• Native Seed Collection

    Discovery Center 9984 Twin Lakes Rd, Vanderbilt, United States

    Date: September 13th (Saturday) Time: 9am - 12pm Presenters: Bryant Eddy and Abigail Macek, Huron Pines Assist with PRC conservation efforts in this hands-on workshop! This event starts at the Discovery Center, where you’ll learn about why native seed collection is crucial for the restoration of native grasslands. Then we’ll head out to the field […]

  • Forest Forensics

    Discovery Center 9984 Twin Lakes Rd, Vanderbilt, United States

    Date: October 25, 2025 Time: 9:40 - 11:15 am Presenter: Julie Crick Learn about the history and secrets of the forest in this exciting field expedition. You’ll visit the site of a CCC camp, and practice “reading” the forest. Lead by Julie Crick (MSU Extension) and DNR historian Hillary Pine. Wear sturdy hiking shoes, long […]

  • Native Plants & Nature Hike

    Discovery Center 9984 Twin Lakes Rd, Vanderbilt, United States

    Date: June 20th (Saturday) Time: 1pm – 3:30pm Presenter: Kelly Draeger from the Otsego County Conservation District Come learn about the importance of native Michigan plants. Enjoy a short hike to practice identifying local flora. Take home a free native plant. A separate kid-friendly event will run in tandem with this workshop (ages 6-12 years). […]

  • Water Quality Connections

    Discovery Center 9984 Twin Lakes Rd, Vanderbilt, United States

    Date: June 27th (Saturday) Time: 1pm – 3pm Presenter: Sam Day Sam Day will introduce water quality programs administered by the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. Take a riverside field trip. Kids and adults alike will have fun looking for macro-invertebrates (water bugs). For all ages. Weather permitting, some of workshop will be […]