Join naturalist Carol Strahler this evening for a lively presentation featuring spring peepers, wood frogs and possibly chorus frogs. Learn about their behavior and how to identify their calls as you walk along the edge of a local pond. Bring a flashlight! This program is all outdoors, so dress appropriately for the weather. Cost: $2/person ... Read more
A WINNER OF A HIKE: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., Sunday, June 8. (Rescheduled from May 4 due to rain) Explore part of the Winn Loop trail with Master Naturalist, Doug Jackson, as he guides you through its rolling, wooded twisty turns spotting wildflower and migratory birds as he shares the mystery of, and up-close encounters ... Read more
BEGINNING BIRDING: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., Sunday September 14. Join Michigan Master Naturalist & Haehnle Sanctuary Chairman Steve Jerant for an introductory-level birdwatching event. First-time and young birders are encouraged to attend. We will review binocular basics and learn some simple ways to see & hear birds. Bring binoculars if you have them. Don’t have ... Read more
FALL MUSHROOM HUNT: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., Sunday, September 21. Come search the woods to find and collect fall mushrooms! Afterwards, mushroom experts Phil Tedeschi and Kirk Coppernoll will look at your collection and identify those that are edible and those that are poisonous. Bring a basket or paper bag and waxed paper for collecting. ... Read more
FALL WATERLOO HISTORY HIKE: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., Sunday, October 19. Have these woods always been here? Why is there a park here anyway? Enjoy Waterloo’s brilliant fall foliage while learning of the natural and human histories that have played roles in the evolution of Waterloo’s landscape we see today. DNR interpreter and Master Naturalist, ... Read more
FALL COLOR RAMBLE: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., Sunday, November 9. Celebrate the beauty of autumn on an easy-going 2-mile hike with Robert Ayotte through the colorful woods around the Eddy Discovery Center. This guided walk is perfect for nature lovers of all ages – from curious beginners to experienced enthusiasts. As we stroll along flat ... Read more
SANDHILL CRANE TOUR: 4:00 – 6:30 p.m., Sunday, November 16. Join Michigan Master Naturalist, Doug Jackson, to see Sandhill Cranes preparing for their fall migration. We will car pool from the lower parking lot to view cranes in the fields around the Waterloo Recreation Area. We’ll then stop at the Haehnle Sanctuary to see the ... Read more
Even in winter, the Fish & Wildlife Service is prioritizing the conservation of listed species, right in our backyard. Join Autumn Dunivant and colleagues on a guided winter hike to learn about Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake, Northern Long-eared Bat, and Native Pollinators. You will learn about life history, habitat, and what landscape changes are contributing to their status. Imperiled ... Read more
Bring the family and challenge yourselves to an afternoon adventure in the forest with outdoor enthusiast Meg Gower. Winter is a great time of year for learning how to use a compass to find your way in the woods. Winter's lack of leaves provides great views of Waterloo's unique topography. This program is suitable for ... Read more
We’ve all heard about the “birds and the bees”, but have you met the fungi and the algae? Join us for a guided walk celebrating one of Mother Nature’s greatest examples of a long-term relationship – lichens! Join Ellen Holste, of EnviroSpeak, to explore how fungi and algae live and thrive together, the diversity of lichen ... Read more
This 1–2 hour guided winter hike will be led by Bryana Guevara, PWS, ISA Certified Arborist, and will introduce participants to identifying woody wetland and upland plant species using winter characteristics, including buds, bark, twigs, growth form, and habitat context. Instruction is entirely field-based and will explore both wetland and upland habitats along the Eddy Discovery Center ... Read more
Aquatic insects, such as mayflies, caddisflies, stone flies, and dragonflies, are cold-blooded organisms that mostly live on stream bottoms, in gravel, fallen tree leaves, and woody debris. While most other insects are dormant during the winter months, most Michigan aquatic insects are active winter feeders which metamorphose into adults in the spring and complete their ... Read more
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