Family Playgroup
Thursday, October 2
and October 16, 2025
10:30 - 11:30am, Free
Families with children ages 0–5 are invited to join us at Grass River Natural Area for free,
nature-based playgroups on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays each month. Enjoy stories, playtime,
snacks, and connection with other families — all in the beauty of the outdoors. No registration needed!
Offered in partnership with the Great Start Collaborative & Family Coalition of Traverse Bay. Learn more at https://greatstartkids.com/playgroup-schedule/
Fall Stewardship Day
Saturday, October 4, 2025
9:00am - 12:00pm
It’s time for fall cleaning! Trail grooming, garden weeding, and window shining are a few of the many
tasks needed to freshen up the Grass River Nature Center in preparation for winter. No experience is
necessary, just a pair of gloves and a good attitude! Please RSVP to Brian at stewardship@grassriver.org.
Owl Prowl
Friday, October 10, 2025
and October 24, 2025
7:00 - 8:30pm
$10 per person, must pre-register
Join us as we learn about our local owls and their conservation with an introductory presentation, and then
head out for a night hike in search of these amazing birds. Participants should be comfortable walking outdoors at
night for about 1 mile on uneven trails.
NMC Owls of Northern Michigan
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
7:00-9:00pm
Register through NMC Extended Education
Owls are fascinating birds. What is it about the elusive owl that sparks an air of mystery and intrigue? Join
Grass River staff as we learn about local owls, their biology, identification, calls, and habits. Learn times
and places to go searching for owls during day and night, and strategies to increase your success in
finding them. Then, we'll head out for a night hike in search of these amazing birds. Participants should be
comfortable walking outdoors at night for about 1 mile on uneven trails. Bring a light. Register through NMC
Extended Education here: Owls of Northern Michigan - NMC Extended Education & Training
