May 03 Friday
Our fun and informative tasting classes are back and we can't wait to host you! We'll taste chocolate in all its forms and share with you the fascinating story of our world's favorite treat.
Classes are limited to 6 people and last about 1 - 1.5 hours. If you have a larger group, please email us for a custom class.
If you love goats and hate invasive plant species, consider helping us care for our goat herd at Mitchell Creek Meadows Nature Preserve! The Conservancy has a small herd of goats that eat pesky invasive plants to their hearts’ content all day, every day. Volunteers check on the goats daily to ensure they are healthy, happy and well-fed.
The Basics: Volunteers will learn everything they need to know to effectively monitor our goats’ health. By the end of the training, you will understand:
How to operate the mobile electric fenceKey signs/indicators of goat health and how to respond to any issuesEssential supplies for the goats and when they are neededHow to report your hours
The Conservancy follows state, federal and CDC guidelines for COVID-19 and may modify or cancel this event at any time. Do not participate in any activity if you were recently exposed (within 10 days) to someone with COVID-19 or have recently (within 10 days) been diagnosed with COVID-19.
What should I bring?
Dress for the weatherSunscreen/bug spraySturdy, closed-toe shoes that can handle some mudLong pantsBring a reusable water bottle and some snacks if desired
Directions:
Please meet us at Mitchell Creek Meadows Nature Preserve. You can park by the buildings in any designated space and meet us at the goat barn.
You MUST pre-register to participate in this event - space is limited. Registered participants will be notified of any modifications or cancellations via email.
Old Town Playhouse is headed back to the '80s when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up and a wedding singer was the coolest guy in the room! It’s 1985, and rock star wannabe Robbie Hart is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the life of the party until his own fiancée leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. Enter Julia, a winsome waitress who wins his affection. As luck would have it, Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street shark, and, unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a decade, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever.
May 04 Saturday
The Wexaukee Amateur Radio Club of Cadillac invites anyone interested in amateur radio, computers, or electronics to attend the 64 th annual Amateur Radio Swap and Shop at the Mackinaw Trail Middle School Saturday, May 4, from 8:00 am until noon. Individuals and vendors from all over Michigan will be selling new and used radio, computer, and electronic equipment. Testing for amateur radio licenses also will be available. For more information, go to wexaukeearc.org (wex-aw-kee-arc-dot-org)
Join us every Saturday morning for donation-only Gentle Yoga. Accessible to all levels, beginners to long time practitioners. Bring your mat, doors open 15 mins prior to class.
Scouts BSA is having its annual mulch sales. All proceeds benefit Traverse City area Scout Troops.
Come out to help plant native plugs at GTRLC’s Mitchell Creek Meadows Nature Preserve! Volunteers will learn about and take an active part in the Conservancy’s ongoing habitat restoration project by assisting with planting plugs grown in our very own greenhouse.
The Basics:
GTRLC will supply tools and water. We will teach you everything you need to know about how to properly handle and plant plugs in the ground. No prior experience is necessary! This is a moderately light, family-friendly activity, though volunteers should be prepared for digging and kneeling. Bathrooms and drinking water are both available on site.
What will volunteers be doing:
Learning about our ongoing restoration and greenhouse projectsDigging and dibble bar usageRemoving and handling native plugs from their containers What should I bring?
Dress for the weather! Always check the forecast in advanceSturdy, closed-toe shoes that can handle some mudBring a reusable water bottle and some snacksSunscreen and bug spray for your safety and comfort
Most of our resident black bears are now awake and becoming reacquainted with their favorite real estate. They are not famished as you might think after so long a sleep, but they are, none the less, looking for some fresh greens topped off with some yummy larvae (and perhaps a few residents’ bird food to build up their weight.) Join docents Ann McInnis, Cathy Stocker and Herb Lindsay as they explore Houdek for evidence of bear activity along with discovering the springtime activities of the many animals and plants that call Houdek Dunes their home.
Head to The Village at Grand Traverse Commons and shop our indoor sidewalk sales! Mercato merchants will have discounts and specials throughout the weekend, as well as giveaways and tunnel walks.
May 4th & 5th
Hours: 10am – 6pm, 10am-4pm
ENAMEL ON COPPER CLASSSATURDAY MAY 4, 2024 Time: 10am - Noon
REGISTER BY: April 30CLASS FEE: $100, or 90 for members
With Courtney Uhrick! Join Courtney for a creative and fun workshop!
During your class, she will guide you step by step through the process of kiln firing to create a one of a kind colorful dish. Learn how to kiln fire enamel on copper and choose from a wide array of colorful enamel and textures.The dish measures 3-3/8”x3”x3/4”, perfect for holding your go-to earrings, rings - a beautiful catch-all dish.
All materials provided.