May 14 Tuesday
Throughout this spring and summer, East Bay Township residents and stakeholders will have the opportunity to help develop a vision for the U.S. 31 corridor in East Bay Township, branded as the East Bay Beach District.
The East Bay Beach District has long been identified as a priority district in the Township, in need of an actionable framework for placemaking, safety improvements, and public infrastructure investment. The recently adopted East Bay Township Master Plan identifies a series of priorities for this corridor, and emphasizes future improvements that are rooted in resiliency and green infrastructure best practices, facilitate improved safe connections to corridor destinations, the Grand Traverse Bay waterfront, and surrounding multimodal transportation routes, and promote expanded outdoor dining opportunities and public streetscaping.
A public design charrette will be held the week of May 13. Public open houses will be held on May 14 and May 16 from 4-6 PM at Harbor Brook Hall. A complete charrette schedule can be found here.
May 15 Wednesday
Round up the family and head out to Coy Mountain in Alden, where you will enjoy romping in the woods and reading a good book along the way. The storybook for the month of May is “Zoe and the Fawn” by Catherine Jameson and pictures by Julie Flett.
EVERY WEDNESDAY MAY 1st - Oct 30th, Except the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Free lessons at 11:30am and ACBL-sanctioned bridge game begins at 12:30pm. Cost $5.00. For more details, contact Lou Slyker at 248-770-6152 or Ljslyker@gmail.com Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.
Explore techniques for stress reduction with Wendy Weckstein of Northern Michigan Psychiatric Services. She’ll discuss how mindfulness can help reduce the emotional and physical stresses often associated with aging: depression, anxiety, loneliness, physical limitations, cognitive decline and more. Presented in partnership with ShareCare and Leelanau County Senior Services. NOTE: Class size is limited. Please contact the library to register in advance.
Previous experience is not required, join anytime. $5 fee covers materials. For more info, contact Jean at 231-331-5222. Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.
Join the Fibershed at Grow Benzie to repurpose denim legs into fun and functional lined baskets. Keep them simple or embellish them for extra pizazz! Lining is removable so you can make multiple linings and switch them out for any occasion or location. All are welcome. Basic sewing machine skills helpful. Be sure to RSVP as this class is limited to 6. RSVP to: Fibershed@GrowBenzie.org or leave a message at 231 882-9510.
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 comfortDirections:
Please meet us at Mitchell Creek Meadows Nature Preserve by the greenhouse/workshop area.
Connect with the natural world on paper! During this 3-part series, you will slow down and nurture your connection with the outdoors. Each week will focus on a different theme including; how to start your nature journal, sketching observations, mapping and storytelling. Afterwards, you will leave with the tools to confidently continue your nature journaling experience!
This second session’s theme is sketching nature. Participants can sign up for a single class or the whole series!
This program is geared towards an audience of 16+Meet at the Oleson Pavilion behind the Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Rd, Traverse City, MI 49685
Registration: $25/class or $60 to register for all three classes in the series. All supplies are included. Registration is required at www.natureiscalling.org/events
Katie Grzesiak, Terrestrial Invasive Species Coordinator for Michigan DNR, explains the procedures for adding invasive species to the Prohibited and Restricted lists. It is more complicated (and interesting) than you might expect; join us to learn how the Michigan process works.
Email plantitwild2day@gmail.com to register for the Zoom version.