July/Aug 2011 - Chippewa Nature Center

Butterfly Bonanza 

Saturday, July 9 

12–4:30 pm 

All Ages • Free! 

July is the peak month for 

butterflies, so come celebrate at 

CNC’s Butterfly Bonanza. We’ll 

have live, native butterflies indoors 

(in temporary display nets) to give 

you an up-close look at native 

butterflies. To see them in their 

natural habitats, join us for an 

outdoor hike (every half-hour 

from noon – 3:30 pm). There will 

be butterfly crafts for kids and a 

puppet show. There will also be 

displays from CNC’s butterfly 

collection and information about 

banding Monarchs and the Monarch 

Larvae Monitoring Project. 

SAVE THE DATE! 

Tapas, Toasts & Tunes 

Sat, 10/1 • 6-9 pm 

Celebrating Michigan’s finest in 

food, drink and music! 

For details, visit 

chippewanaturecenter.org/ttt.htm 

Signature 

Sponsor: 

by Janea Little 

Senior Naturalist 

What a difference a warm spring 

made for last year’s Butterfly Count, 

which was considerably improved from 

the record-breaking LOW numbers 

found on the 2009 count! 

We found a total of 

585 butterflies last year, 

with 24 different species 

represented (compared 

to 15 species and 152 

individuals from 2009)! 

The highlight was a new 

species for the count – the 

Bronze Copper! We often 

get American Coppers, 

but it was good to add 

the Bronze. Perhaps the 

most shocking result was 

that the Common Wood 

Nymph did not dominate the numbers. 

In some years, this species has been 

nearly half of the total, but in 2010, there 

were more Pearl Crescents (135) and 

Monarchs (115) than Wood Nymphs 

(95). 

Species List for 2010 Butterfly Count: 

Tiger Swallowtail sp. (6), 

Spicebush Swallowtail (1), 

Black Swallowtail (3), 

Cabbage White (48), 

Clouded Sulphur (10), 

Orange Sulphur (3), 

Sulphur sp. (2), 

American Copper (44), 

Bronze Copper (1), 

Eastern tailed Blue (1), 

Spring Azure (1), 

Summer Azure (3), 

Great Spangled Fritillary (13), 

Fritillary sp. (1), 

Pearl Crescent (135), 

Northern Pearl Crescent (58), 

Crescent sp. (1), 

Eastern Comma (1), 

Anglewing sp. (3), 

Red Admiral (20), 

American Lady (3), 

Lady sp. (2), Viceroy (7), 

Monarch (115, plus 5 eggs and 7 caterpillars), 

Common Wood Nymph (95), Brown sp. (2), 

Northern Pearly Eye (1), 

Northern Broken Dash (3), 

Little Glassywing (1), Delaware Skipper (1). 

Inside... 

July/August 2011 • No. 247 

It’s Time for the Butterfly Count! 

Spicebush Swallowtail butterfly 

If you would like to help with this year’s Butterfly Count on Saturday, July 16 contact 

Senior Naturalist Janea Little at 631-0830. No experience is needed to help, just a 

willingness to trek after butterflies for a few hours! 

Director’s Take.... ........................................2 

Nature Notes: Orioles ..............................4 

The Chippewa River: A Naturalist’s 

Perspective........................................................5 

Registered Programs ................................6 

Walk-in/Affiliate Programs .....................8 

Volunteer Spotlight ...............................12 

30 Simple Ways to Think “Green”.....13 

Inspiring people and institutions to protect the natural world

Director’s Take 

Dick Touvell 

Executive Director 

Paying Tribute 

Each year CNC recognizes staff members celebrating anniversary 

milestones. Here is a salute to some CNC people that help 

visitors enjoy and learn about Chippewa Nature Center. 

5 Years 

Jamie Hockstra – Director of 

Marketing and Communications 

Jamie promotes the Nature Center and 

its programming, determines marketing 

initiatives and assists in development 

efforts. Jamie is a native of the Bullock 

Creek area, and earned her B.S. in 

Management from Northern Michigan 

University. Jamie has served on the Board of Directors for 

the Big Brothers Big Sisters in the Heart of Michigan since 

2002, and is currently the President. 

Curt Holsinger – Land Maintenance 

Coordinator 

Curt maintains CNC’s historical buildings, 

oversees maple syrup production and 

maintains CNC trails, including grooming 

CNC’s ski trails and upkeep of the 

Chippewa Trail. He also supervises the 

habitat restoration summer crew, and leads various workshops 

and field trips. Curt grew up in the Sanford area and earned 

his bachelor’s degree in Outdoor Recreation Leadership and 

Management from Northern Michigan University. 

Patrick Huber – Facilities 

Coordinator 

Patrick is responsible for the maintenance 

of CNC’s buildings including the Visitor 

Center, Nature Study Building, Resource 

Building and others, as well as the 

roadways, vehicles and equipment. Patrick 

is a native of Midland and earned his B.S. 

in Forestry from Michigan State University. He previously 

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worked in the timber industry, and for government agencies 

at both the local and state levels. 

Joan Vaydik – Part-time Office 

Professional and Housekeeper 

Joan works in the front office greeting 

visitors, answering phones and assisting 

people with store purchases. She helps 

in stocking and merchandising the CNC 

Store and in keeping CNC’s facilities clean. 

She was born in Cheboygan and graduated from Merrill 

High School. She and husband Bruce (CNC’s Caretaker) 

live onsite. 

10 Years 

Barb Blackhurst – Part-time 

Educator 

Barb teaches hundreds of students 

annually through CNC’s school programs, 

both onsite and in school classrooms 

throughout the area. She also assists 

with special events and adult and family 

programs, and has been a Nature Day Camp counselor. 

Barb was born and raised in Midland and worked in the 

business world prior to bringing her love of nature to CNC. 

Jackie Kelly – Part-time Educator 

Jackie teaches hundreds of students 

annually through CNC’s school and scout 

programs, both onsite and in school 

classrooms throughout the area. Jackie 

also works at the Naturalist Station, coleads 

paddling trips and snowshoe hikes 

and leads many weekend family programs. Jackie spent two 

summers as co-director of Nature Day Camp. She has a B.S. 

degree in Environmental Science and a B.S. in Education (K- 

8), as well as 8 years experience as an Adventure Ranger at 

South Higgins Lake State Park. 

