GRASS RIVER NATURAL AREA NOVEMBER EVENTS REGISTRATION OPENS
NMC Interpretation and Env. Ed.
Friday, November 1, 2024
1:00pm (2 hrs)
Register through NMC Extended education
You have been working toward getting your Naturalist Certificate and you are excited to share all of your new knowledge. But what is the best way to communicate all of the fantastic knowledge you have learned to various audiences? Learn the art of interpretation and environmental education. Learn interpretive techniques, research effective environmental education, and put together an action plan to turn your knowledge into impact! Register here: Interpretation & Environmental Education - NMC Lifelong & Professional Learning (augusoft.net)
NMC Winter Slumber
Friday, November 8, 2024
9:00am (2 hrs)
Register through NMC Extended Education
Discover the fascinating world of animal winter homes! This lecture explores hidden dens called hibernacula. Learn how animals share these cozy quarters (or go solo), where they hide in plain sight (burrows, caves), and which creatures use them (not all hibernate). We'll delve into winter alliances & rivalries, how climate change affects hibernation, and how this strategy shapes evolution. Uncover the surprising connections between winter slumber and the intricate web of life in northern Michigan. Register here: Winter Slumber: A Look at Hibernacula - NMC Lifelong & Professional Learning (augusoft.net)
Owl Prowl
Friday, November 8, 2024
7:00pm (1.5 hrs)
$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. Bring a light. $10 per person. Must pre-register. No walk-in spaces available. Register at: www.grassriver.org/classes-and-programs
Wild Turkey Trot 5k
Saturday November 9, 2024
Race starts at 11:00am
Celebrate autumn with a wild turkey trot 5k on the trails at Grass River Natural Area. Run or walk the designated course on race day with other participants, or run your own 5k at your own convenience and submit your time later. To register for the race, simply purchase the Wild Turkey Trot T-shirt or Sweatshirt on Bonfire (Wild Turkey Trot 5k | Bonfire). The shirt will be mailed directly to you. All ages welcome. All proceeds go to support the educational programming at Grass River. If you want to register for the race, but do NOT want a t-shirt, you can just pay the registration fee here.
Nature Trivia Night
Thursday, November 21, 2024
6:00 pm (2 hrs)
$5 per person at Short's Elk Rapids
ia Night at the Short's Pull Barn in Elk Rapids! Get your team of 2-6 players together and get ready to stretch your brain with 5 rounds of clever, family-friendly trivia. Don't worry if you're not a nature expert; questions will draw from other areas of knowledge - like movies and music - as well. $5 per player, which supports GRNA. Players will pay upon arriving at Short's.
