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Tuesday, September 3th @ John C. Jackson Resource Center.
8801 Macomb St. Grosse Ile, MI 48138 from 6 pm.
Join us for a talk about how Onitherapy, the mindful observation of birds, can benefit our minds, bodies, and souls. Birds help us connect with nature, and research shows that exposure to nature actively reduces stress, depression, and anxiety, while hoping to promote a stronger immune system, creativity, focus, and productivity. The talk focuses on the Explorations and Meditations provided in the book "Ornitherapy" by Holly Merker, Richard Crossley, and Sophie Crossley.

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Saturday, September 21st, Birds of Prey  @ John C. Jackson Resource Center.

8801 Macomb St. Grosse Ile, MI 48138 from 1-2:30 PM

Hawks and owls of the Great Lakes region will be the focus of this program. Photos, video, sound recordings and taxidermy mounts will be used to identify these birds and to demonstrate their hunting and feeding behavior and other adaptations. We will discuss where birds of prey can be found and their predator/prey relationships. Program presented by Huron-Clinton Metroparks.

Please contact us at GINLC.education@gmail.com for more information. 

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Saturday, October 26th, Owl Prowl – Outstanding Owls @ Centennial Farms.

25795 3rd Street, Grosse Ile, MI 48138 from 7-8:30 PM

We’ll explore “wide-eyed owls” with all their neat features, from hooked beaks to silent wings to oh-so-sharp talons, through movement, artifacts,  and taxidermy. We’ll also listen to the sounds of Michigan owls and try to mimic them and dissect their pellets!

Please contact us at GINLC.education@gmail.com for more information. Program presented by Huron-Clinton Metroparks.

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Saturday, November 16th, GINLC Annual Membership Meeting @ Grosse Ile Golf & Country Club.

9339 Bellevue Rd. Grosse Ile, MI 48138 from 10:30AM-Noon. Doors open at 10 AM
 

Saturday, November 16th, Creatures of the Night @ John C. Jackson Resource Center.

8801 Macomb St. Grosse Ile, MI 48138 from 1-2:30 PM
Eyes in the dark staring back at us can be…disturbing! Many of these nocturnal critters are innocently lurking in the shadows looking for a meal or a friend--coyotes, owls, bats, and more! Please contact us at GINLC.education@gmail.com for more information. Program presented by Huron-Clinton Metroparks.

 

Sunday, December 15th, Cold-Blooded Creatures @ John C. Jackson Resource Center.

8801 Macomb St. Grosse Ile, MI 48138 from 1-2:30 PM
This up-close look at Michigan’s reptiles and amphibians will satisfy the most curious herpetologist (one who studies reptiles and amphibians). Learn to categorize herps as reptiles or amphibians by observing physical features and life cycles. You will also learn about reptile and amphibian habitats, populations, diets, and adaptations for survival in this hands-on program.

Please contact us at GINLC.education@gmail.com for more information. Program presented by Huron-Clinton Metroparks.

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All GINLC programs are free to the public, but your donations make them possible. 

Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. 

 

There are several stewardship volunteer opportunities throughout the year, including most on Monday mornings.  To stay informed look for us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GINLC.GI or sign up for our email list.