June Photo Show

Chippewa Nature Center is named after the Chippewa River, which flows through much of Midland County. The Ojibwa, or Chippewa Indians lived along its shores in seasonal camps for many generations through the mid-1800s. Other local rivers, such as the Tittabawassee, Kawkawlin and Shiawassee also have Ojibwa names.

CNC's Log Schoolhouse is open Sunday afternoons, Memorial Day till Labor Day, from 1:30-5:00pm.

The Nature Study Building is home to Nature Day Camp all summer!

The Homestead Cabin was reconstructed at CNC in the mid-1970s. Sunday afternoon visitors, from Memorial Day through Labor Day learn about life on an 1870s farm through tours and special programs.

Almost three miles long, the River Trail is the longest walking path at CNC. It winds its way along the Pine and Chippewa Rivers, through woods and fields and along the edges of ponds.

Renewable Energy - For Kids!

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (who even knew there was such a thing?) has put together an excellent website that explains energy for kids of all ages. With categories of biomass, geothermal, hydropower, solar and wind, everyone is sure to learn something new. Also on the site, you can play games, find energy saving tips, and much more! So cozy up to the computer with your kids and check it out together!

Olivia the Artist (age 11) helps oil spill efforts

Olivia wants to attend Cornell to become an ornithologists some day. For now, her paintings are helping raise money to help oil spill cleanup efforts. See her story in this video and learn more by visiting HERE.

Off the Grid With Solar Power

In continuing our theme of Green Energy this month, check out this YouTube video of somebody who went past the "talk" of solar power and is "walking the walk!" His home solar power system shows how an individual can really make a difference when it comes to using green energy!

Demystifying Wind Power Myths

As we all know, the BP oil spill continues to dominate the news around the world. The biggest oil spill in U.S. history is being called by some the worst environmental disaster we've ever faced in the country. A time like this is a good opportunity to look beyond fossil fuels. What types of energy can we use that will wean us off oil, coal and petroleum products? Josh Kennedy, of the Clean Techies Blog does a great job  Demystifying Common Myths of Wind Power  in his post from May 25th. Check it out...