Rachel Larimore – Naturalist and 

Director of Education 

Rachel is responsible for the development, 

implementation and overall coordination 

of educational programs including school 

programs, Nature Preschool, scout 

programs, youth drop-in programs, 

Nature Day Camp and all other youth

programs. She earned a B.S. degree in Natural Resource 

Recreation and Tourism from Colorado State University 

and an M.A. in Park & Recreation Administration from 

Central Michigan University. 

Jacque Molitor – Part-time Educator 

Jacque assists with a variety of educational 

programming, including school groups, 

scouts, youth drop-in programs, birthday 

parties and outreach activities. You can 

find her at the Naturalist Station on 

weekends occasionally. Jacque was raised 

in Minnesota, and was a high school 

chemistry teacher, earning her B.A. at the College of Saint 

Benedict and an M.A. at St. Mary’s University. 

Bruce Vaydik – Caretaker 

Bruce has the responsibly of watching 

over CNC’s 1,200 acres after hours by 

assisting visitors, monitoring trails and 

interfacing with neighbors with a focus 

on safety and security. In addition, he 

provides support for all of CNC special 

events and activities. Bruce was raised in 

Detroit and moved to Midland in 1980. Bruce is active in 

the American Legion. He and his wife, Joan, live on site in 

CNC’s Caretaker’s house. 

15 Years 

Sylvia Erskine – Housekeeper 

Sylvia duties center on keeping the Visitor 

Center, Nature Study Building, Resource 

Building and Homestead buildings clean 

for staff and visitors. She also assists 

with clean-up after special events and 

programs. Sylvia was raised in Lupton, MI. 

Sylvia has been an active member of the 

Midland Nature Club. 

Tom Lenon – Naturalist and 

Director of Land & Facilities 

Tom’s responsibilities include 

coordinating land management and 

trail projects and supervising facilities 

management, as well as offering a variety 

of public programming. Tom was raised 

in Mt. Pleasant, and earned his B.S. in Biology and M.S. in 

Wildlife Management from Central Michigan University. 

He has worked with the Department of Agriculture and 

Department of Natural Resources, and has also held various 

wildlife and aquatic biology consulting jobs. 

20 Years 

Deana Beckham – Office and Store 

Manager 

Deana is responsible for supervising 

the front office staff and overseeing the 

general operations of the office. She also 

handles all aspects of running CNC’s Store 

and coordinates rentals of CNC facilities. 

She supervises the checking in of school 

groups and registration for courses and fieldtrips. Deana 

grew up in Midland not far from Chippewa Nature Center. 

Janeen Smith – Part-time Educator 

Janeen started at CNC as a Guide with 

Charles Lanigan in 1973. She was a 

full-time naturalist from 1976 to 1982 

and directed Nature Day Camp and 

coordinated the development of the 

former Discovery Room. She returned 

in 1992 to work in her current position as a part-time 

educator with school programs. She was raised in the 

Bullock Creek area and holds a B.S. in Biology from Central 

Michigan University. 

40 Years 

Sally Hahn – Educator 

For 40 years, Sally has been involved in 

educating children and adults by teaching 

school programs and helping with Fall 

Harvest Festival and Maple Syrup Day. 

She was particularly involved in the early 

days of the Homestead Farm program. 

Since 1990, Sally has been visiting area 

senior care facilities delivering CNC’s “Memory Makers” 

program to the residents. Sally was born in Gladwin, MI and 

moved to Midland at the age of nine. 

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It’s time to say good-bye to orioles. WHAT? They just got 

here! It’s true, orioles arrived just a couple of months ago 

in early May, but what can I say? They have a job to do, they 

do it, and then they move on! 

Male Baltimore orioles usually arrive in late April, while 

females show up about a week later. Courtship, mating 

and nest building begin immediately; eggs are usually “in 

production” within two weeks of the arrival of the females. 

The famous oriole nest begins with the female wrapping 

long strands of plant fiber, especially milkweed, Indian hemp, 

dogbane and grasses, around flimsy branches near the top 

of a tree. When she has a sizeable tangle of material hanging 

from the branches, she begins weaving them in a seemingly 

haphazard fashion, pulling strands through from this side or 

that until a rounded pouch is created. Lastly, she lines the 

inside of the pouch with hair or fine plant material. 

During the eight-day construction project, the male is of 

little direct help to the female, though he does sing and 

fight other males, freeing her from distracting neighbors. 

The male will stretch for a look inside the nest or to feed 

the young, and knows the nest well enough to remove 

cowbird eggs, but doesn’t enter the nest itself. 

Baby orioles usually fledge from the nest by late June, which 

leads to why I suggested you go ahead and say good-bye – 

female orioles leave the territory almost immediately after 

the young fledge! They spend a solitary couple of weeks 

Photograph by Audrey Diadiun 

Nature Notes – Orioles 


Photograph by Audrey Diadiun 

molting new feathers for the long fall migration, then begin 

wandering south. The male is left to tend to the scattered 

young and defend the territory. That doesn’t necessarily 

mean you won’t see female orioles around, it’s just that by 

July, you probably aren’t seeing the same females that nested 

in your yard. 

Male orioles are much more reluctant to leave the territory 

than the female. Even after the young can fend for themselves 

and have left the family ranch, males stay put, molting for the 

upcoming migration even while they defend what seems to 

us to be a pointless territory. By mid-September, even they 

are heading south. 

“South” is a long way off for orioles. Migrating at least as 

far as Mexico, many fly on to Central America or even the 

northern parts of South America. They will spend only a 

few months there before heading back for their whirlwind 

breeding season ‘up north.’ 

Janea Little 

Senior Naturalist

The Chippewa River – a Naturalist’s Perspective 

Growing up west of Mt. Pleasant I spent a good portion 

of my youth in the Chippewa River, where I still have so 

many vivid memories of fishing, swimming and canoeing. 

Some of the unique things that come to mind are floating 

down the river on logs during the spring floods trying 

to decide whether to stay afloat on the log that started 

crawling with carpenter ants or to slip into the icy water 

and make it to safety, back on the steep banks that were 

found along that stretch of river. There was also the 

time my buddy and I decided to make a rock dam that 

we planned would cross the river. After several days of 

throwing and carefully placing the rocks we still had a 

ways to go, but we did succeed in creating a great fishing 

hole that held not only some nice fish, but an area that 

crayfish, Dobson flies, stoneflies and numerous other 

aquatic life use heavily to this day. 

It was this “playing” in the river over the years that made 

me appreciate the river, its ecology and abundance of life 

found in and around it. These types of activities shaped my 

desire to pursue a career in science, and to set a goal here 

at CNC to inspire others to use and appreciate this great 

,but often forgotten river. 

