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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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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 

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 

Please read: This class will meet in the classroom for ...More

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

 
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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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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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