Tuesday, July 17 or Wednesday, July 18 – 10:00 am

“Marsh Madness”

It’s all happening here at the Marsh. Come and find out why ducks, turtles, fish, muskrats, and beavers (just to mention a few) wouldn’t live anywhere else. To register, call 231.533.8314.

Tuesday, July 24 or Wednesday, July 25 – 10:00 am

“Creepy Crawlers”

How many legs do you have to have before you are considered “creepy?” 6? 8? 100? The bugs of Grass River want to know. We’ll turn over logs and dig into dark places in search of crawly critters. You can vote for the creepiest! To register, call 231.533.8314.

Tuesday, July 31 or Wednesday, August 1 – 10:00 am

“TREE-mendous!”

That’s what Grass River’s trees are! From the smallest sapling to the tallest pine each tree plays an important role in nature. Find out “who’s who” and what they do to help other plants, animals and people. To register, call 231.533.8314.

Tuesday, August 7 or Wednesday, August 8 – 10:00 am

“All-A-Flutter”

Their feet are neat! Their beaks are beautiful! Their feathers are fabulous! If you ever wanted to fly like a bird, this class is for you! To register, call 231.533.8314.

WETLAND FRIDAYS                                  Kids 7-10 years

NEW!

Calling all junior scientists and nature freaks! If you know a child who really loves the outdoors and gets excited about what he sees or finds, then these classes are for her. For four Fridays in August we’ll take a look at one topic in depth. Class size is limited to 5 children, so register early, 231.533.8314.  

Friday, August 3 – 10:00 am          “Go Fish”       

“F” is for fantastic. “I” is for incredible. “S” is for stupendous. “H” is for happy which is what the fish will be when we don’t use hooks to catch them and we let them go. Come “catch and release” with a naturalist and we’ll find out what fish are all about.  Class size is limited to 5 children, so register early, 231.533.8314.

Friday, August 10 – 10:00 am        “Swamp Stomp”

Bring your stomping boots (or an old pair of sneakers) and be prepared to get muddy! We’ll explore the swampy parts of Grass River, off-trail, that many people never see. What’s out there will amaze you!

Class size is limited to 5 children, so register early, 231.533.8314.

Friday, August 17 – 10:00 am        “The Scoop on Bugs”

Get a look at bug beginnings as we dip into the underwater world here at Grass River. It’s a busy world in the ripples, on the bottom, and along the bank. We will discover and learn about these little critters that are the basis of life in the wetlands. Class size is limited to 5 children, so register early, 231.533.8314.

Friday, August 24 – 10:00 am        “Carnivorous Plants”