Community Calendar

Oct. 1: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Pretty Shaky String Band Performance. Stockbridge Library. 200 Wood St. 517-851-7810.

FALL MUSHROOM HUNT:  2:00 – 3:30 p.m. October 2.   Come search the woods to find and collect fall mushrooms!  Afterwards, mushroom experts Phil Tedeschi and Kirk Coppernoll will talk with you about what you have collected and identify those that are edible.  Bring a basket or paper bag and waxed paper for collecting. Cost: $2/person or $5/family.   Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd. in the Waterloo Recreation Area near Chelsea.  Program limited to 35 people.  Call to reserve a space at 737-475-3170.

Stockbridge Area Arts Council 

PO Box 194, Stockbridge, MI 49285

 stockbridgeareaartscouncil@gmail.com

UPCOMING EVENT: 2022 Festival Chorus Recruitment/Rehearsals

LOCATION of Rehearsals: Stockbridge Presbyterian Church basement at 101 S. Center Street in downtown Stockbridge 

DATE OF Rehearsals: Monday evenings starting September 12 (September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, (not on Halloween), November 7, 14, 21, 28)

Time of rehearsals: 7pm

Cost to participate: Free, materials will be provided by SAAC

Calling all singers!

The Stockbridge Area Arts Council is once again putting on a community Festival Chorus that is free to participants.  This year’s chorus will be directed by retired Stockbridge choir teacher, Carol Hatch.  Rehearsals will be held weekly on Monday evenings at 7pm starting September 12 with a public performance on Sunday, December 4. Rehearsals will be held in the basement of the First Presbyterian Church of Stockbridge at 101 S. Center Street in downtown Stockbridge.    If you are interested please email stockbridgeareaartscouncil@gmail.com , message Stockbridge Area Arts Council on Facebook, or just show up at the first rehearsal! 

The SAAC Festival Chorus performance will be on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 3pm in the Stockbridge Township Hall, 125 S. Clinton Street, Stockbridge. All are invited and welcome to this free concert. 

The Stockbridge Area Arts Council is an all-volunteer organization providing arts programming in the Stockbridge area for over 30 years.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at noon: prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center. Stockbridge Town Hall basement meeting room.

Sons of American Legion Meetings: Stockbridge. Post 510. 1st Tuesday every month. 7pm

Movers & Readers Storytime (up age 3) 10:30-11am

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at noon: prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center. Stockbridge Town Hall basement meeting room.

Every Wednesday: Pop-up food distribution for anyone in need through Greater Lansing Food Bank. In parking lot outside Stockbridge Community Outreach (at Elm & Cherry Streets) between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Wednesdays (Sept 7 through Dec. 14 except Nov. 23): 10:30-11:00 a.m. Fall Family Storytime! Ages 6 & Up. Stockbridge Library. 200 Wood St. 517-851-7810

Wednesdays (Sept 7 through Dec. 14 except Nov.): 12 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Kids Construction Zone. LEGOs and beyond! Ages 6 & Up. Stockbridge Library. 200 Wood St. 517-851-7810

First Wednesdays of the month: 5:00-7:00 p.m. Fall Craft Nights for teens and adults. (Call for details.) Stockbridge Library. 200 Wood St. 517-851-7810

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at noon: prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center. Stockbridge Town Hall basement meeting room.

Thursdays (Sept 1 through Dec. 22 except Thanksgiving): 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Coffee Chat! Stockbridge Library. 200 Wood St. 517-851-7810

Rock Me Mama Support Group, Thursdays, 10:30 am – noon.. Virtual meetings hosted by Chelsea Hospital. Email Kathryn.walz@trinity-health.org or call 734-680-5312 to register and receive link.

Occasional Fridays (Call Library for dates): 1:00-2:00 p.m. Keep Calm and Carry Yarn. Stockbridge Library. 200 Wood St. 517-851-7810.

The Open Air Market of Stockbridge began its 12th season on Friday, May 6, on the township square in downtown Stockbridge. Each week through October 28, we plan to set up so that we all can enjoy camaraderie.

This weekend is the Vendors Yard Sale and we will be bringing other delights for you to shop for too.

