Latest Past Events

Thunder Chicken: The life history, ecology and management of Michigan’s Ruffed Grouse

Discovery Center 9984 Twin Lakes Rd, Vanderbilt

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. […]

Elk in the Pigeon River Country (Session Two)

Discovery Center 9984 Twin Lakes Rd, Vanderbilt

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 […]

Elk in the Pigeon River Country (Session One)

Discovery Center 9984 Twin Lakes Rd, Vanderbilt

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 […]