Hikes
Floodplain Hike with Elan at Forestview Natural Area
August 11th at 6-8 PM • 2-3 miles • Moderate to Difficult
Have you looked at a map of Forestview and wondered, what's the land beyond the trail like? Executive Director Elan Lipschitz is offering to take a group beyond the trail and hike near the river. The path will be on uneven ground and potentially wet areas. For your safety do not try this on your own. Registration is required.
August 11th at 6-8 PM • 2-3 miles • Moderate to Difficult
Have you looked at a map of Forestview and wondered, what's the land beyond the trail like? Executive Director Elan Lipschitz is offering to take a group beyond the trail and hike near the river. The path will be on uneven ground and potentially wet areas. For your safety do not try this on your own. Registration is required.
National Dog Day Hike At Forestview Natural Area
August 26th at 6-7 PM • 1.3 Miles • Easy
What better way to honor your dog than by taking them for a walk in the woods and a chance to make a new friend. We encourage you to bring your dog for a hike but a dog is not required. Dogs will be leashed.
August 26th at 6-7 PM • 1.3 Miles • Easy
What better way to honor your dog than by taking them for a walk in the woods and a chance to make a new friend. We encourage you to bring your dog for a hike but a dog is not required. Dogs will be leashed.
Logging History at Averill Preserve/Averill Rollway Pavilion
September 21st 6-7PM • Easy
Learn from CNC Historical Naturalist about Midland's logging industry of the 1880's along the high banks of what is now the Averill Preserve.
September 21st 6-7PM • Easy
Learn from CNC Historical Naturalist about Midland's logging industry of the 1880's along the high banks of what is now the Averill Preserve.
Volunteer Opportunities
Boardwalk Building (Part 2) at Riverview Natural Area
August 20th 10-1:30PM
Riverview Natural Area is 415 acres with 4 miles of hiking trails, portions of the trail have no choice but to go through seasonally wet areas, we hope to make this North Loop more enjoyable by building boardwalks in strategic places.
The next boardwalk we plan to build is 100 feet long with a simple design. Volunteers with any level of experience are welcome!
August 20th 10-1:30PM
Riverview Natural Area is 415 acres with 4 miles of hiking trails, portions of the trail have no choice but to go through seasonally wet areas, we hope to make this North Loop more enjoyable by building boardwalks in strategic places.
The next boardwalk we plan to build is 100 feet long with a simple design. Volunteers with any level of experience are welcome!
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Leader/Collector Training August 23rd 6-7:30 PM
Attend this training to become a group leader or macroinvertebrate collector for our biannual samplings of the Cedar River. At this training, you will learn how to identify the different sampling environments, how to fill out our datasheets, macroinvertebrate sampling techniques, and more! The training will take place at Gladwin City-North Park Boat Launch and will include a field portion, which will involve getting into the river. |
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Cedar River Fall Stream Sampling October 8th 10 AM - 2 PM
Help us monitor the water quality in the Cedar River by collecting and identifying macroinvertebrates! We will meet at Gladwin City Park to collect macroinvertebrates. After we finish collecting macroinvertebrates from six different locations, we will meet back at Gladwin City Park for lunch.
ID Nite October 10th 5:30 - 7:30 PM
On Monday, Oct. 10th, we will identify the macroinvertebrates collected at our office in Midland. Keys for identification will be provided and no experience is needed.
Help us monitor the water quality in the Cedar River by collecting and identifying macroinvertebrates! We will meet at Gladwin City Park to collect macroinvertebrates. After we finish collecting macroinvertebrates from six different locations, we will meet back at Gladwin City Park for lunch.
ID Nite October 10th 5:30 - 7:30 PM
On Monday, Oct. 10th, we will identify the macroinvertebrates collected at our office in Midland. Keys for identification will be provided and no experience is needed.