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Program GuideApril - December 2015

From recreation to restoration, you’ll find it in here. www.natureiscalling.org | 231.941.0960 | 1450 Cass Rd. Traverse City, MI 49685

Your adventure starts here. Learn more at www.natureiscalling.org

www.natureiscalling.org | 231.941.0960 | 1450 Cass Rd. Traverse City, MI 49685

Donate Today Why do you love the Grand Traverse Region? Is it for the sweeping views of orchards in full bloom? The thrill of the catch in the Boardman River? A stroll through undisturbed woodlands? The chance to enrich the life of a child through hands-on-learning in one of the most beautiful places in the world? Whatever draws you to our great region, chances are that your Grand Traverse Conservation District has had a hand in shaping the places and experiences that matter most to you. The challenges facing our community continue to grow, but we promise to be here, by your side, working tirelessly to ehance and safeguard the natural areas that fill our hearts and shape our dreams. Join us in this noble effort in any way you can give. Your support will never go unnoticed and your dollars will never be wasted.

You can also donate online: www.natureiscalling.org/support/donate/Full Name: Street Address: City: State: Zip: Phone #:Email: Donation Amount:

From recreation to restoration, you’ll find it in here.

Thank you to our donors, sponsors, friends and community!

Boardman River StewardshipWe recognize that healthy, vibrant natural areas are the centerpiece of our local economy and our overall way of life. It is therefore vitally important that all people have the oppor-tunity to access and explore our rivers, lakes and forests and learn how to properly care for these complex and ever-changing landscapes.

Grand Traverse Conservation DistrictGet the inside scoop on the great outdoors. Get to know us. Here is what we do:

Boardman River Nature CenterOur headquarters is an exciting gateway to the natural world. In addition to hands-on ex-hibits, rental facilities and ongoing classes, the Nature Center welcomes you directly into the 505-acre Natural Education Reserve and seven miles of riverside hiking trails, kayak and canoe launches, and local fishing holes.

Sustainable AgricultureFor over 7o years, we have worked hand-in-hand with hundreds of local farmers to safe-guard our natural resources while providing healthy, safe, and high quality agricultural products. Our work has helped keep our groundwater clean, our soils productive, and our farm community vibrant.

Nature EducationWe craft nature experiences that connect children, adults, and families to the natural world. These experiences not only enrich the quality of their lives, but also empower them to play a personal role in protecting the natural resources that make our region so special.

Parklands ManagementThe Grand Traverse Conservation District models sustainable land management practic-es as we care for and provide public access to 3,000 acres of the region’s most treasured natural landscapes along the Boardman River and throughout Grand Traverse County.



Peepers Pre-K ProgramThis fun and educational program is designed to foster the exploration of nature in preschoolers through seasonal nature themes with experienced early childhood educators

and naturalists. These 90-minute programs include stories, crafts, music and discovery activities.

Tuesdays, 10:00 to 11:30am @ the Boardman River Nature CenterCost is $5 per child per session. Space is limited so please pre-register to save your spot. Discounted season passes and Friends pricing available.

See full schedule and learn more at www.natureiscalling.org

Friends Discount: Buy 4 sessions... get 1 FREE!From recreation to restoration, you’ll find it in here.


Explore Our Parklands!Your Gateway to the Natural World

Brown Bridge Quiet Area | Commons Natural Area | East Creek Reserve | Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve | Hickory Meadows | Kids Creek

Park | Miller Creek Nature Reserve | Silver Lake Recreational Area

Adventure is right on your doorstep!

Explore nature & discover yourself. Learn more at www.natureiscalling.org

CHECK OUR WEBSITE AS MORE EVENTS ARE ADDED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

From recreation to restoration, you’ll find it in here. www.natureiscalling.org | 231.941.0960 | 1450 Cass Rd. Traverse City, MI 49685

Earth Day Work Bee on the Natural Education Reserve (NER)When: Wednesday, April 22, 10:00am to 1:00pmWhere: Boardman River Nature Center, Traverse City Description: Spring is here! Play your part as an earthly steward by sprucing up the trails along the NER and the Boardman River. After a heavy winter and utility line upgrades late last fall, trails are in need of some TLC. Many hands make light work! Activities may include pruning, raking, seeding, litter collection, and more. This opportunity is open to anyone capable of working by foot on soft and uneven terrain. Please bring sturdy shoes, work gloves, water, and a packed lunch as we celebrate Earth Day and return our gratitude! Contact Tom Vitale at 231-941-0960 x19 or [email protected] for more information.