Working at CNC has been especially rewarding for me as 

I watch people use the river for the first time, or through 

giving others experiences on the river that they will 

remember throughout their life, just as I will with mine. 

Seeing the excitement of those who went on CNC’s first 

paddling trip 12 years ago (1999) will always stick in my 

White Tail Deer crossing the Chippewa River 

Dr. Tracy Galarowicz with children and volunteers 

at CNC’s annual River Clean Up 

mind, as many avid birders who had birded CNC trails on 

a regular basis realized that they now had a “new” birding 

trail they could take. A year later, seeing the enthusiasm of 

volunteers pulling tires and car parts out of the river during 

the first CNC River Clean-up (July 16 will be our 11th annual 

clean-up if you want to join us) was equally rewarding. In 

2001, the year CNC got its first fleet of kayaks and canoes, I 

led a group of hesitant participants out into flooded waters 

and remember how they became comfortable paddling in 

the conditions as the trip proceeded. Working with kids 

dipping insects and fish in the river, helping fisherman 

understand fish behavior and river ecology, working 

with university students to accomplish research and 

watching visitors gravitate towards the river access 

site as bat mist netting, electro-fishing and nightlighting 

were demonstrated have also resulted in big 

smiles and moments of understanding. 

The rivers in Midland have so much to offer. This 

summer, take time to watch wildlife, paddle, study, fish 

and “play” in our local rivers. You can also attend a 

CNC program that utilizes the river. I believe that the 

more you do, the more you will 

learn to appreciate the resources 

they provide. The memories will 

continue to multiply! 

Tom Lenon 

Director of Land & Facilities 


Local Family Kayak Trip 

Thurs, 7/7 • Register by 7/1 • Ages: 9+, under 18 w/adult 

No. Time Fee / CNC Member 

F11-20 1-4 pm $22/ $15 

Here’s an opportunity to get your kids or grandkids out to 

enjoy a trip kayaking down the Chippewa River. We’ll spend 

time teaching the basic skills of paddling kayaks and will 

help everyone navigate down the river. The kayaks used are 

excellent for beginners and are quite stable and fairly easy 

to learn how to paddle. Paddling a kayak gives you a totally 

different perspective on the landscape and the rivers around 

you. Throughout the trip you’ll have a chance to learn how 

rivers work, discover some of the rarely seen critters of this 

aquatic environment and learn how to safely avoid common 

hazards on a river. 

Local Kayak Trip 

Tues, 7/12 • Register by 7/8 • Ages: 15+, under 18 w/adult 


F11-21 6-9 pm $22 / $15 

Join us on a quiet kayak trip down the Chippewa River. This 

relaxing trip is a great way to see resident wildlife such as 

Bald Eagles, turtles and muskrats, and discover local history 

from a new point of view. 

Saginaw Bay by Voyageur Canoe 

Wed, 7/20 • Register by 7/15 • Ages: 15+, under 18 w/adult 


F11-22 6-10 pm $25 / $18 

Join Tom Lenon for an exciting adventure as we paddle in 

the Saginaw Bay in a 29-foot Voyageur Canoe. The canoe is 

a fiberglass reproduction of the birchbark canoes used by 

voyageurs to haul loads of trade goods and valuable animal 

pelts in the 18th and 19th centuries. During the trip we’ll 

explore the natural and cultural resources of the area and 

share stories of the past all while having a truly unique outdoor 

experience. 

Local Family Kayak Trip 

Thurs, 8/4 • Register by 8/1 • Ages: 9+, under 18 w/adult 


F11-24 1-4 pm $22/ $15 

Here’s an opportunity to get your kids or grandkids out to 

enjoy a trip kayaking down the Chippewa River. We’ll spend 

time teaching the basic skills of paddling kayaks and will 

help everyone navigate down the river. The kayaks used are 

excellent for beginners and are quite stable and fairly easy 

Field Trips & Workshops 

If a program must be canceled, participants will be notified in advance and fees refunded. 


to learn how to paddle. Paddling a kayak gives you a totally 

different perspective on the landscape and the rivers around 

you. Throughout the trip you’ll have a chance to learn how 

rivers work, discover some of the rarely seen critters of this 

aquatic environment and learn how to safely avoid common 

hazards on a river. 

Preserving Your Tomato Harvest 

Tues, 8/9 • Register by 8/5 • Ages: 18+ 


W11-05 6-9 pm $22/ $15 

Have you ever wanted to preserve part of your bumper crop 

of tomatoes, but were never sure how to get started in food 

preservation? Join Dennis Pilaske for this evening workshop 

that will focus on three ways you can preserve your locally 

grown tomatoes so you can enjoy them all winter long. The 

workshop will cover the basics of selecting and preparing 

tomatoes for drying, freezing and canning. This workshop 

is designed for people with little or no experience in food 

preservation. 

Saginaw Bay by Voyageur Canoe 

Tues, 8/16 • Register by 8/12 • Ages: 15+, under 18 w/adult 


F11-25 6-10 pm $25/ $18 

Join Tom Lenon for an exciting adventure as we paddle in 

the Saginaw Bay in a 29-foot Voyageur Canoe. The canoe is 

a fiberglass reproduction of the birchbark canoes used by 

voyageurs to haul loads of trade goods and valuable animal pelts 

in the 18th and 19th centuries. During the trip we’ll explore the 

natural and cultural resources of the area and share stories of 

the past all while having a truly unique outdoor experience. 

Adventures for Women: Kayaking the Chippewa 

River 

Wed, 8/17 • Register by 8/12 • Ages: 14+, under 18 w/adult 


F11-26 6-9 pm $22/ $15 

No waterfalls or rapids to worry about, but in mid-August, 

there will be plenty of rocks and shallow, sandy bottoms to 

maneuver around when kayaking the Chippewa River! Join 

CNC Senior Naturalist Janea Little for this pleasant float trip 

from CNC’s Chippewa River Road property (near Meridian 

Road) to just below the confluence of the Pine and Chippewa 

Rivers.

Voyageur Canoeing at Grand Island and Pictured Rocks 

Thurs, 8/18-Sun, 8/21 • Register by 8/1 • Ages: 18+ 

Register now for this trip of a lifetime! 


