Community Calendar

Join the Glen Lake Association's watershed biologists on a fun and educational hands-on tour of Glen Lake on our Discovery Boat (ages 8+). As you cruise along the water, you’ll learn how area lakes were formed, what influences water quality, how to keep the watershed healthy, and so much more.

Two-hour tours run twice per day at 10 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. on June 26, July 10, July 18, July 24, July 31, August 14.

We are proud to offer the Discovery Boat program now completely free of charge! (Registration is still required.)

HOWL’s Forest Adventures Camp takes place at the amazing Camp Greilick, where young explorers get to venture into the woods and discover the exciting world of nature! Campers will learn to track wildlife, following the clues and footprints left behind by forest animals. And of course, there’s plenty of hiking through Camp Greilick’s amazing trails to keep adventurers on the move. Forest Adventures Camp is the perfect place for curious kids who are ready to explore, discover, and have a wild time in the great outdoors!

HOWL’s Wild About Nature Summer Camp is the ultimate outdoor adventure for young nature lovers! At HOWL, children enjoy the wonders of the natural world through hands-on exploration and discovery. From hiking forest trails and tracking wildlife to learning the ways of water and connecting with the earth, every day is a new adventure. Kids will unleash their creativity through nature journaling and nature art, play exciting group games, and build lifelong skills and friendships along the way. Whether your child is a budding naturalist or just loves being outside, HOWL’s Wild About Nature Summer Camp is the perfect place to explore, create, and grow — all while falling in love with the great outdoors!

Camp dates are August 17th-20th.

Register Online- Call or Email for questions.
Discounts for Siblings and Early Bird Pay by July 1!

Join us for a walk along the universally accessible boardwalk at the Arcadia Marsh Nature Preserve! Volunteer leader Paula Dreeszen will highlight the colorful array of marsh wildflowers during peak blooming and butterfly viewing season.

The Basics
Arcadia Marsh is one of the most beautiful and diverse nature preserves under GTRLC’s care. The universally accessible boardwalk allows users of all abilities to enjoy this iconic property and experience the unique flora and fauna that call this place home. This is a relatively easy 0.75 mile trail on flat terrain. Wildflowers you can expect to see along the boardwalk include Joe-Pye Weed, Boneset, Blue Vervain, and Spotted Jewelweed.

Before the hike, feel free to check out our Arcadia Marsh Wildflowers Guide.

Registration is required. Please click here for more information and to register.

Cancellations due to weather or other reasons will be emailed to registered participants.

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

Emily Umbarger, Sustainability Director and Instructor of Agricultural Sciences at Interlochen Center for the Arts, will discuss the diverse pollinators of Northern Michigan and their essential roles in local ecosystems. Emphasizing native plants, we examine the species that have co-evolved with them revealing intricate relationships shaped over time.

To join by Zoom, join our mailing list to automatically receive Zoom links for all programs. Go to Plantitwild.net.

Enjoy a beautiful ride along the Platte River with family-friendly activities along the way! After launching from Riverside’s livery, paddle to the DNR Weir and stop by to learn all about our local waters. Activity stations include:

All about watersheds
Flora & fauna: what's in our water?
The DNR's salmon program in the Platte River

50% of all kayak/canoe rental proceeds will be donated to the Benzie Conservation District by Riverside Canoes. Be sure to mention this event when you arrive!

Please register in advance at benziecd.org/events.

Join LTC environmental education staff at the Charlevoix Public Library for an evening with the wildflowers that close out northern Michigan's growing season in gold and purple. Goldenrods and asters are easy to overlook but they represent one of the most ecologically productive moments of the entire year, a final surge of nectar and pollen that sustains numerous animals that rely on them. We'll look closely at how to tell goldenrod species apart, why asters and goldenrods so often grow together, and what these late-season blooms reveal about the health of a meadow, roadside, or field. Registration is not necessary.

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

Join the ever-enthusiastic Brad as he shares a wealth of information about the beautiful trees found at these nature preserves. Address: 4855 West Conway Road, Harbor Springs

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Plant It Wild hosts a panel discussion covering lawn regulations in municipalities, Home Owner Associations, and Condo Associations. How can the rules be changed to encourage native plant habitats to expand in our communities. Bring your questions, ideas, and successes!

To join on Zoom, go to Plantitwild.net and join the mailing list.

Amy Lipson, LTC Conservation Specialist, and her husband Joe Lipson, owner of Mycotorphy LLC (a local business offering guided mushrooming adventures) will co-lead a foraging adventure to look for interesting fungi, and maybe even find some choice edibles! This mushroom hike will be primarily an on-trail guided walk. If there are not many mushrooms out due to dry weather, we will shift to a standard nature hike.

Hopefully we will have good mushroom weather and be able to find lots of honey-mushrooms! ADDRESS: 10251 Brutus Road, Brutus

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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.