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CLASSES AND PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Programs at Grass River Natural Area are Green, Special Events that are off-site are Blue, Holidays are Brown.
To register for a program, scroll down to the listing below the calendar.
To register for a program, scroll down to the listing below the calendar.
PROGRAM REGISTRATION
 Searching for bugs in Finch Creek!
GRNA has a wide selection of classes and events for all ages. All programs listed below are open to the general public. Some programs require preregistration.
Register for the classes below by clicking on the "Add to Cart" button, or call (231) 533-8314 to register over the phone. Cancellations: Participants that cancel before 24-hours from the start of a program may receive a full refund, unless otherwise noted. Cancellations within 24 hours receive no refund. Programs run rain or shine, but may be cancelled by GRNA in inclement weather. If canceled by GRNA, it is posted online and registered participants are notified & receive a full refund. Questions? Contact: James Dake, james@grassriver.org, or the office at 231-533-8314 |
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SUMMER 2020
Due to COVID, we are adapting our programs this summer to offer:
Also, for online programming, please check out our Fun in the Field Activities.
- A fresh-air Roving Naturalist station set up by the cabin, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30am to 1:30pm.
- Our Weekly Wildflower Walks by pre-registration only to small groups, every Tuesday at 10am.
- Private scheduled Kayak Tours on the river for small groups.
- A remote summer camp option for kids, called Otter PACK, that can be mailed to you home.
Also, for online programming, please check out our Fun in the Field Activities.
Roving Naturalist Station
Every Tuesday and Thursday, 10:30am to 1:30pm, stop by anytime
Our fresh-air roving naturalist station will be set up all summer near the cabin on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30am to 1:30pm, with some additional impromptu sessions on busy days. Stop by on the trail in the fresh air and learn about the natural history of the area, ask questions, get directions, or find out more about Grass River.
Every Tuesday and Thursday, 10:30am to 1:30pm, stop by anytime
Our fresh-air roving naturalist station will be set up all summer near the cabin on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30am to 1:30pm, with some additional impromptu sessions on busy days. Stop by on the trail in the fresh air and learn about the natural history of the area, ask questions, get directions, or find out more about Grass River.
Blooms & Birds: Wildflower Walk
Every Tuesday, 10:00am (2 hrs), $5 per person, Reservation Only, call Center at 231-533-8576
Go for a relaxing stroll on the trails with GRNA docents Julie Hurd and Phil Jarvi each week to find and identify the beautiful and unique wildflowers at Grass River. Along the way we will listen and look for the birds that call Grass River home. Every Tuesday at 10am. This program is now reservation only for summer 2020. $5 per person. Must pre-register. Limited to small groups. Masks must be worn during the program due to the close proximity while walking on boardwalks and looking at wildflowers. Group meets and gathers outdoors at the pavilion picnic tables before leaving on the hike.
Every Tuesday, 10:00am (2 hrs), $5 per person, Reservation Only, call Center at 231-533-8576
Go for a relaxing stroll on the trails with GRNA docents Julie Hurd and Phil Jarvi each week to find and identify the beautiful and unique wildflowers at Grass River. Along the way we will listen and look for the birds that call Grass River home. Every Tuesday at 10am. This program is now reservation only for summer 2020. $5 per person. Must pre-register. Limited to small groups. Masks must be worn during the program due to the close proximity while walking on boardwalks and looking at wildflowers. Group meets and gathers outdoors at the pavilion picnic tables before leaving on the hike.
Kayak Grass River - Private Tours
$25 w/ own equipment, $45 w/ rental, per person - call to schedule your group, 231-350-9461
There is no better way to experience Grass River than by paddling its calm waters and enjoying its unique wildlife! On these guided tours, visitors explore Grass River by kayak with a naturalist and find out about GRNA’s conservation efforts, wetland plants, and wildlife.
Adults Only. Must schedule and reserve ahead of time as a private tour for small groups. There will be no scheduled public tours this summer. Call GRNA to register: 231-350-9461, or email james@grassriver.org. This program meets at the Grass River Center and then walks to the dock to launch kayaks. Rented kayaks are ready for you at the dock. If you are bringing your own kayak, a kayak dolly and assistance will be provided to get your kayak to and from the dock.
$25 w/ own equipment, $45 w/ rental, per person - call to schedule your group, 231-350-9461
There is no better way to experience Grass River than by paddling its calm waters and enjoying its unique wildlife! On these guided tours, visitors explore Grass River by kayak with a naturalist and find out about GRNA’s conservation efforts, wetland plants, and wildlife.
Adults Only. Must schedule and reserve ahead of time as a private tour for small groups. There will be no scheduled public tours this summer. Call GRNA to register: 231-350-9461, or email james@grassriver.org. This program meets at the Grass River Center and then walks to the dock to launch kayaks. Rented kayaks are ready for you at the dock. If you are bringing your own kayak, a kayak dolly and assistance will be provided to get your kayak to and from the dock.
Otter P.A.C.K.
The Phenomenal Activity Camp Kit
We are developing an exciting new program called Otter PACK (Phenomenal Activity Camp Kit), which is essentially a "remote summer camp" option. These kits will be chock full of all the supplies and instructions your camper will need to do many of our favorite camp activities and crafts at home, including an owl pellet dissection kit, Grass River T-shirt tie dye kit, hard cover nature journal, insect collecting jar, and much more. We are even working on ways in which our ‘campers’ can interact virtually with our naturalist staff throughout the summer. Otter PACKs are priced at $75 and can be shipped directly to you, or they will be available for pick-up at the Grass River Center come July. Scholarships are available for those in need. A limited number of Otter PACKs are available. More information HERE.
The Phenomenal Activity Camp Kit
We are developing an exciting new program called Otter PACK (Phenomenal Activity Camp Kit), which is essentially a "remote summer camp" option. These kits will be chock full of all the supplies and instructions your camper will need to do many of our favorite camp activities and crafts at home, including an owl pellet dissection kit, Grass River T-shirt tie dye kit, hard cover nature journal, insect collecting jar, and much more. We are even working on ways in which our ‘campers’ can interact virtually with our naturalist staff throughout the summer. Otter PACKs are priced at $75 and can be shipped directly to you, or they will be available for pick-up at the Grass River Center come July. Scholarships are available for those in need. A limited number of Otter PACKs are available. More information HERE.
If you are interested in a private informal program for members in your household, contact james@grassriver.org
