building equipment. Fees apply for a few items, most items are free. Fees are waived for volunteers! Call the Clinton County Dept. of Waste Management at 989-224-5186; conserve@clinton-county.org The event is from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Advanced registration is required. Call 989-224-5186.
The event will be held at a location in St. Johns. Specific information is
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- 9:00 am Walking Club Walk: Hartrick Park
Walk your way to strong bones, toned muscles and a healthy heart! The Harris Nature Center has organized a Walking Club that meets once a month at a different park for a guided walk. All Walking Club guided walks and other guided walks at the Harris Nature Center are included. Receive your own walking staff when you join. Drop-in walkers are welcome for $2/person/walk.
Contact us: harriscenter@sbcglobal.net or 517-349-3866.
Hartrick Park (3685 Hulett Road Okemos, MI)
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- 9:30 am Invasive Plants Intervention Stewardship Day
You can help protect our parks from plants that threaten to overtake habitat preferred by some of our favorite native wildflowers. Learn to indentify invaders such as Garlic Mustard and Dames Rocket and find out why they pose a danger at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road on Saturday April 24 and June 5 at 9:30-11:30 am. This will be a work session with a naturalist to remove invaders from the park. Call ahead at 517-349-3866 to let us know you are coming or to volunteer another time
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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Tuesday April 27, 2010- 10:30 am Weekday Wildflower Walk
Every week the spring woods looks a little different as more and more wildflowers poke up out of the ground. Join a naturalist at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Meridian Township for a guided walk on Tuesday mornings in the spring and watch the changes! The walks will begin during Earth Week on April 20 and continue on April 27, May 4 and 11 from 10:30-11:30 am. The fee for the walk is $2.00/person. For more information contact us at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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- 10:30 am Weekday Wildflower Walk
Every week the spring woods looks a little different as more and more wildflowers poke up out of the ground. Join a naturalist at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Meridian Township for a guided walk on Tuesday mornings in the spring and watch the changes! The next walk is April 27 followed by May 4 and May 11 from 10:30-11:30 am. The fee is $2.00/person due at the time of the walk. For more information contact us at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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Friday April 30, 2010- 9:00 am Native Plants Sale
If you want to make your gardening easier, try adding native plants which thrive in Michigan and will attract birds and butterflies to the garden. The Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road is hosting a native plants sale on Saturday May 8 from 9 am to 3 pm. The plants are grown in Laingsburg and can be pre-ordered until April 30 or purchased on the 8th. Contact us at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net to have a plant list and order form sent to you.
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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- 8:30 pm Howl at the Moon
Bring your best friend (2-footed or 4-footed) to the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road for a guided hike through the moonlit woods on Friday, April 30 at 8:30 pm. Dogs must be on non-retractable leashes. Flashlights are permitted but not a necessity. The fee for this program is $2.00/ person due at the walk. For more information, contact us at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net.
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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Saturday May 1, 2010- 8:00 am Computer & Electronics Recycling Event
Bring computers, tv's, stereo's and other home electronics to this special recycling collection. Everyone is welcome.
City of Lansing Recycling Transfer Station (601 E. South St. Lansing, Mi)
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- 1:00 pm Walking Club Walk: North Meridian Road Park
Walk your way to strong bones, toned muscles and a healthy heart! The Harris Nature Center has organized a Walking Club that meets once a month at a different park for a guided walk. All Walking Club guided walks and other guided walks at the Harris Nature Center are included. Receive your own walking staff when you join. Drop-in walkers are welcome for $2/person/walk.
Contact us: harriscenter@sbcglobal.net or 517-349-3866.
