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December 2010-February 2011Issue 01-11

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Table of ContentsRegistered Programs (December-February)............5-7

Walk-in Programs .................................................... 9-17

Directions to Chippewa Nature Center ................... 18

Program Registration Form ....................................... 20

Become a CNC Member! ........................................... 20

Nature Preschool ........................................................ 24

Chippewa Nature Center Program Guide • Published Quarterly • Winter 2010-11 / Issue 01-11

Visitor Center Hours: 8 am–5 pm, Monday–Friday9 am–5 pm, Saturday1–5 pm, Sunday & HolidaysClosed Thanksgiving & Christmas Days

Trails: Open year-round, dawn-to-dark every day!www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Go Green! Receive your guide via e-mail instead of hard copy. Send an e-mail request to info@chippewanaturecenter.org.

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Back to the Basics - Basket Making Sat,12/4•Registerby11/22•Ages:18+

No. Time Fee / CNC MemberW10-15 9:30 am–1 pm $35 / $30

People from all cultures have long woven plant materials together to make baskets for gathering and transporting goods. Participants in this workshop will weave their own plaited basket for gathering garden vegetables, storing fruit on your table or to place on a shelf and admire. Join Jenn Kirts for this workshop specifically designed for people who have little or no basket making experience. All tools and materials will be provided.

Teen Trex: Snowshoe Scramble Wed,12/29•Registerby12/28•Ages:14-18

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Grab your friends for a fun adventure through the snow. We will strap on snowshoes and get out on the trails to see what’s been happening. After some fun in the snow, we’ll head back inside to finish up with cookies and hot chocolate.

Au Sable River Snowshoeing Sat,1/22•Registerby1/17•Ages:15+,under18w/adult

No. Time Fee / CNC MemberF11-01 8 am-6 pm $35 / $28

Join Tom Lenon and Dennis Pilaske for an exciting one day adventure that is fairly close to home, but spectacular in both natural and cultural history as we snowshoe along the Au Sable River’s high banks in the Huron National Forest. Participants will meet at Chippewa Nature Center’s Visitor Center at 8:00 am. During the day, expect to hike 3-5 miles on snowshoes. We’ll casually hike and take plenty of breaks, while learning about the area we’re traveling through. The time spent hiking will also be split with a warm lunch prepared beforehand. Although the Lumberman’s Monument Visitor Center is closed for the winter, we’ll talk about the historic importance of this area from a lumbering standpoint, as well as visit Largo Springs and spend time on the River Road Scenic Byway. We’ll return to CNC around 6:00 pm. To borrow snowshoes and poles at no extra charge, please indicate at time of registration.

If weather conditions are unfavorable, a trip may be canceled (determined at CNC’s discretion) and participants will receive refunds.

Registered Programs Nordhouse Dunes Snowshoeing Sat,1/29•Registerby1/24•Ages:15+,under18w/adult

No. Time Fee / CNC MemberF11-02 8 am-6 pm $35 / $28

The Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area is one of the last truly wild places in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Explore this 3,400-acres of mature forests, open dunes and Lake Michigan beach on a fresh blanket of snow with experienced trip leader Kyle Bagnall. Participants should bring a sack lunch, water bottles and gear appropriate for the weather, including the windy shores of Lake Michigan. Please bring money to stop for dinner at a restaurant on the way home. To borrow snowshoes and poles at no extra charge, please indicate at time of registration.

Valentine Snowshoe Hike and Dessert Fri, 2/11 &Sat,2/12•Registerby2/4•Ages:18+

No. Time Fee / CNC MemberF11-03 7-9:30 pm $30 / $25 (per couple)F11-04 7-9:30 pm $30 / $25 (per couple)This popular event is designed for couples who would like to spend an evening together enjoying the outdoors. Cathy Devendorf and Jeanne Henderson will guide you through the woods to explore the sights and sounds of the Nature Center after dark. For those new to snowshoeing, we will begin the evening with a brief lesson on using snowshoes and then head out on the trails for approximately 1 ½ hours. We will end the evening warming up inside and enjoy special refreshments by

