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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: December 4, 11, 18.
Building Closed for Thanksgiving
Please enjoy the trails from 9:00 AM to dusk. The building will be closed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lavender Adventurers
Join us at Sarett for an afternoon of easy paced, moderate hiking to spend time with your friends and make some new ones out on the trails! (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.
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 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, 27 and December 4, 11, 18.
Girl Scout Fun Day
Sarett girl scout FUN day
September 29, Sunday, 2:00-4:00 PM
Today we are offering Brownie Design with Nature or Junior Design with Nature programs for individual girl scouts from any troop to come out and complete. Space is limited. Registration required, please call (269) 927-4832. $10/scout. Girl Scouts of any level are welcome to join. A Sarett Fun Day patch will be awarded to all Girl Scouts who complete the day's requirements but the merit badge patches must be acquired on your own.
Advanced Animal Appreciation
Advanced Animal Appreciation (Age 16+)
September 28, Saturday, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
A day in the life of an animal caretaker. Join Sarett naturalist and Animal Care Coordinator Hannah Lambrecht for a program all about our animal ambassadors. In this program, you will have the opportunity to assist with animal care, learn about how we manage our ambassadors and ask any questions you may have about our husbandry routines. Due to the intimate nature of this program, space is limited. Please call (269) 927-4832 to register. Members/$5, Non-members/$8.
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 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, 27 and December 4, 11, 18.
Annual Fall Dinner
Join us for an evening of good food and good friends!
This year's event is catered by area restaurants, including Grand Mere Inn, The Mason Jar Café, Timothy's, Tosi's, ATM Hospitality, and Bit o' Swiss.
And back again this year is the popular grazing charcuterie board sponsored by our own Sarett Board of Directors!
Learn more and buy tickets here.
Please note: A physical ticket WILL NOT be issued. Instead your name will be on our list of participants.
Women in Nature: Mt. Tabor Trail and Wine Hike
WOMEN IN NATURE-Mt. Tabor Trail & Wine Hike
Saturday, September 21, 3:00-5:00PM
Enjoy a glass of wine as we explore the trails between Tabor Hill and Round Barn. Please call (269) 927-4832 to register. Members/ $10, Non-members/ $12 (includes admission and naturalist expertise). Please meet at the trail head at Tabor Hill Winery. Does not include any wine costs.
Silver Foxes: The World of Goldenrods
SILVER FOXES: THE WORLD OF GOLDENRODS
September 18, Wednesday, 11:00 AM
They are NOT just weeds! Learn how to identify the different types of these bright yellow beauties as well as their importance to pollinators. 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.
Fall Online Auction
FALL ONLINE AUCTION
September 14 (9:00 AM) to September 21 (9:00 PM)
The Fall Online Auction is back! Support the nature center by bidding on items such as unique experiences, handmade items by local artists, nature goods, dining, and more! Bid anytime between 9:00 AM on Saturday, September 14 and 9:00 pm on Saturday, September 21. Auction items may be picked-up at the nature center starting on Sunday, September 22. Check back for the link!
St. Joseph River Guided Kayak Paddle
ST. JOSEPH RIVER KAYAK
September 8, Sunday, 1:00 PM
Enjoy this afternoon kayaking down the St. Joseph River. See migrating birds and the last of the summer wildflowers. Meet at Sarett. 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.)
Sarett 60th Year Celebration Paw Paw River Paddle
Sarett 60th Year Celebration Paw Paw River Paddle
August 25, Sunday, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Explore the Paw Paw River between Sarett’s main property and the Brown Sanctuary. You will start this two hour paddle by putting in at River Tower and taking out at Brown Sanctuary. Along the way you will see huge sycamores and silver maple trees. Cardinal flower will be in full bloom too. The river contains many logs and trees to maneuver around, therefore only those with some kayaking experience should sign up. Please call 269-927-4832 to register. Members/ $20, Non-Members/ $25.
