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Starting at the Ludington State Park Amphitheater

There is a library of knowledge lurking under water at Ludington State Park. A large number of the flying insects we know spend their childhood living underneath the water. Taking a look at mayflies, dragonflies and more we will unlock their secrets and learn about Ludington’s aquatic ecosystem health.

Cancellation of this event will be announced two hours prior to the scheduled start time. Cancellations may be made for poor weather conditions and/or safety concerns. Cancellations will be announced through the “Ludington
State Park” Facebook page and website or will be announced on the Ludington State Park’s answering machine (231) 843-2423 ext 1.

Join us on Monday, June 16th at 7:00 PM at Esch Beach in Benzie County, MI for a session of Yoga on the Beach with Leelanau Clean Water to connect with the water within and around us.

Led by instructor Amy Hubbell of Yoga on the Beach, 30% of proceeds will be donated to LCW from YOTB.

Wear loose, comfortable clothes appropriate for the weather. Bring drinking water, a yoga mat or beach towel, and an open mind.

Learn more at www.leelanaucleanwater.org

Birders of all experience levels will enjoy this four-part series, held the third Tuesday of May through August at 6:00 p.m. at the Mason County District Library - Ludington Branch.

May 20 - Birding & Bird Watching in Mason County with presenter Dave Dister of the Sable Dunes Audubon Society.

June 17 - Building a Backyard Wildlife Habitat with presenter Josh Shields of the Mason-Lake Conservation District.

July 15 - How to Photograph Birds with presenter Al Geist of the Mason County District Library

August 19 - Using Birding to Explore Arts, Humanities, and Ecological Urgency with Garth Sabo, professor at Michigan State University and Director, Center for Integrative Studies in the Arts and Humanities.

Join us at the Old Baldy trailhead at Arcadia Dunes: The C.S. Mott Nature Preserve for our annual dune wildflower hike! Volunteer Paula Dreeszen will share her knowledge and passion for native plants with a backdrop of Lake Michigan atop the perched dune at Old Baldy.

The Basics

This is a 2.5 mile hike with gradual elevation change on mostly firm trails. There is one steep climb up to the perched dune. We will make several stops to share specific wildflower information along the way. We love having experts to help point things out, but no prior experience in identifying plants is expected, just come prepared to learn!

What should I bring?

Consider bringing your camera or binoculars

Dress for the weather! Always check the forecast in advance

Sunscreen and bug spray for your safety and comfort

Registration is required as updates or cancellations will be communicated with registered participants via email. If you're completing registration for multiple people, please register each individually. Thank you for your interest in joining us! If you have any questions, please contact us at (231) 929-7911 or info@gtrlc.org.

Join PIW and Leader Paula Dreeszen, GTRLC Steward, and observe dune wildflowers at Arcadia Dunes, Old Baldy.

Discover new skills to grow to healthier plants and higher yields at the Great Lakes Incubator Farm’s Soil Testing & Analysis Workshop! Learn about how labs test your sample, how to pull your soil sample, choosing the right lab, and how to interpret the results to improve your garden or farm’s productivity.

Join us for a special staged reading of The Growing Season, a heartfelt folk musical with a book by Steve Clark and Tom Emmott and songs by Steve Clark.

As the story unfolds, you'll meet Meredith, whose family is unraveling. When her teenage daughter, Alex, runs away to the old family farm, their lives become unexpectedly intertwined with Meredith’s estranged brother, Jacob—a quiet recluse.

This intimate, three-person musical explores themes of grief, loss, family, and the healing power of reconnecting with the land.

Please note: This performance contains adult language and themes.

Inclement Weather: This event is being hosted in the fresh air and we encourage you to dress for the elements. In the event of inclement weather, the musical will be performed on an alternate date TBD.

Member Discount: Members of The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park receive a discount on all events. Please select the “Garden Member Ticket” option on the ticket page. For in-person events, please plan to show your valid membership card the day of the event. Not a member yet? Join today!

Program at Mills Community House at 891 Michigan Avenue (US 31), Benzonia
Or email plantitwild2day@gmail.com to register for a Zoom invitation.

Journey from Invasive Ornamentals to Native Plants in a Shady and Difficult Yard

After learning how important native plants are to the ecosystem, presenter Andrea Walworth converted her shady yard from a blend of invasive and non- native plants to primarily natives. She will share what she’s accomplished in the last 3 years and what she learned along the way

Nova Mackentley and Chris Neri will be presenting on the programs and the work of Friends of Whitefish Point, including owl banding, nest box monitoring, and studying the movements of Northern Saw-whet Owls. They will also discuss the need for support to continue their efforts.

Starting at the Ludington State Park Amphitheater

There is a library of knowledge lurking under water at Ludington State Park. A large number of the flying insects we know spend their childhood living underneath the water. Taking a look at mayflies, dragonflies and more we will unlock their secrets and learn about Ludington’s aquatic ecosystem health.

Cancellation of this event will be announced two hours prior to the scheduled start time. Cancellations may be made for poor weather conditions and/or safety concerns. Cancellations will be announced through the “Ludington
State Park” Facebook page and website or will be announced on the Ludington State Park’s answering machine (231) 843-2423 ext 1.