This program is a way to experience Sarett in a whole different way. By being a nature steward you are helping Sarett but you also gain a sense of well-being. Sarett’s crew will teach you many different skills such as collecting viable seeds for future planting, how to identify invasive species from native ones, removing invasive plants, how to survey different types of animals, and much more. If you love being out in nature you will love this program! For ages 10 and older. The Nature Stewards meet every Wednesday at 2 PM.

Visit Sarett today to learn about the importance of vultures in the world. Take home activities will be available as well as an informative PowerPoint to view at your convenience.

This program is a way to experience Sarett in a whole different way. By being a nature steward you are helping Sarett but you also gain a sense of well-being. Sarett’s crew will teach you many different skills such as collecting viable seeds for future planting, how to identify invasive species from native ones, removing invasive plants, how to survey different types of animals, and much more. If you love being out in nature you will love this program! For ages 10 and older. The Nature Stewards meet every Wednesday at 2 PM.

This program is a way to experience Sarett in a whole different way. By being a nature steward you are helping Sarett but you also gain a sense of well-being. Sarett’s crew will teach you many different skills such as collecting viable seeds for future planting, how to identify invasive species from native ones, removing invasive plants, how to survey different types of animals, and much more. If you love being out in nature you will love this program! For ages 10 and older. The Nature Stewards meet every Wednesday at 2 PM.

This program is a way to experience Sarett in a whole different way. By being a nature steward you are helping Sarett but you also gain a sense of well-being. Sarett’s crew will teach you many different skills such as collecting viable seeds for future planting, how to identify invasive species from native ones, removing invasive plants, how to survey different types of animals, and much more. If you love being out in nature you will love this program! For ages 10 and older. The Nature Stewards meet every Wednesday at 2 PM.

Learn about some of the most intriguing wildflowers in our state’s wetlands. Silver Fox programs are designed for people 55 & older who like to be active and learn something new. This group meets once a month. Please call (269) 927-4832 x 101 to register. Member/FREE, Non-member/$5.

Join Sarett naturalists as we paddle the Paw Paw River between Coloma dock to Riverside. Meet here at the nature center. We will provide the kayak, paddle, PFD and naturalist expertise. Please call (269) 927-4832 to register. Members/ $25, Non-Members/ $30. (Have your own equipment? Not a problem, just let us know when you sign up. Members/ $10, Non-Members/ $15.)

This program is a way to experience Sarett in a whole different way. By being a nature steward you are helping Sarett but you also gain a sense of well-being. Sarett’s crew will teach you many different skills such as collecting viable seeds for future planting, how to identify invasive species from native ones, removing invasive plants, how to survey different types of animals, and much more. If you love being out in nature you will love this program! For ages 10 and older. The Nature Stewards meet every Wednesday at 2 PM.

Today we will be talking about hairy and furry animals and what makes them unique. Members & Children/ FREE, Non-Members/ $3 (includes standard entrance fee). No sign up necessary.

Join us for a special afternoon in the butterfly house. Harpist Meg Rodgers will be in the butterfly house playing a variety of music from pop to classical, from Gershwin to Disney, Meg has even been persuaded to take requests. Come sit awhile, watch the butterflies and relax to the peaceful harp music. Regular Butterfly House admission fees apply.

This program is a way to experience Sarett in a whole different way. By being a nature steward you are helping Sarett but you also gain a sense of well-being. Sarett’s crew will teach you many different skills such as collecting viable seeds for future planting, how to identify invasive species from native ones, removing invasive plants, how to survey different types of animals, and much more. If you love being out in nature you will love this program! For ages 10 and older. The Nature Stewards meet every Wednesday at 2 PM.

Join Sarett at Love Creek County Park for a day on everything to do with Monarchs including outdoor booths, crafts, cookies, face painting and more!

This program is a way to experience Sarett in a whole different way. By being a nature steward you are helping Sarett but you also gain a sense of well-being. Sarett’s crew will teach you many different skills such as collecting viable seeds for future planting, how to identify invasive species from native ones, removing invasive plants, how to survey different types of animals, and much more. If you love being out in nature you will love this program! For ages 10 and older. The Nature Stewards meet every Wednesday at 2 PM.

This program is a way to experience Sarett in a whole different way. By being a nature steward you are helping Sarett but you also gain a sense of well-being. Sarett’s crew will teach you many different skills such as collecting viable seeds for future planting, how to identify invasive species from native ones, removing invasive plants, how to survey different types of animals, and much more. If you love being out in nature you will love this program! For ages 10 and older. The Nature Stewards meet every Wednesday at 2 PM.