Introduction to Fly Tying & Aquatic Biology for Fly Fishing Wed,2/2,2/9,2/16&2/23•Registerby1/24Ages:15+,under18w/adult

No. TimeFee / CNC Member W11-01 7-9 pm $45 / $40

Are you tired of spending high prices for flies? Would you like to know more about what flies to use for steelhead, salmon, trout and bass? Would you like to learn more about the fascinating aquatic animals that inhabit our lakes and rivers?If you answer yes to any of the above, we invite you to attend our four-week Aquatic Biology and Fly Tying Class. All equipment and materials will be supplied as we cover over a dozen different types of flies. You will also receive a copy of instructions for each type of fly made during the course. The instructor, John Johnson, is a veteran trout fisherman and a member of the Leon P. Martuch Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Space is at a premium, so register early.

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Registered Programs (cont’d.)

candlelight. If snow conditions are poor, we will enjoy a casual walk instead. Please inform us at registration if you need to borrow snowshoes. This program fills quickly, so register early! Twilight Snowshoe Hike and Supper Thurs,2/17•Registerby2/14•Ages18+

No. Time Fee / CNC MemberF11-05 5:30-8:30 pm $20 / $15

Strap on some snowshoes, enjoy a winter walk and then sit down to a delicious meal with Kyle Bagnall and Dennis Pilaske. Starting at the Visitor Center, we will snowshoe through field and forest as we wind our way back to the Visitor Center for supper. After dessert, you can sit back and enjoy as we share tales and music from Midland’s past.

Snowshoeing Hartwick Pines Sat, 2/19 •Registerby2/11•Ages:15+,under18w/adult

No. Time Fee / CNC Member

F11-06 9 am-5 pm $35/$28

Join Kyle Bagnall, Manager of Historical Programs, as we strap on our snowshoes and head to Hartwick Pines State Park in Grayling. The 50-acre stand of virgin red and white pines at the park is one of the premiere natural attractions in Michigan. At the park, we’ll visit the Michigan Forest Visitor Center and watch for Evening Grosbeaks at the feeders. As we hike through the pines, you’ll learn about old-growth forests and the lumbering era of Michigan’s past. Participants should bring a sack lunch and water for the hike. We’ll meet at the CNC Visitor Center and ride together in a 15 passenger van. To borrow snowshoes and poles at no extra charge, please indicate at time of registration.

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Which Snowshoes Are for You? Before you buy snowshoes, try out several styles. CNC has about 20 pair of traditional snowshoes in several styles to loan for guided hikes. We also have adjustable poles to try out. Join us for a snowshoe program to discover your own style!

Preschool Story HourIn the Snow: Who’s Been Here? Thurs, Jan 6 • 9:30-10:30 am

Animals in the Winter Thurs, Jan 20 • 9:30-10:30 am

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Valley Herb SocietyThurs,12/2•AnnualChristmasPartyCall Cathy at 631-0830 for additional information and details.

Mid-Michigan Rock Club (MMRC) Tues,12/7•6pm•Allages,under18w/adultThe Mid-Michigan Gemcraft and Mineral Society has changed its name to the Mid-Michigan Rock Club. Join MMRC at their annual Christmas get together to enjoy a potluck meal and hear about the November Rock Show. Visitors are encouraged to bring a dish to pass along with any rock, mineral, gem, fossil, earth science or lapidary arts items which they might like to share with the group. To learn more about this group and their upcoming programs visit their website at: www.midlandrockclub.com.

Wildlife Behavior Captured on Scouting CamerasTues,12/7•7-8pm•Ages:12+,under18w/adultJoin naturalist Tom Lenon to learn about what is happening in the woods when you’re not there, animal behavior in general and the basics of how to setting up a digital scouting camera. Tom will present numerous photos and some videos captured from these cameras, mostly taken at Chippewa Nature Center throughout the last few years. He will explain some of the animal behaviors that have been observed.

