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

Schedule : ; ; Class Skip Dates :Self-Paced

Cost: $25.00

Instructor : EES Instructor 

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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 - Fri 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; starting 11/1/2024, ending 11/1/2024

Cost: $59.00

Instructor : Multiple Instructor :
 1.GRNA Staff  2.James Dake 

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Location: Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy Location : 
  Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy.

 
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Join SEEDS staff to learn ways to compost your food scraps in small spaces, such as a balcony or porch, or even your basement! The same techniques app ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Tue 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; starting 11/5/2024, ending 11/5/2024

Cost: $69.00

Instructor : Multiple Instructor :
 1.Jo Jackzkowski  2.SEEDS Staff  3.Jennifer Flynn 

Location: Historic Barns Park, Grand Traverse Commons (SEEDS Location : 
  Historic Barns Park, Grand Traverse Commons (SEEDS.

 
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Discover the fascinating world of animal winter homes! This lecture explores hidden dens called hibernacula. Learn how animals share these cozy quarte ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Fri 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM; starting 11/8/2024, ending 11/8/2024

Cost: $69.00

Instructor : Multiple Instructor :
 1.Sean Callahan  2.GRNA Staff 

Location: James Beckett Building Location : 
  James Beckett Building.

 
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This class is for backyard beekeepers who plan to keep bees in the coming spring and are ready to get a more structured handle on their time and beeke ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Sat 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM; starting 11/9/2024, ending 11/9/2024

Cost: $125.00

Instructor : Multiple Instructor :
 1.Janna Urbasic  2.Willow 

Location: Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy Location : 
  Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy.

 
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