Great Backyard Bird Count
Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m.

Organized by the National Audubon Society and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual event to engage people from across America in citizen-science. By counting the birds you see and submitting the data, scientists can have a real-time picture of bird populations and habitats. Stop by the Nature Center to learn how to identify our common winter birds (1 p.m.) and how to feed them (3 p.m.). In between, help tally the birds at Fernwood’s feeders. Free with paid Fernwood admission.

Sunday Journey –
Mt. Kilimanjaro
Sunday, Feb. 26, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Walking on the Top of Africa at 70 with Dennis Woodland, biology professor, Andrews University. Woodland takes us along on his hike up Mt. Kilimanjaro to celebrate his 70th birthday. Register by Saturday, Feb. 25. Fee is $10 (members $8).

Meijer Garden and Grand Rapids Public Museum Bus Tour
Friday, March 23, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Hop on the bus for a day trip to Grand Rapids. Start the day at Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, where beautiful butterflies are fluttering through the conservatory. After lunch at Meijer, visit the Grand Rapids Public Museum to view exhibits of historic Grand Rapids, Native Americans, Michigan Civil War, Habitats, and much more. Trip fee includes transportation and admission fees; lunch is on your own. Cost is $75 (members $60). Register by March 11.

Winter Yoga Series
Thursdays through March 15, 12:15 to 1:30 p.m.

Instructor Deirdre Guthrie of Yoga Glow in Three Oaks teaches the fundamentals of the practice in this six-class series, including breathwork, alignment and the development of both strength and flexibility. Session runs through March 15. Drop-ins are welcome at $10 each. Yoga mats and props included.

Enter the spring raffle

Win up to $5,000 in Fernwood’s spring raffle and support its education programs and gardens. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased in person or by phone. The winner will be chosen by a random drawing on March 22 at 10 a.m.

Winner need not be present. Odds are one in 100 with all tickets sold. If fewer than 100 tickets are sold, the drawing reverts to a 50/50 raffle with the winner receiving 50 percent of the receipts.

Call 695-6491 to confirm status of classes. Fernwood is located near Buchanan at 13988 Range Line Rd., Niles.

Visit Fernwood’s website at www.fernwoodbotanical.org.