Seven Ponds Clubs
Astronomy Club
The Seven Ponds Astronomy Club holds monthly meetings except
when special field trips are planned. Visitors of all ages and
levels of experience are always welcome. Meetings include a viewing
session whenever weather permits. Link to club website: http://www.geocities.com/sevenpondsac/
Seven Ponds Birding Club
The Birding Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at
7:00 P.M., Spetember thorugh June. Club members share information
about birds, recent sightings, and birdwatching, and are treated
to presentations by Seven Ponds naturalists and others. Club members
arrange field trips at the meetings. See Schedule
of Events page for specific program information.
Bee Keeper's Club of Seven Ponds
The Beekeepers Club usually holds its meetings on the fourth Tuesday of the
month here at 7:30 P.M.; no meeting in December.
Seven Ponds Butterfly Garden
Volunteers meet every second Wednesday through October from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. to weed, water, and tend to the butterfly garden. If you have any questions please call Ron Schank at (810) 688-4659.
Eastern Michigan Collectors
The major event for the Eastern Michigan Collecors (EMC) is
Heritage Harvest Days where they exhibit tractors, small engines,
and other equipment. EMC normally meets on the last Friday of
the month at 7:00 P.M. at the nature center.
Friends of Herbs
All sessions start at 10:00 A.M. and meet the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, except in December. The usual schedule is to work
in the herb garden, eat lunch, and then enjoy a short program
or prepare for herb sales. During January and February the meetings
will be informational programs about a selected herb. The group
also plays a big part in Heritage Harvest Days and the Holiday
Auction. They assembled a cook book which we sell in the center's
bookstore. For information about the Friends of Herbs or attending
programs, contact Ruthanne Morningstar at 810-796-3895 or Jan
Burns at 248-628-0601.
Seven Ponds Nature Center Hiking Club
The Seven Ponds Nature Center Hiking Club is open to members
and non-members alike, who enjoy spending time in the outdoors.
We plan to enjoy discovering the changes each season brings, with
a mix of short nature walks and longer hikes. Regular outings
will be planned each season. Participants are expected to take care
of their own parking or admission fees. Call (810) 796-3200 if
you have any questions. See Schedule
of Events page for specific program information.
Stingers
The Women's Auxilary of Seven Ponds Nature Center, known as
the Stingers, is a hard working group whose members share an interest
in the nature center and work to raise money for our activities.
The group meets at the center on the first Monday of month at
Noon, April through October. With their Rummage Sale, Bake Sales,
Heritage Harvest Days booth,, and annual raffle, the group raises
several thoursand dollars annually. The funds have helped us keep
the five buildings here in great shape.
Friends of Seven Ponds
The Friends of Seven Ponds meets on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the nature center. The group plans fundraising events to support the center's educational activities. Current projects include a summer picnic and a booth at Heritage Harvest Days. New members are welcome.
Audubon Clubs and Supporting Organizations
Seven Ponds Nature Center is associated with six Audubon groups
from southeastern Michigan, including the Detroit Audubon Society
and five chapters of the Michigan Audubon Society. Seven Ponds
is also an affiliate of the Michigan Audubon Society.
Michigan Audubon Society
For information call 517-886-9144.
Detroit Audubon Society
Membership meetings are held at the Southfield Parks and Recreation
Complex on Evergreen Road in Southfield. Contact the DAS office
at 248-545-2929.
Genesee Audubon Society
General meetings held at Mott Community College. Contact Richard
Naber at 810-687-3647 for details.
Grosse Pointe Audubon Club
Monthly meetings held at the Neighborhood Club. Contact Joanna
Pease at 313-882-4032.
Lapeer Audubon Society
Monthly meetings held at the Dryden Public Library. Contact
Cathy Black at 810-664-4933.
Macomb Audubon Society
Monthly meetings held at Sterling Heights Nature Center. Contact
Elaine McDonald at 586-677-3496.
Oakland Audubon Society
Monthly meetings held at First United Methodist Church, Birmingham.
Contact Nancy Tar at 248-399-7243.
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