North Meridian Road Park (5191 N Meridian Road Okemos, MI)
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Sunday May 2, 2010- 3:00 pm Spring Wildflower Walk
Yellow, blue, pink and white...spring wildflowers come in many brilliant colors! Join a naturalist on Sunday May 2 at 3 pm at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Meridian Township for a guided interpretive walk before these wildflowers are gone for another year. We will walk from the nature center into the Eastgate portion of the park. The fee for this program is $2/person or $5/family due at the walk. For more information contact us at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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Tuesday May 4, 2010- 10:30 am Weekday Wildflower Walk
Every week the spring woods looks a little different as more and more wildflowers poke up out of the ground. Join a naturalist at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Meridian Township for a guided walk on Tuesday mornings in the spring and watch the changes! The next walk is April 27 followed by May 4 and May 11 from 10:30-11:30 am. The fee is $2.00/person due at the time of the walk. For more information contact us at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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- 10:30 am Weekday Wildflower Walk
Every week the spring woods looks a little different as more and more wildflowers poke up out of the ground. Join a naturalist at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Meridian Township for a guided walk on Tuesday mornings in the spring and watch the changes! The next walk is May 4 followed by a walk on May 11 from 10:30-11:30 am. The fee is $2.00/person due at the time of the walk. For more information contact us at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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- 10:30 am Weekday Wildflower Walk
Every week the spring woods looks a little different as more and more wildflowers poke up out of the ground. Join a naturalist at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Meridian Township for a guided walk on Tuesday mornings in the spring and watch the changes! The walks will begin during Earth Week on April 20 and continue on April 27, May 4 and 11 from 10:30-11:30 am. The fee for the walk is $2.00/person. For more information contact us at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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Friday May 7, 2010- 10:00 am Weekday Science Morning: "Sweet on Bees"
Enhance your child's science education at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, in Meridian Township once a month through programs specifically designed to introduce and reinforce science curriculum for home-schooled and public-schooled children. The programs are open to children of all ages. The next Weekday Science class, 'Sweet on Bees' is about the characteristics and adaptations of honeybees on Friday April 9 at 10am or 1pm. The fee is $3.00/child. Please register ahead.
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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- 1:00 pm Weekday Science Afternoon: "Sweet on Bees"
Enhance your child's science education at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, in Meridian Township once a month through programs specifically designed to introduce and reinforce science curriculum for home-schooled and public-schooled children. The programs are open to children of all ages. The next Weekday Science class, 'Sweet on Bees' is about the characteristics and adaptations of honeybees on Friday April 9 at 10am or 1pm. The fee is $3.00/child. Please register ahead.
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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Saturday May 8, 2010- 9:00 am Wildflower Festival
Indulge your wild side at a Wildflower Festival at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Meridian Township on Saturday May 8 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Pick out a few wildflowers for your garden at the native plants sale area, learn about honeybees and invasive plants, visit with plant enthusiasts clubs and enjoy a guided wildflower walk with an HNC naturalist.
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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- 9:00 am Native Plants Sale
If you want to make your gardening easier, try adding native plants which thrive in Michigan and will attract birds and butterflies to the garden. The Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road is hosting a native plants sale on Saturday May 8 from 9 am to 3 pm. The plants are grown in Laingsburg and can be pre-ordered until April 30 or purchased on the 8th. Contact us at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net to have a plant list and order form sent to you.
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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Tuesday May 11, 2010- 10:30 am Weekday Wildflower Walk
Every week the spring woods looks a little different as more and more wildflowers poke up out of the ground. Join a naturalist at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Meridian Township for a guided walk on Tuesday mornings in the spring and watch the changes! The walks will begin during Earth Week on April 20 and continue on April 27, May 4 and 11 from 10:30-11:30 am. The fee for the walk is $2.00/person. For more information contact us at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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- 10:30 am Weekday Wildflower Walk
Every week the spring woods looks a little different as more and more wildflowers poke up out of the ground. Join a naturalist at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Meridian Township for a guided walk on Tuesday mornings in the spring and watch the changes! The next walk is April 27 followed by May 4 and May 11 from 10:30-11:30 am. The fee is $2.00/person due at the time of the walk. For more information contact us at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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- 10:30 am Weekday Wildflower Walk
Every week the spring woods looks a little different as more and more wildflowers poke up out of the ground. Join a naturalist at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Meridian Township for a guided walk on Tuesday mornings in the spring and watch the changes! The next walk is May 4 followed by a walk on May 11 from 10:30-11:30 am. The fee is $2.00/person due at the time of the walk. For more information contact us at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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- 10:30 am Weekday Wildflower Walk
Every week the spring woods looks a little different as more and more wildflowers poke up out of the ground. Join a naturalist at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Meridian Township for a guided walk on Tuesday mornings in the spring and watch the changes! The final walk is May 11 from 10:30-11:30 am. The fee is $2.00/person due at the time of the walk. For more information contact us at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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Friday May 14, 2010- 12:00 pm Campout And Hike On The Mason Tract
Using backpacks and canoes with canoe carts, we'll walk our gear a half of a mile into a quiet, remote, no motors lake to our rustic campsites under towering white pines. Loon, osprey and bald eagle sightings are common.
