Pigeon River Country Discovery Center

09/03/2026

Want to learn more about mushrooms? Come to the Pigeon River Country Discovery Center on Sept. 13th from 10am to 1 pm for a free "Mushroom Foray" workshop led by Dianne Farner of HeadWaters Land Conservancy. Family friendly. Register here:

Date: September 13th (Sunday) Time: 10am – 1pm Rain Date: September 19th Presenter: Dianne Farner, Wild Mushroom Guide, HeadWaters Land Conservancy Join Dianne Farner of HeadWater’s Land Conservancy, for a […]

08/09/2026

Last chance to sign up for our FREE "Explore iNaturalist" workshop on Sat. Aug. 15th from 1-3:30 pm. There will also be a kid-focused workshop going on at the same time (for 6-12 yr. old). Register here:

Date: August 15th (Saturday) Time: 1pm – 3:30pm Presenter: Ken Bauer of Huron Pines Join us for a hands-on intro to the iNaturalist app. Perfect for adults and teens wanting […]

08/02/2026

We had a great time last night with Todd and Ann from Discover Bats Ohio looking for bats outside of the Discovery Center.

07/26/2026

We have a fun free family workshop coming up next Saturday (8/1) beginning at 8 pm called "All About Bats". Learn about the amazing world of bats. Use hand-held sensors to listen to them as they come out in the evening. Register here:

Date: August 1st (Saturday) Time: 8pm – 10pm Presenter: Todd Cartner and wife from Discovery Bats Ohio Toss Cartner and his wife from the Discovery Bats Ohio are heading north […]

07/12/2026

Would you like to learn about fly fishing? Sign up soon for our free"Beginners' Fly Tying & Casting" workshop being held on July 18th from 10 am to noon. Craft your own summer dry fly and learn some casting tricks. Register here:

Date: July 18th (Saturday) Time: 10am – 12pm Presenter: Byron Lamphear and Mark Jarvie from Headwaters Trout Unlimited. Explore the world of fly tying and casting. Craft your very own […]

07/09/2026

It's a very beautiful spot.

07/06/2026

Our free "Big Wild Wednesdays" Kid's Day Camp is filling up quickly. Check our website for available slots for the camps scheduled for July 15th, July 22nd and July 29th, from 10 to 3 each day. If full, we're taking a waiting list. Children must be registered at:

Date: July 15th (Wednesday) Time: 10am – 3pm Discovery the wonders of nature in the Pigeon River Forest. No charge for camps, must pre-register. Come to 1, 2, or all […]

06/30/2026

Young and old alike had fun at last Saturday's "Water Quality Connections" workshop. Thanks to Sam Day from the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians for presenting. Check out the other workshops we have planned for this season at the Pigeon River Country Discovery Center: https://pigeonriverdiscoverycenter.org/2026-events-printable-flyer/

06/25/2026

Get ready for Saturday's free workshop - "Water Quality Connections" at the Pigeon River Country Discovery Center (June 27th from 1-3 pm). Find out more about the importance of the PRC's water resources, then take a walk along the river to find macro-invertebrates (water bugs). For all ages. Register here:

Date: June 27th (Saturday) Time: 1pm – 3pm Presenter: Sam Day Sam Day will introduce water quality programs administered by the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. Take a […]