Come and share one of the first days of spring with the Grand-Raisin Conservation Community as we continue to explore our “Sense of Place” project. This will be a great opportunity to meet with fellow stewards and outdoor enthusiasts, to learn about the Grand-Raisin Conservation Community and the work that we do, and to enjoy […]

This presentation is an attempt to explain why a growing number of Americans would prefer final resting places filled with wildflowers instead of concrete, steel, and granite. It will cover the pros and cons of conventional burial and cremation end-of-life options; the definition and types of green cemeteries and how they are certified; location of […]

All places have a living and breathing spirit, the sum of their history expressed in the present.  Believing this sense of place enjoys near universal sympathy, the GRCC is hosting our annual kick-off event to highlight this interest.  The afternoon will include three parts: 1) we will introduce a calendar of the workshops our partners […]

Trees provide us with many wonders to behold - cooling shade, pleasant flowers, beautiful foliage, and colorful fruit.  However, when the gardens go dormant for the long winter’s slumber, bark now becomes more eye-catching and apparent.  Textures, colors, and patterns of winter bark now stand out and distinguish one species from another. Bark, or cork, […]