Natural Building & Healthy Home Symposium

Commongrounds 414 East 8th Street, Traverse City, United States

This event is hosted by our friends at the Crosshatch Green Building Guild and the Canary Homes Initiative (a group of Michigan-based designers, builders, and healthcare professionals). Registration and tickets must be purchased through their website here. They welcome individuals and organizations with all levels of experience and interest in natural building and healthy materials. […]

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!

Composting 101: Food Scraps, Yard Waste & Wood – Oh My!

The SEEDS Farm at Historic Barns Park

This class is offered through a partnership with Northwestern Michigan College Extended Education & Training. You must complete registration on their website here. Cost: $69 Class description: Do you wish your trash bins weren’t so full of wet, stinky stuff? Come learn about the processes and the magnificent organisms that turn your trash into valuable […]

Composting for the Lakes

Virtual

This class is offered through a partnership with Northwestern Michigan College Extended Education & Training. You must complete registration on their website here. Cost: $69 Class description: Michigan has a lot of surface and watershed to protect. As we know, rain events are getting more dramatic and shorelines are always changing. This lesson aims to […]