May 13 Monday
Our fun and informative tasting classes are back and we can't wait to host you! We'll taste chocolate in all its forms and share with you the fascinating story of our world's favorite treat.
Classes are limited to 6 people and last about 1 - 1.5 hours. If you have a larger group, please email us for a custom class.
May 14 Tuesday
Our Peepers Program is an adult-accompanied program for early learners ages 3-5 years old, of all experience levels with the natural world. Join us for 60-minute nature programs that include stories, crafts, music, and discovery activities. The program cost is $5/child per session.
When do chicks leave the nest? When do bear cubs leave the den? Celebrate Mother’s Day with us on Tuesday, May 14th and learn about baby animals and their parents!
*Programming is 100% outdoors, so please dress for the weather.Learn more and Register at www.natureiscalling.org/preschool-peepers-program
May 15 Wednesday
EVERY WEDNESDAY MAY 1st - Oct 30th, Except the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Free lessons at 11:30am and ACBL-sanctioned bridge game begins at 12:30pm. Cost $5.00. For more details, contact Lou Slyker at 248-770-6152 or Ljslyker@gmail.com Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.
Connect with the natural world on paper! During this 3-part series, you will slow down and nurture your connection with the outdoors. Each week will focus on a different theme including; how to start your nature journal, sketching observations, mapping and storytelling. Afterwards, you will leave with the tools to confidently continue your nature journaling experience!
This second session’s theme is sketching nature. Participants can sign up for a single class or the whole series!
This program is geared towards an audience of 16+Meet at the Oleson Pavilion behind the Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Rd, Traverse City, MI 49685
Registration: $25/class or $60 to register for all three classes in the series. All supplies are included. Registration is required at www.natureiscalling.org/events
Every Wednesday, join us for relaxed acoustic play at the Old Art Building. Share techniques, talents and good vibes. We play pop, blues, rock, jazz, bluegrass ... All levels of ability are welcome. Knowledge of basic chords is helpful. And of course, you are more than welcome to just hang out and listen. Jam session is hosted by Jim Redmond. Jim supplies lyrics and chords on large screen video so everybody can easily join and jam along.
Occasionally lessons are thrown in—Jim’s commentary about the history of a song and some music theory. Shared musical knowledge and songs by attendees add to the fun. Every session begins with “The Carp River Blues” and ends with “Sportin’ Life Blues”.
For questions or concerns, contact Jim Redmond directly at 720-965-0231
May 16 Thursday
May 17 Friday
May 18 Saturday
Join us every Saturday morning for donation-only Gentle Yoga. Accessible to all levels, beginners to long time practitioners. Bring your mat, doors open 15 mins prior to class.