Native Tree & Shrub Planting Work Bee When: Wednesday, April 29, 9:00am to 3:30pmWhere: City of Traverse City’s - Brown Bridge Quiet Area Description: We are looking for volunteers to assist with planting over 3,000 native tree and shrub seedlings to help reestablish a healthy riparian corridor and stabilize the banks of the river. This opportunity is open to anyone capable of working by foot on soft and uneven terrain. Please bring wetable boots, work gloves, and a shovel. A light snack and water will be provided. Please pack a lunch if desired. Space is limited. RSVP Required: Email Steve Largent at [email protected]

Native Tree & Shrub Planting Work Bee When: Saturday, May 2, 9:00am to 3:30pmWhere: City of Traverse City’s - Brown Bridge Quiet Area Description: We are looking for volunteers to assist with planting over 3,000 native tree and shrub seedlings to help reestablish a healthy riparian corridor and stabilize the banks of the river. This opportunity is open to anyone capable of working by foot on soft and uneven terrain. Please bring wetable boots, work gloves, and a shovel. A light snack and water will be provided. Please pack a lunch if desired. Space is limited. RSVP Required: Email Steve Largent at [email protected]

Hickory Meadows Work Bee When: Saturday, May 9, 9:00am to 12:00pmWhere: Hickory Meadows, Randolph Street Trailhead, Traverse City Description: Now is your chance to help steward Hickory Meadows! Offer a helping hand to assist in spring’s jubilance by fostering better habitat and safer recreation. Join us in partaking in the Grand Traverse County garlic mustard pull by ridding Hickory Meadows of this highly invasive plant. Other opportunities may involve additional invasive species removal, a plant rescue along the utility corridor, trail grooming, litter collection, dog waste removal, and more. This opportunity is open to anyone capable of working by foot on soft and uneven terrain. Please bring sturdy shoes, work gloves, and water. Contact Tom Vitale at 231-941-0960 x19 or [email protected] for more information.

Great Garlic Mustard HuntWhen: Saturday, May 9, 9:00am to 1:00pmWhere: Meet at Boardman River Nature CenterPrice: FREE/$10 for just lunchDescription: Join the Northwest Michigan Invasive Species Network, a collaboration of over 30 partner organizations in the region, as we work to remove invasive garlic mustard from locations throughout the county. Learn about the fantastic habitats we’re working in and why invasives are a threat to our area, then head inside for a delicious lunch made with garlic mustard! This opportunity is open to anyone capable of working by foot on soft and uneven terrain. Lunch is free to volunteers, or $10 for other members of the public.

Annual Native Plant Sale When: Saturday, May 16, 8:00am to 3:00pmWhere: Boardman River Nature Center, Traverse CityDescription: Update your home landscape with some native plants that are beautiful, (continues on next page)


well-adapted to our climate, and support a variety of animals living in our region. Plant experts will be on hand to help you pick out the perfect native plants from our selection of over 40 species.

Michigan Butterfly Network Monitoring TrainingWhen: Tuesday, May 19, 5:00pm to 8:00pm & Saturday, May 23, 10:00am to 12:00pm Where: Boardman River Nature CenterPrice: $10 Description: Be a Citizen Scientist! Be trained to identify and monitor our local butterfly populations with the help of Duke Elsner, MSU Extension Educator and Butterfly Expert! Help to protect these sensitive environmental indicator species by mapping their location. Light refreshments will be served during the evening session. This training is part of a statewide initiative to monitor Michigan’s butterfly populations. Please call 231-941-0960 x15 or visit www.natureiscalling.org to register.

11th Annual Boardman River Clean Sweep When: Saturday, May 30, 9:00am to 4:00pmWhere: Scheck’s State Campground, Brown Bridge Road, Traverse CityDescription: For over a decade, the non-profit, Boardman River Clean Sweep has partnered with us to lead volunteers in an effort to keep the Boardman River clean. After the clean-up, there is an appreciation picnic under the Oleson Pavilion at the Boardman River Nature Center. The kayak raffle that had always followed the clean-up event now takes place on June 6th at the Adams Fly Festival in Kingsley. For more information visit www.brcleansweep.org.

