Date: May 31st (Saturday) Time: 8am - 11am Presenter: Joy Mittig, Forest Technician, Michigan DNR Come enjoy a morning of birdwatching at the Discovery Center’s first program of 2025! Learn about how forestry practices in the PRC impact birds, followed by a birdwatching tour around the forest. This program is led by Joy Mittig, DNR […]
Date: July 19th (Saturday) Time: 1pm - 2pm: Kid Friendly / 3pm - 4pm: Adult Focused Presenter: James Manley, Executive Director of Skegemog Raptor Center Come see and learn about Michigan's raptors and their conservation from Skegemog Raptor Center, a non-profit raptor rehabilitation center in northern Michigan. Attendees should expect to see live raptors up […]
Date: September 20th (Saturday) Time: 6:45am - 9:45am Presenter: Doug Reeves, Retired DNR Wildlife Biologist Get up early to try and find the elusive PRC elk with the help of retired wildlife biologist Doug Reeves. Learn about these majestic creatures and the best practices for spotting them. You'll likely get to hear elk bugling, a […]
Date: September 25th (Thursday) Time: 6:45am - 9:45am Presenter: Doug Reeves, Retired DNR Wildlife Biologist Get up early to try and find the elusive PRC elk with the help of retired wildlife biologist Doug Reeves. Learn about these majestic creatures and the best practices for spotting them. You'll likely get to hear elk bugling, a […]
Date: October 18th Time: 9am - 12pm Presenter: Bryant Eddy, Huron Pines Explore the Ruffed Grouse's fascinating biology and behavior. This workshop, lead by Huron Pines' Bryant Eddy, starts with a presentation at the Discovery Center, followed by a field trip where we will experience ruffed grouse habitat and discuss their management in Northern Michigan. […]
