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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: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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  Northern Michigan Glacial Landforms 

ID:4817
Glaciers were a significant force in the formation of our region. Join NMC Geology Instructor Robb Houston as he guides you in an exploration of our l ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Tue 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM; starting 7/15/2025, ending 7/15/2025

Cost: $99.00

Instructor : Robb Houston 

Please read: Bring a sack lunch and dress for the weather.

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

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  Watch Your Waste 201 

ID:4897
New! Building upon the base-knowledge gained in Watch Your Waste 101, we will continue our waste literacy journey! Expect to go beyond recycling talk ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Wed 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM; starting 7/23/2025, ending 7/23/2025

Cost: $49.00

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

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

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  Wetland Communities of Northern Michigan 

ID:4801
Did you know that Michigan has over 70 distinct natural communities? Many of these are wetland communities. Our natural communities are classified b ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Fri 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; starting 7/25/2025, ending 7/25/2025

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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  Kayak River Tour (Option 2) 

ID:4800
There is no better way to experience a northern Michigan river than by paddling its calm waters and enjoying its unique wildlife! On this guided tour, ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Wed 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM; starting 7/30/2025, ending 7/30/2025

Cost: $89.00

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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  Introduction to Citizen Science 

ID:4895
New! Have you ever imagined what it would be like to be a scientist and contribute to real-life data? Move beyond imagination by becoming a citizen sc ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Wed 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM; starting 8/13/2025, ending 8/13/2025

Cost: $49.00

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

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

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  Forensic Entomology: Bugs & Bodies - The Real CSI 

ID:4926
New! How do forensic entomologists solve murder cases using insect evidence? Join certified forensic entomologist Richard Merritt and hear tales fro ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Thu 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; 3 sessions; starting 8/14/2025, ending 8/28/2025

Cost: $99.00

Instructor : Extended Education Staff 

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Location: Livestream Location : 
  Livestream.

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  Agroforestry in Urban Settings 

ID:4890
New! Explore food production within a forest system and the multiple functions these systems serve in carbon sequestration, wildlife habitat creation, ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Thu 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM; starting 8/21/2025, ending 8/21/2025

Cost: $49.00

Instructor : SEEDS Staff 

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

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