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Dexter, MI: Southeast Michigan Chapter, Dexter Ice Festival & Hike

Jan 17, 2026 11:00AM—1:00PM

Dexter Wellness Center Inside the Lobby, 2810 Baker Road, Dexter, MI 48130, Eastern Time Zone

We’ll hike 1.3 miles along the Border-to-Border Trail to Downtown Dexter’s Ice Sculpture Exhibit. View the exhibits, then take a coffee/ hot cocoa / lunch break and afterward return to the Dexter Wellness Center.

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Novi MI: Southeast Michigan Chapter, “Saint James, the Greater, as Seen from the Brush of an Artist” Presentation

Jan 12, 2026 1:00PM—2:30PM

Saint James Novi Parish Hall, 46325 Ten Mile Road, Novi, Michigan. 1:00 PM EST. PLEASE RSVP IN REGISTER BUTTON SO ENOUGH CHAIRS ARE SET UP. NOTE: At 2 PM Parish will conduct a white elephant event for church members. For Map click here: https://www.google.com/maps/place/St.+James+Catholic+Church/@42.4738593,-83.5163929,4892m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x8824aeca9aad17fb:0xfe5b63bb48189bd5!8m2!3d42.4650404!4d-83.503639!16sg1tgj9fr1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw

“Saint James, the Greater, as Seen from the Brush of an Artist” Powerpoint Presentation: Santiago, AKA Saint James, has become known to the world through stories told, words written, and churches built. Join me and explore the world of Santiago through the eyes and brushstrokes of an artist. From the Sea of Galilee to the…

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Milford MI: SE Michigan Chapter, New Year’s Day Hike Cancelled

Jan 01, 2026 12:30PM—4:30PM

Milford, Michigan, EST

NEW YEAR’S DAY HIKE UPDATE: The New Year’s Day Hike is cancelled due to expected extreme cold temperatures. However, the Potluck lunch is still on!! Lunch Main Course: Soup and Chili are being provided. Please let us know if you can bring other items: salad, baked goods, fruit, or another dish you want to share.…

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Milford MI: Southeast Michigan Chapter, New Year’s Day 2+ Mile Hike Followed by Pot Luck

Jan 01, 2026 10:30AM—2:00PM

Hike From KENSINGTON METROPARK NATURE CENTER 2240 West Buno Road, Milford, MI 48381. Start 10:30 AM Eastern Standard Time. Followed by Pot Luck Meal, see Event Description Below.

1. Meet at 10:30 AM at Kensington Metropark Nature Center; $10 Metro Park Vehicle Daily Entrance Fee 2. From Nature Center, Lori Stack Leads 2 Mile Hike on Wildwing Trail w Optional 1 Mile Pine Loop Trail. Bring Hiking Poles, Consider Crampons/Snowshoes 3. Post Hike Potluck Meal at 12:30 PM at Lori’s Home (4738 Warbler…

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Hamburg MI: Southeast Michigan Chapter, Year End Potluck Meal and Storytelling

Dec 06, 2025

Hamburg Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg, Michigan 9:30 AM EST.

Hamburg Library Opens: 9:00 AM; Pot-luck Setup at 9:30 AM; Session From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM 1. Bring a dish to pass/share and your table service! Click on URL to RSVP and sign up for your pot luck item: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lc01vnS4pSS0Ad6RI4j13zIRWRAgHZoepypOR3h8Ejk/edit?usp=sharing Coffee, tea, and water will be provided. 2. If you have walked a Camino…

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Hamburg, MI: Southeast Michigan Chapter; Lakelands Trail 5.5 mile Out-and-Back Hike

Nov 08, 2025 10:00AM—1:30PM

Lakeland Trail Head at Winkelhaus Park, 10655 Hamburg Rd, Hamburg, MI 48139. at 10:00 AM EST

Hike Portion of Lakeland Trail with start from Trailhead at Winkelhaus Park 10655 Hamburg Rd, Hamburg, MI 48139 Hike 2.7 miles to Zukey Lake Tavern for lunch and back the same route to the start of the trail. Total distance about 5.5 miles. This flat, paved trail is from an abandoned railroad corridor and passes…

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Pinckney State Recreation Area, MI; Southeast Michigan Chapter: Loop Trail Hike

Oct 25, 2025 10:00AM—1:00PM

Saturday, October 25, at 10:00 am. EST** **WHERE: Pinckney State Recreation Area** **ADDRESS: 2 Crooked Lake Trail, Pinckney, MICHIGAN

Member Reggie Rodrigues will lead the hike. The hike is approximately a 4.8 mile loop including the walk from the parking lot and back. We can make the hike shorter for those on a limited timeline. The address should direct you to the parking lot. Please look for the yellow arrow, where we will gather…

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Milford MI: SE Michigan Chapter: Southeast Michigan ChapterHike

Sep 20, 2025 10:00AM—1:00PM

Baker's of Milford Restaurant parking lot, 2025 S. Milford Raod, Milford, MI 48381. Eastern time zone.

Please join us on Saturday, September 20 in Milford, MI, for a 6 mile, there-and-back hike (3 miles each way), led by chapter member Kim Wilkinson. We have a half-way point lunch stop planned at Charlie’s on Main Street in downtown Milford. Charlie’s address is 525 N. Main St. #200, Milford, MI 48381. For those…

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Commerce Township, Michigan: SE Michigan Chapter, Hike at the Proud Lake State Recreation Area

Aug 09, 2025 10:00AM—1:30PM

The Proud Lake State Recreation Area is located at 3500 North Wixom Road, Commerce Township, Michigan 48382. See map click here: https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/publications/pdfs/RecreationCamping/proud_lake_map.pdf The park is six (6) miles north of I-96, exit 159, (3 miles southeast of Milford). Each vehicle will also need a Michigan State Park Recreation Pass (the same as Brighton Recreation Area requires). Please NOTE: The entrance road to take is on the East side of Wixom Road, almost directly across from Garden Road. There is not a booth to purchase a pass at this entrance. Proceed to the parking area on the road beyond Park Headquarters. DO NOT GO TO THE MAIN PARK ENTRANCE ON GLENGARY ROAD.

Our next hike will begin Saturday 9 at August 10:00 AM at Proud Lake State Recreation Area.  The Proud Lake State Recreation Area is located at 3500 North Wixom Road, Commerce Township, Michigan 48382.  We will have a yellow arrows at the park road entrance and to the parking lot. On the trail map, we…

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Detroit MI: SE Michigan Chapter, Belle Isle State Park Hike

Jun 21, 2025 10:00AM—12:30PM

MEETING LOCATION: Remick Music Shell Parking Lot (see map). Enter Belle Isle from the McArthur Bridge, onto Sunset Drive, then quickly bear left onto Casino Way.  Take a right turn at the second street, Muse Road, which then dog legs left becoming Loiter Way.  Almost immediately on the right is the Remick Music Shell and Parking Lot where we will gather.   Detroit, Michigan is in the Eastern Time Zone.

This hike offers access to a true diamond, historic Belle Isle, nestled between the Cities of Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.  Our hike will take in the beautiful Detroit skyline, as well as the elegant Windsor shoreline; the busy river traffic; and the many important exhibits, museums and landmarks on the Island.  

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