Mid-Michigan Rock Club Rock ShowSaturday & Sunday, November 5 & 6, 10 am-5 pm |
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The 28th annual Mid-Michigan Rock Show will include educational displays, presentations and activities for all ages related to identification and collection of rocks and fossils. The club will have special events for children and a scavenger hunt for all ages. Dealers will be providing rocks, minerals, fossils and jewelry for sale.
FREE | All Ages, under 18 w/adult
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| This week keep an eye out for a flash of white as a dark gray bird flits around beneath your feeders. Dark-eyed Juncos have arrived from their breeding grounds in northern Michigan and Canada and while some birds will continue their seasonal journey to the central and southern states of the US, some will overwinter here in Michigan. As ground feeders, you can often see them scratching the ground for fallen seed and seeking cover in low bushes and brambles. These birds enjoy millet, a seed many other species overlook. Their pink bill, white outer tail feathers and slate gray body are easy to recognize amongst our resident birds. As we say goodbye to fall and welcome winter, keep an eye out for these “snow birds.” |
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|  | Story Hour Thursday, November 3 9:30 & 11 am
Come spend an hour learning about nature! The hour will include a story, crafts and other age-appropriate activities.
Dress for the weather for this outdoor program. Program will move indoors if weather is poor.
FREE | Ages: 3-5 w/adult
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 | Nature Play! Sunday, November 6 2-4 pm
It is time to play outdoors! Whether we are making pies in the mud kitchen, pretending to be animals, lounging in hammocks or creating nature art, this hour of play is sure to engage everyone! Caregivers must remain with children during this program and are encouraged to actively play alongside the children in their care. This program will be facilitated by a CNC staff member. Please meet in The Woods Nature Play Area near Arbury Trail.
FREE l All ages, under 18 w/adult
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 | Full Moon Stroll Tuesday, November 8
5:30-7 pm
Join an Interpretive Naturalist for a hike to enjoy this month’s full moon. Learn how the tradition of naming moons began and what makes each month special. Please wear dark colors and bring a flashlight.
FREE | Ages: 9+, under 18 w/adult
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Monthly Nature Book Club
Each month we will feature a new nature-based book!
Join us November 20 from 1-3 pm for a book club chat and naturalist-led hike!
November's book is The New York Times best seller The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery.
Nature Book Club is held the last Sunday of each month.
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