Community Calendar

What if we all knew it better? What if we all gathered to write, read, and think about the words of the constitution?

In partnership with the League of Women Voters-Grand Traverse Area, Michigan Writers, and the Traverse Area District Library invite the public to copy by hand (yes, copy by hand) the entire Constitution of the United States.

Let’s go back to basics. What if we gathered as community members to participate in reclaiming the language, the very sentences, on which democracy was built? Let’s copy the US Constitution.

Waldron Fen is a well-known destination for birding, and this should be prime time to catch the migration of warblers on their route to their southern homes.

Quinn will share his wealth of knowledge about our winged friends! ADDRESS: 9417 Banwell Road, Alanson

For information about this and other events, please visit our website.

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 projects by assisting with planting plugs grown in our very own greenhouse. Species planted will include flowering plants and grasses.

For more information about this event, please click here.

Directions:
Please meet us at Mitchell Creek Meadows Nature Preserve by the greenhouse/workshop area.

Registration is appreciated but is not required. Cancellations due to weather or any other reason will be communicated with registered participants via email.

Thank you for your interest in joining us! If you have any questions, please contact Erica DesJardins at edesjardins@gtrlc.org or 231-929-7911 (ext. 316).

Free, peer-led mental health support groups: NAMI Family Support and NAMI Connection Group.

Both held Wednesdays, 12pm at Christ Church, 430 Fair St. (See website for zoom link)

Free, peer-led mental health support: NAMI Connection Group. Held Wednesdays, 5pm Online (see website for zoom link) and at Child & Family Services, 3785 Veterans Dr.

Join the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy for a presentation followed by Q&A with Claire Herman, land protection specialist, and Matt Cowall, executive director of the Traverse City and Garfield Township Recreational Authority.

Have you ever wondered how the Conservancy decides which land to protect?

GTRLC land protection specialist Claire Herman will present our Priority Landscapes Atlas (PLA)--a sophisticated mapping tool we developed that allows us to take a data-driven approach to identifying and protecting priority lands.

FOr more information about this event, please click here.

This event is part of GTRLC's 2026 Priority Landscapes Learning Series.

Please note that food will not be served; we recommend that you plan to grab a bite before or after joining us.

Join the fun for our fall reception! Doors will open at 5:45pm. Enjoy an evening with light refreshments and a cash bar. Each guest will receive one drink ticket upon arrival.

Members get free admission and double discounts in the Museum Store the night of the event. Guests of members and the public are welcome to attend at the cost of admission.

Our Fall 2026 Exhibitions: https://www.dennosmuseum.org/art/upcoming-exhibitions/

Discover how getting more involved in your community can help make it a better place for everyone. This program will explore simple, meaningful ways to connect with your neighbors, support local organizations, participate in civic life, and use your time and talents to help shape the community you want to live in. Whether you’re ready to jump in or just looking for a place to start, learn how small actions can make a big difference.

If you'd like to join us at home via Zoom, please use this link to register.

The 2^nd annual Long Lake Farmers Market will kick off on June 4^th and run every Thursday through October 1^st from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Stop by the market located at Haywood Park, due east of the Long Lake Township Hall at 8870 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City, Michigan 49685, near the bocce ball courts.

We are excited to create a community-based farmers market that celebrates the historic agricultural traditions of Long Lake Township, while providing opportunities for Long Lake residents and the surrounding community members to buy and sell locally grown and produced products.

Help plant native plugs at the Maple Bay Natural Area! Volunteers will learn about and take an active part in the Conservancy’s ongoing habitat restoration projects by assisting with planting plugs grown in our very own greenhouse. Species planted will include flowering plants and grasses.

For more information about this event, please click here.

Directions:
Please meet us at the main trailhead for Maple Bay Natural Area. (https://maps.app.goo.gl/5qfbXmqwKWskjeiM6)

Registration is appreciated but is not required. Cancellations due to weather or any other reason will be communicated with registered participants via email.

Thank you for your interest in joining us! If you have any questions, please contact Erica DesJardins at edesjardins@gtrlc.org or 231-929-7911 (ext. 316).