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Nature's Palette Registration

Registration Closes 10/19 at 6PM!

At this art-themed, forest-focused lodge & learn you can celebrate forests through art classes, guided hikes, crafty science, and more. Choose your own adventure when you select 3 sessions for Saturday and 1 session for Sunday. Relax, create, and learn at the RAM Center.

For only $450, enjoy 6 activity sessions, 2 nights of lodging, and 6 hot meals. Want to save $20? Bring a friend and share a room.

ORDER 2 TICKETS PER SESSION IF BRINGING A GUEST.

Choose Your Friday Evening Session

Choose ONE Friday Evening Session (6:30PM to 8:00PM)

Creatures to Watch Out For: Forests Pests

Complimentary • 1 spot per person

Learn about some common and harmful forest pests in Michigan: what they do, what their impact is, and what you can do to protect trees.

Only 8 left

Friday Evening Social

Complimentary • 1 spot per person

Meet and Greet with other attendees, enjoying fun tree-themed activities.

Only 40 left

Choose Your Saturday Morning Session

Choose ONE Saturday Morning Session (8:30AM to Noon):

Nature Photography Tips & Field Trip

Complimentary • 1 spot per person

Snap nature photography shots before the fall colors float away with the guidance of award winning photographer Jan Kellogg.

Only 10 left

Bob Ross Painting Class (Saturday Morning)

Complimentary • 1 spot per person

Learn to paint in the style of Bob Ross! No prior painting experience needed-- you can do this!

Only 18 left

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Seeing Shapes & Color for Tree ID (Saturday Morning)

Complimentary • 1 spot per person

Take a close look at tree shapes and identify trees in nature with Craig "The Lorax" Kasmer. Plus, a color scavenger hunt outside!

Choose Your Saturday Afternoon Session

Choose ONE Saturday Afternoon Session (1PM to 4PM):

A New Urban Treescape / Field Trip: Historic Tree Nursery & CCC Museum Tour

Complimentary • 1 spot per person

Peek into the future of urban tree aesthetics with an urban forester. Then root your knowledge touring the historic Higgins Tree Nursery.

Only 20 left

Make Ceramic Animal Tracks

Complimentary • 1 spot per person

Mix and mold to create your own scientifically-accurate ceramic animal track set! Great for painting or pranking. Plus, learn some ID tips.

Only 7 left

Bob Ross Painting Class (Saturday Afternoon)

Complimentary • 1 spot per person

Learn to paint in the style of Bob Ross! No prior painting experience needed-- you can do this!

Only 13 left

Choose Your Saturday Evening Session

Choose ONE Saturday After-Dinner Session (Optional):

Compassing and Navigation 101 (Saturday Evening)

Complimentary • 1 spot per person

Do you feel comfortable getting lost in the woods? No? Good! Learn to use a compass, then beat the classic Silva Compass Course.

Only 9 left

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Forest Bathing (Saturday Evening)

Complimentary • 1 spot per person

Forest bathing is a 2-hour restorative sensory exploration: combine rest and wandering to unplug, slow down, and awaken your senses.

Choose Your Sunday Morning Session

Choose ONE Sunday Session:

Michigan Mushrooms Class (Sunday)

Complimentary • 1 spot per person

Learn to identify wild edible mushrooms in Michigan, and enjoy delicious wild edible mushroom snacks. Plus, an optional guided hike!

Only 25 left

Bob Ross Painting Class (Sunday Morning)

Complimentary • 1 spot per person

Learn to paint in the style of Bob Ross! No prior painting experience needed-- you can do this!

Only 17 left

Complete Your Registration

Finish your and your guest's registration by purchasing event tickets:

Event Ticket

$450 • 1 Guest Limit

Ticket fee includes all previously-selected classes, 2 nights of lodging, 6 meals, and tax. Add guest ticket below to bring a friend!

Only 21 left

Guest Ticket

$410 • 1 Guest Limit

Ticket fee includes all previously-selected classes, 2 nights of lodging, 6 meals, and tax, for 1 guest.

Only 29 left

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Cancellation Policy Agreement

Cancellations

I agree and understand that in the event of a cancellation, I agree to pay a reasonable cancellation fee. Cancellation fees will be calculated as a percentage, based on the date of cancellation listed below, of the total cost for the Lodge & Learn Program.

Date of Cancellation	Amount Owed
8+ days in advance	10%
4-7 days in advance	30%
2-3 days in advance	60%
1 day or less in advance	100%

Please review the RAM Center Damages Policy below before confirming your purchase.

If the premises or any portion of said buildings, grounds or property during the agreed stay shall be damaged by the act, default, or negligence of the Group or any other persons admitted to said premises by the Group, the Group will pay to the Center, upon demand, the sum as shall be necessary to restore to the original condition.

I have read and agreed to the RAM Center Cancellation Policy and RAM Center Damages Policy as presented on this form.

I agree to allow Huron Pines and Michigan DNR to use photos taken of me at this event in print and online publications.

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Self-Guided Walk/Run

Walk or run at your own pace during this self-guided trail hike. Bring a buddy along either a 2-mile, 5-mile, or 8-mile loop and earn an enamel Bob Ross Medal for your efforts. Maps and medals will be provided at the front desk: just ask! This opportunity starts Friday at 3:00PM on and ends Sunday at 1:00PM. You complete the walk/run on your own time and at your own pace.

Yes, I'd like to participate in a self-guided walk/run!

Choose Your Friday Evening Session

Choose Your Saturday Morning Session

Choose Your Saturday Afternoon Session

Choose Your Saturday Evening Session

Choose Your Sunday Morning Session

Complete Your Registration

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