UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Weekly Stewardship Volunteer Meetup
Join a naturalist in helping restore and maintain native plant ecosystems at Sarett every month! Volunteers will help by removing invasive plants while learning to identify key species of both native and invasive plants. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
Other monthly stewardship days include December 22. The stewardship volunteers also meet weekly on Wednesday’s at 1:00 PM.
Winter Break Escape
Escape the indoors and head out on the trails for a family fun trail activity! Check in at the front desk or back here closer to the event for more details!
Monthly Stewardship Volunteer Meetup
Join a naturalist in helping restore and maintain native plant ecosystems at Sarett every month! Volunteers will help by removing invasive plants while learning to identify key species of both native and invasive plants. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
The stewardship volunteers also meet weekly on Wednesday’s at 1:00 PM and monthly.
Building Closed
Our nature center building will be closed for the holiday, but please enjoy our hiking trails any time from 9:00 AM to dark.
Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count
Birdwatchers are needed! We are looking for volunteers to count birds as a part of Audubon's annual Christmas Bird Count event to create a census of birds. Volunteers will cover a small area in the official count area and drive around to tally up all the birds they see. To volunteer, please call (269) 927-4832 or email Mike at mikem@sarett.org.
Building Closed
Our nature center building will be closed for the holiday, but please enjoy our hiking trails any time from 9:00 AM to dark.
Winter Bazaar
Join us for the Winter Bazaar for an afternoon of winter cheer for the whole family! Take your photo at the holiday selfie station, make crafts, enjoy goodies like hot chocolate or goods from the bake sale, and visit the animals during an animal program!
This event is free for the selfie station and animal shows, but tickets for crafts can be purchased at the door day of.
Weekly Stewardship Volunteer Meetup
Join a naturalist in helping restore and maintain native plant ecosystems at Sarett every month! Volunteers will help by removing invasive plants while learning to identify key species of both native and invasive plants. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
Other monthly stewardship days include December 22. The stewardship volunteers also meet weekly on Wednesday’s at 1:00 PM on the following dates: December 18.
Wreath Making Workshop
Nothing beats the smell of evergreens in the crisp winter air. Create your own wreath for the holiday season. Greens, tools, wire and ribbon/bows will be provided. Bring your own wreath frame or purchase one at the workshop for an additional cost. Feel free to bring your own ribbon too! Please call (269) 927-4832 to register. Members/ $25, Non-Members/ $30.
Lavender Adventurers: Candle Making
Learn how to make a beeswax candle and then venture out to the trails with Sarett naturalists to collect materials to decorate your own natural candle stand. Please call (269) 927-4832 to register. Members/ $10, Non-Members/ $15. This outdoors group is partnered with Outcenter Southwest Michigan for the LGBTQ+ community and their allies.
Weekly Stewardship Volunteer Meetup
Join a naturalist in helping restore and maintain native plant ecosystems at Sarett every month! Volunteers will help by removing invasive plants while learning to identify key species of both native and invasive plants. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
Other monthly stewardship days include December 22. The stewardship volunteers also meet weekly on Wednesday’s at 1:00 PM on the following dates: December 11, 18.
Giving Tuesday
Help Sarett kick off the season of giving by participating in our Giving Tuesday event on Facebook. Donations may also be made either online at www.sarett.org/donation or by mailing a check directly to Sarett through the end of December.
Building Closed for Thanksgiving
Please enjoy the trails from 9:00 AM to dusk. The building will be closed.
Weekly Stewardship Volunteer Meetup
Join a naturalist in helping restore and maintain native plant ecosystems at Sarett every month! Volunteers will help by removing invasive plants while learning to identify key species of both native and invasive plants. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
Other monthly stewardship days include December 22. The stewardship volunteers also meet weekly on Wednesday’s at 1:00 PM on the following dates: December 4, 11, 18.
