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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.

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.

The Basics:

GTRLC will provide all materials for writing “thank you” notes, but please feel free to bring your own writing utensil if you prefer. Drinking water and restrooms are available on site.

What should I bring?

Bring a reusable water bottle and some snacks, if desired
Your favorite writing utensil, if desired

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!

The purpose of the East Bay Corners Farmers Market is to provide fresh and locally grown products, educate the public on the importance of farming best practices, promote local agriculturally based business development, forge partnerships with local farmers and community partners, and create a community gathering space at the Township Hall. East Bay Corners Farmers Market accepts SNAP/EBT benefits and also offers a Power of Produce program for kids ages 5-13. There is family-friendly programming throughout the summer including live music, food trucks, and family game nights. It is a great night out for the whole family.

The Market will open on June 5, 2025 and run until October 2, 2025. It will be held on Thursdays from 2:00pm to 6:00pm at the Township Hall at 1965 N. 3 Mile Road Traverse City, MI 49696. More information about the East Bay Corners Farmers Market and other Food Security programs can be found on the East Bay Township website by visiting: https://eastbaytwp.org/residents/food_security.php

PUPPET SHOWS * STORIES * CRAFTS * ACTIVITIES * PRIZES

Join us for fun with the always hilarious Benzonia Public Library Puppet Lab this summer. There will be fan favorites, along with a NEW friend that we are very excited to introduce to you!

You do NOT need to be a member to Benzonia Public Library to participate, all are welcome!
More details are available at www.benzonialibrary.org/summer-reading-program-2025.html

Enjoy the company of fellow book lovers while discussing “James” by Percival Everett.

Free Event.

Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.

Join Dr. Sarah Bennison, professor at NYU, social impact leader and co-founder of the Mattering Movement, for a conversation about the epidemic of anxiety, loneliness and depression and how we can combat today's widespread mattering deficit. Dr. Bennison will share tools and skill to build meaningful communities, to buffer stress and anxiety, and to make a positive impact on the world.

SARAH BENNISON is a professor at NYU, scholar, activist, and social entrepreneur. A historian of education, she focuses on 19th-century American women’s history, religious history, and the American West. She began her teaching career in NYC Public Schools and has taught in K–12 and higher ed for 30 years. She founded the Trinity School Office of Public Service and the social-good sleepwear brand BennisonGives. She is co-founder and CEO of the Mattering Movement, exploring achievement culture and the science of mattering. She holds degrees from Smith College, Columbia University, Columbia Teachers College, and a Ph.D. from NYU.

Come make / take / trade your zines at the museum with other tweens (aimed at kids age 9-12). We will have all the supplies needed to create your own, and we can photocopy zines for sharing.

A space for people to share and listen to stories from our lives based on a theme of the evening. Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR's The Moth storytelling hour, the Everyone Has a Story series welcomes you to share your personal stories with others to create connections in our community.

Presenters will be given 5 minutes to share stories from their lived experiences with an open-minded circle of fellow storytellers.

Every second Thursday of the month.

This event is FREE and open to the public of all ages.

Presentation and discussion of the future of healthcare, Medicine 3.0, by Dr. Andrew Adams, DO of Aevitas Medical.

Make sure your summer includes the 2nd Annual Traverse City Jamboree, “USA Edition”, on Thursday, July 10, 7:00 PM.

Traverse City Ragtime Pianist, Peter Bergin, and Connecticut-based duo Ivory&Gold® (Jeff & Anne Barnhart) will pay tribute to Veterans and their service with a high-energy, two-piano concert featuring Patriotic Favorites, Ragtime and Early Blues.

Arrive early to see your beloved Veterans on the Big Screen. Submit photos here:
https://www.berginmusic.com/photos.html

Let’s honor our Veterans and enjoy an evening of the happiest music on the planet - only in Traverse City, in the height of summer! Bring the whole family!