Jun 20 Thursday
Register at www.gtrlc.org/recreation-events/events/ Attendance is limited.
Leader Paula Dreeszen, GTRLC Steward
Look for endangered Pitcher’s Thistle, and search for orchids.
The purpose of the East Bay Corners Farmers Market is to provide fresh, locally grown produce and goods to the public, educate the public on the importance of farming and best practices for food production, promote local agriculturally based business development, forge partnerships with local farmers and community partners, create a community gathering space at the Township Hall, and create an agribusiness incubator with green-collar professional development opportunities. All are welcome!
Jun 22 Saturday
Come to The Mineral Springs park at 8am for fun and fishing!
Jun 27 Thursday
Jul 04 Thursday
Jul 11 Thursday
Jul 16 Tuesday
Take a break and immerse yourself in nature. Reap the benefits of hearing birds, touching trees, and practice mindfulness techniques. During this walk at Brown Bridge Quiet Area, a GTCD naturalist will lead participants on a trail to slow down and use their five senses.
Meet at the Canoe Landing on Brown Bridge Road for Brown Bridge Quiet Area.
Registration: Free. Registration is required at www.natureiscalling.org/events
Jul 18 Thursday
Join the Grand Traverse Conservation District, the Northwest Michigan Invasive Species Network, and MSU Extension for our Forest Community Workshop! We’ll be discussing the natural history, current features, management practices, and threats to the health of Michigan’s magnificent forests. We'll conclude by exploring the concepts we've learned with a guided hike of the Natural Education Reserve.
Meet at the Oleson Pavilion next to the Boardman River Nature Center.
Jul 20 Saturday
Starting and finishing in the heart of Fishtown, gradual climbs and graceful descents make our chip-timed 5K ideal for the serious runner or the whole family. Runners, walkers, strollers and leashed dogs are all welcome. Rain or shine.
All proceeds from the Fishtown 5K go towards preserving historic Fishtown—the place, the stories and the Great Lakes fishing tradition. Join us in Fishtown, Leland, and be a joyful runner for Fishtown!
$35 per person February 1 – May 31 (+$5 shipping for “Can’t Be Here” registrants)$40 per person June 1 – July 20 (+$5 shipping for “Can’t Be Here” registrants)You receive:-Fishtown 5K logo tee (T-shirt cutoff is June 20, 2024)Fishtown 5K logo sticker-Commemorative race bib-Chance to win early-registration prizes-Chance to win race medals unique to Fishtown-Our special Fishtown 5K medals are awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each age category.-Overall Female and Male winners receive a unique Fishtown 5K award