Meet Us at the Market!

For more information, call Suzi: 517-851-7437.

Oct. 8: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Cameron Zvara magic Show. Stockbridge Library. 200 Wood St. 517-851-7810.

Chicken Supper at the Plainfield United Methodist Church, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. Takeouts Only. Starting at 5 pm. Freewill Donation.

On Saturday October 8th and Sunday October 9th  we will be having a Quilt Show at the Heritage Elementary School called QUILTERS ARE ARTISTS TOO!  We expect to have over 1000 attendees coming to your community. We will have an exhibit of over 300 articles even a wearable art runway show on each day. Lunch will be served on the premises.  The guild has been in existence over 30 years and has around 125 members.  We have three charities that we contribute to.

On Saturday October 8th and Sunday October 9th  we will be having a Quilt Show at the Heritage Elementary School called QUILTERS ARE ARTISTS TOO!  We expect to have over 1000 attendees coming to your community. We will have an exhibit of over 300 articles even a wearable art runway show on each day. Lunch will be served on the premises.  The guild has been in existence over 30 years and has around 125 members.  We have three charities that we contribute to.

Pioneer Day at Waterloo Farm and Dewey School Sunday October 9 10am-5pm.

Second Monday each month: Stockbridge Community Outreach’s Fresh Food Distribution for anyone who needs food—no registration required, just show up—at Jeruel Baptist Church’s parking lot, 4-5pm. Curbside pick-up. For info: 517-851-7285.

Stockbridge Area Arts Council 

PO Box 194, Stockbridge, MI 49285

 stockbridgeareaartscouncil@gmail.com

UPCOMING EVENT: 2022 Festival Chorus Recruitment/Rehearsals

LOCATION of Rehearsals: Stockbridge Presbyterian Church basement at 101 S. Center Street in downtown Stockbridge 

DATE OF Rehearsals: Monday evenings starting September 12 (September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, (not on Halloween), November 7, 14, 21, 28)

Time of rehearsals: 7pm

Cost to participate: Free, materials will be provided by SAAC

Calling all singers!

The Stockbridge Area Arts Council is once again putting on a community Festival Chorus that is free to participants.  This year’s chorus will be directed by retired Stockbridge choir teacher, Carol Hatch.  Rehearsals will be held weekly on Monday evenings at 7pm starting September 12 with a public performance on Sunday, December 4. Rehearsals will be held in the basement of the First Presbyterian Church of Stockbridge at 101 S. Center Street in downtown Stockbridge.    If you are interested please email stockbridgeareaartscouncil@gmail.com , message Stockbridge Area Arts Council on Facebook, or just show up at the first rehearsal! 

The SAAC Festival Chorus performance will be on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 3pm in the Stockbridge Township Hall, 125 S. Clinton Street, Stockbridge. All are invited and welcome to this free concert. 

The Stockbridge Area Arts Council is an all-volunteer organization providing arts programming in the Stockbridge area for over 30 years.

American Legion Monthly Meetings: Stockbridge. Post 510. 2nd Monday every month. 7pm

SELF-GUIDED FALL COLOR AND SANDHILL CRANE TOUR.   Large numbers of Sandhill Cranes can be seen in parts of the Waterloo Recreation Area through late November.  Beginning October 10, visitors may pick up free maps to the best fall color routes and crane viewing areas around the Waterloo Recreation Area.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at noon: prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center. Stockbridge Town Hall basement meeting room.

SELF-GUIDED FALL COLOR AND SANDHILL CRANE TOUR.   Large numbers of Sandhill Cranes can be seen in parts of the Waterloo Recreation Area through late November.  Beginning October 10, visitors may pick up free maps to the best fall color routes and crane viewing areas around the Waterloo Recreation Area.

Movers & Readers Storytime (up age 3) 10:30-11am

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at noon: prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center. Stockbridge Town Hall basement meeting room.

