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COVID-19 Update

Sarett Nature Center is monitoring national, state, and local information sources regarding coronavirus. We have been in contact with Berrien County health officials about what precautions are appropriate to help prevent the spread of the…continue reading

March and April 2020 Announcements

Trips for 2020: We are excited to journey around Michigan and the country this year! Below is a list of all the trips planned and their dates. If you are interested in signing up for…continue reading

Nature Notebook – Feathers

Birds are the only animals with feathers, which are composed of the insoluble protein keratin. Keratin is the same thing that makes up our fingernails and the scales of a reptile. Feathers help a bird…continue reading

January and February 2020 Announcements

News to Know Memorials: Donations were made in memory of Jackie Taglia. Another donation was made in honor of former director Dianne Braybrook. 2020 Membership Renewals: The first quarter membership renewal reminders will go out…continue reading

Nature Notebook – Bats in Winter

Bats are important agricultural pest controllers, but you won’t be seeing them for another five or six months. All the bat species in Michigan are insect eaters and can’t survive without food in winter. To…continue reading

Nature Notebook – Wooly Alder Aphids

If you walk around wetlands in the fall you may notice a white, cotton candy-like growth on an alder or maple tree. Don’t try to eat it because this is actually a group of insects…continue reading

November and December 2019 Announcements

Cross-country ski and snowshoe rental will be available as soon as there is enough snow! We have ski equipment for ages 5 and up. The cost for members is $7/adult and $4/child. The cost for …continue reading

Nature Notebook – Vultures

The sight of a necrophagous bird feasting on its roadkill meal repulses many people. However, these scavengers, particularly turkey vultures, are important “germ cleansers.” When they eat animals that died from a bacterial or viral…continue reading

September and October 2019 Announcements

Butterfly House: The butterfly house will be closing for the season on September 30th. If you have not made it out to visit the butterfly house this season please take an opportunity to do so.…continue reading

Nature Notebook – Purple Loosestrife

Spots of purple dot the edges of rivers, lakes, and ditches around southwest Michigan in the late summer. Many people enjoy the bright color of the purple loosestrife plant as they boat and hike around,…continue reading