Ransom Lake Scavenger Hunt & Sleeping Bear Wildlife Fund "Sense of Nature" program
Join us for Almira Township’s Scavenger Hunt and Sleeping Bear Wildlife Fund’s Sense of Nature Program at Ransom Lake! Discover the wild world around you as you put your senses and observation skills to the test. Through this exciting hands-on experience, participants will see, touch, feel, and smell different animal biofacts to uncover clues and solve the mystery of which animals they belong to. Come explore nature in a whole new way and see if you can crack the wildlife mystery! Our Sense of Nature program helps connect people to nature through engaging experiences that inspire curiosity about the incredible wildlife of Northern Michigan.
Open to all ages. Free and open to the public. This event will take place rain or shine, so come dressed for the weather and ready to explore!
Unearth a Story with Sleeping Bear Wildlife Fund - The Dirty Dwellers
What stories are hidden beneath our feet? Join Sleeping Bear Wildlife Fund for Unearth a Story as we dig into the fascinating world of animals that live underground and uncover the hidden lives of Northern Michigan wildlife. From burrowing mammals to underground insects and other secretive creatures, participants will discover how animals use the earth for shelter, protection, and survival. Through hands-on activities, biofacts, and interactive exploration, we'll unearth nature’s hidden stories and connect with the incredible wildlife living right beneath us. Open to all ages. Free and open to the public.
Unearth a Story with Sleeping Bear Wildlife Fund
What stories are hidden beneath our feet? Join Sleeping Bear Wildlife Fund for Unearth a Story as we dig into the fascinating world of animals that live underground and uncover the hidden lives of Northern Michigan wildlife. From burrowing mammals to underground insects and other secretive creatures, participants will discover how animals use the earth for shelter, protection, and survival. Through hands-on activities, biofacts, and interactive exploration, we'll unearth nature’s hidden stories and connect with the incredible wildlife living right beneath us.
Open to all ages. Free and open to the public.
Interlochen Public Library - Tot Time - Hosted by Sleeping Bear Wildlife Fund
This is a free program for children ages 1–3 and their caregivers, designed to support early learning through stories, songs, music, and movement in a fun and interactive setting.
The session will include guided activities introducing basic concepts about animals and their environment, along with hands-on sensory exploration designed to encourage curiosity and engagement through sight, sound, touch, and smell.
Participants will also take part in a simple themed craft activity to support creativity and early motor skill development.
Wildlife Baby Shower
Join us for a Wildlife Baby Shower on Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Five Shores Brewing! This event is going to be filled with fun and impactful celebration for baby wildlife season. We’ll have games and crafts, an ambassador animal, and a silent auction. Not to mention Habitat Story will be there for face and arm painting, sharing beautiful, nature-inspired designs for guests to enjoy.
Participation is a $5 donation or an item from our wishlist at Amazon and/or Walmart! We also gladly accept paper towels, nitrile gloves in sizes medium or large, Clorox wipes, and unscented baby wipes. Plus, enjoy $1 off your first beer while you’re there.
Invite your family and friends! We hope to see you there.
Sense of Nature at Traverse Area District Library
An interactive session for makers and thinkers to collaborate, connect, and spark new ideas.
Sense of Nature at COGNiTiON Science and Discovery Center
Become a wildlife detective and explore the natural world using your senses! A Sense of Nature is a hands-on program where students use touch, smell, sight, and sound to uncover the identities of five mystery animals: beaver, raccoon, skunk, fox, and opossum.