Chippewa Nature Center

Chippewa Nature Center

Categories

Non-Profits

Hours:

8-5 Mon-Sat, 12-5 Sun and most holidays, 19 miles of trails open dawn-to-dark daily, free admission

Driving Directions:

https://www.chippewanaturecenter.org/location

About Us

Chippewa Nature Center is a non-profit organization in Midland, MI whose mission is to connect all people with nature through educational, recreational and cultural experiences. Enjoy free admission to the Visitor Center, located at 400 S Badour Rd, open 8 am-5 pm Monday-Saturday and 12-5 pm Sunday and most holidays (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Years Eve and New Years Day), and 19 miles of trails open dawn-to-dark 365 days a year. Learn more at www.chippewanaturecenter.org.

Highlights

Images

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Jobs

Nature Preschool Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Category: Education
  Position Available:Nature Preschool Long-Term Substitute TeacherStatus: Full time, temporaryApplication deadline: Open until filled  Come awaken your natural sense of wonder at Nature Preschool! Join us as we jump in puddles, make mud pies, and study every part of a frog’s life cycle through real-life hands-on experiences.  Chippewa Nature Center is in search of a long-term substitute teacher ...read more
Contact:
info@chippewanaturecenter.org
Phone:(989) 631-0830
Cleaning Crew Member
Category: Entry Level
Position Available:Cleaning Crew MemberStatus: Part time, PermanentApplication deadline: Open until filled  Be part of a team to do the day-to-day cleaning of Chippewa Nature Center facilities. Each year, thousands of people of all ages and abilities learn about nature at CNC, and we pride ourselves in providing state-of-the-art facilities. The Cleaning Crew helps ensure that facilities are ...read more
Contact:
info@chippewanaturecenter.org
Phone:(989) 631-0830

Events

Full Moon Stroll
  • Join an Interpretive Naturalist for a hike to enjoy this month’s full moon. Learn how the tradition of naming moons began and what makes each month special.
  • Sunday Sep 7, 2025
Leaves & Seeds Golf Cart Tour - Register Today!
  • As summer gives way to fall, the colors and textures around us change. Join a CNC naturalist for a guided golf cart tour as we discover the diversity of leaves.
  • Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
Wee Stroll
  • Children and their caregiver(s) are invited to join us for a staff-led walk, learn about the outdoors and learn ways to introduce children to the natural world.
  • Friday Sep 12, 2025
Weekend Land Maintenance Volunteer Group
  • Meets the 2nd Saturday of the month • 10 am-12 pm Join a group of volunteers to help maintain trails and outdoor public spaces.
  • Saturday Sep 13, 2025
Introduction to Plant-Based Natural Dyes - Register Today!
  • Learn the basics of dying wool and other fibers such as alpaca or silk with Sue Erhardt, fiber arts enthusiast and Midland FiberArts Guild member.
  • Saturday Sep 13, 2025
Nature Play!
Members-Only Capturing Nature With Paint - Register Today!
  • Join us for an evening of acrylic painting and refreshments in the scenic River Overlook. All supplies will be provided with a local artist instructing.
  • Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
Eco Kids Club: Incredible Insects
  • Creepy crawlies are important to our ecosystems! We’ll spend some time looking for insects so we can get a closer look at all their characteristics.
  • Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Bat Hike at Riverview Natural Area
  • Let’s get batty about bats! This elusive creature takes center stage as we walk the trails looking and listening for bats flying in the night sky.
  • Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Nature Story Hour
  • Come discover the magic of nature through stories, hands-on activities and art with unique themes to match the season.
  • Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Nature Connections: Fall Wildflowers
  • Embrace the opportunity to know various natural environments in a new way. Monthly programs focus on specific species of trees, shrubs, or flowers.
  • Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Fall Migration Bird Banding
  • See resident and migratory birds up close, as birds are caught in mist nets and banded for research.
  • Friday Sep 19, 2025
Fall Migration Bird Banding
  • See resident and migratory birds up close, as birds are caught in mist nets and banded for research.
  • Saturday Sep 20, 2025
Black Light Hike
  • Join CNC staff for a night hike using black lights. Also known as UV lights, these special lights allow us to discover a luminescent world.
  • Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Archaeology Golf Cart Tour - Register Today!
  • Learn about archaeology at CNC with Oxbow Archaeologist and University of Michigan researcher Dr. Scott Beld.
  • Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Ferns & Fungus: A Fall Exploration
Nature Play!