Animal Tracks and TrailsSat,12/11•1-3pm,•Ages:5+,under18w/adultWinter often seems like a time when little is alive. However, animals may be more lively than you think... you just don’t see them. But you can see the tracks and other “signs” they leave behind. Senior Naturalist Phil Stephens will give you a quick overview of some of the clues to look for. After an indoor session with illustrations and hands-on items, we will check for clues in the field, so dress warmly.

Jolly Hammers and Strings Dulcimer Club Sat.12/18•1-4:30pm,AllagesCome join the Jolly Hammers and Strings Dulcimers for an afternoon of holiday music (and a few traditional tunes as well) during their annual Holiday Sing-A-Long. Drop-in any time that afternoon to enjoy their music in our newly renovation classroom as they return to CNC for their “first jam” back in the Visitor Center.

Walk-in Programs at Chippewa Nature CenterDecember 2010 - February 2011

FREE unless noted. Full program details at www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Spectacular Alaska and the Yukon Wed,12/1•7-8:30pm•Ages:9+,under18w/adultRoam Alaska and Yukon Territories with nature photographer and naturalist, Phil Stephens to glimpse their tundra, mountains and coastlines. Phil has visited Alaska twice, most recently when he traveled the Alaska and Dempster Highways (to name a few). This vast land of grizzlies, caribou, sea lions, puffins and jaegers is filled with wildflowers and thousands of glaciers. Whether you have been there yourself, are thinking of going, or just want to experience another part of the world join us for this hour-long slide program.This program will be held at Green Point Environmental Learning Center located at 3010 Maple Street in Saginaw. It is cosponsored by the Friends of Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge and ChippewaNature Center.Admission is $2 perperson, free for members of the Friends of Shiawassee NWR or Chippewa Nature Center (show your membership card).

Midland Hiking Club Thurs, 12/2 •7:00pmmeeting•AllagesJoin the Midland Hiking Club to hike, meet new friends and learn about great places to go for your next outdoor adventure. For more information, visit Midland Hiking Club online: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/midlandhikingclub/

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Register now to walk 100 miles at CNC in 2011 and explore the outdoors all year long!

Call 989.631.0830 or visit us online for complete details.

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Winter Bird Hike Thurs,12/16•8:30-10:30am•Ages:9+,under18w/adultJoin CNC Senior Naturalist Janea Little for part or all of this casual walk on CNC’s trails to look for the birds of winter. If there is a lot of snow, we’ll take the hike on snowshoes. Loaner binoculars are available. Be sure to dress in warm layers.

Full Moon StrollMon,12/20•4-6pm•Ages9+,under18w/adultEnjoy a guided walk, with or without snowshoes, with Senior Naturalist Janea Little. If there are at least four inches of snow on the ground, we’ll use snowshoes (call ahead to reserve a pair of CNC’s (631-0830) or bring your own) and enjoy the snowscape! If there isn’t much snow, we’ll just walk. Either way, be sure to dress for the weather, in layers so you can stay warm and yet not get overheated if we snowshoe. We’ll look for animal tracks, listen for owls and check for other sights and sounds of wildlife.

Adventures for Women: Snowshoe Hike Tues,12/21•5-7pm•Ages:14+,under18w/adultWhether you are a beginner or have strapped snowshoes on many times before, join CNC Senior Naturalist Janea Little for a walk about our trails. We’ll look for animal tracks, birds and other points of interest and enjoy the snowy scenery. Pre-registration is required to reserve a pair of CNC’s snowshoes. If you have your own snowshoes, pre-registration is not necessary. If there isn’t enough snow for using snowshoes (minimum 4 inches), we’ll turn this into an adventure hike!

Mid-Michigan Rock Club (MMRC) Tues,1/4•7pm•Allages,under18w/adultVisitors 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 their website at: www.midlandrockclub.com. (continued on pg. 15)

Winter Exploration DaysDec. 20, 2010-Jan. 2, 2011Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm • Sat, 9 am-5 pm Sun & Holidays 1 pm-5 pm • All Ages

Enjoy your break from school while exploring the wonders of nature in Michigan! This program includes a variety of self-guided, hands-on exploration stations. Experiments, fun facts, crafts and outdoor 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.