GTSI Place-Based Education (PBE) Workshop for EducatorsWhen: Thursday, June 18, 8:00am to 3:00pm & Thursday, June 25, 8:00am to 12:00pmWhere: Boardman River Nature CenterDescription: This workshop is designed to guide educators in better understanding PBE and how to incorporate PBE into their curriculum. Community partners will share local project ideas, and time will be allotted to teachers working on educational plans. Place-Based Educator, Kristen Grote, and Tammy Coleman, PhD, Professor of Biology at NMC and K-12 educator for 25 years, will facilitate the workshop and assist teachers with their planning. SCECHs will be offered and lunch will be served. Dates subject to change based on school schedules. Please contact [email protected] to register or for more information. This is a free event.

Monarch Teacher Network Training When: Saturday and Sunday, June 20, 8:00am to June 21, 3:00pm Where: Pine Hollow Institute, overnightPrice: Visit www.natureiscalling.orgDescription: This hands-on, cross-curricular training is an excellent opportunity for teachers to collaborate and network while learning about monarch butterflies and the numerous curriculum connections! Educators of all types are welcome at this nationally recognized training. Learn how you and your students can have a positive impact on this sensitive and threatened species, while connecting to state educational standards in everything from Spanish and Geography to Biology. Pre-registration is required. Contact Kristen Grote at [email protected] or call 231-941-0960 x15 for details.

College for Kids Eco-adventures: Be a Biologist for a Week When: Monday through Friday, June 22 through 26, 1:00pm to 3:00pmWhere: Boardman River Nature CenterAge: Students entering grades 4-6Price: See price and register at https://www.nmc.edu/Description: Become a biologist and explore the outdoor world at the Boardman River Nature Center. Work alongside your instructor, a trained biologist, and learn to use the tools of the trade - GPS, maps, cameras, nets, microscopes, traps, and more. Activities include: using a GPS system to find hidden treasures and physical features and map out the local ecosystem. Capture, sample, photograph, identify, and record the bugs, flowers, and trees of the area. Examine the water sources you find and learn about water’s role in the life of the ecosystem. Come prepared to hike the trails and work in the Nature Center labs for a fun week of nature exploration.



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Guided Kayak Trip on the Boardman RiverWhen: Saturday, July 25, 9:00am to 11:00am & 1:30pm to 3:30pmWhere: Scheck’s State Campground to Brown Bridge LandingPrice: $30 with rental, $15 with your own boatAge: 13 years and olderDescription: Join us for a spectacular float down the Boardman River that will conclude at Brown Bridge Quiet Area. Led by Boardman River Program Coordinator, Steve Largent, the trip will provide an opportunity to learn about and experience the river channel that formed after Brown Bridge dam was removed in 2012. Along the way, paddlers will view current restoration efforts while looking for wildlife and enjoying a day under the sun. Kayaks provided by our friends at Backcountry Outfitters. Backcountry donates back 100% of the rental fees to support District programs. Register on-line at www.natureiscalling.org.

GTSI Renewable Energy Workshop for Educators Please check www.natureiscalling.org for date and time. Description: This new educator workshop is on the cutting edge! The National Energy Foundation (NEF) and Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) are working with GTSI to create an educator workshop focusing on renewable energy. Connections to Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) and Place-Based Education will be introduced.

Natural Education Reserve Restoration (NER) When: Saturday, August 15, 9:00am to 12:00pmWhere: On the NER, exact trailhead TBD, Traverse City Age: All Description: As part of an ongoing goal to create and maintain high quality habitat throughout the 505-acre Natural Education Reserve, we need your help to remove high priority invasive plants. With so much ground to cover, your participation is critical. Witness a whole new side of the park, meet new people, and explore some of the wonder that the NER has to offer! Please bring sturdy shoes, work gloves, and water. Contact Tom Vitale at 231-941-0960 x19 or [email protected] for more information.

Forestry/Wildlife Habitat Field Day When: Saturday, September 12, 9:00am to 12:30pmWhere: Greenwood Twp. (Wexford County) Tree FarmPrice: $5.00Description: Join area landowners for an educational tour of Dr. Mark Jackson’s 260 acre Greenwood Twp. (Wexford County) Tree Farm to learn from natural resources professionals, how to optimize your property for forest products while enhancing your wildlife habitat. Experts from many different statewide agencies will present practices that improve habitat for turkey, grouse, deer and other wildlife species while sustainably managing your forest resources. Registrations can be made by contacting Kama Ross, District Forester, Leelanau Conservation District, 231-256-9783 or [email protected].

