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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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Birds up Close - Fall Edition 

ID:2516
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 10/11/2023, ending 10/11/2023

Cost: $59.00

Instructor : Kirk Waterstripe 

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

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  Climate Change: What Is It & Why Should We Care? 

ID:2645
New! Climate Change or Global Warming, what is the difference? Is it really a problem if winters get a little warmer? Couldn’t this change be natural? ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Fri 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM; starting 11/10/2023, ending 11/10/2023

Cost: $59.00

Instructor : Tiffani Wilke 

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

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  Compost in Small Spaces or Over Winter 

ID:2462
New! 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 technique ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Mon 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM; starting 10/2/2023, ending 10/2/2023

Cost: $59.00

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

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

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Date Night: Owls of Northern Michigan 

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Date night is a great excuse to spend time with someone special - your mom, your partner, or your best friend. Enjoy this date night version of a popu ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Wed 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; starting 10/18/2023, ending 10/18/2023

Cost: $75.00

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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Fall Mushroom Foray at Grass River 

ID:2463
Tour the woods and fields with naturalists at Grass River Natural Area to freshen up on your mushroom identification skills. On the trek you will seek ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Thu 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; starting 9/28/2023, ending 9/28/2023

Cost: $59.00

Instructor : Multiple Instructor :
 1.GRNA Staff  2.Arlene Westhoven 

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

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Interpretation & Environmental Education 

ID:2453
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 - Wed 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; starting 11/1/2023, ending 11/1/2023

Cost: $49.00

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

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

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Natural Solutions for Erosion Management: Meet Landscaping for the Lakes 

ID:2464
Michigan has a lot of surface and watershed to protect. As we know, rain events are getting more dramatic and shorelines are always changing. This les ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Tue 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; starting 10/24/2023, ending 10/24/2023

Cost: $69.00

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

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Location: Livestream Location : 
  Livestream.

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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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Owls of Northern Michigan 

ID:2452
Owls are fascinating birds. What is it about the elusive owl that sparks an air of mystery and intrigue? Join Grass River staff as we learn about loca ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Thu 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; starting 10/19/2023, ending 10/19/2023

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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Understanding Northern Michigan Rivers 

ID:2510
While the bays and Great Lakes define our region, these bodies of fresh water depend upon a complex system of rivers and streams to supply them. Gain ...  View More

Schedule : Multiple Class Schedules:   ClassRoom: Fri 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; 1 session on 10/06/2023. 
   ClassRoom: Fri 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM; 1 session on 10/13/2023. 
   ClassRoom: Fri 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; 1 session on 10/20/2023. <

Cost: $99.00

Instructor : Brett Fessell 

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

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