Snowshoe Hike Thurs,1/6•4--5:30pm•Allages,under18w/adultWhether you are a beginner or have strapped snowshoes on many times before, join us for a walk on our trails. We’ll look for animal tracks, birds and other points of interest and enjoy the snowy scenery. If you need to borrow snowshoes please call 631-0830 to reserve a pair. Meet at the Visitor Center. If snow conditions are unfavorable, the hike will be canceled (based on the discretion of CNC). Please arrive promptly at the start of the program so we can maximize our time outdoors.

Animal Trackers WalkSat1/8•1:30-3pm•Ages:5+,under18w/adultWinter often seems like a time when little is alive. However, animals may be more lively than you think... you just don’t see them. But you can see the tracks and other “signs” they leave behind. Senior Naturalist Phil Stephens will give you a quick overview of some of the clues to look for. After an indoor session with illustrations and hands-on items, we will check for clues in the field, so dress warmly.

Snowshoe HikeTues,1/11•4-5:30pm•Ages:9+,under18w/adultWhether you are a beginner or have strapped snowshoes on many times before, join us for a walk on our trails. We’ll look for animal tracks, birds and other points of interest and enjoy the snowy scenery. If you need to borrow snowshoes please call 631-0830 to reserve a pair. Meet at the Visitor Center. If snow conditions are unfavorable, the hike will be canceled (based on the discretion of CNC). Please arrive promptly at the start of the program so we can maximize our time outdoors.

Winter Bird Walk Fri,1/14•8:30-10:30am•Ages:12+,under18w/adultBohemian Waxwings, Red Crossbills and Snowy Owls! O.K., so in truth, a winter bird hike is more likely to net

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us American Tree Sparrows, Dark-eyed Juncos and maybe Cedar (not Bohemian) Waxwings. But the other species have been seen here periodically, so we’ll certainly look for them. Join Senior Naturalist Janea Little for part or all of this morning bird hike along CNC’s trails. If there is lots of snow, we’ll use snowshoes to make our way; otherwise, we’ll just walk. Either way, dress for the weather! Loaner binoculars are available. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Wee Stroll Fri,1/14•9:30-10:30am•Ages:6mos.-2yrs.w/adultThis 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.

Family Snowshoe Hike Sat,1/15•2-3:30pm•Ages:5+,under18w/adultNative Americans used snowshoes for thousands of years to make winter travel through deep snow possible. We will teach you the basics of snowshoeing and then take you on a short walk on and off the trails to enjoy the winter wonderland. Meet at the Visitor Center. If you need to borrow snowshoes please call 631-0830 to reserve a pair of snowshoes owned by the Nature Center. If snow conditions are unfavorable, the hike will be canceled (based on the discretion of CNC). Please arrive promptly at the start of the program so we can maximize our time outdoors.

Full Moon Snowshoe/HikeWed,1/19•5:30–7:30pm•Ages:9+,under18w/adultJoin Janea Little for a night time hike on snowshoes under the light of the full moon. With good snow cover, the bright reflection of the full moon will give us plenty of light to see by as we explore the Nature Center at night. With some luck, we’ll see a fox or raccoon or hear coyotes howling at the moon! Call 631-0830 if you need to reserve snowshoes. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Snowshoe Hike Thurs,1/20•4-5:30pm•9+,under18w/adultWhether you are a beginner or have strapped snowshoes on many times before, join us for a walk on our trails. We’ll look for animal tracks, birds and other points of interest and enjoy the snowy scenery. If you need to borrow snowshoes please call 631-0830 to reserve a pair. Meet at the Visitor Center. If snow conditions are unfavorable, the hike will be canceled (based on the discretion of CNC). Please arrive promptly at the start of the program so we can maximize our time outdoors.

