Environmental Education Classes
WEEKEND PROGRAMS
May 5, Saturday, 10:00 am
BUTTERFLY HOUSE DOCENT
Information and Training morning. We’ll learn about the butterflies, the butterfly house and gardens and how you can help with this exciting new project. Let us know if you can attend at dianneb@sarett.com or call 269-927-4832.
May 6, Sunday, 1:00 pm
VOLUNTEER WORK AFTERNOON
Join us for an hour or so and help Sarett’s habitat by pulling the invasive garlic mustard. With a little effort we can discourage its spread.
May 6, Sunday, 3:00 pm
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERSHIP
Join Sarett Board of Directors and staff for the annual meeting of the membership. After a short business meeting, Sarett Naturalist Mindy Walker will present a program on the recent natural history tour to Baja, Mexico. Learn about the gray whales (mothers and their calves), the sea lions, the bird life and the magical town of Todas Santos.
May 8, 9, 10
BIRDING ADVENTURE TO CRANE CREEK
Call Sarett at 927-4832 if you are interested in this three day birding extravaganza.
May 9, Wednesday, 2:30 to 4:30 pm
ADULTS AND NATURE
Learn about spring’s wildflowers. $5/person, $2/members. Call 269-927-4832 to register.
May 12, Saturday, All Day
BERRIEN COUNTY’S ANNUAL BIRDATHON
Birders from all over Michigan will spend the day searching to see as many bird species as possible. Teams from Sarett will be trying their skill and luck. This event has become a very important fund raiser for the nature center. Each team member finds sponsors who pledge for each species seen that day. If you would like to sponsor a team, please call Sarett. If you would like to join a team or form your own team, please call 269-927-4832. Thanks for your support.
May 12, Saturday, 2:00 pm
KAYAK LESSONS
Learn the basics of kayaking at North Lake Park. Sarett will provide kayaks, paddles and life vests. You must call to register. 269-927-4832. $15/person. For teenagers and adults.
May 19 & 20. Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 pm
SARETT’S WILDFLOWER SALE
“Go Native” and add native wildflowers, grasses and ferns to your landscape. Native plants can be easier to care for and bring wonderful color and wild life to your yard. This year’s sale will feature shade tolerant woodland wildflowers including white trillium, Solomon seals, columbine and several species of ferns. For the sunny areas of your yard there will be many prairie type plants for both sand & clay soils. Sarett naturalists can help you make the best selections for your landscape. Shop early for the best selection. Sarett will continue to sell plants after the week end during regular business hours. Call 269-927-4832 for questions.
May 26, Saturday, 10:00 am
KAYAK THEPAW PAW RIVER
from County Line Road to Watervliet. This wild stretch of the Paw Paw is great for wildlife. We’ll look for flowering redbud and dogwoods. View an active great blue heron rookery. See beaver evidence and enjoy a peaceful paddle. Sarett will provide kayaks, paddles, life vests and transportation. $20/person, $15/member. You must call to register. 269-927-4832. Bring a lunch and water and dress appropriately for the weather. Meet at Sarett.
June 2, Saturday, 10:00 am
KAYAK THE KALAMAZOO
Try your hand paddling from the Allegan Dam to the pipeline take out. Pack a sack lunch, drinks and snacks. Kayak, life preserver, paddle and transportation included. $25/person, $20/member. Call to register 269-927-4832.
June 2, Saturday, 1:00 to 4:00 pm
BUTTERFLY HOUSE 2012
Sarett’s butterfly house is up, the chrysalises are hatching, the butterflies are flying, and hundreds of school children have already visited. See hundreds of live flying butterflies and their chrysalises in the beautifully landscaped Butterfly House. New for this year we have added a beautiful butterfly garden of native plants. Face painting, butterfly trivia trail, and other special activities for children. Today’s special prices - $5/adults, free for children and members.
June 3, Sunday 1:00 to 4:00 pm
BUTTERFLY HOUSE 2012
See Sarett’sbutterfly house, watch the chrysalises hatch, and marvel at the flying butterflies. See the new beautiful butterfly garden of native plants. Face painting, butterfly trivia trail, and other special activities for children. Today’s special prices—$5/adults, children & members free. (Giant Silk Moth program is included in fee)
June 3, Sunday, 2:00 pm
FINDING GIANT SILK MOTHS
with Jim McGrath of Nature Discovery. Some of our continent's largest, most impressive moths can be found right here in Michigan, yet many people can go years without encountering one. Becoming privy to their life cycles and behaviors greatly increases your chances of finding Cecropia, Polyphemus, Promethea and Luna Moths in any metamorphic stage. Color slides are enhanced with live adult moths and/or newly hatched larvae. A great program for anyone interested in these beautiful creatures. Program sponsored by The Skinner-Upton Chair of Environmental Education.
June 7, Thursday, 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
EXPLORING NATURE
Join Sarett naturalists to explore the beautiful Indiana Dunes State Park. With over 2,000 acres of primitive, beautiful Hoosier landscape, three miles of Lake Michigan shoreline and magnificent 200 foot dunes—it’s a place you won’t want to miss. $25/member, $30/non member. You must call to register 269-927-4832. Bring a sack lunch with drink and snacks.
June 8 –10
RIVERS OF THE NORTH
A long weekend of river kayaking.
June 16, Saturday, 8:00 am
GRASSLAND BIRDING
Check out the grasslands at Sarett and travel to Allegan State Game Area to look for upland sandpipers, dickcissels, and sedge wrens. $10/person, $7/members. Call 269-927-4832 to register.
June 21, Thursday, 3:00 pm
TURTLES
Learn about the turtles of Sarett. $3/adult, kids and members free.
June 28, Thursday, 3:00 pm
SNAKES
Learn about the snakes of Sarett. $3/adult, kids & members free.
June 30, 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 Jasper Dairy Road Landing.
FOSSILS OF THE MICHIGAN BASIN
Don’t forget PaleoJoe’s display FOSSILS OF THE MICHIGAN BASIN will be on display April 4 through June 27 at the nature center. Michigan was once the bottom of a salt water tropical sea and this exhibit consists of crinoids, brachiopods, cephalopods, corals, bryozoans, and trilobites that once inhabited these ancient seas. A must see for anyone interested in fossils. Thanks to the St. Deny’s Foundation for their support of this traveling educational exhibit.
BUTTERFLY HOUSE
The Butterfly House will be open all summer during regular business hours. Stroll through the new native plant butterfly garden and learn the best plants for attracting butterflies to your yard.
** SUMMER CLASSES FOR KIDS!
Sarett has a variety of summer classes planned for kids ages 4 to 15. We’ll be Mucking in the Marsh, Canoeing and Kayaking, learning about snakes, bees, slimy creatures, foxes and much more. For a complete listing of classes please call the nature center or visit our web site at www.sarett.com Don’t miss this opportunity for your kids to have an educational and enjoyable summer with Sarett naturalists. Don’t delay-some popular classes fill very quickly.
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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