Apr 17 Wednesday
With worsening water scarcity in the US and around the world, pressures to share Great Lakes water will grow. The Great Lakes Compact allows water diversions for “short-term humanitarian emergencies.” But what does this mean, and who defines it? What are the ethics of sharing water? These questions will be explored in a webinar hosted by FLOW, featuring a panel of experts in environmental ethics and policy.
Visit https://forloveofwater.org for information on how to tune in.
Come out to help plant native plugs at GTRLC’s Mitchell Creek Meadows Nature Preserve! Volunteers will learn about and take an active part in the Conservancy’s ongoing habitat restoration project by assisting with planting plugs grown in our very own greenhouse.
The Basics:
GTRLC will supply tools and water. We will teach you everything you need to know about how to properly handle and plant plugs in the ground. No prior experience is necessary! This is a moderately light, family-friendly activity, though volunteers should be prepared for digging and kneeling. Bathrooms and drinking water are both available on site.
What will volunteers be doing:
Learning about our ongoing restoration and greenhouse projectsDigging and dibble bar usageRemoving and handling native plugs from their containers What should I bring?
Dress for the weather! Always check the forecast in advanceSturdy, closed-toe shoes that can handle some mudBring a reusable water bottle and some snacksSunscreen and bug spray for your safety and comfortDirections:
Please meet us at Mitchell Creek Meadows Nature Preserve by the greenhouse/workshop area.
The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy is seeking volunteers to help prepare for the installation of a dune garden at Mitchell Creek Meadows: The Don and Jerry Oleson Nature Preserve! Volunteers will help transplant existing plants to other locations on the property.
GTRLC will supply all materials necessary for this workday. Volunteers will be digging up bearberry and juniper and moving them to a nearby location in order to prepare the space for incoming sand and dune plants. This is a moderately strenuous activity, with volunteers required to bend over and kneel, as well as use hand tools to dig transplant holes. Bathrooms and drinking water are available on-site.
The Conservancy follows state, federal and CDC guidelines for COVID-19 and may modify or cancel this event at any time. Do not participate in any activity if you were recently exposed (within 10 days) to someone with COVID-19 or have recently (within 10 days) been diagnosed with COVID-19.
What should I bring?
Dress for the weather! April can be variableWear clothes and shoes you wouldn’t mind getting some water or dirt onBring a reusable water bottle and some snacks if you wishBring your favorite pair of gardening gloves if you have them, we have some you can borrow as wellDirections: Please meet us at our native plant greenhouse located at 2846 3 mile rd N, Traverse City MI, 49686. A maps link to the property can be found here: https://goo.gl/maps/5ruAYgJHUyLRCDxz8
Please park in any designated spot and meet us at the greenhouse. As you drive in, you will see it on the right hand side of the McMullen Family Conservation Center building. We will meet you in the greenhouse and put you to work!
Registration is appreciated but is not required. Cancellations due to weather, changing COVID-19 restrictions, or any other reason will be communicated with registered participants via email.
Money management and financial literacy workshop to help you better understand basic financial tools from budgeting to debt reduction to avoiding scams. Financial services staff from the Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency will be on hand to present this important information and to answer questions.
Each workshop requires separate registration.
In partnership with the Interlochen Public Radio & Great Lakes Fishery Commission, NMC's International Affairs Forum presents RELENTLESS, a documentary narrated by J.K. Simmons on the deadly invasion of sea lampreys into the Great Lakes and the tenacious scientists who were determined to find a solution. Panel discussion with the filmmaker and subject-area experts follows the screening. Panel discussion will be moderated by Ellie Katz, IPR Environment Reporter.
Event presented with grant funding by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians.
Live sea lampreys will be on display at the event!
Wednesday, April 17, 6:00 PM. Dennos Museum Center Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St, Traverse City. Space is limited. Tickets at TCIAF.com or at the door, while available.
Join us as scheduled performers take the stage to tell true, first-person stories about a time in their lives that they embarked on an epic journey.
Apr 18 Thursday
Help us maintain the trail at Hickory Forest Natural Area! This property owned by Traverse City will provide new recreation opportunities to many and is bolstered by the added acreage of adjacent Hickory Hills Recreation Area.
GTRLC will supply all tools necessary for the workday. We will teach you everything you need to know about tool use, safety, and trail construction. No prior experience necessary! A range of activities are available, from lightweight trimming to heavy-duty trail work.
What can volunteers find themselves doing:
Clearing vegetation from the trail corridorUsing hand tools to create the trail bedFine-tuning sections of trail and restoring impacted areasPainting blazing on trees to aid in orientationWhat we recommend bringing:
Dress for the weather! Always check the forecast in advanceSturdy, close-toed shoes that can handle some mudBring a reusable water bottle and some snacksSunscreen and bug spray for your safety and comfortA pair of work gloves
Become a certified educator in the nationally-recognized Project Learning Tree and Project WILD curricula! Engage in a hands-on workshop investigating environmental topics with indoor and outdoor activities. This workshop is designed for both formal* and non-formal educators.
Registration: $70/person. Includes two curriculum books. Registration is required at www.natureiscalling.org/events
Come join fellow Friends of Alden District Library for their monthly meeting: 9:30am social time, 10am meeting. Held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden. 231-331-4318. Photo Credit: https://www.piqsels.com/en/public-domain-photo-foxwo
Gentle Yoga for a small fee.