Oxbow Archaeologists Excavation Update Sat,1/22•2-3pm•Ages:15+,under18w/adultArchaeologists are continuing their excavations and are uncovering new and exciting information that helps us understand the human inhabitants of this area. Dr. Scott Beld will be speaking on the Oxbow Archaeologists excavations at the Sias East site in 2010. This program will be held in the Visitor Center.

Winter Wonderland Walk Sun,1/23•2-4pm•Allages,under18w/adultDiscover the beauty of our winter wonderland this afternoon! You may find delicate snow and ice crystal designs, or clues to animals that have been moving about. Every day there is something new to discover about our natural world! We’ll walk slowly about two miles on trails; this is not a snowshoe hike. Meet Educator Jeanne Henderson at the Visitor Center.

Snowshoe Hike Mon,1/24•4-5:30pm•Ages:9+,under18w/adultNative Americans used snowshoes for thousands of years to make winter travel through deep snow possible. We will teach you the basics of snowshoeing and then take you on a short walk on and off the trails to enjoy the winter wonderland. Meet at the Visitor Center. If you need to borrow snowshoes please call 631-0830 to reserve a pair. If snow conditions are unfavorable, the hike will be canceled (based on the discretion of CNC). Please arrive promptly at the start of the program so we can maximize our time outdoors.

Family Snowshoe Hike Thurs,1/27•4-5:30pm•Ages:5+,under18w/adultWhether you are a beginner or have strapped snowshoes on many times before, join us for a walk on our trails. We’ll look for animal tracks, birds and other points of interest and enjoy the snowy scenery. If you need to borrow snowshoes please call 631-0830 to reserve a pair. Meet at the Visitor Center. If snow conditions are unfavorable, the hike will be canceled (based on the discretion of CNC). Please arrive promptly at the start of the program so we can maximize our time outdoors.

Jolly Hammers and Strings Dulcimer Club Sat, 1/29 •1-4pm•Allages,under18w/adultStop 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!

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Snowshoe Hike Tues,2/1•4-5:30pm•Ages:9+,under18w/adultNative Americans used snowshoes for thousands of years to make winter travel through deep snow possible. We will teach you the basics of snowshoeing and then take you on a short walk on and off the trails to enjoy the winter wonderland. Meet at the Visitor Center. If you need to borrow snowshoes please call 631-0830 to reserve a pair. If snow conditions are unfavorable, the hike will be canceled (based on the discretion of CNC). Please arrive promptly at the start of the program so we can maximize our time outdoors.

Mid-Michigan Rock Club (MMRC) Tues,2/1•7pm•Allages,under18w/adultVisitors are welcome to bring along any rock, mineral, gem, fossil, earth science or lapidary arts items which they might like to share with the group.

Animal Skull Investigator Wed,2/2•7pm•Ages:9+,under18w/adultYou don’t have to be a crime scene investigator to identify a skull you find while out on a walk or digging a hole in your backyard. Each animal species has a unique skull, and using clues from the size, number and type of teeth, eye holes, brain cavity, and other characteristics, you can determine which you have found. 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. Admissionis $2 per person, and free formembers of the Friends ofShiawassee NWR or Chippewa Nature Center (show your membership card).

Family Snowshoe Hike Thurs,2/3•4-5:30pm•Ages:5+,under18w/adultWhether you are a beginner or have strapped snowshoes on many times before, join us for a walk on our trails. We’ll look for animal tracks, birds and other points of interest and enjoy the snowy scenery. If you need to borrow snowshoes please call 631-0830 to reserve a pair. Meet at the Visitor Center. If snow conditions are unfavorable, the hike will be canceled (based on the discretion of CNC). Please arrive promptly at the start of the program so we can maximize our time outdoors.

Midland Hiking Club Thurs, 2/3 •7:00pmmeeting•AllAgesInterested in hiking and other outdoors adventures such as backpacking, canoeing or kayaking? Join the Midland Hiking Club to hike, meet new friends and learn about great places to go for your next outdoor

adventure. For more information, visit MHC online at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/midlandhikingclub/

Valley Herb SocietyThurs,2/3•7pmCall Cathy at 631-0830 for additional information and details.

