• Chippewa Nature Center

    Chippewa Nature Center

    Categories

    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.

    Highlights

    Images

    Gallery Image 2019-CNC-Trail-Map-for-web.jpg

    Jobs

    Seasonal Gardener
    Category: Environment
    Position 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 more
    Contact:
    info@chippewanaturecenter.org
    Phone:(989) 631-0830
    Historical Interpreter Intern
    Category: Education
    Position 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 more
    Contact:
    info@chippewanaturecenter.org
    Phone:(989) 631-0830

    Events

    Cancelled - 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
    Cancelled - 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!
    Owl Prowl - Register Today!
    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
    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!
    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!
    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.
    • Wednesday Apr 1, 2026
    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
    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!
    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
    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!

  • People. Partnerships. Progress.