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Special Events
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Join us at DeWitt's marina for the fifth annual Chain of Lakes Water Report Card. Get the latest about what's happening on the water quality issues. Enjoy a wine and cheese reception and a pontoon cruise. Co-sponsored by GRNA, Three Lakes Association and Torch Lake Protection Alliance. To register for this free event, call 231-533-8314. |
Saturday, July 28, 2008
The Great Lakes Children’s Museum and Grass River Natural Area invite you to join thousands of neighbors, friends, and families across the country for National Wildlife Federation’s fourth annual Great American Backyard Campout. |
Thursday, July 10, 2008
The band SWITCHBACK will hold a charity concert for Grass River Natural Area at Short's Brewing Company. Call 231-533-8314 for details, or click on the banner to download the concert poster.
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Wednesday, June 25, 2008 4:00 p.m. (Adults)
Grass River Natural Area, Three Lakes Association and Torch Lake Protection Alliance will host “Your Northern Home & Garden,” on June 25, 2008 at Alden Depot. The program will focus on simple ways to make up-north homes and gardens eco-friendly.
The event will begin at 4:00 p.m. with Roberta Dow, Water Quality Educator, with MSU Extension speaking about Home-A-Syst, a program which helps homeowners evaluate their homes and property for pollution and health risks.
Greenbelt garden designs from Barker Creek, Cyman Gardens, Greenleaf and Pine Hill nurseries will be on display along with many more ideas for environmentally healthy gardening. Native plants will be available for purchase and there will be a drawing for a rain barrel.
The fun and informative Chain of Lakes Naturopoly board game will be for sale. Refreshments will be served.
“Your Northern Home and Garden” is open to the public and sponsored by Grass River Natural Area, Three Lakes Association & Torch Lake Protection Alliance with support from Antrim Soil Conservation District, MSU Extension and Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council and The Watershed Center.
Reservations are requested. Call the Grass River Natural Area office at 533-8314. |
Sunday, June 22, 2008 1:00 p.m. (registration)
Please Join Grass River Natural Area and Three Lakes Association for the 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Cedar River Golf Course. Enjoy 18 holes of golf at Cedar River Golf Course followed by dinner at Cedar River. Space is limited to first 128 golfers. The Four Person Scramble Shotgun Start begins at 2:30. For more information download the entry form or call the Grass River Office at 231-533-8314 or 231-533-9343. |
Saturday, June 21, 2008 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. (Free Family Event)
We're ushering in summer with a celebration at Grass River. No "lazy day" here, but an fternoon filled with fun and discovery for the whole family. There will be hikes, games and activities sure to please everyone. For more information call the Grass River Office at 231-533-8314 or 231-533-9343. |
Tuesday, May, 6, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
A Spring Fling will be held at the Dockside (6340 Old Torch Lake Drive, Bellaire). 50% of the evening proceeds will benefit Grass River Natural Area. Please plan to attend this popular annual event. Contact the GRNA office at 231-533-8314 with any questions. |
 Saturday, May 3, 9:30 a.m.- lunchtime
Please join us at Grass River Area's annual clean-up day. Meet at the cabin for a few hours of work projects then enjoy lunch on us. Please wear work clothes and bring outdoor tools. We would appreciate knowing if you will be there so please call 231-533-8314. |
April
Visit the Blue Heron Gallery, 131 Ames Street, Elk Rapids, during the month of April to appreciate the fine artistic creations of over 100 Michigan artists. 10% of purchases during the month will be donated to Grass River Natural Area in continuing support to protect the Grass River watershed, and provide the community with opportunities that increase their knowledge, appreciation and stewardship of the natural environment. Contact the GRNA office at 231-533-8314 with questions. |
Sundays, April 20 & 27, 11:00 a.m.
Take a free nature hike with a naturalist at Grass River Natural Area. Our destination is the open field on the Glacial Plain trail where participants will check out the bluebird houses that are part of a national monitoring project. On the way, look at the flora and fauna along these less traveled trails. Contact the Grass River Natural Area office at 231-533-8314 with questions. |
Saturday, April 19, 2:00 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day at Grass River Natural Area and discover ways to live more simply. Explore how to make a solar water heater and a compost pile. Ride a bike to make electricity. Enjoy guided trail walks with a naturalist, worm races and games for all the young at heart. Then take home a worm composting starter kit, seeds for the garden and a white pine seedling to plant. Please register for this free family event by calling 231-533-8314. |
Saturday, April 12, 10:00 a.m.
The first signs of spring in the wetlands, new growth of carnivorous plants, and delicate flowers growing in the sphagnum moss are what participants will be exploring at Grass River Natural Area. Please meet at the interpretive cabin. Please contact the Grass River Natural Area office at 231.533.8314 with your questions. |
Saturday, March 8, 10:00 a.m.
Welcome the bluebirds back with a brand new house that you've built yourself. Daniel Proudfoot will take you step by step through the building process. Learn some facts about bluebirds and handy carpentry tricks. Bring a hammer. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Class size is limited. Please register early by calling 231-533-8314. |
February 15 - February 18
Where are the birds hanging out this winter? Grass River Natural Area and the National Audubon Society want to know and you can help. GRNA naturalists will be joining the Great Backyard Bird Count and they hope families in northern Micigan will too. To learn more click here or call Grass River at 213-533-8314. |
Saturday, February 16, 7:00 p.m.
The owls are nesting now at GRNA. Join us for a cross-country ski and owl calling along the groomed trails. No matter "Who-o-o" flies out for a look, it's always a hoot! Meet at the GRNA parking lot. Please register by calling 231-533-8314. |
Saturday, January 26, 10:00am
Come to GRNA and discover how animals survive northern Michigan winters. Search for clues of their presence and habits. Learn to recognize their tracks. To register please call 231-533-8314. |
Saturday, January 19, 12:30pm
Join us for GRNA's fifth annual Winterfest. Sample soups from local chefs and vote for your favorite. Try out snowshoes, play winter games, enjoy the wonder of the woods in winter. Register for this free family event by calling 231-533- 8314. Download |
November 12, 11am - 10pm
A great opportunity to support Grass River Natural Area is yours as you enjoy dinner at Pearl’s in Elk Rapids on Monday, November 12 (11am-10pm). Download the card or call the GRNA office at 231-533-8314 to have one sent to you or to receive additional information. Bring the card into Pearl’s on November 12 and 10% of your purchase will benefit Grass River Natural Area. |
Saturday, October 27, 1:00 pm
Come celebrate the season! Games, hikes, fun and refreshments in the woodland beauty of Grass River Natural Area. To register for this free family event, please call 231-533-8314. For more information please Download our Autumn Fest Flyer. |
Sunday, October 21, 1:00pm
Come support the Grass River Natural Area and play a round of Texas Hold'Em at the Dockside on Torch Lake. Win up to $1000.00! For more information please visit Texas Hold' Em Fundraiser or call (231)533-8314 to reserve your seat. |
Wednesday, September 19, 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm)
Elk Rapids Peterman Auditorium
Light refreshments following the concert
$15 in advance/$20 at the door
Download 2007JazzConcert.pdf |
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