Nature for Youth: Groundhogs & Other Michigan Mammals Sat,2/5•1-2:30pm•Ages:5-9,under18w/adultThis 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.

Snowshoeing the Wetlands Area Sat,2/5•1-3pm•Ages:9+,under18w/adultWhether you are a beginner or have strapped snowshoes on many times before, join us for a walk on our trails. We’ll look for animal tracks, birds and other points of interest and enjoy the snowy scenery. If you need to borrow snowshoes please call 631-0830 to reserve a pair. Meet at the Visitor Center. If snow conditions are unfavorable, the hike will be canceled (based on the discretion of CNC). Please arrive promptly at the start of the program so we can maximize our time outdoors.

Snowshoe Hike Mon,2/7•4--5:30pm•Ages:9+,under18w/adultWhether you are a beginner or have strapped snowshoes on many times before, join us for a walk on our trails. We’ll look for animal tracks, birds and other points of interest and enjoy the snowy scenery. If you need to borrow snowshoes please call 631-0830 to reserve a pair. Meet at the Visitor Center. If snow conditions are unfavorable, the hike will be canceled (based on the discretion of CNC). Please arrive promptly at the start of the program so we can maximize our time outdoors.

What Was It Like? Tues,2/8•7-8pm•Ages:12+,under18w/adultOozing lava, grinding ice, crashing waves and raging fires are part of the fascinating history of the landscape we call Chippewa Nature Center. With the help of geological profiles, old photos, a radiocarbon dated wetland, surveyor and trade post records and hands-on items, Senior Naturalist Phil Stephens will help you envision what the land you walk and bike upon here used to look like. You will be able to better picture the changing environments in which Native Americans camped and Europeans settled, as well as mark shifts which have occurred over the past century. Bring your questions!

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Winter Bird Hike Thurs,2/10•8-10am•Ages:12+,under18w/adultJoin CNC Senior Naturalist Janea Little for part or all of this casual walk on CNC’s trails to look for the birds of winter. If the weather is too severe to be out for long, we’ll finish up in the Visitor Center, enjoying a cup of hot chocolate or coffee, and waiting for a Snowy Owl to fly by the River Overlook! If there is a lot of snow, we’ll take the hike on snowshoes. Loaner binoculars are available. Be sure to dress in layers.

Wee Stroll Fri,2/11•9:30-10:30am•Ages:6mos.-2yrs.w/adultThis 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.

Snowshoe Hike Tues,2/15•4--5:30pm•Ages:9+,under18w/adultWhether you are a beginner or have strapped snowshoes on many times before, join us for a walk on our trails. We’ll look for animal tracks, birds and other points of interest and enjoy the snowy scenery. If you need to borrow snowshoes please call 631-0830 to reserve a pair. Meet at the Visitor Center. If snow conditions are unfavorable, the hike will be canceled (based on the discretion of CNC). Please arrive promptly at the start of the program so we can maximize our time outdoors.

CNC Land Management Overview Wed,2/16•7-8pm•Ages:12+,under18w/adultManaging CNC land is dear to many of our hearts, since it is the beauty of the land that often draws us out to hike the trails, attend a program or look for birds, animals and plants that use and live on these lands. During this program, Tom Lenon, Director of Land & Facilities will give an overview of what CNC’s plans are for managing CNC’s land and what exciting projects are taking place.

Full Moon Snowshoe/Hike Fri,2/18•6:30-8:30pm•Ages:9+,under18w/adultJoin Janea Little for a nighttime hike on snowshoes under the light of the full moon. With good snow cover, the bright reflection of the full moon will give us plenty of light to see by as we explore the Nature Center at night. With some luck, we’ll see a fox or raccoon or hear coyotes howling at the moon! Call 631-0830 if you need to reserve snowshoes. Meet at the Visitor Center. Please arrive promptly at the start of the program so we can maximize our time outdoors.

