Apr 18 Thursday
Become a certified educator in the nationally-recognized Project Learning Tree and Project WILD curricula! Engage in a hands-on workshop investigating environmental topics with indoor and outdoor activities. This workshop is designed for both formal* and non-formal educators.
Registration: $70/person. Includes two curriculum books. Registration is required at www.natureiscalling.org/events
Help us maintain the trail at Hickory Forest Natural Area! This property owned by Traverse City will provide new recreation opportunities to many and is bolstered by the added acreage of adjacent Hickory Hills Recreation Area.
The Basics:
GTRLC will supply all tools necessary for the workday. We will teach you everything you need to know about tool use, safety, and trail construction. No prior experience necessary! A range of activities are available, from lightweight trimming to heavy-duty trail work.
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 can volunteers find themselves doing:
Clearing vegetation from the trail corridorUsing hand tools to create the trail bedFine-tuning sections of trail and restoring impacted areasPainting blazing on trees to aid in orientationWhat we recommend bringing:
Dress for the weather! Always check the forecast in advanceSturdy, close-toed shoes that can handle some mudBring a reusable water bottle and some snacksSunscreen and bug spray for your safety and comfortA pair of work gloves
In-person event with breakout presentations by NMC Great Lakes Water Studies Institute & Interlochen Public Radio Points North podcast team followed by keynote speaker Peter Annin, director of the Mary Griggs Burke Center for Freshwater Innovation and the author of The Great Lakes Water Wars, the definitive work on the Great Lakes water diversion controversy.
Event is presented in partnership with NMC Great Lakes Water Studies Institute & Interlochen Public Radio Points North podcast team, with grant funding by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians.
Thursday, April 18, 5:30 PM reception with breakout presentations, 7:00 PM keynote address. Dennos Museum Center Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St, Traverse City. In-person & online tickets at TCIAF.com or at the door. Online ticket valid for 7:00 PM keynote address only.
Book Club - stop in to pick up the book on a first come basis
Learn to ballroom dance! Every Thurs in April join us at 6:30 pm for Tango and at 7:45pm for Bachata with Ramon Gaitan! Bodies In Motion Studio, 10660 E Carter Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684. No partner needed. All are welcome. No experience necessary.
$15 x 1 class, $25 x both, $50/month x 1 class, $80/month x both classes
THURSDAY APRIL 18 AT 7:00 PM - THE GARDEN THEATER IN FRANKFORT, MICHIGAN - BENEFITS THE GARDEN THEATER - CAST AND CREW Q&A MODERATED BY ED RONCO OF INTERLOCHEN PUBLIC RADIO
AFTER PARTY TO FOLLOW AT STORMCLOUD BREWING - 450 SEATS - $10 TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
No one fights to preserve a multiplex, but some people will risk everything to save a marquee. Through booms and busts, Delft Theatres Inc. - and its innovative gem, The Nordic - endured in Marquette Michigan for almost 100 years, even as the world changed endlessly around them. Local kid Bernie Rosendahl’s modern crusade to restore the historic arthouse to its former glory leads filmmakers to discover a hidden cinema empire in the Upper Peninsula.
Portraying the fascinating history of motion pictures through one iconic screen - and featuring dozens of real-life Marquette locations and characters - Marqueetown is the true story of chasing your dreams, redefining failure and success, and reembracing the enduring magic of cinema.
Written and Directed by Joseph Beyer and Jordan Anderson
Apr 19 Friday
Round up the family and head out to Coy Mountain in Alden, where you will enjoy a walk in the woods and reading a good book along the way. The storybook for the month of April is “Book! Book! Book!” by Deborah Bruss. Sponsored by Alden District Library, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.
Friends of Alden District Library are having their Spring book sale from 9am-5pm Friday, April 19 & 9am-2pm on Saturday, April 20. Available items: books, audio books, DVDs, music CDs & puzzles. Proceeds will benefit Enrichment Programs for Adults and Children. Sale is held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318
Do you want to learn how to help your hand tools last a lifetime? Join us for a laid-back gathering to file, sand, and maintain our collection of tools. We use these tools each year to build and maintain our many miles of trails and remove harmful invasive species. Come join us for a workday to learn how to care for hand tools and help lengthen the life of the Conservancy’s tool cache!
Our team will teach you everything you need to know about tool use, maintenance, and safety. No prior experience is necessary! This event will involve all aspects of tool maintenance, including using hand files to sharpen tool heads, removing rust from metal parts, and applying linseed oil to wooden handles to prevent splintering. This will be a moderately light activity taking place in our workshop, with bathrooms and drinking water available on site.
What we recommend bringing:
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 comfortYour favorite pair of work glovesLocation: Please meet us at our office space off of three mile road. Park in any designated space by the Conservation Center and head over to the workshop.
We'll taste chocolate in all its forms and share with you the fascinating story of our world's favorite treat.
Fridays in April (4/12, 4/19, 4/26) plus two Saturdays (4/13 & 4/20)11:00 am-12:00 pm
A few things to note:
- Classes last 1 - 1.5 hours depending on the size of your group. If your group is larger than 6 people, please reach email us (classes@grocersdaughter.com) so that we make arrangements for our larger space.
- Please let us know if anyone in your group has allergies and we'll do our best to accommodate them.
- Class age: 12 years + (we can cater this class to a younger audience with advance notice)
- Class participants receive 10% off all purchases the day of the class.
If these days/times do not work for you but you're interested in a tasting class, please email us at classes@grocersdaughter.com.