F11-23 All day $325/ $285 

Venture out with Tom Lenon and Curt Holsinger to one 

of Michigan’s most picturesque areas, the Grand Island and 

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, and do it in a voyageur 

canoe much like the early fur traders and explorers would 

have done. This trip will include paddling our 29 foot voyageur 

canoe in the crystal clear waters of Lake Superior and traveling 

along the high limestone cliffs of the area. We will explore the 

breathtaking coves and caves and observe a variety of plant 

and animal life. We’ll also have a chance to see the remains 

of a shipwreck, exploring waterfalls, visit local interpretive 

centers and other areas of natural and cultural history. All 

of these activities will provide amazing opportunities to 

photograph Michigan’s wild and scenic Upper Peninsula. Base 

camp will be set-up on Grand Island for Thursday and Friday 

nights and we’ll enjoy day trips from there. There will also be 

time for hiking, swimming, and relaxing. Saturday night will be 

spent in a motel before leaving Sunday morning for home. 

Participants are required to attend a pre-trip meeting on 

August 9 at 6 pm to discuss trip supplies, expectations and 

questions. Participants will be an active part of the group 

paddling the voyageur canoe in open water. They should 

also be able to walk 2-3 miles per days on moderate terrain. 

Some camping equipment (tents, sleeping pads, dry bags, etc.) 

is available. Trip fees include 1 night in a motel, the meals that 

occur while camping on the Island, Grand Island user fees, 

permits, mileage, use of equipment, etc. If you have questions 

about the trip, please contact Tom Lenon at (989) 631-0830. 


Walk-in ProgramsFREE! 

Members Only Event 

A Cabin, a Campfire and Some Fireworks 

Mon, 7/4 • 8-11 pm • All Ages, under 18 w/adult 

Enjoy an evening around the campfire, make a few crafts 

and best of all, eat s’mores! CNC members are invited 

to join Cathy Devendorf at the Homestead farm for our 

annual Fourth of July event. Between 9:00-9:30 Cathy will 

read a few stories before we gather up our blankets and 

lawn chairs and settle in to watch the Midland city fireworks. 

Members are welcome to bring out-of-town guests to this 

event. Please note: Fireworks and sparklers are not permitted at 

CNC. 

Arboretum Hike 

Tues, 7/5 • 6-8 pm • All ages, under 18 wadult 

Are you thinking about adding to your landscape? Or do you 

want to know more about the many different kinds of trees 

that are native to Michigan? Join Naturalist Karen Breternitz 

on this slow walk through the arboretum to discover the 

answers to these questions and more. Meet at the Visitor 

Center. 

Morning Bird Walk 

Wed, 7/6 • 7-9 am • Ages: 12+, under 18 w/adult 

Birding gets challenging in mid-summer, when many of the birds 

we see are juveniles, or adults in post-breeding plumage. Join 

Senior Naturalist Janea Little for this guided walk along CNC 

trails to look and listen for these challenging birds - even 

sparrows! Loaners binoculars are available. 

Butterfly Bonanza 

Sat, 7/9 • 12-4:30 pm 

Ages: 5+, under 18 w/adult 

Bird Banding at the Wetlands 

8 am-12 pm • Ages: 5+, under 18 w/adult 

Thurs, 7/14, 7/21 & 8/11 

You won’t want to miss this opportunity to see resident 

and migratory birds up close, as birds are caught in mist 

nets and banded for the purpose of research. Join Mike 

Bishop, researcher and president of the Michigan Bird 

Banding Association, and CNC staff at the east Wetlands 

Area parking lot off Grey road (the gate will be open 

during banding hours). 

If it is raining or windy, banding will not take place. If the 

weather is questionable, please call 989.631.0830 after 8 am 

on the day of the scheduled banding. 

The parking area for bird banding is on the west side of Grey 

Road, about 1/8 mile beyond the parking lot for the Ridge Area. 

From Pine River Road, turn south on Grey Road, continue past 

the first parking lot on the left (Ridge Area), and turn into the 

first gravel drive on the RIGHT that doesn’t have a house or 

mailbox. 


Butterflies can be found in Michigan from March through 

October (and even in the winter if you can find the hibernating 

ones!), but July is the peak season for these beautiful insects, 

so come join us for a bonanza of butterflies! 

We’ll have live, native butterflies indoors, and a display of 

CNC’s butterfly collection to give you a close-up look at 

the butterflies of the nature center. To see butterflies in their 

natural habitats, join us for a guided butterfly hike (starting 

every half-hour). Be sure to check out the butterfly plantings 

along the parking lot bioswale to see what plants you might 

want to consider in your own yard to provide food and 

shelter for butterflies and their caterpillars. There will be 

butterfly crafts for kids to make, and a puppet show to help 

them learn about butterflies and other pollinators. There 

will also be information on banding migrating Monarchs and 

on the Monarch Larvae Monitoring Project. 

“Rattlesnakes” of Chippewa Nature Center 

Wed, 7/13 • 6:30-8:30 pm • All ages, under 18 w/adult 

Don’t be afraid – There are several species of PLANTS 

around CNC with the word rattlesnake in their name. 

Come to this non-venomous hike to find out what they are. 

Meet at the visitor Center. 

Full Moon Stroll 

Thurs, 7/14 • 9-11 pm • Ages: 9+, under 18 w/adult 

Join Senior Naturalist Janea Little for this guided walk by 

the light of the full moon. The hike starts before dark to 

increase our chances of seeing wildlife that become active at 

dusk, such as deer, beaver, owls and maybe even a fox. Please 

wear dark clothing and bring a flashlight.

Homestead Sundays 

Sundays, May 29-Sept. 4, 2011 • 1:30-5 pm 

All Ages 

Take a break from your busy schedule and enjoy a peaceful afternoon 

at the Homestead Farm. Staff and volunteers will be on hand at our log 

cabin and one-room schoolhouse to answer your questions, give tours 

of the farm and teach lessons from long ago. Kids of all ages can help 

with chores, play traditional games and visit the farm animals. 

River Cleanup Workday 

Sat, 7/16 • 9 am-1:30 pm • Register by: 7/12 


Here’s your chance to help keep our local rivers clean. In 

past years, we’ve pulled out tractor tires, bottles and car 

parts. Bit by bit, the rivers appear to be getting cleaner. 

We’ll use a combination of wading and canoeing. If you are 

interested in helping clean a section of the Pine or Chippewa 

River, contact Phil Stephens by July 12 at 989-631-0830 or 

pstephens@chippewanaturecenter.org. 

Butterfly Count 

Sat, 7/16 • start time weather dependent 


Chippewa Nature Center has hosted a Butterfly Count each 

July since 1988. Over the years we have found as many as 38 

species in one day, adding a new species almost every year. 

