Environmental Education Classes
WEEKEND PROGRAMS
July & August, 2009
July 5, Sunday, 3:00 pm
MITCHELL SATYR BUTTERFLY
Sarett is one of the few places that has prime habitat for this federally endangered butterfly. Learn its habitat needs and natural history. We’ll include a walk to see if we can see the butterfly in flight.
July 8, Wednesday, 3:00 pm
SNAKE SHOW
Join a naturalist for a program about Michigan snakes.
$3/adult fee, kids and members free.
July 11, Saturday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
KAYAK THE PORTAGE RIVER
near Three Rivers, Michigan. This scenic, gentle flowing river has some narrow passages around trees. A four hour paddle. Please call to register.
$20/person, $15/Sarett member includes transportation, kayak and equipment. 269-927-4832.
July 12, Sunday, 1:00 pm
NATURE EXPLORE ON THE KALAMAZOO RIVER
Join Sarett naturalists for an explore by kayak of the marshes on the Kalamazoo River near Douglas. Bring your own kayak or use one of Sarett’s. Bring your binoculars (waterproof is best) and plan to do some poking around. $20/person, $15/Sarett member includes transportation and kayak equipment. You must call to register 269-927-4832.
July 15, Wednesday, 3:00 pm
TURTLES & TORTOISES
Learn about the turtles and tortoises of Sarett.
$3/adult, kids and members free.
July 18, Saturday, 2:00 pm
VOYAGEUR CANOE
at North Lake Park. Join Sarett naturalists for a gentle paddle in these 34 foot canoes around North Lake while learning about the Michigan fur trade and our local waterways.
Fee $5/person. Call 269-927-4832 to register.
July 19, Sunday, 3:00 pm
MUCKIN IN THE MARSH
for adults and families. Join us for one of our most popular summertime classes. It is just fun to explore off trail Sarett’s marshes and swamps. Please wear old long pants, old tie shoes (everything else slips off in the muck) and long sleeves. You will get wet and mucky and get a better understanding of a wetland. Please call to register 269-927-4832. $7/person or $5/member.
July 22, Wednesday, 3:00 pm
TREE TOP TRAIL
with a Sarett naturalist. Enjoy a short walk to the Tree Top Trail.
$3/adult, kids & members free.
July 25, Saturday, 5:30 pm
CANOE OR KAYAK THE ST.JOE RIVER
Enjoy a summer float down the St. Joe River from Berrien Springs to Jasper Dairy Road Landing. Bring a hat, plenty of drinking water and snacks. $20/person, $15/member includes transportation, canoe or kayak and equipment and Sarett naturalist guide. You must call to register. 269- 927-4832. Meet at the Jasper Dairy Road Landing.
July 26, Sunday, 3:00 pm
MICHIGAN BIG TREE PROJECT
Noah and Andy Sawyer are the Big Tree Program Coordinators for Michigan. They will present an overview of this project’s 65 year history, discuss the scientific significance of this work, and share what it means to be a big tree hunter. Noah and Andy are also avid tree climbers and they will show a short video shot from 80 feet up in one of the largest Eastern White Pines in the nation.
July 29, Wednesday, 3:00 pm
AMPHIBIANS
Learn the amphibians of Sarett.
$3/adults, kids and members free.
July 31, Friday, 7:00 pm
CRICKET SONGS AND NEURONS
Sarett has been the home to field research by Christina Burden. Christina is from Montana and is currently finishing her Masters degree at Andrews University with Dr. Gordon Atkins. Christina will give a program explaining what she has discovered about the crickets at Sarett and why we care! Please join us for this informative talk.
August 1 to 4
SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE TRIP
Join us for a long weekend at the only lower peninsula national park. If you have any questions call 269-927-4832.
August 1, Saturday, 3:00 pm
FRIENDLY FERNS
Let’s take a walk to learn the ferns of Sarett. Just a few simple identification clues can help you learn all the ferns of our area. Please call to register. 269-927-4832.
$2/person, members free.
August 2, Sunday, 3:00 pm
PEEKING IN THE POND
We will use pond scoops and magnifiers to learn about the creatures of the pond. Great program for families. $2/person, members free.
August 5, Wednesday, 3:00 pm
SNAKE SHOW
Join a naturalist for a program about Michigan snakes.
$3/adult, kids and members free.
August 12, Wednesday, 3:00 pm
TURTLES & TORTOISES
Learn about the Turtles and tortoises of Sarett.
$3/adult, kids and members free.
August 15, Saturday, 8:00 am
PADDLE MICHIGAN SHORELINE
Meet at Waco Beach for a paddle along the shore of Warren Dunes State Park. Food & coffee provided. See the dunes from Lake Michigan.
$20/person, $15/member includes kayak and equipment.
August 15, Saturday, 2:00 pm
FOSSIL HUNT
Join naturalist Emily Hardke for a fossil hunt at a local gravel pit. Meet at Sarett and bring a hammer, Safety glasses and water to drink. For adults or adults and teens. You must call to register 269-927-4832.
$5/person, $3/member.
August 19, Wednesday, 3:00 pm
TREE TOP TRAIL
with a Sarett naturalist. Enjoy a short walk to the Tree Top Trail.
$3/adult, kids & members free.
August 22, Saturday, 10:00 am
KAYAK THE PAW PAW RIVER
Paddle from County Line to Watervliet.
$20/person, $15/member includes transportation, kayak and equipment. You must call to register. 269-927-4832
August 23, Sunday, 3:00 pm
UTAH ADVENTURE
Join Director Chuck Nelson as he tells the tales of Sarett’s recent natural history trip to Utah and the canyonlands. Visits to Zion, Bryce, Canyonlands and the Grand Canyon National Parks are all included.
August 29, Wednesday, 3:00 pm
AMPHIBIANS
Learn the amphibians of Sarett.
$3/adult, kids and members free.
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 13, Sunday
BARN PARTY!
Mark your calendar to join us for this annual fund raising event. This gala evening includes live music, great food, and an auction. Please plan to attend. Please keep this event in mind through the summer in case you have an opportunity to pickup a nice item for the auction. If you have questions, call the nature center and talk to Kathy or Dianne.
October 17, Saturday, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
SARETT’S ANNUAL COUNTRY FAIR
A great afternoon for the whole family. A huge rummage sale, baked goods, wagon rides, pony rides, games for the kids and lunch at the country kitchen.
SARETT HOURS: Nature Center Building
Tuesday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Sunday 1:00-5:00 PM
Phone: (269)927-4832
Our trails are open dawn to dusk every day.
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