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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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  Beetending Foundations 

ID:1179
New! 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 ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Sat 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; starting 5/13/2023, ending 5/13/2023

Cost: $99.00

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

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

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  Birding by Ear 

ID:1140
Add a new dimension to your enjoyment of local birds by learning to recognize them through their songs. Begin in the classroom as instructor Kirk Wate ...  View More

Schedule : Multiple Class Schedules:   ClassRoom: Fri 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; 1 session on 04/28/2023. 
   ClassRoom: Sat 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM; 1 session on 04/29/2023. <

Cost: $75.00

Instructor : Kirk Waterstripe 

Please read: This class includes a field experience on ...More

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

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  Birding by Ear - a Sequel 

ID:1141
Once you've been introduced to over a dozen local birds in the previous class, you're ready to fly a little farther. Increase your birding skills by l ...  View More

Schedule : Multiple Class Schedules:   ClassRoom: Fri 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; 1 session on 05/19/2023. 
   ClassRoom: Sat 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM; 1 session on 05/20/2023. <

Cost: $75.00

Instructor : Kirk Waterstripe 

Please read: This class includes a field experience on ...More

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

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  Birding for Beginners 

ID:1217
The first session (2 hours) will start with a slide show that points out the basics of bird identification and birding: where and when to go out, what ...  View More

Schedule : Multiple Class Schedules:   ClassRoom: Fri 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM; 1 session on 05/05/2023. 
   ClassRoom: Sat 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM; 1 session on 05/06/2023. <

Cost: $75.00

Instructor : Kirk Waterstripe 

Please read: This class includes a field experience on ...More

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

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  Can Humans Survive Climate Change? 

ID:1565
In the first session, Jim Olson, along with Liz Kirkwood and Zack Welcher from For Love of Water (FLOW), discuss the legality of the State's lawsuits ...  View More

Schedule : Multiple Class Schedules:   Livestream: Tue 11:20 AM - 1:10 PM; 1 session on 04/11/2023. 
   Livestream: Thu 11:20 AM - 1:10 PM; 1 session on 04/13/2023. <

Cost: $75.00

Instructor : Multiple Instructor :
 1.FLOW Staff  2.Jim Olson 

Please read: This course is taught online via Zoom. Links ...More

Location: Livestream Location : 
  Livestream.

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  Entomology for the Naturalist 

ID:1181
The largest segment of the animal kingdom provides excellent fodder for the naturalist in you. Explore the world of arthropods and gain expanded knowl ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Wed 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 3 sessions; starting 4/5/2023, ending 4/19/2023

Cost: $99.00

Instructor : Duke Elsner 

Location: Livestream Location : 
  Livestream.

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Northern Naturalist Certificate Enrollment 

ID:1135
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 

Please read: The Northern Naturalist Certificate Program ...More

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  The Amazing Migration of Birds 

ID:1139
New! On warm spring nights, while you sleep, thousands of birds are flying overhead, migrating to their breeding areas. Come learn about this amazing ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Wed 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM; starting 5/10/2023, ending 5/10/2023

Cost: $49.00

Instructor : Kirk Waterstripe 

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

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Watersheds, Science, and the Public Trust Doctrine: A Model for Sustainability in the 21st Century 

ID:1589
How does a public trust doctrine address threats to water in the 21st century? Jim Olson, environmental lawyer, and writer, founder, and President, of ...  View More

Schedule : Tue 11:20 AM - 1:10 PM; 1 session on 04/18/2023

Cost: $49.00

Instructor : Multiple Instructor :
 1.FLOW Staff  2.Jim Olson 

Location: Livestream Location : 
  Livestream.

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  Wild Mushrooms of Spring & Summer 

ID:1149
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 - Thu 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; starting 5/18/2023, ending 5/18/2023

Cost: $75.00

Instructor : Jim Moses & Linda Grigg 

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Location: University Center Location : 
  University Center.

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