Beginner and experienced lepidopterists alike are invited 

to spend a few hours, or the whole day, scouring CNC’s 

property (and beyond, if we have enough participants) to 

record all of the butterflies we can find. We’ll head out in 

small groups to cover as much area as possible, so if you are 

new to butterflies, don’t worry, we’ll put you with people 

who know what they’re doing:) Much of the count is done 

off-trail, so plan on wearing long pants and maybe even long 

sleeves (thistle gets tall!). Start-time is weather dependent, 

so call Senior Naturalist Janea Little ahead of time (631- 

0830) to be put on the list of participants. 

Discovery Exploration Station & 

Voyageur Canoe Rides at RIVERDAYS 

Sat, 7/16 • 11 am-3 pm • All ages, under 18 w/adult 

Visit CNC’s Discovery Exploration Station located in the 

Kid’s Activity Area, and take a CNC Voyageur canoe ride at 

Midland Area Community Foundation’s RIVERDAYS, located 

in Chippawassee Park! 

Catching Pipsissewa at 

Chippewa River Road Property 

Thurs, 7/21 • 7-8 pm • All ages, under 18 w/adult 

Thurs, 8/2 • 10-11 am • All ages, under 18 w/adult 

Join Naturalist Karen Breternitz on this short hike as we try to 

catch some Pipsissewa: catch it in bloom, that is. Karen has never 

been able to catch this unique plant blooming, but she won’t 

give up trying. Will this be the year? Come and find out! There is 

more to the Chippewa Cabin property than Pipsissewa, so even 

if it’s not blooming there will be lots of things to discover. Here’s 

your chance to hike at an area reserved for guided groups. Meet 

at the Chippewa River Road property about ¼ mile west of 

Meridian Road. For directions, call 631-0830. 

River Ramble 

Sat, 7/23 • 1:30-3 pm • Ages: 9+, under 18 w/adult 

Slippery fish, eye-less clams, diving kingfishers and playful 

otters. All share the shallow rivers here at the Nature 

Center. Your guide will walk with you along and in this lively 

ecosystem to introduce you to the lives of its residents. Just 

wear shorts and an old pair of tennis shoes (life vests will be 

provided). You can help net some of the critters and 

CNC Land Management Tour 

Tues, 7/26 • 6-8 pm • Ages: 15+, under 18 w/adult 

During this tour, Tom Lenon, CNC’s Director of Land and 

Facilities, will be going to several locations on the property 

to discuss some of the land management projects that have 

occurred on Nature Center land in the past several years. 

This will be an opportunity to see how the native grasslands 

are progressing, get a better understanding of how the 

water control structures function, see an area where trees 

where harvested for the Visitor Center renovation, and 

see comparisons where invasive exotic plants have been 

controlled extensively verses areas that have had little 

control over the past few years. During this tour there will 

be time to discuss research that has occurred at CNC, as 

well as topics such as fisheries, songbird, deer, and beaver 

management. Please dress for the weather. 

Dipping at the Wetlands 

Sun, 7/31 • 2-3:30 pm • All ages, under 18 w/adult 

There is a tremendous amount of activity beneath the 

surface of the pond. Join CNC Educator Jackie Kelly at 

our Wetlands Area on Badour Road, south of Pine River 

Road as we use dippers and nets to discover what is living 

underwater. Please dress for the weather. 

Biking the Chippewa Trail 

Tues, 8/2 • 7-8:30 pm • Ages: 12+, under 18 w/adult 

Bring your bike to the Chippewa Trail Pavilion by the 

Nature Center’s Visitor Center and join Phil Stephens for an 

evening pedal along this non-motorized pathway. Together 

we’ll wind our way along the paved trail stopping for views 

of the Wetlands Area, ancient sand dune and a variety of 

other unique stops. Participants should be able to bike 

approximately 8 miles at a leisurely pace and are responsible 

for supplying their own bicycle, helmet, water and snacks. 


Nature Olympics 

Sat, 8/6 • 1-2 pm • All ages, under 18 w/adult 

Jump, crawl and limbo your way to understand the athletic 

feats of animals. Join Educator Jackie Kelly to explore 

the natural world while trying your hand at a number of 

interactive trail activities. 

Insect Investigation 

Sun, 8/7 • 2-4 pm • All ages, under 18 w/adult 

Insects of all kinds can be found in many habitats during 

summer. Come and try different methods of collecting insects 

for observation, while learning about their life cycles. Often, 

fears of insects especially bees and wasps, can be diminished 

after watching quietly while they go about searching for 

pollen and nectar. Join Educator Jeanne Henderson at the 

Visitor Center entrance to begin our walk through forests, 

fields and ponds 

Early Bird Walk 

Wed, 8/10 • 7-9 am • Ages: 12+, under 18 w/adult 

Birding gets challenging in mid-summer, when many of 

the birds we see are juveniles, or adults in post-breeding 

plumage. Join Naturalist Janea Little for this guided walk 

along CNC trails to look and listen for these challenging 

birds - even sparrows! Loaners binoculars are available. 

Full Moon Stroll 

Sat, 8/13 • 8:30-10:30 pm • Ages: 9+, under 18 w/adult 

If the weather cooperates and grants us clear skies, the full 

moon will light up the trails enough to walk without using 

flashlights! Join Senior Naturalist Janea Little for this casual 

walk by the light of the full moon. In these evening hours, 

we’ll also watch for wildlife, such as deer, beaver and maybe 

Walk 100 Miles at CNC! 

Register at the Visitor Center to walk 100 miles on 

Chippewa Nature Center trails in 2011 and you will receive 

a logbook in which to keep track of the dates and mileage 

you have traveled. To achieve your goal, travel along any of 

the nature center trails by walking, skiing or snowshoeing. 

Take in the beautiful views along the Pine and Chippewa 

Rivers, investigate the fields, forests and wetlands, see how 

things change throughout the seasons, look for and enjoy the 

bountiful wildlife and join the many guided hikes throughout 

the year. 

Travel 100, 200 or 500 miles in 2011 and receive a 

t-shirt to mark your achievement! Three additional prizes 

will be awarded to the three people who have logged the 

most miles. 


even a skunk, and listen to the symphony of tree crickets, 

lacewings and katydids. Please wear dark clothing, and bring 

a flashlight in case our night eyes aren’t perfected. 

Picking at the Pavillion: Nature Song Sing-Along 

Sun, 8/14 • 2-3 pm • All ages, under 18 w/adult 

Join CNC’s Dennis Pilaske for an up-tempo program filled 

with fun and informative songs all about animals and plants. 

We’ll explore a variety of nature topics with music and 

lyrics, including several of Dennis’ original nature songs. 

