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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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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 - Wed 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; starting 10/16/2024, ending 10/16/2024

Cost: $65.00

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

Schedule : Weekly - Thu 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; starting 10/17/2024, ending 10/17/2024

Cost: $99.00

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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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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