Family Snowshoe Hike Sun,2/20•2-3:30pm•Ages:5+,under18w/adult

Whether you are a beginner or have strapped snowshoes on many times before, join us for a walk on our trails. We’ll look for animal tracks, birds and other points of interest and enjoy the snowy scenery. If you need to borrow snowshoes please call 631-0830 to reserve a pair. Meet at the Visitor Center. If snow conditions are unfavorable, the hike will be canceled (based on the discretion of CNC). Please arrive promptly at the start of the program so we can maximize our time outdoors.

CNC Annual Meeting: Spring on the Yukon Delta: Waterbird Paradise Mon,2/21•7-9pm•AllAgesJoin birder and photographer David Stimac as he recounts the two months he spent with researchers at a remote camp on a Black Brant colony at the edge of the Bering Sea. From Willow Ptarmigan on a wintery landscape to a green tundra landscape filled with nesting waterbirds, Dave will share his experiences through his images made during the short subarctic spring.Each spring, millions of waterfowl and shorebirds return to Alaska’s Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge to nest and raise their young. The refuge encompasses over 20 million acres in southwestern Alaska and is one of the densest breeding areas for waterfowl and shorebirds in the world. Emperor Geese and Spectacled Eiders return from the Aleutians and nearby offshore waters. Black Brant arrive from Baja, Mexico. Longer distance migrants like Bar-tailed Godwits come back from wintering areas in the southern hemisphere. Funding for this special program is made possible by the Dale Dean Natural History Speaker Series.

Snowshoe Hike Thurs,2/24•4-5:30pm•Ages:9+,under18w/adultNative Americans used snowshoes for thousands of years to make winter travel through deep snow possible. We will teach you the basics of snowshoeing and then take you on a short walk on and off the trails to enjoy the winter wonderland. Meet at the Visitor Center. If you need to borrow snowshoes please call 631-0830 to reserve a pair. If snow conditions are unfavorable, the hike will be canceled (based on the discretion of CNC). Please arrive promptly at the start of the program so we can maximize our time outdoors.

Jolly Hammers and Strings Dulcimer Club Sat, 2/26 •1-4pm•Allages,under18w/adultThis group provides an opportunity for dulcimer, autoharp, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, bass and other acoustic instrument players of all skill levels to get together. Bring an instrument and play along or come enjoy the music!

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Directions to Chippewa Nature Center

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:TakeUS-10toEastmanAve.exit.Travelsouth 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:TakeM-47throughFreelandtoMidland Road (follow sign for Tittabawassee Township Park). Turn left at stoplight at Gordonville Road, right on PoseyvilleRoad,leftatstoplightonAshbyRoad(atTed’sLawn Equipment), right on Badour Road and follow to the CNC entrance straight ahead.

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

Chippewa Nature Center

Visitor Center Hours: 8am–5pm, Monday through Friday9am–5pmSaturday•1–5pmSunday&holidaysClosed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

Trail Hours:Open year-round, dawn-to-dark every day!

400. S. Badour Rd., Midland, MI 48640PH: 989.631.0830 • FAX: 989.631.7070

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CANCELLED PROGRAMS: While Chippewa Nature Center makes every effort to carry out programs, it reserves the right to cancel programsatitsdiscretion,basedonconditionsbeyonditscontrol.Intheeventofacancellation,participantswillbenotifiedpriortotheprogramand have the option of receiving a refund or registering for a rescheduled program, if available.

Benefit from Warner Photography!For a limited time, Warner will offer members no session fee and make a 20% donation of your sale back to CNC. Photos may be taken at your location of choice (in studio, at CNC, Dow Gardens, etc.). Offer not available for high school senior photos or weddings. Call Warner Photography at 989.631.1993 to make your appointment today!

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Purchase a CNC gift membership for a new member in 2010, and the recipient’s membership will be valid until January 31, 2012. Benefits include:

•Discounts to CNC programs and Nature Day Camp•Our monthly newsletter mailed to your home or inbox•Opportunities to attend special members’ only events •10% discount at the Nature Center Store

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