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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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Jobs
Nature Preschool Teacher
Category: EducationPosition Available:Nature Preschool Teacher Status: Full time, permanent; 43-week/year position with year-round benefitsApplication deadline: Open until filled Come awaken your natural sense of wonder at Nature Preschool! Join us as we jump in puddles, make mud pies, and study every part of a frog’s life cycle through real-life hands-on experiences. Chippewa Nature Center is in search of teachers ...read moreNature Preschool Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Category: EducationPosition Available:Nature Preschool Long-Term Substitute TeacherStatus: Full time, temporaryApplication deadline: Open until filled Come awaken your natural sense of wonder at Nature Preschool! Join us as we jump in puddles, make mud pies, and study every part of a frog’s life cycle through real-life hands-on experiences. Chippewa Nature Center is in search of a long-term substitute teacher ...read moreVisitor Services Associate
Category: Customer ServicesPosition Available:Visitor Services AssociateStatus: Part time, permanentApplication deadline: Open until filledJoin a team of enthusiastic professionals working to connect people to nature by providing exceptional customer service experiences. Job Summary:The Visitor Services team works together to welcome and orient visitors, conduct program registrations, communicate with visitors via phone, ...read moreCleaning 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
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.
- Sunday Sep 7, 2025
Leaves & Seeds Golf Cart Tour - Register Today!
- As summer gives way to fall, the colors and textures around us change. Join a CNC naturalist for a guided golf cart tour as we discover the diversity of leaves.
- Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
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 Sep 12, 2025
Weekend Land Maintenance Volunteer Group
- Meets the 2nd Saturday of the month • 10 am-12 pm Join a group of volunteers to help maintain trails and outdoor public spaces.
- Saturday Sep 13, 2025
Introduction to Plant-Based Natural Dyes - Register Today!
- Learn the basics of dying wool and other fibers such as alpaca or silk with Sue Erhardt, fiber arts enthusiast and Midland FiberArts Guild member.
- Saturday Sep 13, 2025
Nature Play!
- It's time to play outdoors!
- Sunday Sep 14, 2025
Members-Only Capturing Nature With Paint - Register Today!
- Join us for an evening of acrylic painting and refreshments in the scenic River Overlook. All supplies will be provided with a local artist instructing.
- Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
Eco Kids Club: Incredible Insects
- Creepy crawlies are important to our ecosystems! We’ll spend some time looking for insects so we can get a closer look at all their characteristics.
- Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Bat Hike at Riverview Natural Area
- Let’s get batty about bats! This elusive creature takes center stage as we walk the trails looking and listening for bats flying in the night sky.
- Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Nature Story Hour
- Come discover the magic of nature through stories, hands-on activities and art with unique themes to match the season.
- Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Nature Connections: Fall Wildflowers
- Embrace the opportunity to know various natural environments in a new way. Monthly programs focus on specific species of trees, shrubs, or flowers.
- Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Fall Migration Bird Banding
- See resident and migratory birds up close, as birds are caught in mist nets and banded for research.
- Friday Sep 19, 2025
Fall Migration Bird Banding
- See resident and migratory birds up close, as birds are caught in mist nets and banded for research.
- Saturday Sep 20, 2025
Black Light Hike
- Join CNC staff for a night hike using black lights. Also known as UV lights, these special lights allow us to discover a luminescent world.
- Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Archaeology Golf Cart Tour - Register Today!
- Learn about archaeology at CNC with Oxbow Archaeologist and University of Michigan researcher Dr. Scott Beld.
- Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Ferns & Fungus: A Fall Exploration
- Join us for a guided hike as we explore the fascinating world of ferns and fungi.
- Thursday Sep 25, 2025
Nature Play!
- It’s time to play outdoors!
- Sunday Sep 28, 2025
