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Searching for Snow! Winter Snowshoe Adventure - Register Today!
Using snowshoes, explore the winter wilderness of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula! Led by Camp Director Steve Frisbee and Adventure Trip Leader Emily Osborne.
Basket Weaving Workshop - Register Today!
Using a solid wood base and reed, each participant will weave an oval shaped basket while learning basic basket making techniques. All materials provided.
Yoga with the Seasons - Register Today!
Join us for a monthly yoga session at CNC! Come and connect as we flow through poses synced with the season's rhythm.
Full Moon Stroll
Join an Interpretive Naturalist for a hike to enjoy this month’s full moon. Learn how the tradition of naming moons began and what makes each month special.
Evening Snowshoe Hike - Register Today!
Come discover the beauty of a winter night! We will look for signs of animals, study tree silhouettes and enjoy the winter sky. Bring a headlamp or flashlight.
Nature Story Hour
Come discover the magic of nature through stories, hands-on activities and art with unique themes to match the season.
Ali Siddiq: In the Shadows Tour
Get ready for an unforgettable night of sharp wit, real talk, and laugh-out-loud stories from one of comedy’s best storytellers.
Snakes Alive! Discovering the Wonders of Snakes
Join CNC staff for this indoor live snake program. All are invited to get as close a look at the snakes as you feel comfortable!
Snakes Alive! Discovering the Wonders of Snakes
. Join CNC staff for this indoor live snake program. All are invited to get as close a look at the snakes as you feel comfortable!
Snowshoe Sampler
Drop by any time to give CNC’s snowshoes a try (self-guided), do a winter scavenger hunt or warm up by a campfire.
Nature Connections: Ash Tree
Embrace the opportunity to know the forest in a new way by focusing on a different feature of the landscape each month.
Dog Nail Trim Event
Keep your dog comfortable with a professional nail trim at my upcoming dog nail trim event. Safe, calm, and efficient care.
Wetlands Snowshoe Hike - Register Today!
Enjoy a crisp evening exploring CNC's Wetlands Area in winter. Meet CNC staff at the Wetlands Area parking lot. Pre-register and reserve snowshoes
Weekend Land Maintenance Volunteer Group
Meets the 2nd Saturday of the month Feb-Nov • 10 am-12 pm Join a group of volunteers to help maintain trails and outdoor public spaces. Activities vary.
MusicGlow - a Valentine's night concert experience at The Osgood
concert, event, valentines day, Kevin Cole, The Osgood
Natural Resource Use by Indigenous People
Ojibwas lived seasonally near the Pine River for hundreds of years. Join CNC's Historical Interpreter on this gentle hike along CNC trails.
Evening Snowshoe Hike - Register Today!
Come discover the beauty of a winter night! We will look for signs of animals, study tree silhouettes and enjoy the winter sky. Bring a headlamp or flashlight.
CNC Annual Meeting: Celebrating 60 Years
Join CNC staff and board for our annual business meeting and a celebration of 60 years of connecting people with nature!
Eco Kids Club: Mammal Mysteries
Stop by the Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum for an afternoon of fun and activities all about nature!
Nature Story Hour
Come discover the magic of nature through stories, hands-on activities and art with unique themes to match the season.
Stories by the Fire
Drop by the Homestead and enjoy an evening relaxing by the campfire and listening to tales of winters past. FREE | All ages welcome, under 18 w/adult
Family Snowshoe Hike - Register Today!
Bring the whole family for an evening of exploration on snowshoes - no experience needed! We will search high and low for signs of animals as we explore.
In Search of Snowy Owls - Register Today!
Join CNC staff as we look for Snowy Owls, Rough-legged Hawks, Horned Larks, Snow Buntings, and other wintering birds in Michigan's thumb.
Nature Book Club: The Secret World of Weather
Join us for a book club chat and naturalist-led hike! February’s book is “The Secret World of Weather” by Tristan Gooley. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Members-Only Live Reptile and Amphibian Experience - Register Today!
CNC members can spend the evening with a CNC Naturalist learning more about the reptile and amphibian ambassador animals including their role at CNC.
Evening Snowshoe Hike - Register Today!
Come discover the beauty of a winter night! We will look for signs of animals, study tree silhouettes and enjoy the winter sky. Bring a headlamp or flashlight.
Snowshoe Sampler
Drop by any time to give CNC’s snowshoes a try (self-guided), do a winter scavenger hunt or warm up by a campfire.
Toughest Monster Truck Tour
THE TOUGHEST MONSTER TRUCK TOUR IS BACK! Monster truck race in Saginaw, MI: wheelie contest, monster truck racing, quad racing, and freestyle.
Dog Nail Trim Event
Keep your dog comfortable with a professional nail trim at my upcoming dog nail trim event. Safe, calm, and efficient care.
TOBYMAC's Hits Deep 2026 Tour
Catch TOBYMAC, Crowder and Jeremy Camp live in concert for the Hits Deep 2026 Tour at The Dow Event Center on March 12.
Bert Kreischer: Permission to Party!
Known for his wild energy, hilarious stories, and larger-than-life personality, Bert delivers a night of nonstop laughs you won’t forget.
