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400 S. Badour Rd.
Midland, MI 48640-8661
(989) 631-0830
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Visitor Center open 8-5 Mon-Sat and 12-5 Sun and select holidays. 19 miles of trails open daily.

  • About

    Chippewa Nature Center offers 1,500 acres for exploration, 19 miles of trails, Nature Preschool, Nature Day Camp, programs year-round, canoe/kayak launches, a free Visitor Center and more!

  • Jobs

    School Program Educator
    Category: Education
    Position Available: School Program EducatorStatus: Part time, PermanentApplication Deadline: Position open until filled Put your boots on and explore alongside students as they chase butterflies, catch frogs, and learn about the past through hands-on environmental education programs.  Job Summary: Join a team of creative, passionate professionals who work together to connect children with nature ...read more

    Contact

    info@chippewanaturecenter.org
    Phone:(989) 631-0830
    Nature Preschool Assistant
    Category: Education
    Position Available:Nature Preschool Assistant Status: Part-time, TemporaryApplication deadline: Open until filled  Come awaken your natural sense of wonder at Nature Preschool! Join us as we jump in puddles, explore snow and study every part of a frog’s life cycle through real-life, hands-on experiences.  Job Summary: Chippewa Nature Center is in search of a Nature Preschool Assistant with a ...read more

    Contact

    info@chippewanaturecenter.org
    Phone:(989) 631-0830
    Nature Day Camp Counselor
    Category: Sports and Recreation
    Position Available:Nature Day Camp CounselorStatus: Full time, Seasonal Application Deadline: February 1, 2025   Inspire children to build a lifelong, meaningful relationship with the natural world as you help them to catch frogs at the pond, create a miniature homestead village in the woods or learn how to paddle on a river.  Job Summary: Join a team of creative, energetic professionals who work ...read more

    Contact

    info@chippewanaturecenter.org
    Phone:(989) 631-0830
    Nature Day Camp Volunteer Crew Leader
    Category: Sports and Recreation
    Position Available:Nature Day Camp Volunteer Crew LeaderStatus: Full time, SeasonalApplication Deadline: February 1, 2025   Inspire children to build a lifelong, meaningful relationship with the natural world as you help them to catch frogs at the pond, create a miniature homestead village in the woods or learn how to paddle on a river.  Job Summary: Seeking crew leaders, ages 16 years and older, ...read more

    Contact

    info@chippewanaturecenter.org
    Phone:(989) 631-0830
    Nature Day Camp Adventure Trip Leader
    Category: Sports and Recreation
    Position Available:Nature Day Camp Adventure Trip LeaderStatus: Full time, seasonal Application Deadline: February 1, 2025   Inspire children’s love of the outdoors by leading adventure trips into Michigan’s wilderness, including backpacking the Porcupine Mountains, navigating the Big Manistee River by canoe and exploring the sand dunes of South Manitou Island.  Job Summary: Join a team of ...read more

    Contact

    info@chippewanaturecenter.org
    Phone:(989) 631-0830
    Nature Day Camp Junior Counselor
    Category: Sports and Recreation
    Position Available:Nature Day Camp Junior CounselorStatus: Full time, SeasonalApplication Deadline: February 1, 2025   Inspire children to build a lifelong, meaningful relationship with the natural world as you help them to catch frogs at the pond, create a miniature homestead village in the woods or learn how to paddle on a river.  Job Summary: Join a team of creative, energetic professionals who ...read more

    Contact

    info@chippewanaturecenter.org
    Phone:(989) 631-0830
    Nature Day Camp Early Childhood Counselor
    Category: Sports and Recreation
    Position Available:Nature Day Camp Early Childhood CounselorStatus: Full time, Seasonal Application Deadline: February 1, 2025   Inspire young children to build a lifelong, meaningful relationship with the natural world as you help them to catch frogs at the pond, climb on fallen logs in the woods or make-believe with mud pies all while playing in the great outdoors.  Job Summary: Join a team of ...read more