Bob Ross and Rosé
Ages 21 and up. Sarett is teaming up with a local winery for an evening of art and libations as we follow along with a seasonal Bob Ross tutorial, looking out over the happy trees in our Great Room. Space is limited so please call (269) 927-4832 to register. Members/$38, Non-members/$45. (Price includes one glass of wine and take-home canvas. Additional glasses may be purchased at time of program.)
Weekly Stewardship Volunteer Meetup
Join a naturalist in helping restore and maintain native plant ecosystems at Sarett every month! Volunteers will help by removing invasive plants while learning to identify key species of both native and invasive plants. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
Other monthly stewardship days include December 22. The stewardship volunteers also meet weekly on Wednesday’s at 1:00 PM on the following dates: November 27 and December 4, 11, 18.
Silver Foxes: Winter Bird Feeding Basics
Join a Sarett naturalist as they share the joy of feeding birds in the winter time. This is also a good opportunity to have some of your bird questions answered. 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. Members/FREE, Non-members/$5.
Women in Nature: Animal Drawing
Join a Sarett naturalist and some of our ambassador animals to learn the basics of animal drawing, covering basic animal anatomy, simple exercises, and experimenting with various media. All supplies will be provided. Please call (269) 927-4832 to register. Members/ $15, Non-members/ $20.
Monthly Stewardship Volunteer Meetup
Join a naturalist in helping restore and maintain native plant ecosystems at Sarett every month! Volunteers will help by removing invasive plants while learning to identify key species of both native and invasive plants. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
Other monthly stewardship days include December 22. The stewardship volunteers also meet weekly on Wednesday’s at 1:00 PM on the following dates: November 20, 27 and December 4, 11, 18.
Jasper Pulaski Wildlife Refuge Trip
Join Sarett naturalists for an excursion to Indiana’s Jasper Pulaski Wildlife Refuge. This refuge is well known for its staging tens of thousands of sandhill cranes. Bring a sack supper as we will be staying until dark to watch the cranes fly in to spend the night. Meet at Sarett. Dress warmly. $15/Member, $20/Non-member. Please call to register, (269) 927-4832.
Weekly Stewardship Volunteer Meetup
Join a naturalist in helping restore and maintain native plant ecosystems at Sarett every month! Volunteers will help by removing invasive plants while learning to identify key species of both native and invasive plants. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
Other monthly stewardship days include November 17, and December 22. The stewardship volunteers also meet weekly on Wednesday’s at 1:00 PM on the following dates: November 20, 27 and December 4, 11, 18.
Sarett Scouts of America Fun Day
Today we are offering both the Bear: Fur, Feathers, and Ferns or Webelo: Into the Woods programs for individual Cub Scouts from any troop to come out and complete. Space is limited. Registration required, please call (269) 927-4832. $10/scout. Scouts of any level are welcome to join. A Sarett Fun Day patch will be awarded to all scouts who complete the day's requirements but the merit badge patches must be acquired on your own.
Member Appreciation Lunch & Learn
Bill Flanagan, from John Ball Zoo, will be here to talk about the various types of research the zoo is doing cooperatively with Sarett Nature Center. Lunch includes sandwiches & salads; vegetarian too! Please call 269-927-4832 to sign up. This is a FREE member only event.
Building Closed for Staff Development
We will be closed for a day of professional development. Please enjoy the trails!
Weekly Stewardship Volunteer Meetup
Join a naturalist in helping restore and maintain native plant ecosystems at Sarett every month! Volunteers will help by removing invasive plants while learning to identify key species of both native and invasive plants. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
Other monthly stewardship days include November 17, and December 22. The stewardship volunteers also meet weekly on Wednesday’s at 1:00 PM on the following dates: November 13, 20, 27 and December 4, 11, 18.
Member Appreciation Week
We want to thank all of you for your support! Your generosity helps us in so many ways including keeping the building and trails in good condition.
Please enjoy 25% off your total purchase in the bookstore, including bird seed (until it is gone). Excludes maple syrup & honey.
