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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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Cleaning Crew Member
Category: Entry LevelPosition Available:Cleaning Crew MemberStatus: Part time, PermanentApplication deadline: Open until filled Be part of a team to do the day-to-day cleaning of Chippewa Nature Center facilities. Each year, thousands of people of all ages and abilities learn about nature at CNC, and we pride ourselves in providing state-of-the-art facilities. The Cleaning Crew helps ensure that facilities are ...read moreEvents
Propagating Native Plants - Register Today!
- Join CNC's Naturalists to learn how to propagate native plants through seeds, cuttings, and transplanting seedlings. Registration is required.
- Wednesday Apr 8, 2026
Wee Stroll
- Children and their caregiver(s) are invited to join us for a staff-led walk, learn about the outdoors and learn ways to introduce children to the natural world.
- Friday Apr 10, 2026
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2026 - Buy Tickets Today!
- Each year in November, The Banff Centre hosts the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival, celebrating the spirit of adventure and mountains!
- Friday Apr 10, 2026
Weekend Land Maintenance Volunteer Group
- Join a group of volunteers to help maintain trails and outdoor public spaces. Activities vary each month.
- Saturday Apr 11, 2026
Avian Aerodynamics: Nature STEM Challenge!
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) is a natural fit for the outdoors. You’ve heard of makerspace, now it’s time to visit NatureSpace!
- Sunday Apr 12, 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 Apr 12, 2026
In Search of Woodcock and Snipe
- Join naturalist Tom Lenon on a short hike to look for Woodcock and Snipe.
- Tuesday Apr 14, 2026
Eco Kids Club: Frog Feats
- Stop by the Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum for an afternoon of fun and activities all about nature!
- Wednesday Apr 15, 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 Apr 16, 2026
Mindfulness in Nature: Alder Tree
- Embrace the opportunity to mindfully connect with the forest each month. Through guided experiences, participants will come to know CNC throughout the seasons.
- Thursday Apr 16, 2026
Nature Play!
- It’s time to play outdoors!
- Sunday Apr 19, 2026
Members-only: New Property Vernal Pool Visit - Register Today!
- CNC members are invited to join an Interpretive Naturalists for a free, guided off-trail hike on CNC’s newest property.
- Tuesday Apr 21, 2026
Vernal Pool Exploration
- Join us as we explore one of CNC’s temporary ponds to see what is living in and around it.
- Wednesday Apr 22, 2026
Nature Book Club: Fuzz
- Join us for a book club chat and naturalist-led hike! March’s book is “Fuzz” by Mary Roach. Meet at the Visitor Center.
- Sunday Apr 26, 2026
Nature Play!
- It’s time to play outdoors!
- Sunday Apr 26, 2026
Forest Therapy Walk: Earth Connections - Register Today!
- Connect with nature through a gentle and mindful walk. Forest Therapy is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku, or Forest Bathing.
- Thursday Apr 30, 2026