Every Wednesday: Pop-up food distribution for anyone in need through Greater Lansing Food Bank. In parking lot outside Stockbridge Community Outreach (at Elm & Cherry Streets) between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Wednesdays (Sept 7 through Dec. 14 except Nov. 23): 10:30-11:00 a.m. Fall Family Storytime! Ages 6 & Up. Stockbridge Library. 200 Wood St. 517-851-7810

Wednesdays (Sept 7 through Dec. 14 except Nov.): 12 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Kids Construction Zone. LEGOs and beyond! Ages 6 & Up. Stockbridge Library. 200 Wood St. 517-851-7810

SELF-GUIDED FALL COLOR AND SANDHILL CRANE TOUR.   Large numbers of Sandhill Cranes can be seen in parts of the Waterloo Recreation Area through late November.  Beginning October 10, visitors may pick up free maps to the best fall color routes and crane viewing areas around the Waterloo Recreation Area.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at noon: prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center. Stockbridge Town Hall basement meeting room.

Thursdays (Sept 1 through Dec. 22 except Thanksgiving): 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Coffee Chat! Stockbridge Library. 200 Wood St. 517-851-7810

Rock Me Mama Support Group, Thursdays, 10:30 am – noon.. Virtual meetings hosted by Chelsea Hospital. Email Kathryn.walz@trinity-health.org or call 734-680-5312 to register and receive link.

SELF-GUIDED FALL COLOR AND SANDHILL CRANE TOUR.   Large numbers of Sandhill Cranes can be seen in parts of the Waterloo Recreation Area through late November.  Beginning October 10, visitors may pick up free maps to the best fall color routes and crane viewing areas around the Waterloo Recreation Area.

Oct. 13: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Michigan’s Lost, Forgotten and Unforgettable Places. By Stockbridge Library. At Senior Center. 517-851-7810.

Occasional Fridays (Call Library for dates): 1:00-2:00 p.m. Keep Calm and Carry Yarn. Stockbridge Library. 200 Wood St. 517-851-7810.

SELF-GUIDED FALL COLOR AND SANDHILL CRANE TOUR.   Large numbers of Sandhill Cranes can be seen in parts of the Waterloo Recreation Area through late November.  Beginning October 10, visitors may pick up free maps to the best fall color routes and crane viewing areas around the Waterloo Recreation Area.

The Open Air Market of Stockbridge began its 12th season on Friday, May 6, on the township square in downtown Stockbridge. Each week through October 28, we plan to set up so that we all can enjoy camaraderie.

Meet Us at the Market!

For more information, call Suzi: 517-851-7437.

SELF-GUIDED FALL COLOR AND SANDHILL CRANE TOUR.   Large numbers of Sandhill Cranes can be seen in parts of the Waterloo Recreation Area through late November.  Beginning October 10, visitors may pick up free maps to the best fall color routes and crane viewing areas around the Waterloo Recreation Area.

SELF-GUIDED FALL COLOR AND SANDHILL CRANE TOUR.   Large numbers of Sandhill Cranes can be seen in parts of the Waterloo Recreation Area through late November.  Beginning October 10, visitors may pick up free maps to the best fall color routes and crane viewing areas around the Waterloo Recreation Area.

BATS, HIBERNATION, AND WHITE-NOSE SYNDROME: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 16.  In this informative program, you will learn about hibernation, why bats do it, and where in the state hibernating bats are found.  Dr. Allen Kurta, an expert in bat behavior, will discuss how Michigan’s nine species of bats spend their winters, especially those that hibernate underground in mines and caves.  The presentation will conclude with an introduction to white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease that has decimated our bat population.  Cost: $2/person or $5/family.  Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd. in the Waterloo Recreation Area near Chelsea.  Program limited to 50 people.  Call to reserve a space at 737-475-3170.

Stockbridge Area Arts Council 

PO Box 194, Stockbridge, MI 49285

 stockbridgeareaartscouncil@gmail.com

UPCOMING EVENT: 2022 Festival Chorus Recruitment/Rehearsals

LOCATION of Rehearsals: Stockbridge Presbyterian Church basement at 101 S. Center Street in downtown Stockbridge 

DATE OF Rehearsals: Monday evenings starting September 12 (September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, (not on Halloween), November 7, 14, 21, 28)

Time of rehearsals: 7pm

Cost to participate: Free, materials will be provided by SAAC

Calling all singers!

