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Sep
27

Silver Foxes: Fall Mushrooms of Berrien County

SILVER FOXES: Fall Mushrooms of Berrien County - September 27, Wednesday, 11:00 AM - Join mushroom enthusiast, Charlie Havens, on our trails for a beginner mushroom hike. Learn safety tips, how to describe and document what you see to better identify it, identification guides, and more. Silver Foxes 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.
Sep
27

Weekly Stewardship Day

Weekly Stewardship Day - September 27, Wednesday, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - 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.
Sep
30

Bob Ross and Rosé

BOB ROSS AND ROSÉ - September 30, Saturday, 6:30 PM - 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.)
Oct
07

Fall Kayak Trip down the Paw Paw River

FALL KAYAK DOWN THE PAW PAW RIVER - October 7, Saturday, 10:00 AM - Enjoy a morning kayaking down the Paw Paw River viewing the changing colors of Autumn. Pack drinks and snacks. Kayak, life preserver, paddle and transportation are included. Meet at the nature center. Please call (269) 927-4832 to register. Members/$20, Non-members/$25.
Oct
15

Autumn Sound Hike

AUTUMN SOUND HIKE - October 15, Sunday, 2:00 PM - The sounds of nature are wonderfully soothing as well as interesting. Come enjoy a walk where the focus is on what we hear (and don’t hear) rather than what we see. Due to the challenge of walking quietly, this might not be the best event for young children. Please call (269) 927-4832 to register. Members/$5, Non-members/$8.
Oct
21

Lavender Adventures – Social Hike

Lavender Adventurers - Social Hike - October 21, Saturday, 1:00-3:00PM - Sarett is partnering with OutCenter Southwest Michigan to start a new outdoors group for the LGBTQ+ community and their allies. Join us for our first event 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! Please call (269) 927-4832 to register. Members/ Free, Non-members/ $5.
Oct
22

Monthly Stewardship Day

Monthly Stewardship Day - October 22, Sunday, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - 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.
Oct
25

Silver Foxes: Going Batty

SILVER FOXES: GOING BATTY - October 25, Wednesday, 11:00 AM - Join guest speaker Maarten Vonhof to learn about bats in southwest Michigan. 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.
Oct
28

Sarett’s Spooky Halloween

SARETT'S SPOOKY HALLOWEEN- Saturday, October 28, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM - 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 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 at https://sarett-nature-center.square.site/
Nov
05

Member Appreciation Week

MEMBER APPRECIATION WEEK - November 5-11 - Sarett appreciates its members and we want to show how much! Please visit this week to take advantage of some special activities, discounts in the bookstore, and more!

Sunday - Saturday 20% off in the gift store (includes bird seed, until gone).

Monday - Watch for a small gift in your postage mail.

Tuesday - A "Thankful" Spotify playlist shared on our website.

Wednesday - Lunch & Learn: MI DNR Wildlife Biologist, Ken Kesson, will present the latest information on deer ecology & emerging issues. (Sandwiches & salads; vegetarian too! Please call 269-927-4832 to sign up.)

Thursday - Sarett trivia contest on Facebook.

Friday - Scavenger hunt at Sarett.

Saturday - Donuts & cider for the first dozen members to visit today.

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