Come prepared to sing along, dance or just tap your toes. 

Introducing Ephraim Williams, 

Pioneer Fur Trader 

Sat, 8/20 • 1-2 pm • All ages, under 18 w/adult 

Ephraim Williams arrived at “The Forks” of the 

Tittabawassee and Chippewa Rivers in 1828 to 

reopen a trading post as an agent of the American Fur 

Company. For the next twelve years, Ephraim and his 

brothers were leading traders in the Saginaw Valley at 

the very end of the fur trading era. Step back in time as 

Kyle Bagnall, Manager of Historical Programs, presents 

a costumed, first-person program based on the life of 

Ephraim Williams. You’ll hear tales of this renowned 

pioneer family as they were caught up in the War of 

1812, established a farm in an unbroken forest, traded 

with Native Americans and built the first sawmill in the 

Saginaw Valley. 

Exploring Little Forks Conservancy’s Riverview Property 

Wed, 8/24 • 9:30 am-1 pm 

All ages, under 18 w/adult 

We’ve teamed up with Little Forks Conservancy to offer a 

hike on their beautiful Riverview Natural Area property. Karen 

Breternitz will be the guide as we explore Riverview’s north 

trails. You can meet Elan at the Little Forks Conservancy’s 

office at 105 Post Street or Karen at the Chippewa Nature 

Center Visitor Center (whichever is more convenient for 

you) and we will caravan to the property. 

CNC Affiliate Group Meetings 

Homestead Quilters 

Wed, 7/27 • 9 am-2 pm • All ages 

Wed, 8/24 • 9 am-2 pm • All ages 

Pick up a needle and learn this beautiful craft with the 

Quilters at their regular monthly meeting. 

Midland Hiking Club 

Thurs, 8/4 • 7 pm meeting • 6 pm Hike • All ages 

This month’s meeting topic is Nepal & Tibet. Join the 

Midland Hiking Club for their monthly meeting to hike, 

meet new friends and learn about great places to go for 

your next outdoor adventure. For more information, visit 

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/midlandhikingclub/

Labor Day Walk, Run or Volunteer! 

Wrap up your summer by joining CNC at one of 

two events on Labor Day, Monday, September 6. 

Join us for the Annual Tridge Walk 

CNC is co-sponsoring the annual Labor Day Tridge 

Walk with the Midland Area Community Foundation. 

The walk begins at 9 am at the Farmers Market. 

Following the walk over the Tridge, participants can 

enjoy refreshments and a chance to win one of several 

door prizes provided by local businesses. 

Register Now for the Labor Day Run 

Runners and walkers alike can participate in the Labor 

Day Run, co-sponsored by the Bay Area Runners Club. 

The 10k and 5k runs and 5k walk start at 10 am, with 

registration opening at 8:30 am. Entry Fees (if received 

by 8/12): $15 (includes poly/cotton t-shirt); $25 (includes 

Badger B-Dry shirt) 

Late Entry Fees: (after 8/12) $20/$30. A free Fun Run 

for kids ages 1-12 begins at 11:10 am. A registration 

form is required. T-shirt’s for children may be 

purchased for $5. Registration forms are available at 

www.chippewanaturecenter.org or the Visitor Center. 

Not a runner or walker? No problem! Volunteers are 

needed to serve refreshments at either event or mark 

corners for the run. Please contact Cathy Devendorf at 

cdevendorf@chippewanaturecenter.org or 989.631.0830. 

Sensational Summer Days 

Tues–Fri 8–5, Sat 9–5, Sun & Holidays 1–5 

All ages 

Tues, 6/28–Mon, 7/4 • A Stellar Adventure 

Wed, 7/6–Sun, 7/10 • Michigan Mammals 

Tues, 7/12–Sun, 7/17 • Exploring Our Seasons 

Tues, 7/19–Sun, 7/24 • Weather, Or Not? 

Tues, 7/26–Sun, 7/31 • Nature’s Precious Few 

Tues, 8/2–Sun, 8/7 • Taking Care of Planet Earth 

Tues, 8/9–Sun, 8/14 • Birds of Prey 

Add a special element to your visit this summer by 

exploring this indoor program including a variety 

of self-guided, hands-on exploration stations. 

Experiments, fun facts, crafts and scavenger hunts are 

just a few of the types of activities you’ll find. Feel free 

to come back again and again! 

Preschool Story Hour 

Ages: 3-5 years 

9:30-10:30 am 

Good Day, Good Night • Thurs, July 7 

In the Tall, Tall Grass • Thurs, July 21 

Are You A Dragonfly? • Thurs, August 4 

Bat Loves the Night • Thurs, August 18 

Come spend an hour learning about nature! The hour 

will include a story and may include songs, art, rhymes 

and other age-appropriate activities. 

Wee Stroll 

Ages: 6 mos. - 2 yrs. w/adult 

9:30-10:30 am 

Fri, 7/8 & 8/12 

This program 

is designed for 

parents to take 

a staff guided 

walk with their 

child, learn about 

the outdoors 

and learn ways 

to introduce 

children to the 

natural world 

around them. 


Volunteer Spotlight 

As we enjoy the warm weather of summer, CNC would like 

to take this opportunity to thank our volunteers who were 

busy this past March, April and May with numerous projects 

at CNC. 

In the last newsletter, I thanked the evaporator and Maple 

Syrup Day volunteers, but at that time, we hadn’t quite 

finished the maple syrup season. Now that the season is 

officially over, I would like to say thank you to Kolene 

Dubendorf for her help with collecting sap and to Bill and 

Kathy Pike who spent a total of 16 hours in the kitchen 

canning 43 gallonss of syrup. 

This winter, you may have 

noticed a new face in the front 

office for a few months. CNC 

would like to thank volunteer 

Susan Dalgarn for her help 

in the front office and during 

Maple Syrup Day. 

CNC would like to recognize 

the following volunteers for 

their help with several different 

events. Thank you to Maggie 

Lazarowicz, Samantha 

Lazarowicz, Rob Maxwell 

and Karol Walker for their 

help hiding eggs and giving out 

prizes during Nature’s Eggs 

Extravaganza and to Barbara 

Anderson for speaking with 

visitors at our membership 

table. Thank you to Barbara 

Anderson, Chris Gaumer and Michelle Pilaske for 

their help during the Banff Mountain Film Festival World 

Tour and thank you to Board Members Marc Snyder, 

Chris Gaumer and Mark Robertson for their help with 

a CNC Society membership event on May 7. 

