Community Calendar

Every year the Conservancy sends out appeals for support to further our mission of protecting land, and every year we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the generosity of our donors. We have found that spending time writing simple yet personal “thank you” notes for our donors is a fantastic way to share our appreciation.

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Directions:
Please meet us at the Conservation Center, located within the Mitchell Creek Meadows Nature Preserve. A maps link to the meeting location can be found here. Park by the main building and we will meet you inside the front entrance.

Registration is appreciated but is not required. Cancellations due to a variety of reasons 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).

Join East Bay Corners Farmers Market on Thursdays from 2:00–6:00 PM at the East Bay Township Offices (1965 N. 3 Mile Road, Traverse City).

Shop fresh local produce, baked goods, handmade items, and more while connecting with neighbors and supporting regional farmers and small businesses.

The market proudly accepts SNAP/EBT benefits and participates in the Grand Traverse County Senior Produce Program to help make fresh, local food accessible to all.

Be sure to visit our calendar for special events happening each week at the market!

Come hang out with us for live music. We'll be serving wine, seasonal cocktails, cider, coffee, and tapas-style small plates to share. Bring your crew or show up solo — Dune Bird is that kind of place.

This is a free event — no reservation required. Seating is first come, first served.

Please check our social media for the most up-to-date event information.

Manistee County Library is partnering with the Vogue Theatre to invite fiber artists to attend a free movie! The lights will be on for this showing so that you can work on your projects. Bring your supplies and we'll provide the popcorn. The Vogue is excited to present "Fried Green Tomatoes" for this Screen and Stitch event. 

Free tickets can be reserved in advance at the Vogue Box Office in Manistee and there will be plenty of seats available if you walk in the morning of the show. This event is intended for adults. 

Celebrate some of the fine folks who grow your food at Oryana’s Meet Your Farmer Night! This family-friendly evening brings together local farmers and our community for a gathering filled with fun, connection, and hometown charm.

Visit farmer booths to meet the faces behind your favorite local foods, and enjoy classic games like cornhole and pin the tail on the donkey. Join us outside the south entrance of Oryana Tenth Street for a celebration of local agriculture, community spirit, and the farmers who help nourish Northern Michigan.

The Fall Women’s Retreat (rescheduled from July) will be held September 25 - 27 on Earthwork Farm. Facilitated by Lisa Franseen, Kelly Kieft and Ashley Murray, women are invited to join us as we seek to connect with one another, the Earth and our inner selves.

It is a rare gift we can give ourselves, to put aside our many roles and make space for oneself. Imagine having uninterrupted time to share your own story, knowing you will be heard and honored.

Together we will engage in “whole-body” participation - sharing our stories, listening deeply to other’s experiences, spending focused time in nature, indulging in something creative, lightly facilitated group discussions, perhaps guided meditation and movement, readings, journaling, and reflective stillness amongst the trees.

When women gather in this way, empowerment happens! With one another’s unconditional support, our authentic selves can emerge and guide us closer toward the life we are here to live, one in line with our values, our heart, and our purpose.

Trinity Lutheran Church & School is proud to announce its 14th Annual TC Germanfest, taking place on Friday, September 25, 2026. This much-anticipated community celebration will feature festive German food, music, and more—all in support of Trinity Lutheran School.

Held on the church grounds, both indoors and outdoors, the event invites the community to come together and enjoy the spirit of German culture. Traditional bratwurst, sauerkraut, hard pretzels, imported Hofbräu beer and German white and red wines will be available, along with an online auction, live music, and a 100ft Really Big Cherry Strudel meets the German Twinkie that will be devoured during the event.

The online auction opens for bidding on September 13th but is on display now. Find the link on our website and find unique, helpful and adventurous items to win just in time for the holidays.

📍 Location: Trinity Lutheran Church & School, 1003 South Maple Street, Traverse City, Michigan 49684
📅 Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
⏰ Time: 6pm-10pm
🎟️ Admission: $25 per person in advance (includes food, dessert, and a great time - beverages sold separately.)
🎉 Proceeds benefit Trinity Lutheran School

Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are available. For tickets or more information, please visit www.tcgermanfest.org or call 231.946.2720

Join us for “Conservation After Hours!” This partnership event with Greater Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce, Little Traverse Conservancy, Mackinaw Area Historical Society, and Headlands International Dark Sky Park will begin at Heritage Village near the pavilion (ample parking is available).

A Conservancy guide will offer a hike along the Tip of the Mitt Trail to Little Traverse Conservancy’s Hathaway property, and back, where there will be snacks and refreshments at the Heritage Village Pavilion.

Afterward, at 8pm, participants are invited to continue for the Headlands Full Moon Hike, which the Headlands team will lead participants down the Frog Pond trail/Tip of the Mitt trail under the light of the full moon.

Address to Heritage Village: 1425 W Central Ave, Mackinaw City

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

This is a huge biennial bazaar. Items for sale include: kitchen & home decor, lawn & garden, arts & crafts, Christmas decorations, homemade baked goods, children's toys & books, jewelry & accessories and handmade gifts.

Proceeds from the sale are used to support local charities.

For more information call the church office: (231)882-4241.

Join us in a exploration of the season of Autumn and the Metal element through the ancient Daoist practice of Qigong. Based on the natural rhythms of nature qigong allows us to connect with our internal energy and the energy of the natural world we are part of. Through gentle movements/flows, breath work and meditation we begin to cultivate and move energy and circulation in our bodies helping to strengthen our muscles, joints, bones and spirits.

We will learn about the Five Phases, yin and yang, the importance of intention, how to develop more balance and and health in our lives while exploring the Metal Phase within the Five Phase Daoist Practice. We will have fun as we tune into our own life energy!

We recommend eating breakfast before the workshop.

This class is very approachable for all experience and mobility levels. The class is done standing, or in a chair ,and does not require any special equipment or ability.

Lunch will be provided and will correspond with the Season of Autumn and the Element of Metal.