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Downloadable Trail Guides
​& Interpretive Brochures

Download PDFs of the guides below, or pick up a copy at the Grass River Center!
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May & June Blooms and Birds PDF
July & August Blooms PDF

May Wildflowers PDF
​June Wildflowers PDF
July Wildflowers PDF
August Wildflowers PDF

Sedges & Grasses of Grass River PDF
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Trees of Grass River PDF

Winter Trees of Grass River PDF

Animal Tracks of Grass River PDF

Birds of Grass River - March & April PDF

Fungi of Grass River PDF
These guides were produced and printed with support from the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation, Great Lakes Energy, and National Association for Interpretation Region 4. 

Fun in the Field Resources for Families

Below are a variety of activities to encourage families to get outside. These fun and educational activities are designed to be completed in a local park or even your own backyard. 
Latest Activities!
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The Backyard Quiz
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Life on a Milkweed Plant
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Midsummer Roadside Scavenger Hunt
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Skipping Rocks
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Insect Scavenger Hunt
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Shapes in Nature
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Silly Symphony
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Seed Dispersal Socks
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Ant Investigations
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Thunderstorm Visualization
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Drawing Plants

Virtual MicroClasses

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We have a variety of online pre-recorded MicroClasses to learn about an assortment of topics. Check out the full collection of classes below through our YouTube Channel.
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Checkout our MicroClass Videos on YouTube HERE

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Live Zoom Classes

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 We have hosted numerous live online classes through Zoom, with topics such as wildflowers, tracking, maple sugaring, owls, and more! Check below for our upcoming live classes:


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We currently do not have any additional zoom classes scheduled but check back soon and checkout our MicroClass Videos on YouTube!
Or if you have a group, contact [email protected] to schedule a private zoom presentation.
Other Printable PDFs
Many of these can be used with "Field Guide to Northwest Michigan"

Winter Tree ID  
Summer Tree ID
Conifer Tree ID
Wildflower Bloom Time Calendar
Wildflower Monthly Checklists
Water Quality Worksheet
Create a Field Guide Page for Kids
​Birding Checklist
Plant Species List of GRNA
Ferns of NW Michigan Checklist