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 futher information.

    Jan 19, 2008 (Sat)    

January 19, Saturday, 1 PM - Chippewa Nature Center's Arboretum. Take a hike to the arboretum to learn more about our native Conifers. Jeanne Henderson, CNC staff member, will recommend the best of these evergreens; give us some planting information; and tell us why we should plant more of them. Weather permitting with good snow conditions we can snowshoe on our hike. If you would like to borrow a pair of snowshoes for this walk, please let President Judy Packard know by calling 989-686-1231 or email her at jpwild1s@limitlesspath.com. Please RSVP if you are coming and if you will need snowshoes. Afterwards, we will share hot cholocate, snacks and conversation in the warm Visitor Center as we plan our gardens for 2008. Come venture out with the Wild Ones!

    Feb 27, 2008 (Wed)    

February 27, Wednesday, 7:00 PM - The Buzz on Bees with beekeeper, Bill Ferris at Chippeway Nature Center. This is a public program that we will attend and staff a Wild Ones display.

    Mar 19, 2008 (Wed)    

March 19, Wednesday, 7:00 PM - Get Wet and Wild with Water Plants, presentation by Jewel Richardson of Wetland Nursery.

    Apr 19, 2008 (Sat)    

April 19, Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Chippewa Nature Center Green Gardening Day. Staff Wild Ones' informational table.

    May 23, 2008 (Fri)    

May 23 and 24, Friday and Saturday - Chippewa Nature Center's Native Plant Sale - Assist CNC staff with sale. Staff Wild Ones' informational table and sell items.

    Jun 10, 2008 (Tue)    

June 10, Tuesday - Tour Tollgate Storm Water Project - This will be a day long field trip to tour this restoration project. http://www.spicergroup.com/lindemann/proj tollgate.shtml

    Jul 26, 2008 (Sat)    

July 26, Saturday - Flushing Nature Park, Flushing, MI - Tour this park's prairie restoration. http://www.gfn.org/flushing/html/nature park.html

    Aug 09, 2008 (Sat)    

August 9 and 10, Saturday and Sunday - National Board Meeting and Annual Meeting

    Sep 01, 2008 (Mon)    

September, Date TBA - Walk & Talk about Trees with CNC Naturalist, Karen Breternitz

    Oct 04, 2008 (Sat)    

October 4, Saturday - 3rd Quarterly National Board Meeting - Mid-Mitten will host the Nat'l Board meeting in the morning. Afternoon activities will include a ride in a Voyageur canoe.

    Nov 07, 2008 (Fri)    

November 7, Friday 6:00 PM - Annual Review and Potluck

In addition to these activities, we are scheduling work days at Averill Overlook Park and Linwood Rest Area through the Spring, Summer and Fall months. We will be looking for plant rescue opportunities, also.