We are hosting a Michigan Vernal Pool Patrol field training at our Emily Min Hunt Preserve. This field training will include exploring a vernal pool, learning how to follow the monitoring protocol, identifying indicator species - including other plants and animals you may find, and a walkthrough of how to enter data into the statewide vernal pool database.

EVENT FULL Consider signing up for the Michigan Vernal Pool Patrol Field Training happening Monday, April 28 at Emily Min Hunt Preserve, or join a waitlist by emailing julia@huronpines.org.

EVENT CANCELLED - If you are interested in participating, please reach out to Community Educator Maddie Khuri at maddie@huronpines.org. Coast Watchers, a community science monitoring program focused on the health of Lake Huron, will run for its fourth year at Huron Pines.

Learn about shoreline community science monitoring opportunities we are offering this year. We’ll provide detailed information to help you assess if these programs aligns with your interests and to understand the expectations, responsibilities and time commitment involved.

Join Huron Pines as we launch our new preserve monitoring program. This virtual information session will give interested participants an idea of what the monitoring program will look like and what to expect if you participate.

Help protect Northern Michigan's natural areas by learning to identify invasive species and report them! In this virtual training, we will teach you how to identify common invasive plant species and report your findings.

Join Huron Pines for a family-friendly guided hike at Hubbard Lake Preserve. Over the course of the one-hour hike participants will learn about the history, geology, ecology and management of the preserve. 

Join us as we launch our volunteer native seed collection program. Through our seed collection program, we intend to collect native plant seeds for propagation to restore native habitats of Northern Lower Michigan.

Join Huron Pines and Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary for an afternoon of exploration at North Point Nature Preserve. Located east of Alpena, North Point Nature Preserve is home to 1,384 acres of forested wetlands, four miles of undeveloped shoreline and rare ecosystems found only along the Great Lakes.

*EVENT FULL* Join us as we launch our volunteer native seed collection program. Through our seed collection program, we intend to collect native plant seeds for propagation to restore native habitats of Northern Lower Michigan.

Lake Huron Forever’s One Water Gathering is an international initiative bringing professionals and partners from both sides of Lake Huron together to explore the lakeshore and celebrate a sustainable future for Lake Huron. We will gather to learn about the Bay City area – what makes it unique, how people experience and enjoy coastal areas, what programs and projects are happening through local actions, and how Lake Huron Forever works to protect this area long term.

Huron Pines and the Huron Coastal Invasive Species Network invite you to participate in our Level 1 Invasive Species Training. This program prepares partners and volunteers to assist in the critical work of identifying, reporting and treating invasive species.

The Huron Heartland Invasive Species Network (HHISN) is excited to invite you to our annual gathering. This is a great opportunity to meet and chat with your local Invasive Species Network team, learn more about the invasive species management happening in your area, and provide input on your thoughts and concerns regarding invasive species.

EVENT FULL - Email julia@huronpines.org to join the waitlist.
Learn about dune ecosystems, the threats they face & how to help protect them with Huron Pines at North Point Nature Preserve. During this hybrid work session/educational event, attendees will walk along the preserve’s shoreline to learn about how these ecosystems function and participate in hand removal of invasive plant species

Join Huron Pines and the Huron Coastal Invasive Species Network to remove invasive baby's breath near South Shore Park in Rogers City. Volunteers will learn how baby's breath impacts beach and dune ecosystems along the Great Lakes, manual removal techniques, and native plant alternatives.

REGISTRATION FULL - Join Huron Pines for an afternoon of exploration at North Point Nature Preserve. Located east of Alpena, North Point Nature Preserve is home to 1,384 acres of forested wetlands, four miles of undeveloped shoreline and rare ecosystems found only along the Great Lakes. 

Join Huron Pines to learn how you can use the iNaturalist app to better understand the plant and animal species you are seeing while exploring the outdoors or visiting one of our preserves. We’ll guide you through the fundamentals of using the iNaturalist app and show how you can contribute to community science by making nature observations and recording them.

Learn about Tawas Lake and help us remove aquatic invasive plant species. This event is in collaboration with The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan, City of East Tawas, Baldwin Township, Huron Pines, MSU Extension and EGLE. Please register by June 21st.

Come meet other bumble bee enthusiasts to kickstart your involvement with the Michigan Bumble Bee Atlas program. Learn monitoring protocols, practice photographing bumble bees, and build your bumble bee identification skills.

Join a community celebration and hands-on volunteer event in support of the Alpena Area Lake Huron Forever Pledge. Learn about the pledge and contribute to its environmental impact through a variety of volunteer projects.

Join us at Hull Island in Oscoda Township this spring when nature unfolds its colorful treasures at this newly protected place. Stroll and learn about the unique world of wildflowers, from their ecological roles to cultural significance.

** PROGRAM FULL ** Huron Pines and the Pigeon River Country Discovery Center bring the MSU Extension Michigan Naturalist North Country program back in 2024. This program aims to foster an appreciation for the natural world through hands-on field experiences.

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Join us at North Point Nature Preserve in Alpena, an optimal location for spotting birds during spring migration. Public access to North Point is permitted only during guided events.

Huron Pines and the Huron Coastal Invasive Species Network invite you to participate in our Level 1 Invasive Species Training. This program prepares partners and volunteers to assist in the critical work of identifying, reporting and treating invasive species.

** EVENT FULL ** Add your name to the waitlist by emailing Julia Butch, julia@huronpines.org.
Survey for salamanders at Emily Min Hunt Preserve. This effort in community science helps us gauge preserve health by monitoring the abundance of amphibians in their native habitat.

Join Huron Pines staff for a two-part training session for volunteer Coast Watchers or Piping Plover Monitors. Volunteers must complete the training in order to participate in the program(s). You only need to attend the training for the program in which you want to participate.

Step into the role of an environmental stewardship champion. Learn to spot common invasive species that threaten Northern Michigan landscapes and how you can take action using the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network (MISIN) reporting system.

Learn about shoreline community science monitoring opportunities we are offering this year. We’ll provide detailed information to help you assess if these programs aligns with your interests and to understand the expectations, responsibilities and time commitment involved. An in-person onboarding training will follow on April 20th.