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Click here for more information The Native Plant Expo & Marketplace (NPEM) offers residents one convenient location to shop for Michigan native plants from several Michigan native plant growers, learn how to establish and maintain native landscapes and connect with companies specializing in planning native landscapes. The event offers both pre-ordered and day-of sales. See […]
Grass River Natural Area is holding a plant sale of locally grown plants native to Michigan. Individual quarts of plants will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. A list of possible plants available can be found on the GRNA website under Education and Events and then click on the Native Plant Sale tab. Get […]
Grass River Natural Area is hosting our second Nature Trivia Night at the Short's Pull Barn in Elk Rapids. Get your team of 2-6 players together and get ready to stretch your brain with five rounds of clever, family-friendly trivia. Don't worry if you're not a nature expert; questions will draw from other areas of […]
June 2022 Topic: Many stewards want to know how to respond when neighbors and other folks get curious about their restoration work. We know that people have deeply held beliefs about nature, so how do you respond when conversations get emotionally charged? ----- About The Stewards' Circles: A tradition for nearly 25 years, this lively, […]
Art Program – Clay Modeling with Molly Thursday, June 30 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm $10 per person, includes supplies, pre-registration is required Grass River Natural Area is holding a clay modeling workshop led by Molly Nolan, an experienced area potter, for ages 10 – adult. She will guide you as you get your hands […]
Be sure to register for the Climate Intersections Conference! July 12-14th in Duluth, Minnesota Late registration starts June 11th, so be sure to register and snag your spot today! Meet our Keynote Speaker - Kyle Whyte! Kyle Whyte is George Willis Pack Professor of Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan. Kyle will serve […]
July 2022 Topic: Stewardship sometimes requires more than just the willingness to pull weeds in the woods, which leads us to seek new skills. What level of technical skill is needed for different types of restoration work? What resources have you found to build your technical skills? How do you share your skills with others? […]
August 2022 Topic: Stewards often have questions about small-scale projects—even seemingly tiny spaces can have a huge impact! What are the challenges and considerations unique to restoration in small areas? How can stewards of smaller spaces benefit from the lessons learned and techniques developed on a larger scale? Facebook link: https://fb.me/e/1JrrQhZzc ----- About The Stewards' […]
Join us at Nature & Nurture Farm for an evening of good food, good people, and good music! When: Sat, Aug 20th, 5:00pm-2am Where: 7100 Marshall Rd, Dexter, MI 48130 Join the Nature & Nurture Farm community as we celebrate and give thanks for another bountiful growing season! There will be a tomato tasting, potluck, […]
Tuesday, September 13th, 2022 5:30pm - 6:30pm Veterans Memorial Park meeting room September 2022 Topic: What does restoration mean? What messages do we send when we say restoration, or stewardship? Is it time to accept that restoration is no longer possible due to climate change? What are we doing to ensure the language we use […]
The Great Lakes Coastal Assembly is pleased to announce that the 2022 Great Lakes Coastal Symposium (Coastal Symposium) will take place from September 19-21, 2022, at the Kewadin Convention Center in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. The Coastal Symposium will feature plenary, invited, and submitted presentations, networking opportunities, workshops, and field trips for conservation practitioners, scientists, […]
Tuesday, October 11th, 2022 5:30pm - 6:30pm Veterans Memorial Park meeting room October 2022 Topic: Why do we use burns as a restoration tool? How are burn locations chosen? What actually happens during a burn? What’s different about burning on public vs. private land? How do you stay informed about burning as a tool? Facebook […]
Announcing Our Fall 2022 Annual Conference Friday, Oct. 14 and Saturday, Oct. 15 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. University of Detroit Mercy 4001 W. McNichols Road Detroit, MI 48221 Click here to register for the 17th Annual Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit Conference Hello! We are excited to announce our fall in-person Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit […]
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