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Table of Contents Registered Programs (Sept–Nov)..............5-7 Walk-in Programs......................................9-16 400. S. Badour Rd., Midland, MI 48640 989.631.0830 Visitor Center Hours: 8am–5pm Monday through Friday 9am–5pm Saturday • 1–5pm Sunday & holidays Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day Trail Hours: Open year-round, dawn-to-dark daily!

Youth Walk-In Programs..............................16 Affiliate Group Meetings..............................17 Nature Center Store & Nature Preschool.......17

Directions to CNC.......................................18 Program Registration Form........................20 Become a CNC Member..............................20 Tapas,Toasts & Tunes!...................................24

Visit www.chippewanaturecenter.org for: Program Calendar, information on Nature Preschool, Nature Day Camp, CNC Trails, Visitor Center and more!

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Park, the trail up to the restrooms and picnic area is quite steep, so we’ll just tie our boats up at the bank. Participants Sunset Kayaking Thurs, 9/22 • Register by 9/16 • Ages: 15+, under 18 w/adult should dress for changing weather conditions through the day, and bring beverages/sack lunch/snacks.

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Beautiful colors of autumn, migrating birds, and a chill in Sat, 10/1 • Ages: 21+ the air will be highlights of this trip as we explore the No. Time Ticket / At the Door waters of the Chippewa River under the light waning 6-9 pm $30/$35 autumn sun. Using CNC’s kayaks, this trip will begin at CNC is excited to present the first annual Chippewa Nature Center and end on the Tittabawassee Tapas,Toasts & Tunes: an evening of Michigan-only offerings, River, near Midland’s Tridge. highlighting Michigan-produced wine, cider and beer, a tapas-style menu featuring dishes made using Michigan Adventures for Women: grown/produced products by local restaurants, and All Day Trippin’ Down the Chippewa music provided by the Michigan-based Bugs Beddow Sat, 9/24 • Register by 9/19 • Ages: 18+ Band! Guests will also have the opportunity to bid on Michigan-related items in a silent auction, and will receive No. Time Fee / CNC Member a commemorative stemless wine glass to enjoy their F11-29 8 am-5 pm $22/$15 This time out, we’re going to make a whole day of it! samples in throughout the evening and to keep. Visit We’ll put in at Magruder Road and paddle all the way www.chippewanaturecenter.org/ttt.htm for more details. to our main canoe launch (just past the Pine/Chippewa

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Paddling Moose Country Thurs, 9/29-Sun, 10/2 • Register by 9/16 • Ages: 18+ No. Time Fee / CNC Member F11-30 8 am-8 pm $140/$125 Join experienced trip leader Kyle Bagnall on an adventure through Lake Superior State Forest near Whitefish Point and the south shore of Lake Superior. The highlights of our journey will be day long paddle trips into the wilderness on the winding Shelldrake River and down the Tahquamenon River from the Lower Falls to the

Rivermouth. Abundant wildlife in this remote area includes moose, black bear, coyote, beaver, muskrat and many migrating birds. We’ll also visit nearby Whitefish Point Bird Observatory, relax on the Lake Superior shore and view Michigan’s largest waterfall at Tahquamenon Falls State Park.

Lodging: Our group will camp at the rustic Andrus Lake State Forest Campground for three nights. The site features abundant natural beauty, vault toilets and a water pump. Meals (provided by participants) will be a combination of camp cooking, sack lunches on the river and restaurants. Further details will be provided upon registration.

Gear: Participants of this trip will be provided CNC kayaks, paddles, PFDs, dry bags and other group gear.

(Personal kayaks or canoes may be used with trip leader’s approval.) Tents are also available for loan, or you can bring your own. A pre-trip meeting to review equipment and logistics will be held on Monday, September 19 at 6:30pm.

If weather or water conditions are not favorable this trip will be canceled and participants will be refunded.

Contact Kyle Bagnall at 631-0830 or kbagnall@chippewanaturecenter.org for more information. (continued on pg. 7)

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Adventures for Women: Sunset Kayak Trip Fri, 10/7 • Register by 10/3 • Ages: 15+, under 18 w/adult No. Time Fee / CNC Member F11-31 4-7 pm $22 / $15 Join Senior Naturalist Janea Little for this peaceful float trip from CNC’s Chippewa Cabin (near Meridian Road) to our main launch area just downstream of the Visitor Center.The quiet water of the Chippewa River is perfect for either beginners, or for experts who want to relax.

