Family fun is happening at Howard Christian Nature Center located at 16190 Red Pine Drive in Kent City on Saturday, October 25!

All ages are welcome from 5:00pm to 8:30pm, where guest have the opportunity to begin with carving one pumpkin at the Red Pine Center. 1st, 2nd & 3rd place PRIZES will be awarded and from there, all pumpkins will be lit and laid along the trail for all to enjoy. Dressing up in a favorite Nature Character is encouraged.

The trail will cover the spooky Enchanted forest, where a “flying Monkey” could possibly be seen, along with other interesting creatures to observe.

Cost: $8.00 donation per person or $30 donation per family of 4 or more.

Visit www.lilysfrogpad.com for more information.

The Howard Christensen Nature Center is looking for volunteers to help with new additions to its facilities.

The Nature Center is planning to add a Linkin' Log playground, an obstacle course, a second "Stewardship Garden", and a goat house.  

The Linkin' Log playground will be built from logs harvested on the Nature Center's property, and cater to children. The obstacle course will be for teenagers and adults.  The new Stewardship Garden is meant to enhance visitors' understanding of sustainability.  The goat house will give visitors a close encounter with live animals.

The Boy Scouts will be building the goat house, but help is still needed on other projects.  For more information on volunteering, visit the Nature Center's website.

Do you see beauty in a snow-covered landscape, or does it simply make you want to head to a warmer climate? Many people, even the “snowbirds,” see beauty in nature. During November and December, the Howard Christensen Nature Center (HCNC) is hosting several workshops and a quilt raffle that are inspired by nature’s beauty.

The Rockford Sportsman’s Club is again showing their support for the educational programs at the nature center by sponsoring the third annual quilt raffle. The prizes for the raffle include a wildlife-themed quilted wall hanging by Sandy Afton, a framed “sand dune” print by Jeanne Rockett, and a 60” wreath created by Kare Greenup. A raffle ticket costs $5 with all proceeds going to the nature center, which is located on 135 acres in the Rogue River State Game Area.