WEEKEND PROGRAMS
March 5, Wednesday, 2:30 to 4:00 pm
NATURE EXPLORERS
Join Sarett naturalists for programs designed for the home schooled. Please call for a complete program listing and information.(269) 927-4832.
March 8, Saturday, 8:00 am
SARETT’S SPRING BIRDING BUNCH
It’s time to welcome back all the spring migrants with Sarett’s annual Saturday morning birding bunch. These gatherings are designed for birders of all levels. Each session will start at the nature center and then travel to where the birds are the best. Bring your binoculars and a desire to learn about and see birds. The Birding Bunch will meet March 8, 22, 29, April 12, 26, May 3, & 24. $30 for all sessions or $5/session. Please call to register(269) 927-4832 and let’s go birding.
March 15, Saturday, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
MAPLE SUGAR MADNESS & PANCAKE BRUNCH
Enjoy a stroll through the woods to learn how maple syrup is made. Learn to identify maple trees, how to tap and collect the sap and how to turn that sap into delicious amber syrup. We’ll taste the sap, syrup and candy! Great program for the whole family. Then you can join us for pancakes (with lots of real maple syrup), sausage, and drinks. Maple Sugar Tours will begin at 10:00 am, 11:00 am and Noon. Brunch will be served from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Tours are free to Sarett members or $2/person. Brunch is $7/person, kids 12 & under $4.
March 16, Sunday, 3:00 pm
MAPLE SUGAR MADNESS!
Learn the maple syrup process from tree identification to making the syrup. Great program for the whole family. Free to Sarett members or $2/person.
March 22, Saturday, 7:00 pm
THE MOOSE & WOLVES OF ISLE ROYALE
Sarett is very pleased that wildlife ecologist, Dr. Rolf Peterson from Michigan Technological University will be here this evening. Dr. Peterson is the lead researcher in the longest study of a top predator—wolves, and its primary prey—moose. Since 1958, the remote, wilderness island of Isle Royale has been the natural laboratory for this on going study. The study has not only explored the interaction of the moose and wolf but how these populations have relationships with fox, raven, mice, squirrels and the forest. Join us tonight to hear what has been learned in the last 50 years and what questions are still left unanswered. This is truly a special presentation—one you won’t want to miss! This two hour presentation is suitable for ages 8 years to adult. Sponsored by the Skinner-Upton Chair of Environmental Education. Please call (269)927-4832 to register.
March 23, Sunday
The Building will be closed for Easter but the walking trails are open dawn to dusk.
March 29, Saturday, 7:00 pm
DUCK WATCH
Join us this evening for an early spring evening at the Brown Sanctuary marsh. We will look for ducks and other migrants. Bring your binoculars and a small flashlight. Please call to register, (269)927-4832.
March 30, Sunday, 3:00 pm
SPRING’S THE THING
Join Director Chuck Nelson as he enlightens us on the animal world in spring. A great way to learn your frog and toad calls and to get excited about spring. A very entertaining and educational slide program.
April 1, Tuesday, 1:00—3:00 pm
NATURE DRAWING
Spend the afternoon learning to draw nature. Learn techniques and observation skills. For kids 8 & up. $4/person, $2/members. Supplies included. Please call (269)927-4832 to register.
April 2, Wednesday, 1:00 to 3:00 pm
KITE FLYING
Join Sarett naturalists to learn about kites, air currents and flight. Bring your favorite kite or try one of our several designs and styles. For kids 6 & up. $3/person, $1/member. Please call (269)927-4832 to register.
April 3, Thursday, 1:00 to 3:00 pm
EGGS AND NESTS
Birds everywhere are busy building nests and laying eggs. See if you can build a nest and then go on an egg hunt to learn about camouflage and color. For kids 6 & up. $3/person, $1/member. Call to register. (269)927-4832.
April 5, Saturday, 9:00 am
SPRING STAMPEDE 5K Run/Walk
The Spring Stampede is off and running under the leadership of runner and coach Mike Mahler. Come run or walk for fun and prizes. This 5K run/walk course takes advantage of Sarett’s diverse nature trails. Funds raised from this event will help Sarett’s environmental education programs for area school children. The entry fee is $15 before March 14 and $20 after March 14. Race registration and packet pick-up begins at 7:30 am. The race will begin at 9:00 am. Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age group. Special awards will be given to the overall male and female finishers in the run and walk. Everyone registered will receive a t-shirt and those present on the day of the race will be eligible for door prizes. If you are a bird enthusiast consider joining the birding bunch to bird the course starting at 7:30 am. You will need to register. There is also a kids one mile fun run beginning at 8:30 am with a $1 registration fee and everyone receives a ribbon. Please call Sarett (269)927-4832 for an application or for more information.
April 12, Saturday, 9:00 am
BASKET MAKING CLASS
Basket maker Jill Woods will guide us through the process of making a square shaped basket with a technique at the top which creates a space to pull the corners of a bandana through thus lining the basket. A fun class for the beginner as well as the experienced weaver. $32/person includes all materials. You must call to register (269)927-4832.
April 13. Sunday, 1:00 to 4:00 pm
INSTALLING A BEE HIVE
Join the Lakeshore Beekeepers Association for an afternoon about honey bees. See an informative video at 1:00 and watch a demonstration on how to install a package of bees at 2:00. Everyone is welcome. For more information call Gary Kunkel at (269)429-2507.
April 17-20. Thursday to Sunday
WILDFLOWER PILGRIMAGE TO OHIO
April 19, Saturday, 3:00 pm
EARTH DAY
In honor of Earth Day, learn how you can take care of the earth. Then try a walk looking for “unnatural” things and test your observation skills. For kids 4 & up with a parent. $2/person, members free. Call (269)927-4832 to register.
April 26, Saturday, 3:00 pm
WILDFLOWER WALK
We will take to the woods here at Sarett in search of spring ephemeral wildflowers—spring beauty, squirrel corn, and Dutchmen breeches.
TO REGISTER FOR ANY OF THESE CLASSES OR EVENTS PLEASE CALL SARETT NATURE CENTER AT (269)927-4832.
REMINDERS ! ! !
HOMESCHOOL SCIENCE PROGRAMS
Sarett still has room in the science programs designed for kids that are home schooled. Please call (269)927-4832 for a complete listing of classes.
May 2, 3 & 4, Hiking Trip to Turkey Run State Park
May 9, 10 & 11. Pt. Pelee Birding Weekend
May 17, Saturday, Annual Wildflower Sale Begins
May 17, Saturday, Annual Birdathon
MAY 25 GRAND OPENING OF THE NEW ADDITION & ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERSHIP
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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