CLASSES AND PROGRAMS CALENDAR
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Programs at Grass River Natural Area are Green, Special Events that are off-site are Blue, Holidays are Brown.
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. Many programs require preregistration.
Register for the classes below by clicking on the "Add to Cart" button.
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, or want a private program? Contact: James Dake, james@grassriver.org
Register for the classes below by clicking on the "Add to Cart" button.
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, or want a private program? Contact: James Dake, james@grassriver.org
DECEMBER
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Winter Art Class - Tracery
Saturday December 3, 2022 - 1:00pm (2hrs), $10 per person It's the time of the year when nature makes its own tracery - bare branches of trees, tracks in the snow, drooping ferns, and raven or eagle silhouettes in the sky. Explore nature's creations at Grass River and create your own tracery using mixed media, like sketching, watercolors, and pastels. |
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Community Conversation about the Grass River
Wednesday December 7, 2022 - 5:00pm (2hrs) Grass River is special. If you have been here, you know. To preserve this community treasure, we need to address some critical threats. Join us at a Community Conversation to be part of the solution. We'll update you on the river's health and its possible future, and we'll listen to the community's observations and concerns. 5:00 - Refreshments, mingle, and map our connections 5:30 - Presentation and discussion on Grass River's threats and future 615 - Conversation and input on solutions to improve the river's health This event is a partnership between Grass River Natural Area, Inc. and Three Lakes Association. |
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Owl Prowl
Friday, December 9, 2022 - 6:30pm (1.5 hrs), $10 per person, must pre-register Join us as we learn about our local owls and their conservation with an introductory presentation, and then head out for a night hike in search of these amazing birds. Participants should be comfortable walking outdoors at night for about 1 mile on uneven trails. Bring a light. $10 per person. Must pre-register. No walk-in spaces available. If there is deep snow, snowshoe rentals are available at the Grass River Center for an additional $5 per pair. |
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Lighting of the Bridges
Saturday December 17, 2022 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm, $5 per person Join us for a magical evening as we light up the bridges of our boardwalk with colorful lights for one night only. Enjoy a 1/4 mile winter stroll around our newest section of boardwalk with the bridges lit up with lights, and then warm up with a campfire and hot cocoa at the pavilion. Inside the Center we will have a variety of holiday crafts to make! You can come any time during this two-hour "open house" style event and walk the self-guided trail, enjoy the fire, and make crafts in the Center. Snowshoes are available for rent if there is deep snow. |
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JANUARY 2023
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New Year's Lantern-lit Ski and Snowshoe
Friday January 6, 2023 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm (2 hrs.), $5 per person Lantern light reflecting off of freshly fallen snow is a great way to enjoy the forest in winter and to celebrate New Year's. Enjoy a self-guided evening ski on GRNA’s groomed ski trails, or snowshoe the boardwalk to the river. We will have a warm campfire at the Center pavilion and the heated building will be open and staffed. Come any time during the 2-hour, self-guided, "open-house" style ski or snowshoe. Bring a flashlight or headlamp. Skis and snowshoes for all ages are available for rent at the Grass River Center for an additional $5 rental fee during the program, or bring your own. |
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Lantern-lit Ski and Snowshoe
Friday January 20, 2023 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm (2 hrs.), $5 per person Lantern light reflecting off of freshly fallen snow is a great way to enjoy the forest in winter. Enjoy a self-guided evening ski on GRNA’s groomed ski trails, or snowshoe the boardwalk to the river. We will have a warm campfire at the Center pavilion and the heated building will be open and staffed. Come any time during the 2-hour, self-guided, "open-house" style ski or snowshoe. Bring a flashlight or headlamp. Skis and snowshoes for all ages are available for rent at the Grass River Center for an additional $5 rental fee during the program, or bring your own. |
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FEBRUARY
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Moon-lit Guided Snowshoe
Friday February 3, 2023 - 7:00pm (1.5hrs), $10 per person Moon light reflecting off of freshly fallen snow is a great way to enjoy the forest in February. Join a naturalist on a guided snowshoe through Grass River's forests at night to look for signs and sounds of nocturnal animals. Snowshoes are available for rent for an additional $5 rental fee during the program, or bring your own. Meet at the Grass River Center. Bring a flashlight or headlamp. If it is a clear night, there may be moonlight. |
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If you are interested in a private program or tour, contact james@grassriver.org
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