Along the way, we’ll watch for herons, eagles, map turtles, orioles, flycatchers, muskrat, mink, fish, and other wildlife who call the river “home”.

Fungi Workshop Fri 10/7-Sun, 10/9 • Register by 9/30 • Ages: 18+ No. Time Fee / CNC Member W11-14 9 am-5 pm $90/$75 Join us for this three-day course and learn about identification, ecology and the importance of fungi in the ecosystem.

Participants will learn how to identify some edible fungi as well as avoid poisonous look-alikes. This course is ideal for beginners, but challenging enough for advanced students. Part of the day will be spent in the woods, then we will return to the classroom to identify what we found.

Autumn Leaves by Voyageur Canoe Sat, 10/8 • Register by 10/3 • Ages: 18+ No. Time Fee / CNC Member F11-32 10 am-12 pm $22/$15 Enjoy a colorful autumn day on the Chippewa River in a 29foot voyageur canoe.This canoe is a fiberglass reproduction of the birchbark canoes used by fur traders to haul loads of goods and valuable animal pelts in the 18th and 19th centuries. During the trip we’ll explore the natural and cultural resources of the area and share stories of the past all while having a truly unique outdoor experience.

Backpacking Workshop Sat, 10/15 • Register by 10/9 • Ages: 15+, under 18 w/adult No. Time Fee / CNC Member W11-06 9:30 am-3:30 pm $20/$15 Whether a novice hiker or a seasoned backpacker, you will pick up some tips in this workshop with veteran hiker and naturalist, Phil Stephens. Phil has hiked and backpacked thousands of miles, many of them off-trail, and will share tips on equipment and techniques. Get hands-on experience tying knots, and reading maps and compasses. Phil will also share places to check out in Michigan, including Isle Royale National Park. Part of this workshop will be outdoors, so dress for the weather.

If you have backpacking equipment with which you feel unfamiliar, bring it to the class. A sampling of backpacking foods will be your lunch, and is included in the course fee.

Preserving The Apple Harvest Tues, 10/18 • Register by 10/14 • Ages: 18+ No. Time Fee / CNC Member W11-07 6-9 pm $22/$15 Apples are easily processed and preserved through drying, pressing cider and making and freezing applesauce.

The workshop will cover the basics of selecting and preparing apples for drying, cider pressing and applesauce and give you the information needed to do your own apple processing at home from apples you’ve grown or purchased. This workshop is designed for people with little or no experience in food preservation.

Grapevine Wreath Making Workshop Sat, 10/22 • Register by 10/17 • Ages: 15+ No. Time Fee / CNC Member W11-08 1-4 pm $22/$15 Using nothing more than a knife, a keen eye and your imagination, you can make a wreath to bring autumn cheer into your home. Kyle Bagnall, Manager of Historical Programs, will lead participants in this simple workshop to collect all-natural materials and weave an autumn wreath.

You’ll learn which vines to use (not poison ivy!) and leave with an easy fall project you can enjoy for years to come.

Soapmaking Workshop Sat, 11/12 • Register by 11/7 • Ages: 15+, under 18 w/adult No. Time Fee / CNC Member W11-10 10 am-2 pm $35 / $25 Would you like a new hobby for the long, cold winter?

Create unusual gifts for the holidays? Or just have fun with an old-time craft? Join soapmaker Judy Packard to learn the basic techniques of soapmaking. We’ll make a batch of traditional tallow soap and progress to more modern techniques with vegetable oils and fragrances. Everyone will take home several bars of soap, plus lots of information about books, supplies, resources and techniques.

