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: 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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Date: June 6th (Saturday) Time: 1pm - 2pm: Kid Friendly / 3pm - 4pm: Adult Focused Presenter: 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 close, hear about their adaptations, […]
Date: July 18th (Saturday) Time: 10am – 12pm Presenter: Byron Lamphear and Mark Jarvie from Headwaters Trout Unlimited. Explore the world of fly tying and casting. Craft your very own […]
Date: August 1st (Saturday) Time: 8pm – 10pm Presenter: Todd Cartner and wife from Discovery Bats Ohio Toss Cartner and his wife from the Discovery Bats Ohio are heading north […]
Date: August 23rd (Sunday) Time: 1pm – 2pm Presenter: Shelby Adams PRC's Wildlife Biologist will teach kids about Michigan's fur-bearing animals. Discover cool facts and hear how they survive in […]
Date: August 23rd (Sunday) Time: 3pm – 4pm Presenter: Shelby Adams PRC’s Wildlife Biologist will lead you through what a year looks like for Michigan's American Black Bear. Explore bear […]