May 15 Wednesday
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.
Every Wednesday, join us for relaxed acoustic play at the Old Art Building. Share techniques, talents and good vibes. We play pop, blues, rock, jazz, bluegrass ... All levels of ability are welcome. Knowledge of basic chords is helpful. And of course, you are more than welcome to just hang out and listen. Jam session is hosted by Jim Redmond. Jim supplies lyrics and chords on large screen video so everybody can easily join and jam along.
Occasionally lessons are thrown in—Jim’s commentary about the history of a song and some music theory. Shared musical knowledge and songs by attendees add to the fun. Every session begins with “The Carp River Blues” and ends with “Sportin’ Life Blues”.
For questions or concerns, contact Jim Redmond directly at 720-965-0231
Join us to listen to nature's night music on a hike in the dark featuring Good Hart Artist Residency Composer-in-Residence Susan Mayo, guided by Little Traverse Conservancy staff. Participants will learn how to hear the soundscapes of the night, then join Mayo to hear her perform an original soundscape composition in the Waterfront Event Center. The event is free but you must register in advance at landtrust.org. Space is limited.
May 16 Thursday
Gentle Yoga for a small fee.
Come see Caren Culver’s cute collection of sheep figurines during normal library hours. Mon, Wed, Th, F 9:30a-5p, Tu 9:30a-6p, Sat 9:30a-2p. At a later date, a video of the display can be viewed on the library's website. Look for "On Display" link at left. Sponsored by Alden District Library, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.
Join the Friends of Alden District Library at 9:30am for social time, followed by their monthly meeting at 10am. Meeting is being held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden. 12pm luncheon at the Dockside, 6340 Old Torch Lake Dr, Bellaire. Contact the library at 231-331-4318 to RSVP by May 13.
The 5toOne Playgroup is a free playgroup for parents and their children ages 0-6 years old, gathering at Grow Benzie's Event Center, that includes a snack, a story-time and engaging activities designed for children 0-6. 5toOne Playgroup is a place where we help children thrive and connect parents with information and resources to ensure that all children reach their highest potential. Older siblings are always welcome.
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.
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!