Almanac

Bring us your bugs, weeds, and plant diseases for identification and recommendations!

MSUE will once again host a Plant Diagnostic Clinic at BPL on the 2nd Tuesday, May-September. Staffed by MSUE employees & Extension Master Gardeners, the diagnostic clinic will assist residents with plant pests & diseases, lawn, bug or weed ID & recommendations. 

For questions about the MSUE diagnostic clinic,
call 231-256-9888 or email waltonn2@msu.edu.

For the Birds!

Over four engaging days, young artists will:
Spark Creativity by sketching ideas, crafting small maquettes, and building large clay sculptures.

Explore Nature by learning about the park's vibrant flora and fauna.

Discover Local Birds—the theme for 2025! Campers will explore the fascinating world of local bird species, understand their crucial role in the environment, and discuss ways to help them thrive.

The highlight? Campers will create ceramic bird sculptures to be proudly displayed in the park, alongside the real birds flitting through the trees.

It’s a perfect blend of art, education, and outdoor fun that nurtures creativity and fosters a love for nature.

Spaces are limited—register early to secure your child’s spot!

Students register for all four days of the workshop. On the fourth day, families of students and others interested are invited to participate in creative activities focused on midwest birds and take home an original piece of art.

Sculptures will be installed in the park the following spring.

Explore Nature by learning about the park's vibrant flora and fauna.

Discover Local Birds—the theme for 2025! Campers will explore the fascinating world of local bird species, understand their crucial role in the environment, and discuss ways to help them thrive.

The highlight? Campers will create ceramic bird sculptures to be proudly displayed in the park, alongside the real birds flitting through the trees.

It’s a perfect blend of art, education, and outdoor fun that nurtures creativity and fosters a love for nature.

Spaces are limited—register early to secure your child’s spot!

Students register for all four days of the workshop. On the fourth day, families of students and others interested are invited to participate in creative activities focused on midwest birds and take home an original piece of art.

Sculptures will be installed in the park the following spring.

For the Birds!

Over four engaging days, young artists will:
Spark Creativity by sketching ideas, crafting small maquettes, and building large clay sculptures.

Explore Nature by learning about the park's vibrant flora and fauna.

Discover Local Birds—the theme for 2025! Campers will explore the fascinating world of local bird species, understand their crucial role in the environment, and discuss ways to help them thrive.

The highlight? Campers will create ceramic bird sculptures to be proudly displayed in the park, alongside the real birds flitting through the trees.

It’s a perfect blend of art, education, and outdoor fun that nurtures creativity and fosters a love for nature.

Spaces are limited—register early to secure your child’s spot!

Students register for all four days of the workshop. On the fourth day, families of students and others interested are invited to participate in creative activities focused on midwest birds and take home an original piece of art.

Sculptures will be installed in the park the following spring.

Wednesday evenings just got a whole lot livelier with this 2-hour sail on Grand Traverse Bay. Put on your dancing shoes (soft-soled) and grab your friends and come aboard Manitou for a fun-filled evening.

Tickets can be purchased online or by calling our office at 231-941-2000

Any time hawks and eagles soar above Manitou it makes the sail even more amazing. On this sail, the Skegemog Raptor Center will bring its famous educational birds aboard. In the past few years, we’ve seen more and more raptors along the shores of Grand Traverse Bay. Come sail with us and learn why they’ve returned and what it means. If we’re lucky, we’ll see one of the eagles that nest near our dock!

June 26, July 10, August 21, 10 am - noon

Tickets can be purchased online or by calling our office at 231-941-2000

Explore Nature by learning about the park's vibrant flora and fauna.

Discover Local Birds—the theme for 2025! Campers will explore the fascinating world of local bird species, understand their crucial role in the environment, and discuss ways to help them thrive.

The highlight? Campers will create ceramic bird sculptures to be proudly displayed in the park, alongside the real birds flitting through the trees.

It’s a perfect blend of art, education, and outdoor fun that nurtures creativity and fosters a love for nature.

Spaces are limited—register early to secure your child’s spot!

Students register for all four days of the workshop. On the fourth day, families of students and others interested are invited to participate in creative activities focused on midwest birds and take home an original piece of art.

Sculptures will be installed in the park the following spring.

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.

GTRLC will provide all materials for writing “thank you” notes, but please feel free to bring your own writing utensil if you prefer.

Directions: Please meet us at the Conservation Center at Mitchell Creek Meadows Nature Preserve. Park in any designated space and come in the front entrance. We’ll meet you there and put you to work!

For the Birds!

Over four engaging days, young artists will:
Spark Creativity by sketching ideas, crafting small maquettes, and building large clay sculptures.

Explore Nature by learning about the park's vibrant flora and fauna.

Discover Local Birds—the theme for 2025! Campers will explore the fascinating world of local bird species, understand their crucial role in the environment, and discuss ways to help them thrive.

The highlight? Campers will create ceramic bird sculptures to be proudly displayed in the park, alongside the real birds flitting through the trees.

It’s a perfect blend of art, education, and outdoor fun that nurtures creativity and fosters a love for nature.

Spaces are limited—register early to secure your child’s spot!

Students register for all four days of the workshop. On the fourth day, families of students and others interested are invited to participate in creative activities focused on midwest birds and take home an original piece of art.

Sculptures will be installed in the park the following spring.

Explore Nature by learning about the park's vibrant flora and fauna.

Discover Local Birds—the theme for 2025! Campers will explore the fascinating world of local bird species, understand their crucial role in the environment, and discuss ways to help them thrive.

The highlight? Campers will create ceramic bird sculptures to be proudly displayed in the park, alongside the real birds flitting through the trees.

It’s a perfect blend of art, education, and outdoor fun that nurtures creativity and fosters a love for nature.

Spaces are limited—register early to secure your child’s spot!

Students register for all four days of the workshop. On the fourth day, families of students and others interested are invited to participate in creative activities focused on midwest birds and take home an original piece of art.

Sculptures will be installed in the park the following spring.