The Stockbridge Area Arts Council is once again putting on a community Festival Chorus that is free to participants.  This year’s chorus will be directed by retired Stockbridge choir teacher, Carol Hatch.  Rehearsals will be held weekly on Monday evenings at 7pm starting September 12 with a public performance on Sunday, December 4. Rehearsals will be held in the basement of the First Presbyterian Church of Stockbridge at 101 S. Center Street in downtown Stockbridge.    If you are interested please email stockbridgeareaartscouncil@gmail.com , message Stockbridge Area Arts Council on Facebook, or just show up at the first rehearsal! 

The SAAC Festival Chorus performance will be on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 3pm in the Stockbridge Township Hall, 125 S. Clinton Street, Stockbridge. All are invited and welcome to this free concert. 

The Stockbridge Area Arts Council is an all-volunteer organization providing arts programming in the Stockbridge area for over 30 years.

SELF-GUIDED FALL COLOR AND SANDHILL CRANE TOUR.   Large numbers of Sandhill Cranes can be seen in parts of the Waterloo Recreation Area through late November.  Beginning October 10, visitors may pick up free maps to the best fall color routes and crane viewing areas around the Waterloo Recreation Area.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at noon: prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center. Stockbridge Town Hall basement meeting room.

SELF-GUIDED FALL COLOR AND SANDHILL CRANE TOUR.   Large numbers of Sandhill Cranes can be seen in parts of the Waterloo Recreation Area through late November.  Beginning October 10, visitors may pick up free maps to the best fall color routes and crane viewing areas around the Waterloo Recreation Area.

Movers & Readers Storytime (up age 3) 10:30-11am

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at noon: prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center. Stockbridge Town Hall basement meeting room.

Every Wednesday: Pop-up food distribution for anyone in need through Greater Lansing Food Bank. In parking lot outside Stockbridge Community Outreach (at Elm & Cherry Streets) between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Wednesdays (Sept 7 through Dec. 14 except Nov. 23): 10:30-11:00 a.m. Fall Family Storytime! Ages 6 & Up. Stockbridge Library. 200 Wood St. 517-851-7810

Wednesdays (Sept 7 through Dec. 14 except Nov.): 12 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Kids Construction Zone. LEGOs and beyond! Ages 6 & Up. Stockbridge Library. 200 Wood St. 517-851-7810

Third Wednesdays of the month: 7:00-8:00 p.m. Senior Center Book Discussion hosted by Library. At Senior Center.

SELF-GUIDED FALL COLOR AND SANDHILL CRANE TOUR.   Large numbers of Sandhill Cranes can be seen in parts of the Waterloo Recreation Area through late November.  Beginning October 10, visitors may pick up free maps to the best fall color routes and crane viewing areas around the Waterloo Recreation Area.

3rd Thursday Book Group 11:30-12:30

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at noon: prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center. Stockbridge Town Hall basement meeting room.

Thursdays (Sept 1 through Dec. 22 except Thanksgiving): 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Coffee Chat! Stockbridge Library. 200 Wood St. 517-851-7810

Sept. 15: 11:30 a.m. Third Thursday Book Discussion. Stockbridge Library. 200 Wood St. 517-851-7810.

Rock Me Mama Support Group, Thursdays, 10:30 am – noon.. Virtual meetings hosted by Chelsea Hospital. Email Kathryn.walz@trinity-health.org or call 734-680-5312 to register and receive link.

SELF-GUIDED FALL COLOR AND SANDHILL CRANE TOUR.   Large numbers of Sandhill Cranes can be seen in parts of the Waterloo Recreation Area through late November.  Beginning October 10, visitors may pick up free maps to the best fall color routes and crane viewing areas around the Waterloo Recreation Area.

Occasional Fridays (Call Library for dates): 1:00-2:00 p.m. Keep Calm and Carry Yarn. Stockbridge Library. 200 Wood St. 517-851-7810.

SELF-GUIDED FALL COLOR AND SANDHILL CRANE TOUR.   Large numbers of Sandhill Cranes can be seen in parts of the Waterloo Recreation Area through late November.  Beginning October 10, visitors may pick up free maps to the best fall color routes and crane viewing areas around the Waterloo Recreation Area.

