Mid-Mitten Chapter will be meeting generally at the Chippewa Nature Center in Midland. Dates and times of meetings will vary. Please go to Mid-Mitten Chapter Calendarwebpages for further information.

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    Jan 11, 2012 (Wed)    

Mid-Mitten Chapter Meeting Set this date on your calendar as this is the start of the year's activities. First on the agenda is the election of officials for 2012. The meeting begins at 6:30 - 8 pm at Chippewa Nature Center Room #1. This is the time and place where requests for the activities that you most want to do in 2012 are scheduled. Become an active member of the chapter. Learn more and grow more!

    Feb 08, 2012 (Wed)    

"Wild About Flowers" Come watch a 30 minute video from National. This video will help you choose native plants and show you how to grow them in your yard or acreage. Made in Michigan by cinematographer Tom Huggler, the film identifies each plant and demonstrates how to create a natural landscape or garden. Resource and plant lists will also be shown. Additionally, member, Randy, is sharing how he developed his property with a new pond, meadow, woods, and butterfly garden. Randy will showcase his stamp and bank notes collections featuring wildlife. Video starts at 6:30 pm at the Chippewa Nature Center. Public is welcome

    Feb 18, 2012 (Sat)    

Dow Gardens Know and Grow conference The annual conference is at Bullock Creek High School from 9 am-3 pm. Pre-registration through Dow Gardens is required. Deadline is Feb. 3rd. Mid-Mitten Chapter has an educational booth to attract new members and explain the "native plants natural landscaping" benefits to local gardeners and master gardeners

    Mar 21, 2012 (Wed)    

"Michigan Summer Flowers" - Presented by Mike LeValley of the Isabella County Conservation District at Chippewa Nature Center beginning at 6:30. Learn about the July-September blooming species, when and where they grow, and their benefits in the ecosystem

    Apr 21, 2012 (Sat)    

"GreenFire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time" - This production of the Aldo Leopold Foundation, the US Forest Service, and the Center for Humans and Nature shares highlights from Leopold's life and extraordinary career, explaining how he shaped conservation in the twentieth century and still inspires people today. Although probably best known as the author of the conservation classic A Sand County Almanac, Leopold is also renowned for his work as an educator, philosopher, forester, ecologist, and wilderness advocate. Green Fire highlights "some really inspiring people doing great work to connect people and the natural world in ways that even Leopold might not have imagined." Come celebrate Earth Day with us by wearing an environmental themed shirt and join in a discussion after the film. Program begins at 6:30 pm at Chippewa Nature Center

    May 12, 2012 (Sat)    

International Migratory Bird Day Celebration: Mid-Mitten Chapter will have a table display at the Ziibiwing Cultural Center, in Mt. Pleasant, from 1-4 pm for this event. If interested in helping please contact Vice-President Lucy Chargot.

    May 24, 2012 (Thu)    

Chippewa Nature Center Annual Native Plant Sale The annual plant sale begins on Thursday, May 24th for CNC members only and is open to the public Friday and Saturday May 25th and 26th. Mid-Mitten Chapter's booth will feature the sale of bee blocks, suet logs, and plant markers. Sale is held on CNC's grounds near its visitor center from 1-8 pm on Thursday and 9 am-8 pm on Friday & Saturday

    Jun 16, 2012 (Sat)    

Field Trip to Loda Lake Wildflower Sanctuary: This is a docent led hike to see native flowers, shrubs, and trees at the sanctuary. The plan is to carpool to the site near White Cloud, Michigann. Please bring a picnic lunch. To attend please contact President Jeanne Henderson by June 12th. Time approximately 8:00 - 3:00

    Jul 29, 2012 (Sun)    

Cranbrook Gardens Mid-Mitten members have scheduled a field trip to the Cranbrook Gardens in Bloomfield Hills. Cost is $6 per person. Please contact President Jeanne by July 22 to attend. Approximate time is 12:30 - 6 pm

    Aug 12, 2012 (Sun)    

Kayaking on lake in the Scottish Hills Bill will be leading us on another kayaking adventure around the lake in Gladwin County. Bring a picnic lunch. Sign up by Aug. 6th; cost is $15 per person. There is a limit of 10 who can go. You can bring your own kayak at no cost. Please contact President Jeanne for more information and for signing up. Approximate time is 9 am - 1 pm

    Sep 15, 2012 (Sat)    

Dauner Martin Nature Preserve This is a walking tour on the trails in this urban sanctuary of Fenton, Michigan. Bring your own lunch. Sign up by Sept. 8th with President Jeanne. Approximate time is 10 am - 1 pm

    Oct 13, 2012 (Sat)    

Native Plant and Seed Exchange This is held at a Mid-Mitten Chapter member's home. Please contact Karol Walker at karolw@centurytel.net for directions. The exchange is between 10 am and 12 noon. There is an optional walk at Manitou Park afterwards led by chapter member Randy Kursinsky. If you like bring a picnic lunch

    Nov 09, 2012 (Fri)    

Annual Members Potluck, Photo-sharing of 2012 Events, and Elections for 2013 Officers The potluck begins at 6 pm at the Chippewa Nature Center, with a meeting beginning at 7 pm. Members should bring photos on a USB drive or CD. Please let Karen Breternitz of CNC know what you have to share. Bring a dish to pass