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April 23: Learn to help nature in your back yard

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Kathy Claflin for the information in this story and the Waterloo Natural Science Association for sponsoring it.) On Sunday, April 23 from 2-3 p.m., learn about “Helping Nature in Your Own Back Yard” at … Read more

Jan. 29: Winter Orienteering in Waterloo Recreation Area

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Kathy Claflin for the information in this story and the Waterloo Natural History Association for sponsoring this event.) On Sunday, Jan. 29 from 2-4 p.m. challenge yourself to an afternoon adventure in the forest … Read more

Jan. 22: ‘Creature Feature’ at the Discovery Center

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Kathy Claflin for the information in this story and the Waterloo Natural History Association for sponsoring this event.) On Jan. 22 from 2-3 p.m., you can get acquainted with an exciting variety of live … Read more

Sept. 13: Learn to sketch nature at the Discovery Center

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Kathy Caflin for the information in this story.) Sketching Nature: Sunday, Sept.13 from 2-4 p.m. This is an opportunity to begin developing your hidden artistic talent. The group will start indoors where scientific illustrator … Read more

March 1: Find out why Michigan looks like a mitten

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Kathy Claflin for the information in this story.) Why does Michigan look like a mitten? Find out from geologist Larry Bean on Sunday, March 1 from 2-3 p.m. at the Eddy Discovery Center. Would … Read more

Maps available for self-guided Sandhill Crane Tour

Large numbers of Sandhill Cranes can be seen in parts of the Waterloo Recreation Area through late November. Visitors may pick up free maps to the best fall color routes and crane viewing areas around the Waterloo Recreation Area at … Read more