Year Round Events
Alden B. Dow Home & Studio Tours
Monday through Saturday
Alden B. Dow Home and Studio Tours. 315 Post St. Alden B. Dow Home and Studio tours epitomize the unique balance between architecture and nature. Cost is $5 for students (students=age 8 to college) and $10 for adults. For reservations and more information contact 866-315-7678 or www.abdow.org
Dow Estate - The Pines Tour
Every Friday
Dow Estate - The Pines Tour at Dow Gardens. Tour the estate of Herbert & Grace A. Dow. Starting time is 2 pm and the cost is $7. For more information contact 800-362-4874 or www.dowgardens.org
Walk 100 Miles
ALL YEAR
Walk 100 Miles at the Chippewa Nature Center. Register at the office to walk 100 miles at CNC and you will receive a logbook in which to keep track of the dates and mileage you have traveled. To achieve your goal, travel along any of the nature center trails by walking, skiing or snowshoeing. Take in the beautiful views along the Pine and Chippewa Rivers, investigate the fields, forests and wetlands, see how things change throughout the seasons, look for and enjoy the bountiful wildlife and join in on the many guided hikes throughout the year. If you travel over 100 miles you will be rewarded with a T-shirt at the end of the year. If you walk over 200, or 500 miles you will receive a t-shirt accordingly. Cost is $7. Ages: 8 & up. For more information contact 989-631-0830 or www.chippewanaturecenter.org
John Pratt Mosaic House Tours
ALL YEAR
John Pratt Mosaic House Tours. An insightful tour that lets the visitor explore the art and learn about the life of John Pratt. Call to schedule a tour. Cost varies depending upon the size of the group. For more information contact 989-837-1885 or www.creativespiritcenter.org
TREEmendous Forts
All Year
TREEmendous FORTS at Whiting Forest. Seven different forest types, seven different forts. Come play in the woods! For more information contact 800-362-4874 or www.dowgardens.org/whiting.html
