Community Calendar

Join us at the East Bay Branch Library for a visit from our friends from the North Sky Raptor Sanctuary to learn about birds of prey and their habitat, meet two "Raptor Ambassadors" and browse a hands-on artifacts table full of fun and educational items centered around birds of prey.

This will take place in the North Conference Room of the East Bay Township Building, across the parking lot from the library. It is a free event and all ages are welcome!

Try a 204-mile trek from Au Gres on Lake Huron to Ludington on Lake Michigan or… a 100-mile loop that begins and ends at Stearns Park.

Join us on Sunday, June 28th for the first Blessing of the Dougherty Legacy American Chestnut Blossoms at 1pm at the 1842 Dougherty Mission House at 18459 Mission Road on Old Mission Peninsula. See the unique pollination process at 1:30 conditions permitting.

Learn about our efforts to continue Rev. Dougherty's living legacy at the oldest house in the region built by Chief Agosa, the Odawa and Ojibwe who lived on the shores of East Bay and Rev. Peter Dougherty.

About This Event
One of our region’s most aggressive invasive species, autumn olive, has been living at the Schuler Farm for far too long! Join staff from GTRLC and CAKE CISMA in removing this shrubby invader from a conservation easement property.

The Basics:
GTRLC will teach you everything you need to know about tool use, safety, and how to remove autumn olive. No prior experience is necessary! This event will be moderately strenuous, with participants using hand loppers to remove branches, and often bending over to grab and drag branches. Please take your time and work at your own pace, and contact us if you would like to learn more about the available tasks for the day.

Directions: This work session will take place in GTRLC's northeast region, in the Skegemog Lake area. Due to this work taking place on a private property, only registered participants will be sent the exact meeting location.

Registration is required for this event. please click here. Registered participants will be notified via email if this event is modified or canceled.

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

About This Event
Help us give GTRLC’s trails some TLC! Join us to tackle a variety of tasks aimed at improving and maintaining the incredible habitats and access to nature that the Arcadia Marsh Nature Preserve provides.

The Basics:
GTRLC will supply gloves and tools. We will teach you everything you need to know about tool use, safety, and trail maintenance. No prior experience necessary! A range of activities is available from lightweight trimming with loppers to more heavy-duty weed whipping or electric trimmer operation. Participants will hike up to 1.5 miles on the boardwalk carrying tools. There is a porta john available at the St. Pierre end of the boardwalk.

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).

For more information about volunteer events, what to bring and locations, please visit our website here.

About This Event
Help us build a brand new trail system at The Ridge! Join us for this work session and get a sneak peek of a property that’s not yet open to the public. Volunteers will help protect the valuable habitat on this property by constructing sustainable and strategically-planned sections of trail. This will create access and help guide future use on this property while protecting the most vulnerable parts of the special habitats found here.

The Basics:
GTRLC will supply gloves and tools. We will teach you everything you need to know about tool use, safety, and trail maintenance. No prior experience necessary! This will be a moderately strenuous work session, with volunteers carrying and using hefty trail tools. Participants will be hiking up to 2 miles of trail at a moderate pace. Lighter tasks such as vegetation trimming with loppers will be available.

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).

For more information about volunteer events, what to bring and locations, please visit our website here.

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.)

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.)

About This Event
Join GTRLC and the Invasive Species Network as we work to remove invasive baby's breath from Elberta Beach in Benzie County! Spreading easily over northwest Michigan's beaches and dunes, baby's breath crowds out vulnerable native plants and degrades important habitat.

The Basics:
GTRLC and ISN supply gloves and tools. We will teach you everything you need to know about tool use, safety, and the importance of the work you will be doing. No experience necessary, just come ready to learn something new! This is a moderately strenuous activity, with volunteers often bending and kneeling to dig out plants. There are porta johns available at the parking 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).

For more information about volunteer events, what to bring and locations, please visit our website here.

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.)