    Contact

    info@chippewanaturecenter.org
    Phone:(989) 631-0830

    Member Events

    Evening Snowshoe Hike

    Tuesday Jan 7, 2025
    Come discover the beauty of a winter night! We will look for signs of animals, study tree silhouettes and enjoy the winter sky. ...read more

    Nature Connections: Oak

    Thursday Jan 9, 2025
    Embrace the opportunity to know the forest in a new way by focusing on an individual species of tree or shrub each month. ...read more

    Weekend Land Maintenance Volunteer Group

    Saturday Jan 11, 2025
    Join a group of volunteers to help maintain trails and outdoor public spaces. Activities vary each month and may include maintaining tree cages, brush and trash ...read more

    Snowshoe Sampler

    Saturday Jan 11, 2025
    Drop by any time to give CNC’s snowshoes a try, do a winter scavenger hunt or warm up by a campfire. ...read more

    Nature Play!

    Sunday Jan 12, 2025
    It’s time to play outdoors! Whether we’re making pies in the mud kitchen, building forts, constructing rivers, lounging in hammocks or creating nature art. ...read more

    Full Moon Stroll

    Monday Jan 13, 2025
    Join an Interpretive Naturalist for a hike to enjoy this month’s full moon. Learn how the tradition of naming moons began and what makes each month special. ...read more

    Mid-Mitten Chapter of Wild Ones

    Monday Jan 13, 2025
    Join the Mid-Mitten Wild Ones Group for their monthly meeting. Wild Ones helps preserve biodiversity. ...read more

    Morning Snowshoe Hike

    Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
    Join CNC staff for a guided morning snowshoe hike. We will study winter plants and look for tracks and other animal signs. ...read more

    Nature Story Hour

    Thursday Jan 16, 2025
    Come discover the magic of nature through stories, hands-on activities and art with unique themes to match the season. ...read more

    Stories By The Fire

    Thursday Jan 16, 2025
    Drop by the Homestead and enjoy an early evening relaxing by the camp fire and listen to tales of winters past. FREE | All Ages, under 18 w/adult ...read more

    Nature Art: Found Objects

    Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
    Join us at the Visitor Center to learn how to create art with found objects. The inspiration for our project will be a CNC live ambassador snake. ...read more

    Family Snowshoe Hike

    Thursday Jan 23, 2025
    Bring the whole family for an afternoon of exploration on snowshoes - no experience needed! We will search high and low for signs of animals as we explore. ...read more

    Morning Snowshoe Hike

    Friday Jan 24, 2025
    Join CNC staff for a guided morning snowshoe hike. We will study winter plants and look for tracks and other animal signs. Pre-register. ...read more

    Snowshoe Sampler

    Saturday Jan 25, 2025
    Drop by any time to give CNC’s snowshoes a try, do a winter scavenger hunt or warm up by a campfire. Meet at the Homestead Cabin and enjoy a winter afternoon. ...read more

    Nature Book Club: A Walk in the Woods

    Sunday Jan 26, 2025
    Join us for a book club chat and naturalist-led hike! January's book is “A Walk in the Woods” by Bill Bryson. Meet at the Visitor Center. ...read more

    Nature Play!

    Sunday Jan 26, 2025
    It’s time to play outdoors! Whether we’re making pies in the mud kitchen, building forts, constructing rivers, lounging in hammocks or creating nature art. ...read more

    Evening Snowshoe Hike

    Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
    Come discover the beauty of a winter night! We will look for signs of animals, study tree silhouettes and enjoy the winter sky. ...read more

    Wetlands Snowshoe Hike

    Thursday Jan 30, 2025
    Enjoy a crisp evening exploring CNC's Wetlands Area in winter. Meet CNC staff at the Wetlands Area parking lot. Pre-register. ...read more

  • Whom to Contact

    • Jenn Kirts
      Director of Programs
      Phone: (989) 631-0830
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  • Directions

    From downtown Midland, take Poseyville Rd to St Charles (name changes to Pine River). Follow ~3 miles, turn right at Badour Rd. From M20, take Homer to Prairie. From Freeland, take Ashby to Badour.