The Open Air Market of Stockbridge began its 12th season on Friday, May 6, on the township square in downtown Stockbridge. Each week through October 28, we plan to set up so that we all can enjoy camaraderie.

Meet Us at the Market!

For more information, call Suzi: 517-851-7437.

SELF-GUIDED FALL COLOR AND SANDHILL CRANE TOUR.   Large numbers of Sandhill Cranes can be seen in parts of the Waterloo Recreation Area through late November.  Beginning October 10, visitors may pick up free maps to the best fall color routes and crane viewing areas around the Waterloo Recreation Area.

Oct. 22: 10:30-11:00 a.m. Festivals of Light: India’s Diwali Festival. Stockbridge Library. 200 Wood St. 517-851-7810.

SELF-GUIDED FALL COLOR AND SANDHILL CRANE TOUR.   Large numbers of Sandhill Cranes can be seen in parts of the Waterloo Recreation Area through late November.  Beginning October 10, visitors may pick up free maps to the best fall color routes and crane viewing areas around the Waterloo Recreation Area.

WHO NEEDS ADAPTATIONS? 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 23.  Whether they have fur, feathers or scales, all animals need special features that allow them to find food, avoid predators, and survive in their environment.  Learn about some of these amazing adaptations in this hands-on program with live animals brought to you by Science Alive.   Cost: $2/person or $5/family.  Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd. in the Waterloo Recreation Area near Chelsea.  Program limited to 50 people.  Call to reserve a space at 737-475-3170.

The Stockbridge Area Arts Council Meeting at the Stockbridge Activity Center and on Zoom at 5:30 p.m. every fourth Monday of the month.

Stockbridge Area Arts Council 

PO Box 194, Stockbridge, MI 49285

 stockbridgeareaartscouncil@gmail.com

UPCOMING EVENT: 2022 Festival Chorus Recruitment/Rehearsals

LOCATION of Rehearsals: Stockbridge Presbyterian Church basement at 101 S. Center Street in downtown Stockbridge 

DATE OF Rehearsals: Monday evenings starting September 12 (September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, (not on Halloween), November 7, 14, 21, 28)

Time of rehearsals: 7pm

Cost to participate: Free, materials will be provided by SAAC

Calling all singers!

The Stockbridge Area Arts Council is once again putting on a community Festival Chorus that is free to participants.  This year’s chorus will be directed by retired Stockbridge choir teacher, Carol Hatch.  Rehearsals will be held weekly on Monday evenings at 7pm starting September 12 with a public performance on Sunday, December 4. Rehearsals will be held in the basement of the First Presbyterian Church of Stockbridge at 101 S. Center Street in downtown Stockbridge.    If you are interested please email stockbridgeareaartscouncil@gmail.com , message Stockbridge Area Arts Council on Facebook, or just show up at the first rehearsal! 

The SAAC Festival Chorus performance will be on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 3pm in the Stockbridge Township Hall, 125 S. Clinton Street, Stockbridge. All are invited and welcome to this free concert. 

The Stockbridge Area Arts Council is an all-volunteer organization providing arts programming in the Stockbridge area for over 30 years.

SELF-GUIDED FALL COLOR AND SANDHILL CRANE TOUR.   Large numbers of Sandhill Cranes can be seen in parts of the Waterloo Recreation Area through late November.  Beginning October 10, visitors may pick up free maps to the best fall color routes and crane viewing areas around the Waterloo Recreation Area.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at noon: prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center. Stockbridge Town Hall basement meeting room.

American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Meetings: Stockbridge. Post 510. 4th Tuesday every month. 7pm

SELF-GUIDED FALL COLOR AND SANDHILL CRANE TOUR.   Large numbers of Sandhill Cranes can be seen in parts of the Waterloo Recreation Area through late November.  Beginning October 10, visitors may pick up free maps to the best fall color routes and crane viewing areas around the Waterloo Recreation Area.

Movers & Readers Storytime (up age 3) 10:30-11am

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at noon: prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center. Stockbridge Town Hall basement meeting room.