Pine Cone Wreath Making Workshop Sat, 11/19 • Register by 11/4 • Ages: 15+ No. Time Fee / CNC Member W11-11 1-3:30 pm $37 / $30 What better way to decorate for the holidays and winter season that by creating a beautiful pine cone wreath! Using cones collected from a variety of native pines, spruces, and firs, along with seed pods and nuts, you can design a wreath you’ll enjoy. Natural history information on these coniferous trees will be presented. Participants will receive a list of simple tools to bring with their workshop confirmation 7

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Fungi Hike Sat, 9/3 • 10 am-12 pm • All Ages, under 18 w/adult This hike will lead us to wherever the mushrooms are; at least that is the goal. Join Naturalist Karen Breternitz on this mission to find as many different kinds of mushrooms as we can. Learn which ones are poison and some that are choice edible. CNC does not allow picking or collecting on the property, therefore we will not be collecting mushrooms on this hike. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Mingling with the Monarch Butterflies: Monarch Butterfly Tagging Event Sat, 9/3 • 10 am-2 pm • All ages, under 18 w/adult The Monarch Butterfly is our only true migratory butterfly. Each year, from August to November, they journey from the northern U.S. and southern Canada to their winter roosts in south-central Mexico. We’ll briefly interrupt the monarch’s migration to put tiny tags on their wings which will help researchers understand the amazing migration of this butterfly.

Here’s your chance to be involved in a Monarch Butterfly Tagging! With the cooperation of the monarchs and the weather we will net the butterflies, give them a checkup, apply a tiny tag and then send them on their way to Mexico for their winter vacation. If we find a tag on a butterfly we’ll report it to the University of Kansas, where they track the Monarch migration and compile the data. Join Denny Brooks at the Lanigan Pavilion at the

Homestead Road turnaround and learn about Monarch Butterflies. Butterfly nets will be available at this drop-in program. In case of rain, the program will be rescheduled for Sunday, September 4.

Homestead Sunday Sun, 9/4 • 1:30-5 pm • All Ages, under 18 w/adult Take a break from your busy schedule and enjoy a peaceful afternoon at the Homestead Farm. Staff and volunteers will be on hand at our log cabin and one-room schoolhouse to answer your questions, give tours of the farm and teach lessons from long ago. Kids of all ages can help with chores, play traditional games and visit the farm animals.This will be the final Homestead Sunday for 2011!

Fungi Hike Tues, 9/6 • 9:30-11:30 am • All ages, under 18 w/adult The River Point property at CNC has one of the best displays of Fungi around. Let’s explore this area and identify the Boletes, Russelas and Aminitas along the way. Find out how mushrooms work and how they affect plants. Naturalist Karen Breternitz will lead you through the area - but you will have to help find the fungi! Meet at the Visitor Center.

Bird Walk Wed, 9/7 • 8-10 am • Ages: 12+, under 18 w/adult Join Senior Naturalist Janea Little for part or all of this morning bird hike. The fall migration of songbirds is at its peak, so we should see a great variety of birds. Experienced and beginner birders are all welcome. Loaner binoculars are available.

Michigan’s One Room Schoolhouses Wed, 9/7 • 7-8 pm • Ages: 9+, under 18 w/adult Thousands of one-room schoolhouses once dotted Michigan’s country landscape. In these simple buildings, generations of children learned the ‘4-Rs’ (reading, writing, arithmetic and recitation), moral lessons and how to become good citizens. Join Kyle Bagnall, Manager of Historical Programs, in a visual exploration of these days-gone-by but not forgotten. You’ll learn about the typical day in a one-room school, the early history of education in Michigan and the current fate of these historic structures.

This program will be held at Green Point Environmental Learning Center located at 3010 Maple Street in Saginaw. It is co-sponsored by the Friends of Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge and Chippewa Nature Center. Admission is $2 per person, and free for members of the Friends of Shiawassee NWR of CNC (show your membership card).

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Floods of Midland’s Past Sat, 9/10 • 2-3:30 pm • Ages: 9+, under 18 w/adult The rains began the night of September 9, 1986 and didn’t stop for three days. By the time the waters crested on September 13, Midland was inundated by the worst flood in recorded history and communities across Michigan were underwater. To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the ‘86 flood, Kyle Bagnall, Manager of Historical Programs, will share a history of floods through Midland’s past. In addition to 1986, major flooding occurred in 1838, 1893, 1904, 1907, 1912, 1942, 1997 and 2004 (to name a few!) Time will be left at the end of the program for participants to share their own photos and stories of Midland’s floods with the group.