Volunteers also play a critical role in helping CNC’s 

Department of Land and Facilities throughout the spring and 

summer. A very special thank you to Lucy Chargot, Jlano 

Santos and Randy Kursinsky for spending time at CNC 

on May 5 to help pull Garlic Mustard in the Beech Maple 

Woods. After postponing their annual spring roadway clean 

up three times due to rain, the SPACE, INC volunteer team 

of Dustin Leffel, Elizabeth Leffel, Julia Leffel, Shawn 

Leffel, Paddy Hobohm, Caleigh St. Louis, Colette 

Native Plant Sale Volunteers: Janet Martineau, Deb 

Temperley, David Summers, Darlene Cyr & Susan Dalgarn 


St. Louis and Mike St. Louis completed their clean-up in 

record time on June 2. Thank you for doing such a great job! 

There was rain, there was sun, there was wind, there was 

cold weather and there were dedicated volunteers at the 

Native Plant Sale over Memorial Day weekend. Thank 

you to all the volunteers who were involved with this 

year’s plant Sale; we couldn’t have done it without you! 

Barbara Anderson, Dale Anderson, Linda Berry, 

Tom Bingham, Peter Carver, Lucy Chargot, Darlene 

Cyr, Susan Dalgarn, Kate Dawson, Joan Donatelli, Jo 

Ann Doyle, Katie Droelle, 

Tricia Eidsmoe, Susan 

Erhardt, Bill Ferris, Jim 

Finzel, Sally Finzel, Judy 

Firenze, Bill Fitzgerald, 

Marijean Fitzgerald, Tracy 

Galarowicz, Quinlan 

Gaul, Melissa Haswell, 

Jeanne Henderson, Carter 

Houtman, Ginny Jossi, 

Mary Johnson, Cindy 

Kemler, Kris Kemler, 

Kay Kenaga, Randy 

Kursinsky, Jim Malek, Janet 

Martineau, Rob Maxwell, 

Shirley McKinney, Dave 

Ouellette, Jill Ouellette, 

Gina Pederson, Judy 

Ruttan, Sandra Simmons, 

Janeen Smith, David 

Summers, Deb Temperly, 

Amy Tolton, Karol Walker, 

Cheryl Weeks-Rosten, Doug White, Louise Wilkins 

and Matthew Zabik. 

A special thank you to Midland County Master 

Gardeners and Wild Ones Mid-Mitten Chapter for 

providing volunteers to assist with the event. Thank you 

to Mr. VanCise’s 5th grade students from Pine River 

Elementary School for coming out to CNC on May 17 to 

help place labels on plant stakes for the Native Plant Sale 

and to assist the Land and Facilities Department with a 

variety of “ spring projects.” 

Cathy Devendorf 

Director of Volunteers & 

Outreach

1. Use a clothesline instead of a dryer. 

2. If you use the dryer, clean the vent out after each use. 

3. Properly inflate car tires for better gas mileage. 

4. Use your cruise control when driving on the highway. 

5. Compost kitchen scraps. 

6. Replace burned out incandescent bulbs with compact 

fluorescents. 

7. Turn your thermostat down in the winter. 

8. Purchase locally grown produce. 

9. Skip pre-rinsing your dishes before they go in the 

dishwasher. 

10. Buy less stuff. 

11. Print emails only when necessary. 

12. Unplug phone chargers when not in use. 

13. Take a reusable bag with you to the grocery store. 

14. Plant native species. 

15. Drive less. Bike more. 

30 Simple Things You Can Do to be “Green” 

16. Skip the coffee stirrer—put your sugar in first, then 

pour in the coffee. 

17. Don’t get a receipt at the ATM. 

18. Use environmentally friendly cleaning products. 

19. Only run the dishwasher when it’s full. 

20. Choose matches over lighters. 

21. Don’t replace the answering machine when it dies — 

switch to voicemail. 

22. Don’t pre-heat the oven (unless you’re making baked 

goods). 

23. Don’t open the oven to check on progress — use the 

light and window! 

24. Unplug your appliances when not in use. 

25. Give preference to products with minimal packaging. 

26. Vote Green. 

27. Check out library books rather than buying your own 

copy. 

28. Wash clothes in cold water. 

29. Have an electric toothbrush? 

Unplug it once it’s charged. 

30. Have statements sent and pay 

bills electronically. 

Rachel Larimore, 

Director of Education 


Donors 

April-May 2011 

Michael & Jennifer Aloff 

Stephanie Anderson 

Martin Arford 

Beverly Babb 

James D. Bailey 

Karin Mathany Beamer 

Donald & Vicki Berry 

Etcyl & Ruth Blair 

In Honor of Duane & Joann Kenaga 

Harold & Ruth Blumenstein 

Patsy J. Buerkel 

Fred Buether & Margaret O’Keefe 

Suzann Bugosh 

Mary & Jay Bukowiec 

In Memory of Grethel Moll 

Beth Burns 

Bud & Dorothy Carpenter 


Ken & Marilyn Craven 

The Dow Chemical Company 

Foundation 


– Preschool Scholarships 

Dow Corning Matching Gifts 

David & Bonnie Duclos 

Darrell Eagle 

Howard L. & Kathleen E. Garret 

Donor-advised fund at the 

Midland Area Community Foundation 

Robert & Lynn Haiducek 

Don and Yvonne Hall 

Tracey Henson 

Connie Holsinger 

Jim & Tina Hop 

J. Michael & Tina Hoy 

Mary & Rich Koskela 

In Memory of Mark Finkbeiner 

Torsten & Andrea Kraef 

Bill & Jane Kuhlman 

Bud & Mary Lawry 

Sue H. Ledford 

Joseph Loeffler 

Sharon Maxwell 

Ralph & Barbara McGivern 

James & Mary McIntyre 

Beverly Milner 

Nancy Nickerson & David Guenther 

Alan & Julie Oman 

Pat & Dave Pellegrom 

PEO Sisterhood Chapter CB 

Mildred P. Putnam 

George & Carol Quarderer 


R. J. Cavanaugh 

Sophia Reslock 

Jay & Jan Romick 

Jeff & Margaret Seeburger 

Esther Smazenka 

In Memory of Roy Erick Post 

Mike & Julie Snyder 

Paula & Tom Tefft 


Lauren & Jim Tonge 

James & Janet Venman 

George & Judy Vogel 

Grant & Robin Von Wald 

Jim & Jeanne Watt 

Douglas D. Webster, D. D. S 


Jo Ann & John Winchester 

Gene & Mildred Yehle 

Edward York, Jr. 

