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Homemakers Club of Chelsea donates $2,100 to Waterloo Natural History Association

Back row: Waterloo Natural History Association Board Members John Lixey, Leanne Zatkovich, Kathy Claflin and Jennifer Puntenney. Front row: Wendy Broshar, Carol Strahler, Meg Gower, Chairperson Gregg Burg being handed check by Homemakers Club President Janis Horning, event Co-chair Patty McCarthy, Secretary Kay Heller and Treasurer Diane Horning.
Courtesy photo. Back row: Waterloo Natural History Association Board Members John Lixey, Leanne Zatkovich, Kathy Claflin and Jennifer Puntenney. Front row: Wendy Broshar, Carol Strahler, Meg Gower, Chairperson Gregg Burg being handed check by Homemakers Club President Janis Horning, event Co-chair Patty McCarthy, Secretary Kay Heller and Treasurer Diane Horning.

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Carol Strahler for the information and in this story.)

The Homemakers Club of Chelsea recently held their annual Bowling/Euchre Fundraiser, and it was so successful that they were able to contribute $2,100 to the Waterloo Natural History Association (WNHA) for the production of a new audio-visual program.

The 12-minute digital program will tell the story of the Waterloo Recreation Area’s history from the ice age to the present, and will be shown on demand to Discovery Center visitors. Local residents and out of town visitors may be unaware of the amenities that the 21,000 acre Waterloo Recreation Area has to offer.

In hopes of educating people about this wonderful resource, the (WNHA), a friends group affiliated with the Eddy Discovery Center, set forth a goal of producing a new audio-visual program, which will introduce visitors to the area.

Within the boundaries of the Waterloo Recreation Area there are miles of trails which allow you to explore forest, prairie and wetland habitat.  There are campgrounds, a horseman’s camp with miles of meandering trails, opportunities for berry picking and viewing sandhill cranes, cabins and a yurt you can rent, and thousands of acres in which to explore nature or hunt and fish.

At the Discovery Center, there are numerous displays on the wildlife and habitats found in Waterloo, exhibits on Michigan’s geological history, an exhibit on Native American artifacts that were collected locally, and a gift store.

Production of the audio-visual program is almost completed and an unveiling of the program is planned for this spring.

WNHA Board Chairperson Gregg Burg being handed check by Homemakers Club President Janis Horning and Event Co-chair Patty McCarthy.
Courtesy photo. WNHA Board Chairperson Gregg Burg being handed check by Homemakers Club President Janis Horning and Event Co-chair Patty McCarthy.
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1 thought on “Homemakers Club of Chelsea donates $2,100 to Waterloo Natural History Association”

  1. I love seeing Chelsea support this terrific resource. Added to Pinckney Rec, it’s the larges block of state held lands in southern lower Michigan.

    In addition to the trails and recreation opportunities mentioned in the article, Waterloo and Pinckney also have a treasure-trove of important plants, animals and natural communities.

    In a state where we tend to think all the ‘good stuff’ is up north, its so important to appreciate this gem in our own back yard.

    Thanks to the Homemakers Club, WNHA and Chelsea Update!

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