In addition to canoeing plus hiking (or biking) on the trails around the lake, we will travel to the South Branch of the beautiful Au Sable River to hike on the Mason Tract trails.
All campers will bring their own food with a group potluck on Saturday evening.
Grayling, MI
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Saturday May 15, 2010- 9:00 am Walking Club Walk: Central Park
Walk your way to strong bones, toned muscles and a healthy heart! The Harris Nature Center has organized a Walking Club that meets once a month at a different park for a guided walk. All Walking Club guided walks and other guided walks at the Harris Nature Center are included. Receive your own walking staff when you join. Drop-in walkers are welcome for $2/person/walk.
Contact us: harriscenter@sbcglobal.net or 517-349-3866.
Central Park (5151 Marsh Road Okemos, MI)
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Sunday May 16, 2010- 3:00 pm Spring Wildflower Walk
Yellow, blue, pink and white...spring wildflowers come in many brilliant colors! Join a naturalist on Sunday May 16 at 3 pm at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Meridian Township for a guided interpretive walk before these wildflowers are gone for another year. We will walk from the nature center into the Legg portion of the park. The fee for this program is $2/person or $5/family due at the walk. For more information contact us at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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Thursday May 20, 2010- 10:00 am Chipmunk Story Time: "Babes in the Wild"
Join Chicory Chipmunk at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, in Meridian Township once a month for nature stories followed by games or a walk. The programs are open to preschool and elementary children. The next story time, 'Babes in the Wild' is Thursday, May 20 at 10 am. The fee is $3.00/ child/ session and is due at the time of the program. Contact us at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net with questions or to register your child.
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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Friday May 21, 2010- 9:00 pm Howl at the Moon
Bring your best friend (2-footed or 4-footed) to the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road for a guided hike through the moonlit woods on Friday, May 21 at 9:00 pm. Dogs must be on non-retractable leashes. Flashlights are permitted but not a necessity. The fee for this program is $2.00/ person due at the walk. For more information, contact us at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net.
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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Saturday May 22, 2010- 9:30 am Garlic Mustard Pull and Party
Help remove Garlic Mustard from parks and natural areas on Saturday May 22 at 9:30 am. Garlic Mustard is an invasive plant that threatens to overtake habitat preferred by some of our favorite native wildflowers. Harris Nature Center staff will meet in the nature center parking lot and lead a group to pull in Meridian Riverfront Park. The public is invited to help at this park or choose another location and then meet back at the nature center for a "thank you" lunch. Call 349-3866 to help.
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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- 7:00 pm Frog Forage: Campfire and Program
Michigan is home to 13 different kinds of frogs and toads. Where do they live and how are they different? Join a naturalist to learn more about these amazing creatures while enjoying a campfire. We will end with a walk to hunt for the frogs living in our woods on Saturday May 22 at 7 pm at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Rd in Meridian Twp. The fee is $2/person or $5/family, due at the time of the program. For more information, contact us at 349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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Saturday June 5, 2010- 8:00 am East Lansing Project Pride Reuse and Recycling Event
Project Pride is a spring clean-up and recycling event geared toward helping East Lansing residents clean-up and their homes and yards by recycling, or donating for reuse, common household items. Items collected include bicycles, electronics, scrap metal, styrofoam, athletic shoes, cardboard, wood waste and much more. The event is free, but some items require disposal fees to cover disposal costs. The event is open to East Lansing residents only.
