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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 

ID:2841
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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  Birding for Beginners 

ID:2819
The first session will start with a slide show that points out the basics of bird identification and birding: where and when to go out, what tools to ...  View More

Schedule : Multiple Class Schedules:   ClassRoom: Fri 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM; 1 session on 04/26/2024. 
   Lab: Sat 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM; 1 session on 04/27/2024. <

Cost: $75.00

Instructor : Kirk Waterstripe 

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Location: Health/Science Building Location : 
  Health/Science Building.

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  Amphibians of Northern Michigan 

ID:2822
Explore Michigan’s wonderful variety of unique frogs and salamanders in this classroom and field course. In the classroom, examine the natural history ...  View More

Schedule : Multiple Class Schedules:   ClassRoom: Tue 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; 1 session on 04/30/2024. 
   Lab: Tue 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; 1 session on 05/07/2024. <

Cost: $75.00

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

Please read: The first class meets in an NMC classroom ...More

Location: Multiple Location : 
  Grass River Natural Area. 
  Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center.

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Perennial Edible Landscaping 

ID:2450
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 - Thu 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM; starting 5/2/2024, ending 5/2/2024

Cost: $79.00

Instructor : Multiple Instructor :
 1.SEEDS Staff  2.Jennifer Flynn 

Please read: Meeting location: Historic Barns Park SEEDS ...More

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

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Gardening: Create Your Own Meadow 

ID:3633
Design and create your own backyard meadow using an exclusive take-home selection of native plants. You’ll be guided through the design process with ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Wed 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM; 4 sessions; starting 5/8/2024, ending 5/29/2024

Cost: $199.00

Instructor : Matthew Ross 

Location: The Botanic Garden, Grand Traverse Commons Location : 
  The Botanic Garden, Grand Traverse Commons.

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  Wild Mushroom Identification Basics (Option 1) 

ID:3489
Join local mushroom experts Jim Moses and Linda Grigg to jump start or refresh your mushroom identification skills. Discover the fascinating history a ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Wed 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; starting 5/15/2024, ending 5/15/2024

Cost: $79.00

Instructor : Jim Moses & Linda Grigg 

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Location: Health/Science Building Location : 
  Health/Science Building.

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  Wild Mushroom Identification Basics (Option 2) 

ID:3490
Join local mushroom experts Jim Moses and Linda Grigg to jump start or refresh your mushroom identification skills. Discover the fascinating history a ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Thu 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; starting 5/16/2024, ending 5/16/2024

Cost: $79.00

Instructor : Jim Moses & Linda Grigg 

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Location: Health/Science Building Location : 
  Health/Science Building.

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Spring Wildflowers at Echo Valley 

ID:3631
Join this exploration of spring-blooming wildflowers on the glacial hills south of Big Glen Lake in Leelanau County. Learn the parts of a plant, trait ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Fri 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; starting 5/17/2024, ending 5/17/2024

Cost: $75.00

Instructor : Liana May 

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Location: Hatlem Creek Preserve Location : 
  Hatlem Creek Preserve.

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  Wild Mushrooms of Spring & Summer 

ID:3491
Spring is a wonderful time to forage for wild mushrooms. Join mushroom experts Jim Moses and Linda Grigg as you learn about the fungi of spring. From ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Wed 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; starting 5/22/2024, ending 5/22/2024

Cost: $79.00

Instructor : Jim Moses & Linda Grigg 

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Location: Health/Science Building Location : 
  Health/Science Building.

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Lunch & Learn: The Evolution of Botanic Gardens 

ID:3632
New! Build a botanical bucket list as your walk through some of the most inspiring and innovative gardens in the Great Lakes Region. From large garden ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Mon 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM; starting 6/10/2024, ending 6/10/2024

Cost: $75.00

Instructor : Matthew Ross 

Location: The Botanic Garden, Grand Traverse Commons Location : 
  The Botanic Garden, Grand Traverse Commons.

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Introduction To Beekeeping 

ID:3485
Ever wondered what it would be like to be a beekeeper? Fascinated by colony life and want to learn more about the “secret life of bees?” Thinking abou ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Sat 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; starting 6/15/2024, ending 6/15/2024

Cost: $99.00

Instructor : Multiple Instructor :
 1.Janna Urbasic  2.(like to be called) Willow 

Please read: This class is geared towards beginners.

Location: Interlochen Arts Academy Sustainability Garden Location : 
  Interlochen Arts Academy Sustainability Garden.

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Sedges of Northern Michigan 

ID:3482
Sedges are wonderful plants that are often overlooked because they can be difficult to identify. But in some wetland environments they are some of t ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Fri 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; starting 6/21/2024, ending 6/21/2024

Cost: $59.00

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

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

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