Community Calendar

Join Carolyn Thayer and learn about all the benefits that landscaping with Michigan native plants can bring to your surroundings. Carolyn is a professional landscape designer, owns Designs in Bloom in Frankfort and is one of the founders of Plant It Wild.

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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 dune plants with spectacular views of Lake Michigan as the backdrop.

The Basics

This is a 2.5 mile hike with gradual elevation change on mostly firm trails. There is one steep climb up to Old Baldy–a beloved perched dune with panoramic views of Lake Michigan. Wildflowers you may see along the trail include Wood Lily, Pitcher’s Thistle, Sand Coreopsis, Hairy Puccoon and Common Milkweed, which is essential for the monarch caterpillar.

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

What should I bring?
-Sturdy, close-toed shoes recommended.
-Consider bringing your camera or binoculars, a reusable water bottle, and snacks.
-Dress for the weather! Always check the forecast in advance.
-Sunscreen and bug spray for your safety and comfort.

Registration is required. 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.

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.

Matthew Bertrand, Landscape Architect, will share his journey and inspire you to start your own rain garden installation.

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The nursery specializes in wildflowers, grasses, and shrubs propagated from Michigan genotypes. We will tour the green houses and have an opportunity to shop.

Owners Garrett Noyes and Blythe Webster will be your guide.

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.

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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!

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