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Northern Naturalist students have the opportunity to learn about and explore the beautiful northern Michigan environment. Students can earn a Northern Naturalist certificate after completing required coursework in animals, plants, water, geology, policy, and more!


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Northern Naturalist Certificate Enrollment 

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Explore the natural environment — water, shorelines, woods, rolling landscapes, dunes, plentiful trees, birds, wildflowers, and wildlife are part of w ...  View More

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Cost: $25.00

Instructor : EES Instructor 

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  Golden Trails of Fall: Invigorating Hikes in Northern Michigan (Moderate to Advanced) (Session 2) 

ID:5054
New! Share the beauty of Michigan's fall with an enthusiastic group of hikers! Lace up your boots and head to the trailheads for an invigorating menu ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Tue 12:15 PM - 3:15 PM; 3 sessions; starting 10/14/2025, ending 10/28/2025

Cost: $99.00

Instructor : Gloria Halligan 

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  Watershed Watchers 

ID:5059
New! Connect with the Leo Creek watershed by identifying its boundary and evaluating its health as it flows into Suttons Bay. You'll collect macroinve ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Wed 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; starting 10/29/2025, ending 10/29/2025

Cost: $99.00

Instructor : Inland Seas Staff 

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Location: Inland Seas Location : 
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Birds Up Close: Fall Edition 

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When the robins head south and the chickadees huddle in the evergreens, explore the fascinating adaptations of Michigan's birds in the comfort of the ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Wed 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM; starting 11/5/2025, ending 11/5/2025

Cost: $69.00

Instructor : Kirk Waterstripe 

Location: Health & Science Building Location : 
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  Sea Lamprey Exploration 

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New! Get up close and personal with one of the most prolific invasive species in the Great Lakes — the sea lamprey. Through a guided dissection, you'l ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Thu 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; starting 11/6/2025, ending 11/6/2025

Cost: $99.00

Instructor : Inland Seas Staff 

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Interpretation & Environmental Education 

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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 c ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Thu 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; starting 11/6/2025, ending 11/6/2025

Cost: $59.00

Instructor : Multiple

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Location: Health & Science Building Location : 
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