December 10, 2025
Chippewa Nature Center to Host Annual Winter Solstice Celebration
For centuries, people have gathered with family and friends to recognize the longest night of the year and to celebrate the return of longer days to come. Chippewa Nature Center (CNC) will host its annual free Winter Solstice Celebration on Saturday, December 20, from 6-8 pm.
Visitors can take part in earth-friendly traditions as they roll a beeswax candle, create a miniature Yule log and make a small evergreen wreath to take home. Attendees can learn
about the night sky through astronomy explorations, try their hand at fire-by-friction, learn how seasons change through interactive solstice stories and enjoy face painting and indoor self-guided winter activities. The Nature Center Store will be open for holiday shopping.
Outdoors, visitors can also take a peaceful walk along the paved, lantern- and luminary-lit Arbury Trail, hear fireside stories and enjoy hot chocolate.
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Chippewa Nature Center (CNC) is a non-profit organization in Midland, MI whose mission is to connect all people through educational, recreational and cultural experiences. Enjoy free admission to the Visitor Center, located at 400 S Badour Rd, open 8 am-5 pm Monday-Saturday, and 12-5 pm Sunday and select holidays, and 19 miles of trails open dawn-to-dark 365 days a year, including 7+ miles of trails groomed for cross-country skiing. Visitors will enjoy the Bur Oak Theatre, hands-on Nature Discovery Area and Ecosystem Gallery, River Overlook, Wildlife Viewing Area, Nature Center Store and more. CNC offers Nature Day Camp each summer, and is home to Nature Preschool, help
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ing 3- and 4-year old students develop a life-long connection to the natural world. Learn more at www.chippewanaturecenter.org, facebook.com/cncmidland and instagram.com/cncmidland.
Contact:
Jamie Hockstra, Director of Marketing & Communications
jhockstra@chippewanaturecenter.org, (989) 631-0830