19th Annual R.W. Summers Fly Rod Raffle & Boardman River Showcase When: Thursday, September 17, 5:00pm to 7:00pmWhere: Boardman River Nature CenterDescription: For the past 18 years, world renowned bamboo fly rod maker R.W. (Bob) Summers has hand-built and donated a custom fly rod to support our work on the Boardman River. Join us for the raffle and a celebration of our great river and watershed. This year’s rod is an 8’ model #856. Value: $2,495. If you win and do not want the rod, Bob will give you $1,800 instead. Raffle tickets are only $10.00 with 100% of the proceeds going to support our work on the Boardman. For tickets or more information call 231.941.0960 x16 or visit www.natureiscalling.org.

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Price: $30 with rental, $15 with your own boatAge: 13 years and older Description: Join us for a spectacular float down the Boardman River that will conclude at Brown Bridge Quiet Area. Led by Boardman River Program Coordinator, Steve Largent, the trip will provide an opportunity to learn about and experience the river channel recently formed after Brown Bridge dam was removed in 2012. Along the way, paddlers will view current restoration efforts while looking for wildlife and enjoying a day under the sun. Kayaks provided by our friends at Backcountry Outfitters. Backcountry donates back 100% of the rental fees to support District programs. Register on-line at www.natureiscalling.org

12th Annual Rotary Gourmet Game Dinner When: Monday, September 21, 5:00pm to 9:00pmWhere: Traverse City Golf & Country ClubPrice: TBDDescription: Join us for a marvelous gourmet game dinner buffet of wild cuisine such as elk, deer, pheasant, and much, much more. There are many chances to win outstanding prizes and raffles on over 40 gifts ranging from rifles to cross-bows to exotic trips, and restaurant dining. All proceeds go to help restore and protect the Boardman River including providing opportunities for safe sustainable access. For tickets or more information call 231.941.0960 x16 or visit www.traversecityrotary.org/gamedinner.cfm

GTSI Dinner & Dialogue When: October - visit www.natureiscalling.org for more information Where: Boardman River Nature CenterDescription: Collaborate with community partners and educators, whichever you are! This is a great opportunity to learn about upcoming projects and events that your students could participate in and ways to work together to foster stewardship in our community. Workshop details can be found at www.natureiscalling.org.

Apple Harvest Day When: Saturday, October 17, 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Rain or Shine!!Where: Boardman River Nature CenterRSVPs appreciated. Call 231.941.0960 or visit www.natureiscalling.org to register.Price: $5/person or $15/household up to 5 Age: Family Fun Event!Description: Don’t you just love apple season? However you slice it, apples play a huge role in our agricultural economy. Join our team of agriculture experts at the Boardman River Nature Center as we celebrate all things fall. Talk with local apple growers, climb aboard modern and antique farm equipment, and press your own cider; bring your own container to take it home! Family fun activities include kids’ games, fall crafts, tractor showcase, native plant and butterfly station, nature scavenger hunt, guided hikes and more!

GTSI Peer-to-Peer Event and Professional Development Where: Boardman River Nature CenterDescription: Join other teachers to focus on Place-Based Education projects. Workshop details can be found at www.natureiscalling.org.

Evening with the Owls When: Thursday, December 10, 6:00pm to 8:00pmWhere: Boardman River Nature Center Price: $10 adults; $5 for kids 10 years and youngerAge: 6 years and olderDescription: Back by popular demand! Join us as we hit the trails to call and search for owls and other night time hunters. Following a short hike, Wildlife Recovery Network will be here for a 1 hour presentation of live raptors. Don’t want to hike? Join us as 7:00pm for the program. Visit natureiscalling.org to register.