Every Wednesday: Pop-up food distribution for anyone in need through Greater Lansing Food Bank. In parking lot outside Stockbridge Community Outreach (at Elm & Cherry Streets) between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Wednesdays (Sept 7 through Dec. 14 except Nov. 23): 10:30-11:00 a.m. Fall Family Storytime! Ages 6 & Up. Stockbridge Library. 200 Wood St. 517-851-7810

Wednesdays (Sept 7 through Dec. 14 except Nov.): 12 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Kids Construction Zone. LEGOs and beyond! Ages 6 & Up. Stockbridge Library. 200 Wood St. 517-851-7810

SELF-GUIDED FALL COLOR AND SANDHILL CRANE TOUR.   Large numbers of Sandhill Cranes can be seen in parts of the Waterloo Recreation Area through late November.  Beginning October 10, visitors may pick up free maps to the best fall color routes and crane viewing areas around the Waterloo Recreation Area.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at noon: prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center. Stockbridge Town Hall basement meeting room.

Thursdays (Sept 1 through Dec. 22 except Thanksgiving): 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Coffee Chat! Stockbridge Library. 200 Wood St. 517-851-7810

Rock Me Mama Support Group, Thursdays, 10:30 am – noon.. Virtual meetings hosted by Chelsea Hospital. Email Kathryn.walz@trinity-health.org or call 734-680-5312 to register and receive link.

SELF-GUIDED FALL COLOR AND SANDHILL CRANE TOUR.   Large numbers of Sandhill Cranes can be seen in parts of the Waterloo Recreation Area through late November.  Beginning October 10, visitors may pick up free maps to the best fall color routes and crane viewing areas around the Waterloo Recreation Area.

Fourth Friday, every month: Dinner (free with donation) at the Stockbridge Presbyterian Church.

Occasional Fridays (Call Library for dates): 1:00-2:00 p.m. Keep Calm and Carry Yarn. Stockbridge Library. 200 Wood St. 517-851-7810.

SELF-GUIDED FALL COLOR AND SANDHILL CRANE TOUR.   Large numbers of Sandhill Cranes can be seen in parts of the Waterloo Recreation Area through late November.  Beginning October 10, visitors may pick up free maps to the best fall color routes and crane viewing areas around the Waterloo Recreation Area.

The Open Air Market of Stockbridge began its 12th season on Friday, May 6, on the township square in downtown Stockbridge. Each week through October 28, we plan to set up so that we all can enjoy camaraderie.

Meet Us at the Market!

For more information, call Suzi: 517-851-7437.

SELF-GUIDED FALL COLOR AND SANDHILL CRANE TOUR.   Large numbers of Sandhill Cranes can be seen in parts of the Waterloo Recreation Area through late November.  Beginning October 10, visitors may pick up free maps to the best fall color routes and crane viewing areas around the Waterloo Recreation Area.

SELF-GUIDED FALL COLOR AND SANDHILL CRANE TOUR.   Large numbers of Sandhill Cranes can be seen in parts of the Waterloo Recreation Area through late November.  Beginning October 10, visitors may pick up free maps to the best fall color routes and crane viewing areas around the Waterloo Recreation Area.

SANDHILL CRANE TOUR:  2:00 p.m.  Sunday, October 30.   Local expert Bill Wells will talk about Sandhill Cranes and answer some of your questions about their fascinating behaviors.  Afterwards, he will lead a driving tour to view cranes in the fields around the Waterloo Recreation Area.  Visitors can expect to see some of these magnificent birds at close range.  Bring binoculars and cameras.  Cost: $2/person or $5/family with State Recreation Passport.  Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd. in the Waterloo Recreation Area near Chelsea.  Cost: $2/person or $5/family.  Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd. in the Waterloo Recreation Area near Chelsea.

SELF-GUIDED FALL COLOR AND SANDHILL CRANE TOUR.   Large numbers of Sandhill Cranes can be seen in parts of the Waterloo Recreation Area through late November.  Beginning October 10, visitors may pick up free maps to the best fall color routes and crane viewing areas around the Waterloo Recreation Area.