Saturdays at the Lakeshore - Fungus Foray 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Fall rains and cooler temperatures stimulate the growth of a variety of fungus in our woodlands. Join a ranger to learn about the types of fungus and search for what is out right now. Meet the ranger at the visitor center for an introduction; then car caravan to the starting point for the hike. Brightly colored clothes are recommended for added safety. 2 hours, less than 2
miles round-trip.
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Saturday 10/10/2009
Saturdays at the Lakeshore - Glen Haven Historic Village 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Step back into the colorful past of an historic steamboat stop that operated from 1865 to 1931. Feel the past come back to life through stories on this ranger-guided walking tour of the once bustling village. Meet the ranger at the visitor center for an introduction; then car caravan to the starting point for the hike. 2 hours,
½ mile round-trip.
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Historic Beach Patrol 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Patrol the dark night beach with lanterns and a surfman from the U.S. Lifesaving Service surfman in search of a shipwreck. Dress for the weather. more...
Historic Beach Patrol Hike 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM Fall was traditionally known as ?shipwreck season? on the Great Lakes and to commemorate that, NPS rangers invite the public to join a costumed interpreter on an historic beach patrol in October. more...
Saturday 10/17/2009
Historic Beach Patrol 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Patrol the dark night beach with lanterns and a surfman from the U.S. Lifesaving Service surfman in search of a shipwreck. Dress for the weather. more...
Historic Beach Patrol Hike 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM Fall was traditionally known as ?shipwreck season? on the Great Lakes and to commemorate that, NPS rangers invite the public to join a costumed interpreter on an historic beach patrol in October. more...
Friday 10/23/2009
Artist-in-Residence Program 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Ms. Nicole Macdonald, a filmmaker from Detroit, will give a presentation about her experiences over the last three weeks at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore as an Artist-in-Residence. more...
Saturday 10/24/2009
Saturdays at the Lakeshore - FUN Fall Frenzy 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Join a ranger for the second outing of the FUN (Families United with Nature) outdoor activity club. Enjoy the autumn colors and learning about how wild creatures prepare for winter with an afternoon of hiking and hands-on nature activities. more...
Did You Know?
In the US, invasive species are the second biggest threat to native ecosystems after habitat loss. They reduce diversity, alter disturbance regimes, and have cascading effects on food webs, costing upwards of $140 Billion per year.
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