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| Friday February 3, 2012 | ||
| 1:00 pm | Weekday Science: Michigan Woodpeckers Enhance your child's science education at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, in Meridian Township once a month through programs specifically designed to introduce and reinforce science curriculum for home-schooled children ages 5-14 years old. The next Weekday Science class, Michigan Woodpeckers, is on Friday February 3 at 1 pm. The fee is $4/child/class or $10/child/season (3 months). Contact harriscenter@sbcglobal.net or 517-349-3866 to register or for more information. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event |  |
| Saturday February 4, 2012 | ||
| 9:30 am | Cross Country Ski Class Glide through a winter wonderland & experience Michigan's snow covered wild places. Learn what you'll need to know to safely cross-country ski on your own and spend time practicing at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road on Saturday February 4 from 9:30-11:30am. The fee is $15 for a half-day session if you bring your own equipment and $20 if you use nature center equipment. Dress appropriately for the weather. Space is limited, so call 349-3866 to have a registration form sent to you. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event |  |
| 1:00 pm | Snowshoe Class Don't miss out on your walks this winter - learn to snowshoe & nothing will stop you! Find out how to & spend time practicing at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road on Saturday February 4 from 1-3pm. The fee is $15 for a half-day session if you bring your own equipment and $20 if you borrow nature center equipment. Class includes tips from a snowshoeing expert. Dress for the weather. Space is limited, so call 349-3866 to have a registration form sent to you. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event |  |
| 6:00 pm | Moonlight Ski and Shoe Glide along the moonlit trails of the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Meridian Township, as you ski or snowshoe through the sparkling snow on Saturday, February 4 from 6-9pm. With the natural moonlight and starlight, flashlights and headlamps are permitted, but not a necessity. There is a $3/person fee if you bring your own equipment and $9/person fee if you borrow our equipment. Please call ahead at 349-3866 to register and reserve your skis and snowshoes. Event repeats on Feb 18; same time (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event |  |
| Wednesday February 8, 2012 | ||
| 6:30 pm | Photography Class with Ron St Germain Whether you are shooting with film or using digital, this 3-week class will answer your photographic questions. Enjoy an entertaining class with 5-time international professional award winning outdoor photographer, Ron St Germain while improving your photographic skills. The fee for this class is $53. Please pre-register by contacting us at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net. Learn more at www.meridian.mi.us. 3 week class (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event |  |
| Friday February 10, 2012 | ||
| 7:00 pm | Howl at the Moon Bring your best friend (2-footed or 4-footed) to the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road for a guided hike through the moonlit woods on Friday, February 10 at 7 pm. Dogs must be on non-retractable leashes. Flashlights are permitted but not a necessity. The fee for this program is $3/ person due at the time of the walk. For more information, contact them at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event |  |
| Saturday February 11, 2012 | ||
| 10:00 am | Guided Park Walk: Central Park Explore one of Meridian Township’s many parks with a naturalist guide from the Harris Nature Center. Each month will feature a different Township park. The next walk is Saturday February 11 at 10am at Central, 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos. Meet by the Farmers' Market. The fee for the walk is $3/ person due at the time of the walk. To see a complete list of walks, check www.meridian.mi.us and for more information contact us at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net. (more) Central Park Famers' Market (5151 Marsh Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Sunday February 12, 2012 | ||
| 3:00 pm | Family Special: Snowflakes and Snowballs Is every snowflake different? Is every snowball the same? Find out about the marvels of snow and connect your family to nature even in the winter at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road on Sunday February 12 at 3pm. There is a fee of $3/person or $7/family due at the time of the program which includes time inside and outside. Contact them at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net for more information. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Thursday February 16, 2012 | ||
| 10:00 am | Chipmunk Story Time: I Like Me! Join Chicory Chipmunk at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, in Meridian Township once a month for nature stories followed by games or a walk. The programs are open to preschool and elementary children. The next story time, "I Like Me!" is Thursday, February 16 at 10 am. The fee is $3/ child and is due at the time of the program. Contact them at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net with questions or to register your child. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Saturday February 18, 2012 | ||
| 6:00 pm | Moonlight Ski and Shoe Glide along the moonlit trails of the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Meridian Township, as you ski or snowshoe through the sparkling snow on Saturday, February 18 from 6-9pm. With the natural moonlight and starlight, flashlights and headlamps are permitted, but not a necessity. There is a $3/person fee if you bring your own equipment and $9/person fee if you borrow our equipment. Please call ahead at 349-3866 to register and reserve your skis and snowshoes. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Saturday February 25, 2012 | ||
| 7:00 pm | Leap Year Campfire Leapin' lizards its Leap Year! Find out why we add a day every four years and other fun facts while enjoying a campfire and then take a short walk through the nighttime woods with a naturalist at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road on Saturday February 25 at 7 pm. The fee for the program is $3/ person or $7/ family due at the door. Contact them at 349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net with questions (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Friday March 9, 2012 | ||
| 7:00 pm | Howl at the Moon Bring your best friend (2-footed or 4-footed) to the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road for a guided hike through the moonlit woods on Friday, March 9 at 7 pm. Dogs must be on non-retractable leashes. Flashlights are permitted but not a necessity. The fee for this program is $3/ person due at the time of the walk. For more information, contact them at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Saturday March 10, 2012 | ||
| 10:00 am | Guided Park Walk: Williamstown Township Park Explore one of Ingham County's many parks with a naturalist guide from the Harris Nature Center. Each month will feature a different local park. The next walk is Saturday March 10 at 10am at the Williamstown Township Park, 525 E Grand River Avenue, Williamston. The fee for the walk is $3/ person due at the time of the walk. To see a complete list of walks, check www.meridian.mi.us and for more information contact us at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net. (more) Williamstown Township Park (525 E Grand River Avenue Williamston, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Sunday March 11, 2012 | ||
| 3:00 pm | Family Special: All About Woodpeckers Did you know that there are eight kinds of woodpeckers in Michigan? Find out more as your family makes a nature connection at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road on Sunday March 11 at 3pm. There is a fee of $3/person or $7/family due at the time of the program which includes time inside and outside. Contact them at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net for more information. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Thursday March 15, 2012 | ||
| 10:00 am | Chipmunk Story Time: I am Water Join Chicory Chipmunk at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, in Meridian Township once a month for nature stories followed by games or a walk. The programs are open to preschool and elementary children. The next story time, "I am Water" is Thursday, March 15 at 10 am. The fee is $3/ child and is due at the time of the program. Contact them at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net with questions or to register your child. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Saturday March 17, 2012 | ||
| 7:00 pm | Leprechaun Campfire On St Patrick's Day have fun looking for signs of leprechauns in the woods and enjoy a campfire with the naturalists at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road on Saturday March 17 at 7 pm. The fee for the program is $3/ person or $7/ family due at the door. Contact them at 349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net with questions (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Tuesday March 20, 2012 | ||
| 7:00 pm | Landscaping with Native Plants If you want to make your gardening easier, try adding native plants which thrive in Michigan and will attract birds and butterflies to the garden. Learn how to design and maintain a native garden at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road on Tuesday March 20 at 7 pm. The class will be taught by Vern Stephens of Designs by Nature. The price of the class is $15. For a registration form or more information, contact us at harriscenter@sbcglobal.net or 517-349-3866. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Sunday March 25, 2012 | ||
| 3:00 pm | Discover Bird Watching Have you ever wondered about the birds around your home or in the local park? Learn to use binoculars, find out simple techniques for identifying common birds and take a bird watching walk with a naturalist at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Meridian Township on Sunday March 25 at 3 pm. The fee for the program is $3/person. For more information contact them at 349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
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