A weekend celebration of Grass River's wetlands and northern fen with kayak tours, a native plant sale, wildflower walks, birding tours, orchid walks, music, and more!
FRIDAY JUNE 6
Kayak Grass River
Friday June 6, 2025 - 9:30am (2 hrs.), $45 per person - includes tour, kayak, PFD, and paddle for each participant
There is no better way to experience Grass River than by paddling its calm waters and enjoying its unique wildlife! On these morning guided tours, visitors explore Grass River by kayak and find out about GRNA’s conservation efforts, wetland plants, and wildlife. Adults and Teens Only. Limited to small groups, must pre-register. Call GRNA to register: 231-492-8793, or email [email protected]. This program meets at the Grass River Center and then walks to the dock to launch kayaks. Kayaks and paddles are provided and ready for you at the dock.
Friday June 6, 2025 - 9:30am (2 hrs.), $45 per person - includes tour, kayak, PFD, and paddle for each participant
There is no better way to experience Grass River than by paddling its calm waters and enjoying its unique wildlife! On these morning guided tours, visitors explore Grass River by kayak and find out about GRNA’s conservation efforts, wetland plants, and wildlife. Adults and Teens Only. Limited to small groups, must pre-register. Call GRNA to register: 231-492-8793, or email [email protected]. This program meets at the Grass River Center and then walks to the dock to launch kayaks. Kayaks and paddles are provided and ready for you at the dock.
Music with Miriam Pico
Friday, June 6, 2025 - 12:00 noon at the Grass River Center pavilion, free and open to the public
Enjoy a joyful morning of music and fun featuring the amazing Miriam Pico. Kids, families, and people of all ages will love singing, dancing, and moving along with her interactive performance. This free event is perfect for little ones 0-5 and their families, but all are welcome. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Friday, June 6, 2025 - 12:00 noon at the Grass River Center pavilion, free and open to the public
Enjoy a joyful morning of music and fun featuring the amazing Miriam Pico. Kids, families, and people of all ages will love singing, dancing, and moving along with her interactive performance. This free event is perfect for little ones 0-5 and their families, but all are welcome. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Eyes on the Forest - Invasive Pests
Friday, June 6, 2025 - 1:00pm (1.5 hrs)
Join Julie Crick, Natural Resources Educator from MSU Extension, for a presentation overview of forest invaders like the hemlock woolly adelgid, Asian long-horned beetle, and spotted lanternfly. Then, we’ll head outside to collect data on a "Sentinel Tree", a way to keep your eye on the health of a special tree and the surrounding forests. This program is free, but please email [email protected] to RSVP.
Friday, June 6, 2025 - 1:00pm (1.5 hrs)
Join Julie Crick, Natural Resources Educator from MSU Extension, for a presentation overview of forest invaders like the hemlock woolly adelgid, Asian long-horned beetle, and spotted lanternfly. Then, we’ll head outside to collect data on a "Sentinel Tree", a way to keep your eye on the health of a special tree and the surrounding forests. This program is free, but please email [email protected] to RSVP.
Invasive Plants with Emma Fitzgerald
Friday, June 6, 2025 - 2:30pm (1.5 hrs)
Join the Conservation Director, Emma Fitzgerald, in the field to ID commonly found invasive plant species. Emma will discuss why management of natural areas is important as we work to address some of the invasive species at Grass River Natural Area. In this session you will learn how to ID commonly found invasives and learn beginner-level management techniques. This program is free, but please email [email protected] to RSVP.
Friday, June 6, 2025 - 2:30pm (1.5 hrs)
Join the Conservation Director, Emma Fitzgerald, in the field to ID commonly found invasive plant species. Emma will discuss why management of natural areas is important as we work to address some of the invasive species at Grass River Natural Area. In this session you will learn how to ID commonly found invasives and learn beginner-level management techniques. This program is free, but please email [email protected] to RSVP.
SATURDAY JUNE 7
|
Summer Bird Walk
Saturday June 7, 2025 - 8am (2hrs), $10 per person The birds that call Grass River home are now nesting and singing. Learn to ID birds by song and habitat on a guided bird walk with birding enthusiast Theresa Moore. |
|
|
Native Plant Sale
Saturday, June 7, 2025 -10:00am to 1:00pm Native plants are incredibly important to native wildlife. Join us for this one-day sale event. You can get plants in two ways: 1. Pre-order garden kits below with 38 plugs of a variety of species meant for a 4'x 10' garden. Then, pick them up the day of the event, June 7. Orders need to be placed by May 31. 2. Show up the day of the event (June 7) to purchase single species quarts at the Grass River Center. They are first-come first-served until stock runs out, so arrive early if you want your pick of all the species available! All plants are locally grown and native to Michigan. Sales from this event help to support Grass River's important conservation work. And, you help local wildlife by planting native plants in your yard! |
|
Wetland Wildflower Walk
Saturday, June 7, 2025 - 10:30am (1.5 hrs), $10 per person Take a leisurely stroll through the scenic boardwalks of Grass River Nature Area alongside knowledgeable docent Lyn Petty. Discover the stunning variety of wetland wildflowers and learn to identify their unique beauty. As we wander, keep an ear out for the delightful melodies of the birds that call Grass River home. |
|
|
Wild Orchid Walk
Saturday, June 7, 2025 - 1:00pm (1.5 hrs), $15 per person, must pre-register Join Education Director James Dake in an exclusive presentation and off-trail expedition to see rare orchids and other amazing plants, like carnivorous pitcher plants and sundews, in lesser known areas of GRNA. Limited space. Must be able to hike on uneven and wet/muddy terrain for the outdoor portion. Wearing muck boots is highly recommended, as the places we go will be very wet. This program meets at the Grass River Center. |
|
SUNDAY JUNE 8
Kayak Grass River
Sunday June 8, 2025 - 9:30am (2 hrs.), $45 per person - includes tour, kayak, PFD, and paddle for each participant
There is no better way to experience Grass River than by paddling its calm waters and enjoying its unique wildlife! On these morning guided tours, visitors explore Grass River by kayak and find out about GRNA’s conservation efforts, wetland plants, and wildlife. Adults and Teens Only. Limited to small groups, must pre-register. Call GRNA to register: 231-492-8793, or email [email protected]. This program meets at the Grass River Center and then walks to the dock to launch kayaks. Kayaks and paddles are provided and ready for you at the dock.
Sunday June 8, 2025 - 9:30am (2 hrs.), $45 per person - includes tour, kayak, PFD, and paddle for each participant
There is no better way to experience Grass River than by paddling its calm waters and enjoying its unique wildlife! On these morning guided tours, visitors explore Grass River by kayak and find out about GRNA’s conservation efforts, wetland plants, and wildlife. Adults and Teens Only. Limited to small groups, must pre-register. Call GRNA to register: 231-492-8793, or email [email protected]. This program meets at the Grass River Center and then walks to the dock to launch kayaks. Kayaks and paddles are provided and ready for you at the dock.
|
Wetland Wildflower Walk
Sunday, June 8, 2025 - 10:30am (1.5 hrs), $10 per person Take a leisurely stroll through the scenic boardwalks of Grass River Nature Area alongside knowledgeable docent Lyn Petty. Discover the stunning variety of wetland wildflowers and learn to identify their unique beauty. As we wander, keep an ear out for the delightful melodies of the birds that call Grass River home. |
|