Arnold & Sally Young 

Barbara & Tod Erik Zimmerman 


Sandra Zwingelberg 


Nature Day Camp Scholarships 


Evergreen Garden Club 

Art & Judy Frock 

Student Leadership Initiative of 

Davenport University 

Renovation Project 

Connie Dullock 

In Memory of Melissa Dullock 

Darrell Eagle 

In Honor of Nathaniel, Bradley and 

Gretchen Lauback 

Marianne & Fred McKelvy 

In honor of Alex & Ashley McKelvy 

Midland Nature Club 

Mark Sovereen 

Anonymous 

In Memory of Ludo Frevel 

Rich Wells Family 

Thank you! 

Thank you for including CNC 

in your giving. 

It is your generosity that makes 

the difference in the programs and 

services we are able to offer to the 

community. 


Welcome 

New Members! 

Mariela Amor 

Lynn Anger 

Martin Arford 

Bobbi Jo Arthur 

David Aumann 

Tina Ballard-Adkins 

Donna Barto 

Kim Bennett 

Charles and Connie Blanchard 

Richard Blasy, Jr. 

Jennifer Brenes 

Jim and Lisa Brewer 

Michael and Victoria Briggs 

Ben Brower 

Tim Brown 

Kevin and Haley Cawley 

Nanrong Chiou 

Jamie Cline 

Shelley Cluff 

Lawrence W. and Marcia Dana- 

Nicholson 

Tara Davenport 

Fernanda De Schweinitz 

Kathy Donohue 

Kirsten Dunn 

Lorna Fink 

Jonathan and Annette Finney 

Erin Fitzgerald 

Shirley Forshee 

Robert Francisco 

Juan and Linda Garces 

Kathy Gillespie 

Paul and Sally Ginger 

Kim and Jon Good 

Nicholas and Cherie Grasman 

Tanya Habitz 

Steve and Virginia Hansen 

Marilyn Haupt 

Sheila Hill 

Martha Holzheuer 

Clint and Sandy House 

Julia Hughes 

Daniel and Megan Hwi 

Francis and Marilyn Johnson 

Sook Jung 

Todd and Sarah Kajdan 

Colleen Kathbauer 

Dale and Cindy Kemler 

Kris Kemler 

Gretchen Kesler 

Jihyun Kim 

Ingrid Kirn 

Bradley A. Lauback

Gretchen C. Lauback 

Nathaniel L. Lauback 

Mark and Candice Lee 

Patricia Leino-Jones 

Andrew and Jennifer Manchester 

Sandy Marshall 

Joe McDermott 

Melissa Menzies 

Scott and Michelle Mertes 

Hollie Mervich 

Andrew and April Millward 

David and Marcelle Molzahn 

Heather Murphy 

Christine Neirink 

Ana O’Brien 

Andy and Suzanne Osterbrock 

Sean and Monica Pardel 

Robert and Anita Phillips 

Carolyn Porritt 

Jessica Reed 

Michelle Roman 

Nora Rozenstein 

Katherine Russell 

Marsha Schneider 

Joe and Ann Schoren 

Manesh Sekharan 

Rita Seston 

Lee Smith 

Michael and Cathy Starch 

Todd Starke 

Gina Stevens 

P. Richard Stoesser 

David Summers 

Kathrin Theuerkauf 

Tessy Thomas 

Tom and Terri Venman 

Ashley Walker 

Bill and Julie Wardin 

Jim and Jeanne Watt 

Ruth Wegener 

Gregory and Elaine White 

Mark Willett 

Carol Williamson 

Janet Yerby 

Vanessa Young 

Danielle Zieroff 

Marie and Robert Zimmerman 

CNC Board of Directors 

Barbara Anderson, President 

Marc Snyder, Vice President 

Kirk Fisher, Treasurer 

Adam Bruski, Secretary 

John Davis 

Dr. Tracy Galarowicz 

Christopher Gaumer 

Anne Haines 

Bill Lauderbach 

Dale Laughner 

Chris Anderson, Director of 

Finance & Operations 

Sue Anderson, Administrative 

Assistant 

Kyle Bagnall, Manager of 

Historical Programs 

Deana Beckham, Office 

Coordinator 

Barb Blackhurst, Educator 

Karen Breternitz, Naturalist/ 

Technology Manager 

Ron Burk, Land & Facilities Assistant 

Logan Christian, Educator 

Joyce Cox, Housekeeper 

Jill Derry, Preschool Teacher 

Cathy Devendorf, Director of 

Volunteers & Outreach 

Sylvia Erskine, Housekeeper 

Michelle Fournier, Educator 

Katie Fox, Preschool Teacher 

Steve Frisbee, Lead Preschool 

Teacher/Nature Day Camp 

Program Coordinator 

Elizabeth Griffin, Preschool Teacher 

Sally Hahn, Interpreter 

Jeanne Henderson, Educator 

Jamie Hockstra, Director of 

Marketing & Communications 

Curt Holsinger, Land Maintenance 

Coordinator 

Patrick Huber, Facilities 

Coordinator. 

CNC Staff 

Janet Martineau 

Dr. Marianne McKelvy 

Lois Ann Reed 

Mark Robertson 

Michelle Wilkins 

Cindy Kacel, Office Professional 

Sherry Kacel, Educator 

Jackie Kelly, Educator 

Allison Kendall, Preschool Teacher 

Jenn Kirts, Educator/Nature Day Camp 

Director 

Susie Kruse, Program Scheduler 

Shannon Lamblin, Lead Preschool 

Teacher 

Eric Lang, Educator 

Rachel Larimore, Director of 

Education 

Kristin Lehnerer, Preschool Teacher 

Tom Lenon, Director of Land & 

Facilities 

Janea Little, Senior Naturalist 

Kerry Maloney, Marketing Manager 

Jacque Molitor, Educator 

Vicki Morrison, Preschool Teacher 

Dennis Pilaske, Director of 

Interpretation 

Andrea Riehl, Educator 

Adam Schmidt, Educator 

Janeen Smith, Educator 

Phil Stephens, Senior Naturalist 

Ellen Theriault, Educator 

Dick Touvell, Executive Director 

Bruce Vaydik, Caretaker 

Joan Vaydik, Office Professional 

Grant Winchell, Educator 


400 S. Badour Rd. 

Midland, MI 48640-8661 

Visitor Center Hours: 8–5 Monday–Friday, 9–5 Saturday, 1–5 Sundays & holidays 

15+ miles of trails open dawn to dark, 365 days a year 

Register 

NOW for 

2011-12! 

Registration packets available online! 

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