SEVEN PONDS NATURE CENTER

SEPTEMBER

Backyard Foraging

Saturday, September 6, 2:00 pm

You don’t have to travel far to forage. There’s a whole world of wild edibles in your backyard! A naturalist will lead a walk around the nature center to learn about some edible plants you could easily find on your own. We’ll also get to try some tasty treats made with wild edibles!

Invasive Species Work Day

Sunday, September 14, 2:00 pm

Join our Land Steward for an afternoon of working on non-native invasive plants around the center. Bring your own work gloves and water. We will provide all necessary tools.

Yoga at the Ponds with Peaceful Moon Yoga

Beginners/Basic Yoga Class

Thursdays, September 18, 24, October 2, 9, 6:00-7:00 PM

Unwind, rejuvenate and relax with Cat Minolli and the ‘Peaceful Moon’ series. These classes are designed for newcomers and beginning yoga students and/or those who wish to become re-acquainted with the practice. Participants will experience the mind-body-spirit connection while learning basic yoga poses in a serene environment. You don't have to be able to touch your toes or twist into a pretzel to participate, however, many postures are done from a seated or prone position on the floor. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or a blanket. Pillows, additional blankets, and any other "creature comforts" are also welcome. Fee is $15.00 per session or $50.00 for the entire 4-week series (September-October).

Full 4-week series

Thursday, September  18

Thursday, September  24

Thursday,  October 2

Thursday, October 9

Night Hike

Saturday, September 20, 8:00 pm

Come experience Seven Ponds from a new perspective! Even if you’re familiar with Seven Ponds during the day, it’s entirely different once night falls. We’ll let our eyes adjust to the darkness and go on a hike, enjoy the stars, and maybe see some nocturnal creatures! 

Explore the Microverse

Sunday, September 21, 2:00pm

Discover new worlds as we search for the teeny-tiny treasures of nature! We’ll provide magnifying glasses to take on our hike, and then we’ll bring some of the treasures we find inside to get an even better look with our microscopes.

Sustainability Series: Upcycle Your Closet 

Saturday, September 27th, 1:00pm 

Have any clothes that you still love, but have seen better days? Bring your stained, hole-y, in-need-of-a-touch-up clothes and we’ll use fabric, patches, and stamps to give them a second life. You provide the clothes, we provide everything else! 

Members: $5, Non-members: $7

OCTOBER

Yoga at the Ponds with Peaceful Moon Yoga

Beginners/Basic Yoga Class

Thursday, October 2, 9, 6:00-7:00 PM

Please see September program for details.

Thursday, October 2

Thursday, October 9

Beginner Fall Watercolor Landscape Class

Saturday, October 11, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Join Anne Estelle as she teaches everyone how to make their own lovely fall landscape watercolor painting. Anne is a local retired elementary teacher who has painted with watercolors for the last seven years and has had her work featured at Gallery 194 in Lapeer. She looks forward to sharing her love of watercolor painting with others! This class is intended for adult students. All supplies are included. Fee: $20.00 

Mushroom Walk

Saturday, October 18, 3:00 pm

Fungi come in a spectacular variety of shapes, colors, textures, and sizes! Join us on a walk to see how many kinds we can find. You might be surprised by just how much we’ll see.

Sustainability Series: Water

Sunday, October 19, 1:00 pm

Do you know where your water comes from? Or where it goes? Let’s find out together! Join a naturalist for an exploration of our local water. We will take a little hike, search for aquatic animals, and test for water quality.

Nature Journaling

Saturday, October 25, 2:00 pm

Nature journaling is one of the best ways to hone your observational skills and learn about the outdoors. A naturalist will lead a nature journaling workshop and showcase some favorite strategies and techniques. Supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own journal to work in. This program is open to all skill levels, it’s all about the process not the product!

Autumn Hike in Jonathan Woods

Sunday, October 26, 2:00 pm

The cool, crisp days of autumn are upon us, and the big trees in Jonathan Woods should be ablaze in fall color. Take a walk through Jonathan Woods with one of our naturalists and enjoy the October air. We'll meet at the nature center and carpool over. Space is limited.

NOVEMBER

Paul’s Woods Walk

Sunday, November 2, 10:00 am

Paul’s Woods has something new to offer in every season. Let’s explore the wonders of fall on a hike together!

Bioplastic Suncatchers

Saturday, November 8, 2:00 pm

Have you heard of bioplastics? Come learn about this exciting area of science from a naturalist. Then, we’ll create some bioplastic of our own and use it to make a beautiful suncatcher!

Tower Tour

Sunday, November 9, 2:00pm 

Let’s go climb every tower at Seven Ponds! For this program we’ll explore Paul’s Woods, Earl’s Prairie, and the North 80.

Sustainability Series: Scrap Collages

Saturday, November 15, 1:00 pm

Reusing materials is a critical part of sustainability. Bring your old magazines, newspapers, and books, or use some of ours, to create something new out of “scraps!” You can make a 2d collage to display on your walls, or you can bring an object to decorate instead (boxes, lamp shades, picture frames, etc.) Supplies will be provided, but please make use of any “scraps” you have at home!

Prairie Seed Collecting

Sunday, November 16, 1:00 pm

Want to add gorgeous, low-maintenance native wildflowers and grasses to your yard? Follow our naturalist on a walk in Earl’s Prairie to collect unique local seeds that butterflies and other pollinators will love! Two small paper collection bags provided per person; bring your own additional collection containers if desired.

Black Bears: Shadows of the Forest 

Saturday, November 22, 3:00pm

Have you ever wanted to learn more about the only bear species that calls Michigan home? Let’s learn about their history, diet, behavior, and more.