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Chippewa Nature Center
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Non-Profits
Hours:
8-5 Mon-Sat, 12-5 Sun and most holidays, 19 miles of trails open dawn-to-dark daily, free admission
Driving Directions:
https://www.chippewanaturecenter.org/location
About Us
Chippewa Nature Center is a non-profit organization in Midland, MI whose mission is to connect all people with nature through educational, recreational and cultural experiences. Enjoy free admission to the Visitor Center, located at 400 S Badour Rd, open 8 am-5 pm Monday-Saturday and 12-5 pm Sunday and most holidays (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Years Eve and New Years Day), and 19 miles of trails open dawn-to-dark 365 days a year. Learn more at www.chippewanaturecenter.org.
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Seasonal Gardener
Category: EnvironmentPosition Available:Seasonal Gardener Status: Part Time, SeasonalApplication deadline: Open until filled Join a team of passionate, professional naturalists who seek to help people make meaningful connections with the natural world. Through beautiful wildflowers, heirloom vegetables, and hands-on raised beds, the seasonal gardener will help connect people of all ages with nature through soil, ...read moreHistorical Interpreter Intern
Category: EducationPosition Available:Historical Interpreter InternStatus: Part Time, SeasonalApplication deadline: Open until filled Join a staff of creative, energetic professionals who work together to help connect people with nature and history through educational, recreational and cultural experiences. Through historic farm tasks, demonstrations, and hands-on interpretation, the Historical Interpreter Intern ...read moreInvasive Exotic Plant Control Crew - Summer 2026
Category: EnvironmentPosition Available:Summer 2026Invasive Exotic Plant Control CrewStatus: Full time, temporary (seasonal)Application deadline: February 22 or open until filled Help with ecosystem restoration by removing invasive exotic plants so that a diversity of native species once again thrive. Duties and Responsibilities:Control non-native plant species using physical and chemical means, with the goal of ...read moreEvents
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.
- Tuesday Feb 10, 2026
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
- Thursday Feb 12, 2026
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.
- Saturday Feb 14, 2026
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.
- Sunday Feb 15, 2026
Nature Play!
- It’s time to play outdoors!
- Sunday Feb 15, 2026
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.
- Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
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!
- Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
Eco Kids Club: Mammal Mysteries
- Stop by the Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum for an afternoon of fun and activities all about nature!
- Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
Nature Story Hour
- Come discover the magic of nature through stories, hands-on activities and art with unique themes to match the season.
- Thursday Feb 19, 2026
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
- Thursday Feb 19, 2026
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.
- Friday Feb 20, 2026
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.
- Saturday Feb 21, 2026
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.
- Sunday Feb 22, 2026
Nature Play!
- It’s time to play outdoors!
- Sunday Feb 22, 2026
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.
- Tuesday Feb 24, 2026
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.
- Friday Feb 27, 2026
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.
- Saturday Feb 28, 2026
An Afternoon at the Sugarhouse
- Discover the magic of maple syrup season Saturdays and Sundays in March as you experience the process of making syrup from start to finish.
- Sunday Mar 1, 2026
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.
- Sunday Mar 1, 2026
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.
- Tuesday Mar 3, 2026
Tap-A-Tree: Exploring Maple Syrup Season
- Join a CNC staff member for a tour of the Sugarbush to learn about maple syrup season! Learn basic tree identification, tour the Sugarhouse and tap a maple tree
- Wednesday Mar 4, 2026
Nature Story Hour
- Come discover the magic of nature through stories, hands-on activities and art with unique themes to match the season.
- Thursday Mar 5, 2026
An Afternoon at the Sugarhouse
- Discover the magic of maple syrup season Saturdays and Sundays in March as you experience the process of making syrup from start to finish.
- Saturday Mar 7, 2026
An Afternoon at the Sugarhouse
- Discover the magic of maple syrup season Saturdays and Sundays in March as you experience the process of making syrup from start to finish.
- Sunday Mar 8, 2026
Nature Play!
- It’s time to play outdoors!
- Sunday Mar 8, 2026
Owl Prowl - Register Today!
- Join an Interpretive Naturalist for an adventure into the nighttime world of owls.
- Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
Tap-A-Tree: Exploring Maple Syrup Season
- Join a CNC staff member for a tour of the Sugarbush to learn about maple syrup season! Learn basic tree identification, tour the Sugarhouse and tap a maple tree
- Thursday Mar 12, 2026
Weekend Land Maintenance Volunteer Group
- Join a group of volunteers to help maintain trails and outdoor public spaces. Activities vary each month.
- Saturday Mar 14, 2026
An Afternoon at the Sugarhouse
- Discover the magic of maple syrup season Saturdays and Sundays in March as you experience the process of making syrup from start to finish.
- Saturday Mar 14, 2026
An Afternoon at the Sugarhouse
- Discover the magic of maple syrup season Saturdays and Sundays in March as you experience the process of making syrup from start to finish.
- Sunday Mar 15, 2026
Tap-A-Tree: Exploring Maple Syrup Season
- Join a CNC staff member for a tour of the Sugarbush to learn about maple syrup season! Learn basic tree identification, tour the Sugarhouse and tap a maple tree
- Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
Eco Kids Club: Feathered Friends
- Stop by the Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum for an afternoon of fun and activities all about nature! Each month we will explore different topics.
- Wednesday Mar 18, 2026
Nature Story Hour
- Come discover the magic of nature through stories, hands-on activities and art with unique themes to match the season.
- Thursday Mar 19, 2026
Mindfulness in Nature: Maples
- Embrace the opportunity to mindfully connect with the forest each month. T
- Thursday Mar 19, 2026
Maple Syrup Day
- Venture out for Maple Syrup Day with food and fun for all ages! Experience the magic of the maple syrup season with crafts, activities and demonstrations.
- Saturday Mar 21, 2026
An Afternoon at the Sugarhouse
- Discover the magic of maple syrup season Saturdays and Sundays in March as you experience the process of making syrup from start to finish.
- Sunday Mar 22, 2026
Nature Play!
- It’s time to play outdoors!
- Sunday Mar 22, 2026
Naturally-Dyed Egg Workshop - Register Today!
- Historically, eggs were dyed with natural materials, creating beautiful muted colors. Learn why they have long been a part of the Easter holiday tradition.
- Thursday Mar 26, 2026
Nature's Eggs Extravaganza - Register Today!
- Venture out for a special egg hunt event! Each child will make their own egg hunt bag, then venture into the woods to search high and low for hidden eggs.
- Saturday Mar 28, 2026
An Afternoon at the Sugarhouse
- Discover the magic of maple syrup season Saturdays and Sundays in March as you experience the process of making syrup from start to finish.
- Saturday Mar 28, 2026
Nature Book Club: American Canopy
- Join us for a book club chat and naturalist-led hike! March’s book is “American Canopy” by Eric Rutkow. Meet at the Visitor Center.
- Sunday Mar 29, 2026
An Afternoon at the Sugarhouse
- Discover the magic of maple syrup season Saturdays and Sundays in March as you experience the process of making syrup from start to finish.
- Sunday Mar 29, 2026
Spring Break Camp 2026 - Register Today!
- Join us on this four-day nature adventure filled with fun and discovery!
- Monday Mar 30, 2026 - Thursday Apr 2, 2026