Abbott Center Parking Lot (1400 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI)
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- 9:30 am Invasive Plants Intervention Stewardship Day
You can help protect our parks from plants that threaten to overtake habitat preferred by some of our favorite native wildflowers. Learn to indentify invaders such as Garlic Mustard and Dames Rocket and find out why they pose a danger at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road on Saturday April 24 and June 5 at 9:30-11:30 am. This will be a work session with a naturalist to remove invaders from the park. Call ahead at 517-349-3866 to let us know you are coming or to volunteer another time
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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- 9:30 am Invasive Plants Intervention Stewardship Day
You can help protect our parks from plants that threaten to overtake habitat preferred by some of our favorite native wildflowers. Learn to indentify invaders such as Garlic Mustard and Dames Rocket and find out why they pose a danger at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road on Saturday June 5 at 9:30-11:30 am. This will be a work session with a naturalist to remove invaders from the park. Call ahead at 517-349-3866 to let us know you are coming or to volunteer another time
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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Thursday June 10, 2010- 10:00 am Chipmunk Story Time: "Summer Woods"
Join Chicory Chipmunk at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, in Meridian Township once a month for nature stories followed by games or a walk. The programs are open to preschool and elementary children. The next story time, 'Summer Woods' is Thursday, June 10 at 10 am. The fee is $3.00/ child/ session and is due at the time of the program. Contact us at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net with questions or to register your child.
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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Saturday June 19, 2010- 9:00 am Walking Club Walk: Eastgate Park
Walk your way to strong bones, toned muscles and a healthy heart! The Harris Nature Center has organized a Walking Club that meets once a month at a different park for a guided walk. All Walking Club guided walks and other guided walks at the Harris Nature Center are included. Receive your own walking staff when you join. Drop-in walkers are welcome for $2/person/walk.
Contact us: harriscenter@sbcglobal.net or 517-349-3866.
Eastgate Park (4203 S Meridian Road Okemos, MI)
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Saturday July 17, 2010- 9:00 am Walking Club Walk: Brattin Woods Park
Walk your way to strong bones, toned muscles and a healthy heart! The Harris Nature Center has organized a Walking Club that meets once a month at a different park for a guided walk. All Walking Club guided walks and other guided walks at the Harris Nature Center are included. Receive your own walking staff when you join. Drop-in walkers are welcome for $2/person/walk.
Contact us: harriscenter@sbcglobal.net or 517-349-3866.
Brattin Woods Park (5851 Okemos Road Haslett, MI)
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Thursday August 19, 2010- 10:00 am Chipmunk Story Time: "The Very Busy Spider"
Join Chicory Chipmunk at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, in Meridian Township once a month for nature stories followed by games or a walk. The programs are open to preschool and elementary children. The next story time, 'The Very Busy Spider' is Thursday, August 19 at 10 am. The fee is $3.00/ child/ session and is due at the time of the program. Contact us at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net with questions or to register your child.
Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd Okemos, MI)
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Saturday September 11, 2010- 10:00 am Plant Cedar Trees On The Au Sable River
Sierra Club volunteers will assemble with the Anglers of the Au Sable and Cedars of the Au Sable volunteers at the Gates Au Sable Lodge on Stephan Bridge Road, east of Grayling, to organize our teams, trees and equipment before proceeding to our designated stretches on the river.
Bring work gloves, shovels, insect repellent, sun screen, canteens, etc. and plan to spend a few hours along the river planting trees. An enjoyable afternoon picnic at the Gates Au Sable Lodge will follow.
Gates Au Sable Lodge & Pro (471 South Stephan Bridge Road Grayling, MI)
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Saturday November 20, 2010- 11:00 am First Aid Training For Outings Leaders
Basic First Aid certification and Outdoor Leadership Training 101 (OLT 101) are required for all outings leaders by the National Sierra Club. Outdoor Leadership Training 201 (OLT 201) and CPR are required for more advanced outings leaders that lead outings that are more than an hour's hike away from the car.
Lunch included. Taught by Cheryl McConnell. Deadline for registration: October 20th.
State of Michigan: Ralph MacMullen Conference Center (104 Conservation Drive Roscommon, MI)
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