Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park
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Saturday July 27 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Solar Viewing
This solar viewing event will feature family-friendly ranger-led activities related to the Sun and our solar system. Special solar viewing scopes will also be on-hand, courtesy of GTAS, that allow for safe viewing of our closest star, the Sun.Programs will be cancelled ......More
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Saturday July 27 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT Weekly
Fruits of Their Labor
Unearth the legacy of fruit in Sleeping Bear Dunes! Discover how living in a "fruit belt" has impacted the people who have lived in and around the park throughout history.
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Saturday July 27 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT Weekly
Icing on the Cake: How Glaciers Shaped the Lakeshore Landscape
The Lakeshore’s physical features were not created overnight, instead they were sculpted for thousands of years by glaciers. Come find out how a variety of features in the Lakeshore were created and how they have changed over time!
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Sunday July 28 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT Weekly
The Miniscule Menace
Ticks give us the creepy crawlies, but they are also an interesting and important part of the environment. Understanding them will not only help us avoid them, but also maybe gain just a little appreciation for them.
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Sunday July 28 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT Weekly
Landform Detectives
As the ice-age glaciers retreated from what we now call the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, land formations, lake levels, and shorelines have been constantly changing. Evidence of this history is all around us. Come learn to recognize this amazing geological sto......More
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Monday July 29 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT Weekly
Our Changing World: The Intersections Between Climate Change and Invasive Species
Humans aren’t the only beings that like to travel! Invasives do too! Come to learn about the invasive species we have here in Sleeping Bear Dunes, how they use climate change and what we can do about it!!
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Tuesday July 30 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT Weekly
Water Those!
Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink! Discover how Sleeping Bear Dunes plays an important role in the world's largest freshwater resource: the Great Lakes.
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Tuesday July 30 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT Weekly
More than Dunes- The ABCs of Sleeping Bear Dunes
It's a given that Sleeping Bear Dunes has spectacular Dunes. Discover other aspects of this wonderful park.
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Wednesday July 31 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT Weekly
The Many Hats of Sleeping Bear Dunes
Understand Sleeping Bear Dunes and its relevance to Great Lakes history as we weave the story of time immemorial to today. Understand this unique landscape that has Designated Wilderness, Historic Districts, and recreational opportunities galore.
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Wednesday July 31 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT Weekly
Keep it Lit: Ladies of the Light
Over 50 women were light keepers and assistants in the state of Michigan. Learn about the women who kept the lights on.
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Thursday August 1 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT Weekly
US Life Saving Service Drills and Lyle Gun Demonstration - Maritime Museum
Lyle Gun Firing 2 pmThe Lyle Gun is the only cannon ever designed to save lives, not take them. Watch the demonstration to find out more about this life-saving tool. The program begins promptly at 2 pm on the Maritime Museum grounds with a demonstation of the breeches b......More
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Friday August 2 12:00pm - 4:00pm EDT Weekly
Shorebird Shindig: Protecting an Endangered Species
Stop in at the Glen Haven Cannery Picnic Area on Friday's between noon and 4 pm to find out about the piping plover, Sleeping Bear Dunes' iconic bird species.Rangers and volunteers will have activites available to learn about piping plovers and how you can help protect ......More
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Friday August 2 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT Weekly
Booms and Busts: Economics of the Great Lakes and the Manitou Passage
With rough and unpredictible waters that could cause ten million in damages and kill hundreds during a single storm, the Great Lakes made fortunes, broke fortunes, and claimed thousands of lives. This talk will explore the economic conditions that lead to the Great Lake......More
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Friday August 2 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT Weekly
Monsters of the Night
Night time can be a scary experience, especially in the woods. Come uncover the secrets behind the "monsters" of the night and find out why they're not as terrifying as they seem.
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Saturday August 3 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT Weekly
Fruits of Their Labor
Unearth the legacy of fruit in Sleeping Bear Dunes! Discover how living in a "fruit belt" has impacted the people who have lived in and around the park throughout history.
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Saturday August 3 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT Weekly
Persevere like a Plover: The plight and protection of Great Lakes Piping Plovers
Have you seen the sandy colored piping plovers on the Sleeping Bear Dunes shore, or even one of their cottonball-and-toothpick chicks? Step into the life of one of these endangered Great Lakes Piping Plovers and learn how you can contribute to the protection of their pr......More
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Sunday August 4 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT Weekly
The Miniscule Menace
Ticks give us the creepy crawlies, but they are also an interesting and important part of the environment. Understanding them will not only help us avoid them, but also maybe gain just a little appreciation for them.
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Sunday August 4 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT Weekly
Landform Detectives
As the ice-age glaciers retreated from what we now call the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, land formations, lake levels, and shorelines have been constantly changing. Evidence of this history is all around us. Come learn to recognize this amazing geological sto......More
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Monday August 5 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT Weekly
The Towns That Vanished: Ghost Towns of Sleeping Bear
There are many ghost towns on the mainland of SLBE. Learn about why these towns existed, what the citizens went through, and why they disappeared.