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PROGRAMS AND EVENTS SCHEDULE/REGISTRATION

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.

PROGRAM REGISTRATION

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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.

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Questions? Contact: James Dake, james@grassriver.org, or the office at 231-533-8314
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SEPTEMBER
Bright Autumn Beginnings
Saturday September 22, 2018 - 1:00pm (2 hrs), $8 per person
Color explosions are about to happen in the forest and we want to show you how to capture it on paper. Join us as we learn techniques to capture water and reflections of brilliant colors of fall using pastels.
Fall Stream Monitoring
Saturday September 29, 2018 - 8:00am (4 hrs), volunteers needed
Join us for our most popular citizen science program as we collect and ID aquatic insects from Shanty Creek and learn about the amazing connection between these insects and the health of a stream. Registration is required. Click here to learn more and to register. 
OCTOBER
Live Animal Program
Saturday October 6, 2018 - 11:00am (1.5 hrs), $5 per person/$15 per family
Snakes, frogs, and bugs, oh my! Join us as we get to meet live animals up close and personal, including reptiles, amphibians and insects!
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Fall Stewardship Day
​Saturday October 13, 2018 - 9:00am (3 hrs), volunteers needed
It's the last stewardship day of the year and time to give it our all! Join us as we prep the trails and facilities for a few long winter months. For more information contact Tim Pierce, GRNA Facilities and Land Steward.
Owl Prowl
Friday October 19, 2018 - 7:00pm (1.5 hrs), $5 per person
What is it about the elusive owl that sparks an air of mystery and intrigue? Join us as we learn about locals owls and then go for a night hike in search of these amazing birds. Registration is required.
Autumn Fest
Saturday October 20, 2018 - 11:00am (2 hrs), $5 per child
Autumn Fest is back! Join us for a super fun, all-ages community event where we will take you on a stroll through the forest on our trick-or-treat trail and enjoy fall arts and crafts.
Owl Prowl
Saturday October 20, 2018 - 7:00pm (1.5 hrs), $5 per person
​What is it about the elusive owl that sparks an air of mystery and intrigue? Join us as we learn about locals owls and then go for a night hike in search of these amazing birds. Registration is required.
Owl Prowl
Friday October 26, 2018 - 7:00pm (1.5 hrs), $5 per person
Owls are on the brain at Grass River Natural Area! Join us as we learn about locals owls and then go for a night hike in search of these amazing birds. Registration is required.
Halloween Owl Prowl
Saturday October 27, 2018 - 7:00pm (1.5 hrs), $5 per person
Nothing says Halloween like an afterhours hike in search of things that yell out in the night. Join us as we learn about local owls and then go for a night hike in search of these unique birds. Registration is required.