January
Jan. 28
“Miniature Terrariums.” Learn to make your own miniature terrarium and bring some green into your home’s winter landscape. Bring an interesting glass container; plants supplied. Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve, 13988 Range Line Road, Niles, Mich. 1 to 2:30 p.m. $30; preregistration required by Jan. 20. Info: 269-695-6491 or www.fernwoodbotanical.org.
February
Feb. 11
“Make a Tussie-Mussie.” Give an old-fashioned tussie-mussie bouquet to someone special for Valentine’s Day. Learn to make these tiny Victorian bouquets of fragrant leaves and flowers. Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve, 13988 Range Line Road, Niles, Mich. 1 to 2:30 p.m. $25; preregistration required by Feb. 10. Info: 269-695-6491 or www.fernwoodbotanical.org.
Feb. 18
Great Backyard Bird Count. Help to tally the number of birds stopping at Fernwood’s feeders. Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve, 13988 Range Line Road, Niles, Mich. 1 to 4 p.m. Info: 269-695-6491 or www.fernwoodbotanical.org.
Feb. 18 to 20
Higgins Lake Winter Weekend. Visit Hartwick Pines State Park near Grayling, Mich., home of the largest stand of virgin white pines in the Lower Peninsula, for nature study, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and more. Sponsored by Fernwood Botanical Gardens and Nature Preserve, 13988 Range Line Road, Niles, Mich. $300; preregistration required. Info: 269-695-6491 or www.fernwoodbotanical.org.