Full Moon Stroll Sun, 9/11 • 7-9 pm • Ages: 9+, under 18 w/adult Join Senior Naturalist Janea Little for this guided walk by the light of the Harvest Moon! We’ll enjoy the view of the rising moon, then walk in the near-dark to listen for wildlife such as owls, deer and beaver. Please wear dark clothing so we won’t be as visible to wildlife, and bring a flashlight just in case we need them.

Fungi Hike Wed, 9/14 • 6-7:30 pm • All ages, under 18 w/adult The Chippewa River Road property is a great location for finding a wide variety of fungi and here’s your chance to hike at an area reserved for guided groups. We will look for and learn how to identify some choice edibles as well as some tips on how to avoid mushroom poisoning.

Sat & Sun, 9/17 & 9/18 12-4 pm • All ages Members: Free Non-Member Adults: $5 Join us for CNC’s largest festival of the year! During this twoday event, the Nature Center comes alive with demonstrations and programs that focus on the autumn traditions of people in the 19th century.

Programs at the Homestead area will include “Rambling Naturalists” Wil and Sarah Reding, portraying early Michigan settlers during several shows each day. Also join Michigan food historian Susan Odom, as she demonstrates traditional apple butter making in a giant copper kettle.

Other demonstrations include blacksmithing, threshing grain, cider making, woodworking, beekeeping, traditional music and much more. You can watch a three-horse team of Belgians plowing behind the

Meet Naturalist Karen Breternitz at the Chippewa River Rd. property about ¼ mile west of Meridian Road. For directions, please call 631-0830.

Fungi Hike Sun, 9/25 • 3-5 pm • All ages, under 18 w/adult There is more to mushrooms than what meets the eye, or the fry pan. Join Naturalist Karen Breternitz to learn how fungi rule the world! We will also debunk or confirm some common wives’ tales about eating mushrooms, and try to find some choice edible mushrooms and learn how to identify them. Collecting is not allowed on nature center property but we can try to get other participants to tell us where they hunt! Meet at the Visitor Center.

Nature for Youth • Nature Art Sat, 10/1 • 1-2:30 pm • Ages: 5-9 w/adult This program is designed to help kids develop a connection to the natural world through fun, hands-on activities including experiment stations, games, crafts, and more.

Waterfowl at the Wetlands Sun, 10/9 • 2-4 pm • Ages: 9+, under 18 w/adult Fall migration will be in full swing as we walk this afternoon around the Wetlands area. Ducks of many species, geese, and wading birds such as herons or egrets may be passing through this resting area on their way south for the winter. Smaller birds usually can be found in the edge habitats between open water and dense forest.

Meet Educator Jeanne Henderson at the Wetlands area parking lot. Loaner binoculars are available.

wagon barn. Children’s games and crafts, such as rope making and candle dipping will be available throughout the festival. The Wigwam area will also be alive with traditional skills demonstrations showing ways Woodland Indians used Autumn’s bounty. You can also watch woodcarvers, wool spinners and quilters at work and visit a special CNC store in the wagon barn. Food concessions will be also be available. Visit our website for details as they become available.

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Sat, 10/29 • 6-8:30 pm • All ages, under 18 w/adult

Come enjoy this event for the whole family where kids of all ages can enjoy the wonders of night time.You can visit stations throughout the Visitor Center at your own pace, exploring fun night topics such as nocturnal insects and birds. Remember to stop by the wigwam before you leave to enjoy a few stories around the fire. Kids, remember to dress up as your favorite animal to win a prize. It is sure to be a fun evening for the kids in all of us!

Fall Color on Foot Tues, 10/11 • 9-11 am • All ages, under 18 w/adult There is no need to drive very far to find some excellent fall color. The Beech-Maple woods at CNC is one of the best places to be during the fall color season. So get off the beaten path – slow down – and get out into the woods to experience the colors as well as the smells of fall. Join us on this slow short hike with Naturalist Karen Breternitz. If we are lucky we will find some fungi to investigate too! Meet at the pavilion at the end of the Homestead Road.

