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January 2019
Peepers – Under the Snow
The Peepers program is specifically developed for children ages 3-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of each session. These 90-minute nature programs include stories, crafts, music, and discovery activities. Each program ends with an outside portion that will vary between a short exploratory hike, a game, or engaging play (i.e. sand table/water table, digging, etc.) to bring the lesson to life. For more informations please visit: http://natureiscalling.org/learn/pre-k-programs/peepers/
Find out more »Peepers – Winter Trees
The Peepers program is specifically developed for children ages 3-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of each session. These 90-minute nature programs include stories, crafts, music, and discovery activities. Each program ends with an outside portion that will vary between a short exploratory hike, a game, or engaging play (i.e. sand table/water table, digging, etc.) to bring the lesson to life. For more informations please visit: http://natureiscalling.org/learn/pre-k-programs/peepers/
Find out more »Small Farms Conference
Great sessions and information booths throughout the two-day event. The Forestry Assistance Program will be manning a booth - come join us! For more information, visit: www.smallfarmconference.com.
Find out more »Peepers – Snow is Falling
The Peepers program is specifically developed for children ages 3-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of each session. These 90-minute nature programs include stories, crafts, music, and discovery activities. Each program ends with an outside portion that will vary between a short exploratory hike, a game, or engaging play (i.e. sand table/water table, digging, etc.) to bring the lesson to life. For more informations please visit: http://natureiscalling.org/learn/pre-k-programs/peepers/
Find out more »February 2019
Winter Guided Hike at the Natural Education Reserve
Join Grand Traverse Conservation District staff on a guided hike along the trails of the Natural Education Reserve to explore the local beauty of the Boardman River valley and to learn about new and upcoming trail and restoration projects on the parkland. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the Boardman River Dams Removal Project first-hand. Snowshoes are available… RSVP’s are required. Please contact Tom Vitale at tvitale@gtcd.org or 231.941.0960x19 or Reb Ratliff at rratliff@gtcd.org, or 231.941.0960×27 to register…
Find out more »Peepers – Go to Sleep Groundhog
The Peepers program is specifically developed for children ages 3-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of each session. These 90-minute nature programs include stories, crafts, music, and discovery activities. Each program ends with an outside portion that will vary between a short exploratory hike, a game, or engaging play (i.e. sand table/water table, digging, etc.) to bring the lesson to life. For more informations please visit: http://natureiscalling.org/learn/pre-k-programs/peepers/
Find out more »American Chestnuts Today by Dr. Carmen Medina Mora
Join Dr. Medina Mora, from Michigan State University's Department of Plant, Soil & Microbial Sciences, as we discuss the return of the American Chestnut. Contact the Leelanau Conservation District at 231-256-9783 for more information.
Find out more »Peepers – Winter Friends
The Peepers program is specifically developed for children ages 3-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of each session. These 90-minute nature programs include stories, crafts, music, and discovery activities. Each program ends with an outside portion that will vary between a short exploratory hike, a game, or engaging play (i.e. sand table/water table, digging, etc.) to bring the lesson to life. For more informations please visit: http://natureiscalling.org/learn/pre-k-programs/peepers/
Find out more »Winter Guided Hike at Brown Bridge Quiet Area
Join Grand Traverse Conservation District staff on a guided hike through Brown Bridge Quiet Area to explore new trails, view wildlife, and learn about new and upcoming parkland projects on the property. RSVP’s are required. Please contact Reb Ratliff at rratliff@gtcd.org, or 231.941.0960x27 to register or for more questions
Find out more »Peepers – Winter Sleepers
The Peepers program is specifically developed for children ages 3-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of each session. These 90-minute nature programs include stories, crafts, music, and discovery activities. Each program ends with an outside portion that will vary between a short exploratory hike, a game, or engaging play (i.e. sand table/water table, digging, etc.) to bring the lesson to life. For more informations please visit: http://natureiscalling.org/learn/pre-k-programs/peepers/
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