NEW! Daily Nature Camps For one week only we will be running daily camps at the Boardman River Nature Center! Feel free to come all four days or just one. Each day we’ll meet lots of new friends, engage in physical activity, create, play, explore, and engage with the natural world.Ages 4-10, $20 per dayMonday, June 29, 9:00am to 12:00pm – River RangersTuesday, June 30, 9:00am to 12:00pm – Getting Buggy Wednesday, July 1, 9:00am to 12:00pm Woodland Wonders Thursday, July 2, 9:00am to 12:00pm Outdoor Adventurers

Age 4-6 Weekly Summer Camp Friends & other Discounts are available. Discounts can not be combined. Visit www.natureiscalling.org for details

New! Half Day Summer Camp: Farm Kids! When: Monday-Friday, July 6-10, 9:00am to 12:00pm Where: Boardman River Nature Center Price: $95Description: Get ready for an exciting Agriculture Adventure this summer at the Boardman River Nature Center! We will get to know agriculture from the soil to the sky. We will meet bugs and grubs, dig into soil, and water and grow our food.



2015 Summer Camp

2015 Camp Schedule

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Half Day Summer Camp: Jr. River RangerWhen: Monday-Friday, July 13- 17, 9:00am to 12:00pm Where: Boardman River Nature Center Price: $95Description: Get set to discover the wonders of nature along the Boardman River! Learn about the creatures that live in the Boardman River. We will discover how rivers flow, create our own river, and learn about keeping the river healthy for all! Rangers will complete their week-long mission and make new friends, take a field trip, create, and explore the natural world above and below the surface.

Half Day Summer Camp: Bugs Grubs & Slugs When: Monday-Friday, July 20 -24, 9:00am to 12:00pm Where: Boardman River Nature Center Price: $95Description: Get ready to find some new friends! Slimy friends, friends that fly, friends with hundreds of eyes, and of course some new human friends too! At this week of insect camp we’ll spend the week on a mini-mission learning about, catching, and identifying all sorts of bugs! We’ll set traps, use nets, play games, and hike all over as we complete hands-on activities around the Natural Education Reserve.

Half Day Summer Camp: Jr. Outdoor Explorer When: Monday-Friday, July 27-31, 9:00am to 12:00pm Where: Boardman River Nature CenterPrice: $95 Description: Get ready explorers! Get off the beaten path and join us for this wilderness adventure! Hit the trails and explore all that the woods and river have to offer. Become a nature and river whiz! Learn how to explore natural areas responsibly and prepare to share these adventures with your family and friends.

Half Day Summer Camp: Jr. Grand Traverse Adventurers When: Monday-Friday, August 3-7, 9:00am to 12:00pm Where: Boardman River Nature Center Price: $95Description: Grab your backpack and your sense of adventure! We’re going to spend the week hiking the trails of the Natural Education Reserve, playing in Jack’s Creek, looking for animals, catching insects, and more. We’ll meet lots of new friends, paint, play, explore, and engage with the natural world daily.

New! Half Day Summer Camp: Mini Magnificent Michigan When: Monday-Friday, August 10-14, 9:00am to 12:00pm Where: Boardman River Nature Center Price: $95Description: Come explore what makes Michigan so MAGNIFICENT. Get ready to meet new Michigan animal and insect friends, dig in the dirt to find fossils, and discover what food we can find! We will have lots of freshwater fun, build forts, meet lots of new friends, paint, play, explore, and engage with the natural world daily.

New! Half Day Summer Camp: Little Woodland Wonders When: Monday-Friday, August 17-21, 9:00am to 12:00pm Where: Boardman River Nature Center Price: $95Description: Discover the wonders of the woods at the Boardman River Nature Center! How can you tell how old a tree is? Where does maple syrup come from? Learn to identify different trees by their leaves and their bark, discover who calls the trees their homes and what insects live there. Explore the Natural Education Reserve as you discover the many ways we use trees and their importance in our lives. Let’s explore the woods together! We will have live raptors visiting from the Wildlife Recovery Network and a visit from the Grand Traverse Butterfly House and Bug Zoo.

2015 Camp Schedule


Half Day Summer Camp: Jr. Eco-Explorers When: Monday-Friday, August 24-28, 9:00am to 12:00pm Where: Boardman River Nature Center Price: $95Description: Eco-Explorers unite! The Boardman River Nature Center needs you! This week at camp our Eco-Explorers will build forts, make their own mini national parks, create solar ovens to make yummy snacks, and so much more! We will hike, play, explore and create on a daily basis- all while learning how to take care of our planet.

