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DNR Events - September 2018
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Here are a few ways to get out and enjoy Michigan’s
natural resources in September. For a full list of events, see the Department of
Natural Resources calendar at michigan.gov/dnrcalendar.
The DNR will celebrate 100 years of elk in Michigan with a
special event Saturday, Sept. 8. The fun begins at 5 p.m. at the downtown
pavilion in Gaylord. Enjoy snacks from Gourmet Gone Wild while conservation
leaders talk about the importance of wildlife management.
In 1918, seven elk from the Western United States were
released near Wolverine to re-establish Michigan's elk population. Join us in
celebrating the success of this conservation effort over the last century.
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Whether you’re looking to get started in a new outdoor
activity or get some pointers from the pros, the DNR Outdoor Skills Academy can
help. Upcoming classes include:
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Hunting
Whitetails Naturally (Sept. 8 in Cadillac). Learn the “A to Z” of
trail hunting, from scouting to stand placement.
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Becoming
an Expert Archer (Sept. 15 in Ludington). An introduction to archery
as a healthy and fun outdoor/indoor activity.
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Waterfowl
Hunting Clinic (Sept. 29 in Cadillac). This class will cover
everything you need to know to get started, including how to find a location,
scouting, calling and gear.
Learn more about the Outdoor Skills Academy and see other
upcoming classes at michigan.gov/outdoorskills.
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Join us on a guided birding walk at
Belle Isle Park
Friday, Sept. 14 from 9 a.m. to approximately noon.
The Detroit River, in which
Belle Isle is situated, is a globally recognized Important Bird Area and acts
as a fall migration stopover site for tens of thousands of birds. This includes
up to 10 percent of the world’s canvasbacks, as well as thousands of tundra swans,
redheads and other ducks. Many species of warblers and other migrating
songbirds also use the island as a stopover site in both spring and fall. In
fact, last spring a Kirtland’s Warbler was seen on the island as it headed
north to Grayling, Michigan!
DNR staff members will be on hand to answer questions about the ecology,
wildlife management and recreation opportunities on the island.
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The annual Pointe
Mouillee Waterfowl Festival, a tradition since 1947, is set for
Sept. 15-16 at Pointe Mouillee State Game Area in Brownstown Township. This family-friendly event
offers activities – such as dog-jumping competitions, archery challenges, an
arts and crafts show, kids’ games and much more – for nature lovers and
waterfowlers alike.
Located at the mouth of the
Huron River at Lake Erie, Pointe Mouillee State Game Area is one of the largest
freshwater marsh restoration projects in North America and one of Michigan’s
premier waterfowl hunting and viewing destinations. All proceeds from the
annual festival benefit wetland restoration and wildlife habitat improvement at
the state game area.
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Did you know that Michigan’s Upper Peninsula played an
important role in the Civil War? While no battles were fought in the state, the
U.P.’s iron ore was critically important to wartime manufacturing. Tools,
equipment and other supplies made from U.P. iron helped meet the needs of the
Union Army.
You can learn all about “Iron Ore and the Civil War”
at the Michigan Iron Industry Museum’s
annual Civil War encampment Sept. 29. The free, family-friendly event runs
from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities include a recreated Civil War camp,
live historical music, live cannon and artillery demonstrations, and popular 19th-century
children’s games.
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Recreation safety classes
Many outdoor activities require certification through a
safety education course for some, or all, participants. Find upcoming hunting,
ORV, snowmobile, bowhunter and trapping classes in your area, and learn about
online course options, at michigan.gov/receationalsafety.
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Harvests and Haunts
More than 30 Michigan state parks host fall
harvest festivals in September and October. Hay
rides, pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, costume contests and haunted trails
are just some of the fun activities taking place. Learn more at michigan.gov/harvestsandhaunts.
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