Falling Leaves at the River Point Sun, 10/16 • 2-4 pm • All ages, under 18 w/adult Fall colors may be near their peak as we “venture out” to CNC’s River Point trails to look at trees and leaves. Leaf edges, vein patterns and shapes all provide interesting clues to a tree’s identity. Wear comfortable shoes. Meet at the River Point trailhead at the end of Hubert Road.

Bird Walk Thurs, 10/20 • 8-10 am • Ages: 9+, under 18 w/adult Beginner and experienced birders are all welcome to join Senior Naturalist Janea Little for this guided bird walk. Many migrants will have already flown through, but ducks, hawks, thrushes and other late migrants will still be around, along with resident species and earlyreturning winter visitors such as juncos and whitethroated sparrows. Loaner binoculars are available.

Kicking Leaves Walk Fri, 10/21 • 5:30-7 pm • All Ages, under 18 w/adult How long has it been since you kicked or dragged your feet through the crunchy fallen leaves? Well, here is your chance to do it again. Meet Naturalist, Karen Breternitz at the Pavilion at the end of the Homestead Road for this short, fun hike.

Exotic Plant Pull Work Day Sat, 10/22 • Register by 10/19 •9:30-11:30 am • Ages: 15+ One of the most prolific plant invaders at the Nature Center is the shrub called buckthorn.To allow our native plants to survive in the more-visited areas, we must eradicate this pest and we would value your assistance.

We’ll help you identify it so you know which one to hand-pull, and provide gloves and snacks.

Walking in the Rain Sat, 10/22 • 2-4 pm • All ages, under 18 w/adult If you have never walked in the woods when it’s raining, you are missing out on total sensory overload.The smell is fantastically fresh and the colors pop with the mosses turning the greenest green and the tree trunks appearing stark black. Come out and enjoy the rain on this slow easy hike with naturalist Karen Breternitz. If it doesn’t rain, we will still hike, but we will not enjoy it as much.

Meet at the pavilion at the end of the Homestead Road.

Sixty Minute Migration Sat, 11/5 • 2-3 pm • All ages, under 18 w/adult Join CNC Educator Jackie Kelly during this one-hour family program to get a feel for what it’s like to be a migrating animal. Participants will become an animal and have to overcome the same challenges that animals face during migration.

The Precarious Voyage to John James Audubon’s “The Birds of America” Sat, 11/5 • 7 pm • Ages: 12+, under 18 w/adult Join Dr. Daniel Patterson, Professor of English at Central Michigan University as he speaks about his recently published book John James Audubon’s Journal of 1826: The Voyage to “The Birds of America.” Following the presentation there will be a book signing where you will have the opportunity to purchase a copy of the book, meet the author and have your book signed.

About the Book: John James Audubon would eventually succeed in creating his truly monumental series of 435 double-elephant folio plates entitled The Birds of America (1827-1838), but when he set sail from New Orleans for Liverpool on April 26, 1826, his 41 birthday, he had ample reason to consider himself a fool for risking his family’s future on so grandiose a scheme.

His journal of this voyage and later travels tells the story of the American Woodsman’s rise to success among the seats of commerce, learning, and culture in England, Scotland, and France. This intimate journal also reveals the quality of mind, the intelligent passion, and the chronic playfulness of the creator of “the greatest monument yet erected by Art to Nature.” Daniel Patterson brings this more complex and interesting Audubon into sharper focus than has been achieved before by producing the first complete and accurate edition of this journal.

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Full Moon Stroll Thurs, 11/10 • 5-7 pm • Ages: 15+, under 18 w/adult The moon will be rising as we begin our walk this evening, possibly lighting up a snowy landscape for us to enjoy. If there is enough snow (4 inches or more), we’ll use snowshoes -- call ahead to reserve a pair (6310830) or bring your own -- otherwise, we’ll “boot” it.

Senior Naturalist Janea Little will lead this walk to look for animal tracks and other signs of CNC’s wildlife, and to enjoy the view of the nearly-full moon (technically not full until the wee hours of tomorrow morning).

