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Saturday, October 31, 10 AM-2 PM Live life on the spooky side and discover the fascinating world of bats, pumpkins, and owls with HLG Education Coordinator Carley Kratz. Enjoy the Halloween decor and get your hands dirty, if you dare. Brave participants can dig into the gooey insides of a pumpkin, investigate what owls eat by examining owl pellets, and create a bat-themed craft to take home. It's a frightfully fun experience for curious minds of all ages! If you are a member, please enter your Member Number in the Special Instructions field. Non-members will be charged admission upon entrance, as pricing does not include the cost of admission. For information on memberships, visit our website.

Saturday, November 7, 10 AM-12 PM Explore the mysterious realm of mushrooms and the fabulous world of fungi. These remarkable organisms play many essential roles in our ecosystems and can also be a delicious part of our diets. Learn the basics of mushroom identification, discover how to keep toxic species out of your foraging basket, and gain confidence in recognizing common edible mushrooms. Participants will be introduced to trusted resources and receive expert guidance from certified wild-foraged mushroom expert, Ph.D. mycologist, and HLG Education Coordinator Carley Kratz. If you are a member, please enter your Member Number in the Special Instructions field. Non-members will be charged admission upon entrance, as pricing does not include the cost of admission. For information on memberships, visit our website.

Tuesday, November 17, 9 AM-5 PM Join us on National Take a Hike Day for a guided adventure through the trails with HLG staff members Jon Genereaux, Carley Kratz, and Paul Pfiefer. Participants will receive a water bottle to stay hydrated along the way. With hikes designed for a variety of fitness and experience levels., choose one hike or take part in all three options: If you are a member, please enter your Member Number in the Special Instructions field. Non-members will be charged admission upon entrance, as pricing does not include the cost of admission. For information on memberships, visit our website.

Saturday, November 21, 10 AM-12 PM Worms are nature's ecosystem engineers that help to build healthy soil by breaking down organic matter and recycling nutrients through a process known as vermicomposting. Whether practiced on a small scale in a kitchen or on a larger commercial scale, vermicomposting is an effective method of using food waste to produce nutrient-rich compost. Join HLG Education Coordinator Carley Kratz to learn the basics of vermicomposting, see a working worm bin in action, and learn how to keep your worms healthy, productive, and thriving. If you are a member, please enter your Member Number in the Special Instructions field. Non-members will be charged admission upon entrance, as pricing does not include the cost of admission. For information on memberships, visit our website.

Saturday, November 28, 10 AM-12 PM Create a miniature living world by designing a mason jar terrarium complete with plants and isopods. Explore how ecosystems function as living and non-living components interact and support one another. All materials will be provided to build a self-sustaining terrarium using creativity and imagination to bring the ecosystem to life. Join HLG Education Coordinator Carley Kratz along with Megan Nadeau from Northern Michigan University to learn the basics of ecosystem dynamics and create a living display to enjoy for years to come. If you are a member, please enter your Member Number in the Special Instructions field. Non-members will be charged admission upon entrance, as pricing does not include the cost of admission. For information on memberships, visit our website.