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Explore and learn about owls, otters, insects, amphibians, and other animals of northern Michigan.


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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 

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

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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 

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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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