Some caterpillars are pests while others are ecologically important. Find out what the most common caterpillars are around our area. Silver Fox programs are designed for people 55 & older who like to be active and learn something new. This group meets once a month. Please call (269) 927-4832 to register. Member/FREE, Non-member/$5.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. Join a Sarett naturalist for an easy paced, moderate hike at our region’s Nature Conservancy property. Meet at the Ross parking lot at CR 376, Covert, MI 49043. (This outdoors group is partnered with Outcenter Southwest Michigan for the LGBTQ+ community and their allies.) Please call 269-927-4832 to register. Members/FREE, Non-Members/$5.

Sarett is pairing up with Western Michigan University professor, Maarten Vonhof and a local brewery to bring you an up close experience with wild bats! This is a very safe experience as Dr. Vonhof has been studying bats for decades. After a presentation about local bats he will take us to an area where he has set up special nets.

As the sun sets and night sets in, hopefully he will be able to catch some bats to demonstrate his research and give us an unforgettable experience! The length of the program depends on weather and bat behavior, likely 2 – 2 ½ hours. This program is very dependent on good weather! Rain date July 19. Please call 269-927-4832 to register. Member/$8, Non-Member/$10, Children/$3. Price includes a bottle of beer or root beer.

This program is a way to experience Sarett in a whole different way. By being a nature steward you are helping Sarett but you also gain a sense of well-being. Sarett’s crew will teach you many different skills such as collecting viable seeds for future planting, how to identify invasive species from native ones, removing invasive plants, how to survey different types of animals, and much more. If you love being out in nature you will love this program! For ages 10 and older. The Nature Stewards meet every Wednesday at 2 PM.

Get acquainted with Rufous, Cookie and Aura our resident raptor ambassadors. Members & Children/ FREE, Non-Members/ $3 (includes standard entrance fee). No sign up necessary.

Do you love finding plants and animals in nature? If so, join board member, Marty Rollinger, for a lesson on how to use the cell phone app iNaturalist to learn how to help natural areas keep track of what is at the site. This is a program for any one and every one who loves to be outside. Please call (269) 927-4832 to register. Member/FREE, Non-member/$5.

This program is a way to experience Sarett in a whole different way. By being a nature steward you are helping Sarett but you also gain a sense of well-being. Sarett’s crew will teach you many different skills such as collecting viable seeds for future planting, how to identify invasive species from native ones, removing invasive plants, how to survey different types of animals, and much more. If you love being out in nature you will love this program! For ages 10 and older. The Nature Stewards meet every Wednesday at 2 PM.

Sarett is one of the few places in the world that has prime habitat for this federally endangered butterfly. Join our director, Nate Fuller, to learn its habitat needs and natural history. We’ll include a walk to try to see the butterfly in flight. Please call 269-927-4832 to register. Member/$5, Non-Member/$8, Children/$3.

Please enjoy the trails. The building and butterfly house are closed today.

This program is a way to experience Sarett in a whole different way. By being a nature steward you are helping Sarett but you also gain a sense of well-being. Sarett’s crew will teach you many different skills such as collecting viable seeds for future planting, how to identify invasive species from native ones, removing invasive plants, how to survey different types of animals, and much more. If you love being out in nature you will love this program! For ages 10 and older. The Nature Stewards meet every Wednesday at 2 PM.

This program is a way to experience Sarett in a whole different way. By being a nature steward you are helping Sarett but you also gain a sense of well-being. Sarett’s crew will teach you many different skills such as collecting viable seeds for future planting, how to identify invasive species from native ones, removing invasive plants, how to survey different types of animals, and much more. If you love being out in nature you will love this program! For ages 10 and older. The Nature Stewards meet every Wednesday at 2 PM.

Learn about Michigan’s fox, coyote and wolf. Silver Fox programs are designed for people 55 & older who like to be active and learn something new. This group meets once a month. Please call (269) 927-4832 to register. Member/FREE, Non-member/$5.

Join a Sarett naturalist at North Lake Park to learn the basics of kayaking. Members/$20, Non-members/$25. Please call (269) 927-4832 to register. Kayaks, paddles, and PFDs are included. You may bring your own equipment if you prefer. For ages 16 and older.

Stream Surveys are a great way to learn the health of our waterways. The more weird insects you find the better the health! Come learn stream survey protocol and find some cool macroinvertebrates while you're at it! Be prepared to get wet and muddy. Old tennis shoes, muck boots or waders are recommended. This program is free to members and $3/ adult to Non-Members. Please call 269-927-4832 to register.

Enjoy a walk with a naturalist through the butterfly house and a wine tasting with our friends from Dablon Vineyards & Winery as we toast to the Summer Solstice. Members/ $20, Non-Members/ $25. Price includes wine tasting, light appetizers, and butterfly house fee. Please call 269-927-4832 to register. Ages 21 & older.