• Michigan’s Raptors

    Discovery Center 9984 Twin Lakes Rd, Vanderbilt, United States

    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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Big Wild Wednesday Youth Event

    Discovery Center 9984 Twin Lakes Rd, Vanderbilt, United States

    Date: July 15th (Wednesday) Time: 10am – 3pm Discovery the wonders of nature in the Pigeon River Forest. No charge for camps, must pre-register. Come to 1, 2, or all […]

  • Beginners Fly Tying and Casting

    Discovery Center 9984 Twin Lakes Rd, Vanderbilt, United States

    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 […]

  • Big Wild Wednesday Youth Event

    Discovery Center 9984 Twin Lakes Rd, Vanderbilt, United States

    Date: July 22nd (Wednesday) Time: 10am – 3pm Discovery the wonders of nature in the Pigeon River Forest. No charge for camps, must pre-register. Come to 1, 2, or all […]

  • Big Wild Wednesday Youth Event

    Discovery Center 9984 Twin Lakes Rd, Vanderbilt, United States

    Date: July 29th (Wednesday) Time: 10am – 3pm Discovery the wonders of nature in the Pigeon River Forest. No charge for camps, must pre-register. Come to 1, 2, or all […]

  • All About Bats

    Discovery Center 9984 Twin Lakes Rd, Vanderbilt, United States

    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 […]

  • Explore iNaturalist

    Discovery Center 9984 Twin Lakes Rd, Vanderbilt, United States

    Date: August 15th (Saturday) Time: 1pm – 3:30pm Presenter: Ken Bauer of Huron Pines Join us for a hands-on intro to the iNaturalist app. Perfect for adults and teens wanting […]

  • PRC Furbearers

    Discovery Center 9984 Twin Lakes Rd, Vanderbilt, United States

    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 […]

  • Seasons of the Bear

    Discovery Center 9984 Twin Lakes Rd, Vanderbilt, United States

    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 […]

  • Mushroom Foray

    Discovery Center 9984 Twin Lakes Rd, Vanderbilt, United States

    Date: September 13th (Sunday) Time: 10am - 1pm Rain Date: September 19th Presenter: Dianne Farner, Wild Mushroom Guide, HeadWaters Land Conservancy Join Dianne Farner of HeadWater’s Land Conservancy, for a […]

  • Nature Photography

    Discovery Center 9984 Twin Lakes Rd, Vanderbilt, United States

    Date: October 17th (Saturday) Time: 10am - 12pm Presenter: Jan Kellogg, local photographer Local 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. […]