GRNA - Take a Class

Take a Class

Over 80 classes and events are offered to all ages throughout the year.

Topics are varied such as winter animal tracking and spring wildflower identification to summer bird-watching and fall mushroom hunting. Children, adults, families and school groups are encouraged to sign up for classes. A small fee applies to most classes during the peak summer season. Naturalists are available weekends May through October from 9 am to 5 pm and weekdays June through August from 10 am to 4 pm.

For a complete 2010 Class Schedule, click here to download our Newsletter.

March 2010	back to top »
Saturday, March 20, 10:00 a.m.	Families
Build a Bluebird House Art Room, Bellaire High School Welcom the bluebirds back with a brand new house that you've built yourself. Daniel Proudfoot will take you step by step through the building process. You'll learn some facts about bluebirds and handy carpentry tricks in the bargain. Please bring a hammer. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Class size is limited. Please register early at 231-533-8314 or info@grassriver.org. Class fees apply, advanced payment requested.

February 2010	back to top »
Saturday, February 13, 1:00 p.m.	Families
Snowshoe Adventure Grass River's woods and wetlands are spectacular in the winter! Strap on your snowshoes and join a naturalist for an adventure along the trails. Look for signs of animals along the way. Meet at the GRNA parking lot. Class size is limited. Please register early at 231-533-8314 or info@grassriver.org. Class fees apply, advanced payment requested.
Saturday, February 27, 7:00 p.m.	Families
Owl Calling (free) Great-horned and Barred Owls are nesting now at GRNA. Join us for a hike in the woods and learn their calls. If we're lucky, one might call back or even fly out to take a look. Bring snow shoes if there's deep snow. Meet at the GRNA parking lot. Please register at 231-533-8314 or info@grassriver.org.

January 2010	back to top »
Saturday, January 2, 7 p.m.	Free Family Event
Moonlight Ski Begin the New year by experiencing the magic of cross country skiing by moonlight. A naturalist will lead the way along Grass River's groomed trails. Meet at the GRNA parking lot. Please register at 231-533-8314 or info@grassriver.org.