Ages 7-10 Weekly Full Day Camp ProgramsFriends & other Discounts are available. Discounts can not be combined. Visit www.natureiscalling.org for details

New! Full Day Summer Camp: Agriculture Adventurers When: Monday-Friday, July 6-10, 9:00am to 3:00pm Where: Boardman River Nature Center Price: $180Description: Get ready for an exciting Agriculture Adventure this summer at the Boardman River Nature Center! We will get to know agriculture from the soil to the sky. We will meet bugs and grubs, dig into soil and water, and grow our food. To top it off, we will be visiting Wagner Farms to see a real livestock farm in action.

Full Day Summer Camp: River RangersWhen: Monday-Friday, July 13- 17, 9:00am to 3:00pm Where: Boardman River Nature Center Price: $180Description: Get set to discover the wonders of nature along the Boardman River! Learn about the flow of water in rivers and collect samples of water, fish, sediments, and woody debris from the Boardman. Look at macroinvertebrates under a microscope and learn about keeping the river healthy for all! Rangers will complete their week-long mission and make new friends, create, and explore the natural world above and below the surface. We will be taking a field trip to our secret fishin’ hole.

Full Day Summer Camp: Insect Investigators When: Monday-Friday, July 20 -24, 9:00am to 3:00pm Where: Boardman River Nature Center Price: $180Description: Discover the wonderful world of tiny critters – worms, pill bugs, insects, and more! We’ll investigate the forest floor, a rotting log, and the underwater habitat of Jack’s Creek. Find out all about these little invertebrates by exploring what they eat, where they live, and why they are important. Maybe you’ll find they’re not all that creepy after all! We will be touring the Grand Traverse Butterfly House and Bug Zoo and having our lunch with the bugs.

Full Day Summer Camp: Outdoor ExplorerWhen: Monday-Friday, July 27-31, 9:00am to 3:00pm Where: Boardman River Nature CenterPrice: $180Description: Get off the beaten path and join us for this wilderness adventure! Hit the trails and explore all that the woods and river have to offer. Become an amateur naturalist, a wilderness survival expert, and river whiz! Participate in teambuilding challenges, learn how to explore natural areas responsibly and prepare to share these adventures with your family and friends. We will be spending a day at the Sleeping Bear Dunes with a special guest leading us around!

Full Day Summer Camp: Grand Traverse Adventurers When: Monday-Friday, August 3-7, 9:00am to 3:00pm Where: Boardman River Nature Center Price: $180 (continues on next page)

2015 Camp Schedule


Description: Adventurers get ready! This week of camp will take you from the forest to the farm and from the lakeshore to the river shore. We’ll be exporing all of Grand Traverse agricultural, natural, and other wonders of the Grand Traverse Area. This week will include fresh water fun, fort building, fishing and more! We will be taking a trip to the Northwest Michigan Fair.

NEW! Full Day Summer Camp: Magnificent Michigan When: Monday-Friday, August 10-14, 9:00am to 3:00pm Where: Boardman River Nature CenterPrice: $180 Description: Come explore what makes Michigan so MAGNIFICENT. We’re going to spend the week discovering Michigan animals, plants, fossils, and so much more! We will have lots of freshwater fun, build forts, meet lots of new friends, paint, explore, and engage with the natural world daily. This camp will be taking a special tour of MOOmers Homemade Ice Cream.

Full Day Summer Camp: Woodland Wonders When: Monday-Friday, August 17-21, 9:00am to 3:00pm Where: Boardman River Nature Center Price: $180Description: Discover the wonders of the woods at the Boardman River Nature Center! How can you tell how old a tree is? Where does maple syrup come from? Learn to identify different trees by their leaves and their bark. Explore the Natural Education Reserve as you discover the many ways we use trees and their importance in our lives. Let’s explore the woods together! We will have live raptors visiting from the Wildlife Recovery Network and a visit from the Grand Traverse Butterfly House and Bug Zoo.

Half Day Summer Camp: Eco-Explorers When: Monday-Friday, August 24-28, 9:00am to 12:00pmWhere: Boardman River Nature CenterPrice: $95 Description: Eco-Explorers unite! The Boardman River Nature Center needs you! This week at camp our Eco-Explorers will build forts, make their own mini national parks, create solar ovens to make yummy snacks, and so much more! We will hike, play, explore, and create on a daily basis--all while learning how to take care of our planet.

All Nature Day Camp sessions include indoor activities and outdoor physical activities, and provide a unique combination of content-rich programming and complementary games and crafts. All programs are designed to encourage the curiosity of the natural world, allow exploration of natural areas, and promote a sense of stewardship in the next generation.

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