MakerFest 2024

Grand Traverse County Civic Center 1213 W Civic Center Dr, Traverse City, MI, United States

The Traverse Area District Library and Grand Traverse County RecycleSmart are hosting a special Earth Day edition of MakerFest. SEEDS and other local organizations will be present with youth activities […]

44th Annual Federal Recognition Day

Turtle Creek Casino 7741 M 72 E, Williamsburg, MI, United States

In celebration of Grand Traverse Band’s 44th Year of Federal Recognition, the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians will be hosting a mini traditional powwow and market day open to all community members! Happening at Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel Grounds, the market will have its opening ceremony at 11:00 am, followed by […]

Composting: From Table Scraps to Black Gold

Traverse Area District Library 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City, MI

The League of Women Voters of the Grand Traverse Area will present a program on composting on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, from 12:00 noon to 1:30 PM at the Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City. Speakers include: Sarna Salzman, SEEDS; Megan Alexander, Carter's Compost; Lindsey Walker, Emmet County Recycling The program can […]

Nature Fest 2024

Elk Rapids Veterans' Memorial Park 603 River St, Elk Rapids, MI, United States

This event is hosted by Green Elk Rapids. Description: Connect with leaders from 50 regional organizations, hear initiatives about protecting our environment, explore outdoor education and recreation ideas, enjoy live music, workshops, crafts, food, and storytelling. Enjoy a family-friendly day in the park, playground included!

Event Series Port Oneida Fair

Port Oneida Fair

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Find us at the Port Oneida Fair! Event details: Step back in time at the Port Oneida Fair and experience life as it was from the 1850's and early 1940's. Imagine the life of Euro-American immigrants as you help bale hay or watch a broom-maker at work. Learn about spinning, basket weaving, soap making, butter […]

Evart Environmental Expo

Evart Main Street 200 S. Main St, Evart, MI, United States

Join local environmental groups, conservation districts, and passionate community members who care about our natural resources. Engage in fun science games and receive great giveaways. Fun for families and adults! This event is hosted by Main Street Evart.

Event Series Port Oneida Fair

Port Oneida Fair

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Find us at the Port Oneida Fair! Event details: Step back in time at the Port Oneida Fair and experience life as it was from the 1850's and early 1940's. Imagine the life of Euro-American immigrants as you help bale hay or watch a broom-maker at work. Learn about spinning, basket weaving, soap making, butter […]

Growing Soil Health with Compost and Biochar at Krull’s Composting

Krull's Composting 857 W Burdickville Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

At Krull's Composting, find out about blending compost with minerals to support soil health and learn about the benefits of biochar. Dress for the elements. This event is part of the Michigan Organics Council's Great Michigan Compost Tour. Composters across the state are hosting tours so that you can learn more about how your yard […]

Make Food Not Waste Guest Speaker Danielle Todd

Leelanau County Government Center 8527 E Government Center Dr, Suttons Bay, MI, United States

Danielle Todd of Make Food Not Waste will discuss the strategies represented in the EPA's Wasted Food Scale, the ways communities can be most effective in implementing strategies, and the local and national resources that are available.

Emmet County Recycling & Composting Tour + Mshko Ode Farm Visit

Emmet County Recycling 7363 Pleasantview Ln, Harbor Springs, United States

See how Emmet County creates its homegrown compost at this site tour. Stick around for an option to travel (self-drive) to Brutus, MI to see Mshko Ode Farm.

Grand Traverse Band Gitigaan Fish Composting Operations

Strongheart Civic Center 2700 Strongheart Way, Suttons Bay, United States

Learn about how the GTB Agriculture & Food Sovereignty Department has been growing their fish composting operations since 2022 and is averaging 6,500 pounds of fish waste composted per week.

SEEDS Compost Petting Zoo Open House

The SEEDS Farm at Historic Barns Park

SEEDS has eight different composting technologies on display in a compost petting zoo format in Historic Barns Park.