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| As a courtesy to our trip leaders, many who are volunteers, please pre-register for a Conservancy field trip by calling 231.347.0991. |
Saturday, April 17 2-4 pm
Wonders of Nature for Young Wonderers
Reed’s Alverno Preserve
Join Conservancy staff and Straits Area Audubon Society as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day! This outing will be a spring exploration of one of the Conservancy’s newer nature preserves. Geared towards school-aged children, everyone is welcome. Check out SAAS’s full schedule of Earth Week activities at: www.straitsareaaudubon.org.
Saturday, May 1 10 am-noon
Hike the Skyline Trail - Petoskey region
Join Consevancy staff and members of the local North Country Trail Association chapters to hike a recently re-routed stretch of the trail onto new property owned by the city of Petoskey (see cover article). This hike will last roughly two hours and will be somewhat challenging because of the many hills. No charge, but pre-registration is required by calling 231.347.0991.
Thursday, May 6 1-3 pm
Sturgeon Watching in Cheboygan County
Each spring, the majestic lake sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens) migrate upstream in
select rivers to spawn along the rocky riverbanks, almost oblivious to nearby human activity, making these rare fish susceptible to illegal harvest. A threatened species in Michigan and rare throughout the United States, the sturgeon is protected by local groups including Michigan’s Sturgeon for Tomorrow. This guided tour provides a unique opportunity to observe this fascinating fish while they spawn and learn about protecting them. A suggested donation of $10 per person is appreciated to help support Sturgeon for Tomorrow’s programs. Limited to 20 participants. Please
pre-register and receive directions by calling 231.347.9091.
Saturday, May 22 10–11 a.m.
Spring Lake Park, Petoskey
Spring Outing for Knee High Naturalists (3-6 year olds)
Frogs have been emerging from their winter’s sleep under the pond mud or leaf litter and are jumping into action. Discover how they grow, what they eat, and search for their hiding spots. Includes a story and fun activities.
Friday, June 11 2-5 pm
Kayak to Oden Island, Crooked Lake
Paddle across the water of Crooked Lake at the head of the Inland Waterway to Oden Island. Our circumnavigation of this relatively large Island will provide an opportunity to closely explore the interesting and wild mile-long swampy shoreline of LTC’s Oden Island Nature Preserve. We’ll plan to pull ashore and hike on the mile-long trail through the mature forest of the Island’s interior. This will be about a three mile-long paddle and a roughly 3-hour trip. The Outfitter is generously donating the use of their kayaks if you do not have your own. Please let us know if you need a kayak when you register and get directions.
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