Minna Anthony Common (MAC) Nature Center
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MAC Events Calendar
Natural Birthday Parties at the Nature Center Make this birthday special for your child with a Natural Birthday Party at the Nature Center. Children ages 5 to 12 can choose from seasonally appropriate themes such as Turtles, Exploring Ponds, Trees, Beavers and more. Call the Nature Center for more information or to schedule a party. Members $45; Nonmembers $60. Continuous Programs: This summer visit the Nature Center and become a Junior Naturalist. This three-part series is full of fun activities to do outside. Complete all three packets and receive a Junior Naturalist patch. This program is recommended for ages seven and up. There is a $4 program fee to cover the cost of the patches.Junior Naturalist Program
How do I schedule a program?
If you are interested in scheduling a program for your classroom or organization, please call the Nature Center and we will be happy to develop a program.
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| Thu. 6/27 | 4:30 PM |
Clarkson Seminar Series
TILT Birkhead Lecture. Guest Speaker John Davis (A2A, Rewilding Institute. |
| Thu. 7/4 | All day | Independence Day |
| Fri. 7/5 | 9:00 AM | Westy's Birds of Prey  Rick West will be returning this summer with his live birds of prey. Except for the August 14th program, Rick’s programs will be held under the Park Pavilion located near our marina. Please call the Nature Center for directions. These ... more |
| Sat. 7/6 | 10:00 AM | Spider's Fishing Program Basic Fishing 11:00am to 1:00pm and Basics of Fly Fishing 1:30pm to 3:30pm Join Spider on the Nature Center dock as he shares his knowledge and love of fishing. Spider brings a limited number of fishing poles, hooks, bobbers, and worms. If you can ... more |
| Thu. 7/11 | 5:00 PM |
A Night for Nature
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| Sat. 7/13 | 3:00 PM | Kathy Sommer & Paul Hubert THE BUSKERS Concert to be held at the Park Pavilion by the Marina Featuring fantastic fiddle, guitar and great vocals, seasoned with mandolin and banjo, local fiddler Kathy Sommer and guitarist Paul Hubert make heads turn with their wide variety of music from t... more |
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Fri. 7/19
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11:30 PM
| Children's Fishing Derby Come join in the fun with Spider Rybaak at our fishing derby for children 14 and under! There is a $2.00 entrance fee that will go towards supporting future programming at the Nature Center. Prizes will be awarded to participants in three categories:... more |
| Fri. 7/26 | 9:00 AM | Westy's Birds of Prey  Rick West will be returning this summer with his live birds of prey. Except for the August 14th program, Rick’s programs will be held under the Park Pavilion located near our marina. Please call the Nature Center for directions. These ... more |
| Fri. 8/9 | 4:30 PM |
Clarkson Seminar Series
Manon VanSchoyck (Ohio Nature Education). |
| Wed. 8/14 | 9:00 AM | Westy's Birds of Prey  Rick West will be returning this summer with his live birds of prey. Except for the August 14th program, Rick’s programs will be held under the Park Pavilion located near our marina. Please call the Nature Center for directions. These ... more |
| Sat. 8/31 | 10:00 AM | Spider's Fishing Program Basic Fishing 11:00am to 1:00pm and Basics of Fly Fishing 1:30pm to 3:30pm Join Spider on the Nature Center dock as he shares his knowledge and love of fishing. Spider brings a limited number of fishing poles, hooks, bobbers, and worms. If you can ... more |
| Wed. 9/11 | All day | Patriot Day |
| Sat. 9/14 | 10:00 AM | Spider's Fishing Program Basic Fishing 11:00am to 1:00pm and Basics of Fly Fishing 1:30pm to 3:30pm Join Spider on the Nature Center dock as he shares his knowledge and love of fishing. Spider brings a limited number of fishing poles, hooks, bobbers, and worms. If you can ... more |
| 4:30 PM |
Clarkson Seminar Series
Guest Speaker, Tom Langen from Clarkson University. | |
| Sat. 10/5 | 10:00 AM | Spider's Fishing Program Basic Fishing 11:00am to 1:00pm and Basics of Fly Fishing 1:30pm to 3:30pm Join Spider on the Nature Center dock as he shares his knowledge and love of fishing. Spider brings a limited number of fishing poles, hooks, bobbers, and worms. If you can ... more |
| Thu. 10/31 | All day | Halloween |
| Mon. 11/11 | All day | Veterans Day |
| Tue. 12/24 | All day | Christmas Eve |
| Wed. 12/25 | All day | Christmas Day |
| Tue. 12/31 | All day | New Years Eve |
