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SUMMARY:Michigan's Raptors
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 6th (Saturday)\nTime: 1pm – 2pm: Kid Friendly / 3pm – 4pm: Adult Focused\nPresenter: Skegemog Raptor Center \nCome 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\, and learn how to help conserve raptors at home. If weather allows\, see them soar! \nThere is a 1pm event for youth and a 3pm event for adults. Registration Required. \nREGISTRATION COMING SOON
URL:https://pigeonriverdiscoverycenter.org/event/michigans-raptors/
LOCATION:Discovery Center\, 9984 Twin Lakes Rd\, Vanderbilt\, 49795\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260620T153000
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SUMMARY:Native Plants & Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 20th (Saturday)\nTime: 1pm – 3:30pm\nPresenter: Kelly Draeger from the Otsego County Conservation District \nCome 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). Registration Required. \nREGISTRATION COMING SOON
URL:https://pigeonriverdiscoverycenter.org/event/native-plants-nature-hike/
LOCATION:Discovery Center\, 9984 Twin Lakes Rd\, Vanderbilt\, 49795\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids,Naturalist
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260627T130000
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SUMMARY:Water Quality Connections
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 27th (Saturday)\nTime: 1pm – 3pm\nPresenter: Sam Day \nSam Day will introduce water quality programs administered by the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. Dive into aquatic programs and stream re-connections with a riverside field trip. Meanwhile\, kids (ages 6-12) will have their own adventure-packed event. Registration Required. \nREGISTRATION COMING SOON
URL:https://pigeonriverdiscoverycenter.org/event/water-quality-connections/
LOCATION:Discovery Center\, 9984 Twin Lakes Rd\, Vanderbilt\, 49795\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids,Naturalist
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260718T120000
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SUMMARY:Beginners Fly Tying and Casting
DESCRIPTION:Date: July 18th (Saturday)\nTime: 10am – 12pm\nPresenter: Byron Lamphear and Mark Jarvie from Headwaters Trout Unlimited. \nExplore the world of fly tying and casting. Craft your very own summer dry fly and practice some casting tricks on the lawn. From beginners ages 14+. Registration Required. \nREGISTRATION COMING SOON
URL:https://pigeonriverdiscoverycenter.org/event/beginners-fly-tying-and-casting/
LOCATION:Discovery Center\, 9984 Twin Lakes Rd\, Vanderbilt\, 49795\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260801T220000
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SUMMARY:All About Bats
DESCRIPTION:Date: August 1st (Saturday)\nTime: 8pm – 10pm\nPresenter: Todd Cartner and wife from Discovery Bats Ohio \nToss Cartner and his wife from the Discovery Bats Ohio are heading north to spread their knowledge and love of bats. Workshop includes using hand-held sensors that let you listen to and identify bats as they come out in the evening. Meanwhile\, a separate bat-tastic adventure awaits the kiddos. Registration Required. \nREGISTRATION COMING SOON
URL:https://pigeonriverdiscoverycenter.org/event/all-about-bats/
LOCATION:Discovery Center\, 9984 Twin Lakes Rd\, Vanderbilt\, 49795\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals
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SUMMARY:Explore iNaturalist
DESCRIPTION:Date: August 15th (Saturday)\nTime: 1pm – 3:30pm\nPresenter: Ken Bauer of Huron Pines \nJoin us for a hands-on intro to the iNaturalist app. Perfect for adults and teens wanting to identify wildflowers\, track critters\, or otherwise dive into nature. All you need is your phone and a sharp eye. Kids 6-12 will have their own fun-packed experience. Registration Required. \nREGISTRATION COMING SOON
URL:https://pigeonriverdiscoverycenter.org/event/explore-inaturalist/
LOCATION:Discovery Center\, 9984 Twin Lakes Rd\, Vanderbilt\, 49795\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids,Naturalist
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260823T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260823T140000
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SUMMARY:PRC Furbearers
DESCRIPTION:Date: August 23rd (Sunday)\nTime: 1pm – 2pm\nPresenter: Shelby Adams \nPRC’s Wildlife Biologist will teach kids about Michigan’s fur-bearing animals. Discover cool facts and hear how they survive in the wild. Get a chance to touch and explore real animal furs. For families and children. Registration Required. \nREGISTRATION COMING SOON
URL:https://pigeonriverdiscoverycenter.org/event/prc-furbearers/
LOCATION:Discovery Center\, 9984 Twin Lakes Rd\, Vanderbilt\, 49795\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260823T150000
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SUMMARY:Seasons of the Bear
DESCRIPTION:Date: August 23rd (Sunday)\nTime: 3pm – 4pm\nPresenter: Shelby Adams \nPRC’s Wildlife Biologist will lead you through what a year looks like for Michigan’s American Black Bear. Explore bear behavior and ecology\, from spring emergence through winter denning. Learn how people and bears share the same landscape. For adults and teens. Registration Required. \nREGISTRATION COMING SOON
URL:https://pigeonriverdiscoverycenter.org/event/seasons-of-the-bear/
LOCATION:Discovery Center\, 9984 Twin Lakes Rd\, Vanderbilt\, 49795\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260913T130000
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SUMMARY:Mushroom Foray
DESCRIPTION:Date: September 13th (Sunday)\nTime: 10am – 1pm\nRain Date: September 19th\nPresenter: Dianne Farner\, Wild Mushroom Guide\, HeadWaters Land Conservancy \nJoin Dianne Farner of HeadWater’s Land Conservancy\, for a mushroom identification tour in the PRC. This event will start with a presentation about different types of mushrooms\, followed by a hike where you can put your mushroom finding skills to practice! Dress for the weather\, with sturdy footwear. This program is family-friendly! \nRegistration Required \nREGISTRATION COMING SOON
URL:https://pigeonriverdiscoverycenter.org/event/mushroom-foray/
LOCATION:Discovery Center\, 9984 Twin Lakes Rd\, Vanderbilt\, 49795\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mushrooms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261017T120000
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SUMMARY:Nature Photography
DESCRIPTION:Date: October 17th (Saturday)\nTime: 10am – 12pm\nPresenter: Jan Kellogg\, local photographer \nLocal nature photographer Jan Kellogg will show you how to use your camera (including cell phones) to capture the beauty of the PRC. Presentation will be followed by outdoor photography practice.. Bring a camera (or cell phone) and dress for the weather. For ages 14 and up. \nRegistration Required  \nREGISTRATION COMING SOON
URL:https://pigeonriverdiscoverycenter.org/event/capture-nature-with-your-camera/
LOCATION:Discovery Center\, 9984 Twin Lakes Rd\, Vanderbilt\, 49795\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photography
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