Chippewa Nature Center Nature Preschool. (Photo provided)
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Nature Preschool Enrolling for 2022-23 School Year. Nature Preschool at Chippewa Nature Center, located at 400 S. Badour Rd in Midland has begun its registration for the 2022-23 school year. Classes are held entirely outdoors, except in the event that Michigan weather prevents from providing a safe learning environment. Nature Preschool is open to children who will be 3 or 4 years old by September 1 for two, three or four half-day sessions per week September through May. Interested families should submit their class preferences online through the 2022-23 Nature Preschool Placement Request form free of charge at www.chippewanaturecenter.org/nature-preschool. Registration information packets are available online, by calling 989-631-0830 or at CNC, and applications are being accepted now. Questions regarding Nature Preschool should be directed to Nature Preschool Director Madison Powell at 989-631-0830 or [email protected].
Christmas Bird Count. Learn about the Audubon Christmas Bird Count and participate in the nation’s longest-running community science bird project. Chippewa Nature Center’s Interpretive Naturalist Michelle Fournier will provide a brief overview of the count; most of the time will be spent walking the trails to identify and count the birds observed. The count takes place Saturday, Dec. 18, 8 to 10 a.m., participants may bring their own binoculars or borrow a pair. This program is designed for ages 12 and older (under 18w/adult). For more information, visit www.chippewanaturecenter.org.
Celebrating the Winter Solstice. The Winter Solstice marks the shortest day of the year. Families can drop in anytime at Chippewa Nature Center between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 18 to celebrate the first day of winter along the paved Arbury Trail to participate in a variety of winter-related, self-guided activities. This event is designed for all ages (under 18w/adult). For more information, visit www.chippewanaturecenter.org.
Full Moon Stroll. Chippewa Nature Center will be hosting a full moon stroll from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 18. Join an Interpretive Naturalist for a hike to enjoy December’s full moon. Learn how the tradition of naming moons began and what makes each month special. Please wear dark colors and bring a flashlight. This program is designed for ages 9 and older (under 18w/adult). For more information, visit www.chippewanaturecenter.org.
Chronic Disease PATH (Personal Action Toward Health) Series. Chronic Disease PATH is a 6-week, self-management online workshop, offered by MSU Extension, designed for people living with chronic conditions. Family members, friends, and caregivers are encouraged to attend the workshop. This free workshop takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 11 – Feb. 15, online via Zoom at no charge. Participants will learn to work with health care providers, manage symptoms (such as pain, fatigue, difficult emotions, sleep problems and depression), make lifestyle changes (such as healthy eating and physical activity) and set goals and accomplish them. Benefits of participating include sharing with others who understand, taking ownership of your condition, knowing you are not alone and having your voice heard. To register, visit https://events.anr.msu.edu/CDPATHJan11/ For more information, email Naomi at [email protected]
