Apr 23 Tuesday
Torch Area Artisan Guild (TAAG): Creating art and contributing to the community for over 40 years. For more info, email taartisansguild@gmail.com Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318
Our Peepers Program is an adult-accompanied program for early learners ages 3-5 years old, of all experience levels with the natural world. Join us for 60-minute nature programs that include stories, crafts, music, and discovery activities. The program cost is $5/child per session.
Celebrate Earth Day at the Boardman River Nature Center on Tuesday, April 23rd, from 10:00 - 11:00 am! We’ll go on a hike and make observations using our 5 senses. Afterwards, bring your own picnic lunch to enjoy or play on the nature playscape.
*Programming is 100% outdoors, so please dress for the weather.Learn more and Register at www.natureiscalling.org/preschool-peepers-program
People of all skill levels are invited to play. Free Event. Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.
People of all skill levels, including beginners, are welcome! For more info, contact Sue Archer at 231-944-0013. Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center & Library, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.
Come enjoy coffee and tea, and visit with Tom Ulrich, Retired Deputy Superintendent of Sleeping Bear Dunes. Tom will share his experiences and thoughts about the Dunes—yesterday and today—with an opportunity for informal conversation about the region and how it has changed. We are pleased to offer this free opportunity for our community as a way to educate and inform all about our surrounding landscape.
This week also marks "National Park Week: A Celebration of our National Parks"
Children are invited to read aloud to a trained Reading Dog.
Leland Public School andThe Verdier Circle of Friends Present
MATILDA
April 18, 19, 21April 25, 26, 27, 28
Leland Public School Performing Arts Center200 N Grand Avenue, Leland
Directed By Mary Newman
Join local Indigenous Knowledge Carriers, Tera John along with Courtney Miller, for a special Earth Week Hike at Ingraham Preserve at Cedar River on Tuesday, April 23 at 8:30pm.
Hike in the light of the rising full moon, the Sucker Fish Moon. Learn the story of this moon’s name and how the sucker is honored for keeping the Anishinaabeg people alive in the sparse month of little game and low food caches. Hear how the rich living tradition of Anishinaabe storytelling meets, supports, and enhances the more often heard stories learned from geology, topography, and archeology.
Space is limited and all attendees must register in advance. This hike is not recommended for young children. Pets are not allowed on guided experiences.
Apr 24 Wednesday
Stories and Crafts for preschoolers
Derby Hat Workshop! Join us at the Fibershed to make your own derby or other fun hat from our wonderful selection of hats/hat bases, ribbons, fabrics, flowers, and other embellishments. Whether you build it wild or simple, you’re sure to have a great time at this event and leave with a hat that’s uniquely YOU! Everyone welcome and RSVPs are appreciated! To RSVP email Fibershed@GrowBenzie.org or leave a message at 231 882-9510.