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Northern Naturalist Certificate Enrollment 

ID:5354
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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  Herbal Remedies 

ID:5282
New! Join herbal enthusiast Mary for an engaging two-part exploration into the delightful world of natural wellness. Mary will share her passion for b ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Wed 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 2 sessions; starting 9/17/2025, ending 9/24/2025

Cost: $99.00

Instructor : Mary Seger 

Location: Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center Location : 
  Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center.

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  Asters & Goldenrods: Late Summer Wildflowers 

ID:5294
New! The late summer wildflowers of northern Michigan are unique and striking, but the number of species of asters and goldenrods can be overwhelming. ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Thu 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; starting 9/18/2025, ending 9/18/2025

Cost: $69.00

Instructor : Multiple

Location: Grass River Natural Area Location : 
  Grass River Natural Area.

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Perennial Edible Landscaping 

ID:5291
Explore food production within a forest system and the multiple functions these systems serve in carbon sequestration, wildlife habitat creation, and ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Tue 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM; starting 9/23/2025, ending 9/23/2025

Cost: $79.00

Instructor : Multiple

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

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Composting 101: Food Scraps, Yard Waste & Wood — Oh My! 

ID:5292
Do you wish your trash bins weren’t so full of wet, stinky stuff? Learn about the processes and the magnificent organisms that turn your trash into va ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Tue 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM; starting 9/30/2025, ending 9/30/2025

Cost: $69.00

Instructor : SEEDS Staff 

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

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Growing Orchids for Beginners 

ID:5277
Growing orchids, and ultimately blooming them, is an extremely rewarding hobby that is within the reach of anyone.  Given the right conditions, most o ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Wed 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; starting 10/22/2025, ending 10/22/2025

Cost: $69.00

Instructor : Ken Schweigert 

Location: Health & Science Building Location : 
  Health & Science Building.

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