Nature Art Sale
Are you a nature lover or know someone who is? Visit Sarett to buy a piece of art for your wall or give it as a gift.
Weekly Stewardship Volunteer Meetup
Join a naturalist in helping restore and maintain native plant ecosystems at Sarett every month! Volunteers will help by removing invasive plants while learning to identify key species of both native and invasive plants. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
Other monthly stewardship days include November 17, and December 22. The stewardship volunteers also meet weekly on Wednesday’s at 1:00 PM on the following dates: November 6, 13, 20, 27, and December 4, 11, 18.
Sarett's Spooky Halloween!
A spooky adventure will be had by all ages as you take a stroll through the trails and visit some spooky crafts, game stations, and other fun activities. Visit the scary trail if you want a fright! Tickets should be purchased in advance to participate in this Halloween event. $6.00/ person age 2 and older.
Member ticket sales start October 1 at 10:00 AM. Non-member ticket sales begin October 8 at 10:00 AM. Tickets are sold online through our online store at https://sarett-nature-center.square.site/.
Weekly Stewardship Volunteer Meetup
Join a naturalist in helping restore and maintain native plant ecosystems at Sarett every month! Volunteers will help by removing invasive plants while learning to identify key species of both native and invasive plants. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
Other monthly stewardship days include November 17, and December 22. The stewardship volunteers also meet weekly on Wednesday’s at 1:00 PM on the following dates: October 30, November 6, 13, 20, 27 and December 4, 11, 18.
Monthly Stewardship Volunteer Meetup
Join a naturalist in helping restore and maintain native plant ecosystems at Sarett every month! Volunteers will help by removing invasive plants while learning to identify key species of both native and invasive plants. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
Other monthly stewardship days include November 17 and December 22. The stewardship volunteers also meet weekly on Wednesday’s at 1:00 PM on the following dates: October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, 27 and December 4, 11, 18.
Weekly Stewardship Volunteer Meetup
Join a naturalist in helping restore and maintain native plant ecosystems at Sarett every month! Volunteers will help by removing invasive plants while learning to identify key species of both native and invasive plants. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
Other monthly stewardship days include October 20, November 17, and December 22. The stewardship volunteers also meet weekly on Wednesday’s at 1:00 PM on the following dates: October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, 27 and December 4, 11, 18.
Silver Foxes: Fall Walk with a Naturalist
SILVER FOXES: FALL WALK WITH A NATURALIST
October 16, Wednesday, 11:00 AM
Enjoy a fall walk with a naturalist at Sarett. 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. Members/FREE, Non-members/$5.
Amazing Bats!
AMAZING BATS!
October 13, Sunday, 2:00 PM
Join guest speaker Dr. Maarten Vonhof to learn about bats in southwest Michigan. Dr. Vonhof has been researching bats for over 20 years across multiple continents and loves to answer questions. Please call (269) 927-4832 to register. Members/$5, Non-members/$8, Children/$3.
Rock Hunting 101
ROCK HUNTING 101
October 12, Saturday, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Learn how to identify the rocks and fossils of Michigan and then travel to Pilgrim Haven Natural Area, near South Haven, for some of the best rock hunting in Southwest Michigan. Sarett can provide transportation to Pilgrim Haven and back. Bring a sack lunch, rock collecting container, and be prepared for the weather. Please call (269) 927-4832 to register. Members/$20, Non-members/$25, Children (9 & older)/$10. This class is currently full. Please call us to be put on a waiting list.
Weekly Stewardship Volunteer Meetup
Join a naturalist in helping restore and maintain native plant ecosystems at Sarett every month! Volunteers will help by removing invasive plants while learning to identify key species of both native and invasive plants. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
Other monthly stewardship days include October 20, November 17, and December 22. The stewardship volunteers also meet weekly on Wednesday’s at 1:00 PM on the following dates: October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, 27 and December 4, 11, 18.