Surviving a Road Trip to Alaska and the Yukon Revisited Sun, 11/13 • 2-3:30 pm • Ages: 15+, under 18 w/adult It’s the 10-year anniversary since naturalist and nature photographer Phil Stephens camped along the Alaska Highway, the more rugged Dempster Highway, and other roads in British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Alaska. He covered ground from north of the arctic circle to Denali to central coastal Alaska. Dealing with water purification, rain, insects, bears, tires, slippery gravel roads, Phil and his intrepid family braved the trip, all for the scenery and wildlife.Was it worth it? Whether out of morbid curiosity or a practical need to plan for the trip yourself, come find his answer at this hour-long slide program.

Bird Hike Fri, 11/18 • 8-10 am • Ages: 9+, under 18 w/adult Winter birding can be challenging if your binoculars fog and your fingers freeze, but it is so worth it to get a view of a Northern Shrike, Rough-legged Hawk or other winter visitor! Join Senior Naturalist Janea Little for this guided bird walk. If there is a lot of snow, we’ll use CNC’s snowshoes (or bring your own); otherwise we’ll stick to boots. Loaner binoculars are available.

Green Gold: Michigan’s White Pine Lumber Era Sat, 11/19 • 1-2 pm • Ages: 12+, under 18 w/adult Join Historian Rob Burg from the Hartwick Pines Logging Museum for this one hour long informative program about one of Michigan’s greatest industries of the 19th Century. Learn how Michigan’s white pine was used in the development of the United States and how this affected the growth and the development of Northern Michigan.

Fall Exploration Days Wed-Sun, 11/23-27 • All ages, under 18 w/adult Wed-Fri, 8 am-5 pm, Sat, 9 am-5 pm, Sun & holiday, 1-5 pm Enjoy your break from school while exploring the wonders of nature in Michigan! This indoor program includes a variety of self-guided, hands-on exploration stations. Experiments, fun facts, crafts, and scavenger hunts are just a few of the activities you’ll find. Each day is the same, but feel free to come back again and again.

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Preschool Story Hour Ages: 3-5 years 9:30-10:30 am

The Listening Walk • Thurs, 9/1 Turtle Splash! • Thurs, 9/15 All Night Near the Water • Sat, 10/1 & Thurs, 10/6

When Autumn Comes • Thurs, 10/20 Pumpkin, Pumpkin • Thurs, 11/3 Time to Sleep• Thurs, 11/17 Come spend an hour learning about nature! The hour will include a story and may include songs, art, rhymes and other age-appropriate activities.

Wee Stroll

Ages: 6 mos. - 2 yrs. w/adult 9:30-10:30 am Fri, 9/9, 10/14 & 11/11 This program is designed for parents to take a guided walk with their child, learn about the outdoors and learn ways to introduce children to the natural world around them.

CNC Affiliate Group Meetings Homestead Quilters Wed, 9/28 • 9 am-2 pm • All ages Wed, 10/26 • 9 am-2 pm • All ages November (call for date) • 9 am-2 pm • All ages Pick up a needle and learn this beautiful craft with the Quilters at their regular monthly meeting.

Jolly Hammers and Strings Dulcimer Club Sat & Sun, 9/17 & 9/18 • 12-4 pm • All ages Sat, 10/22 • 1-4 pm • All ages Sat, 11/26 • 1-4 pm • All ages Stop in to enjoy the toe-tapping music of the Jolly Hammers & Strings Dulcimer Club. Or, if you play a folk instrument (guitar, banjo, fiddle, dulcimer, etc.), bring it along and join in!

Midland Hiking Club Thurs, 10/6 • 7 pm • All ages Canoeing the Montreal River in Ontario

Nature Preschool

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Mid-Michigan Rock Club (MMRC) Tues, 9/6 • 7 pm • All ages Tues, 10/4 • 7 pm • All ages Tues, 11/1 • 7 pm • All ages Sat & Sun, 11/5 & 11/6 • Rock & Mineral Show at Midland Resort Visitors are welcome to bring along any rock, mineral, gem, fossil, earth science or lapidary arts items which they might like to show to the group. To learn more about this group and their upcoming programs, visit www.midlandrockclub.com.

Valley Herb Society Thurs, 9/1 • 7 pm • All ages • Butterflies & Plants Thurs, 10/6 • 7 pm • All ages • Herbal Mixes Thurs, 11/3 • 7 pm • All ages • Harvesting Horseradish For program information, please contact Cathy Devendorf at 989-631-0830.

Eco-friendly toys, gifts, books and more available!

Nature Center Store

• Classes for 3- & 4- year olds • 2,3 or 4 half-day classes • A ‘green’ building with two classrooms • Full and partial scholarships available Registration packets available online!

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Directions to Chippewa Nature Center Chippewa Nature Center is just three short miles from downtown Midland.This haven of fields, woodlands, wetlands and rivers is easy to get to and well worth the trip. See you soon!

From Mt. Pleasant: Take M-20 east.Turn right on Homer Road, left on Prairie Road and left into CNC entrance at Badour Road.

From Bay City: Take US-10 to Business 10 exit. Follow Business 10 to Cronkright. Turn left on Cronkright and go over bridge (road becomes Poseyville). Continue with directions From Midland.

From Clare: Take US-10 to Eastman Ave. exit.Travel south on Eastman (becomes Buttles St.).Turn right on Cronkright. Go over bridge (road becomes Poseyville).

Continue with directions From Midland.

From Midland: Take Poseyville Road south.Turn right on St. Charles.Take an immediate left onto Whitman, following sign for CNC. Turn right into the CNC entrance at Badour Road.

From Saginaw: Take M-47 through Freeland to Midland Road (follow sign for Tittabawassee Township Park).Turn left at stoplight at Gordonville Road, right on Poseyville Road, left at stoplight on Ashby Road (at Ted’s Lawn Equipment), right on Badour Road and follow to the CNC entrance straight ahead.

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CNC Membership All CNC members receive in-home delivery of the bi-monthly newsletter and quarterly program guide, program discounts, members-only events, a 10% store discount and more!

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP:

o Individual – $28 o Senior Individual (60+) – $23 o Family/Grandparent – $45 (Children/grandchildren under 18) o Senior Family (60+) – $31

o Life Membership - $1,000+ (payable in 4 annual installments) All of the above benefits plus ...

• 20% Nature Center Store discount • Confidence in knowing that your gift supports CNC’s mission to inspire future generations of people and institutions to protect the natural world through our endowment fund.

Payment Information CNC Membership (optional): $_________

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Total Registration Fees: $_________

Meadow Society – $100-249 • Recognition in Annual Report and newsletter • Eligible for Grandparent benefits

o Woodland Society – $250-499 All of the above benefits plus ...

• Exclusive program presented by a CNC naturalist o River Society – $500+ All of the above benefits plus ...

• Exclusive program with meal presented by a CNC naturalist

Additional Contribution: $_________ Total Payment: $_________ (Please make checks payable to Chippewa Nature Center or include credit card information below.)

Name on credit card:__________________________________ Credit card number: _________________________________ Signature: __________________________________________ Expiration Date: ___________

Memberships and gifts to CNC are tax deductible as allowed by law. Charitable Solicitation License MICS 2710

Registration Form Name_____________________________________________________ Day Phone_______________________ Address_________________________________________ City ______________________ Zip_____________ E-mail (optional) _____________________________________________________________________________ Would you like to receive CNC’s weekly e-mail update? Yes____ No____ Are you a CNC Member? Yes____ No____ If yes, would you prefer to receive your CNC member newsletter via e-mail, instead of hard copy? Yes____ No____

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Course/Trip Name _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________

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Fee _______ _______ _______

Notes (Equipment loan, food allergies, etc.): _________________________________________________________ REGISTRATION: Send payment & completed form to: Chippewa Nature Center, 400 S. Badour Rd., Midland, MI 48640. Phone registrations by credit card only (989.631.0830). Become a member at the time of registration to receive the member discount.

CANCELLED PROGRAMS:While Chippewa Nature Center makes every effort to carry out programs, it reserves the right to cancel programs at its discretion, based on conditions beyond its control. In the event of a cancellation, participants will be notified prior to the program and have the option of receiving a refund or registering for a rescheduled program, if available.

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