A long running citizen science monitoring effort run by the North American Butterfly Association. Teams count as many butterflies within a 15 mile diameter circle in one day. Butterfly identification skills are helpful but not necessary to participate. Contact Silas Bialecki at bialecki.silas.1@gmail.com for more info.
From the DPG website: Divine Pine Gathering is a conscious festival focused on yoga, rewilding and foraging, music, healing, ancestral knowledge, art, and movement. Settled on a 42 acre homestead in the beautiful Irish HIlls, Michigan which the community recognizes as First Nation’s land of Peoria, Fox, Potawatomi & Anishinaabe people.
A long running citizen science monitoring effort run by the North American Butterfly Association. Teams count as many butterflies within a 15 mile diameter circle in one day. Butterfly identification skills are helpful but not necessary to participate. Contact Silas Bialecki at bialecki.silas.1@gmail.com for more info.
The Great Lakes Foragers Gathering is the largest annual gathering of wild food enthusiasts in the Great Lakes region. You can look forward to a variety of classes and workshops covering foraging, cooking with wild foods, and other traditional skills. Plus you will have the opportunity to sample amazing wild food dishes at every meal. And, of course, we will continue our tradition of creating great memories, making new friends, and building a strong community.
A long running citizen science monitoring effort run by the North American Butterfly Association. Teams count as many butterflies within a 15 mile diameter circle in one day. Butterfly identification skills are helpful but not necessary to participate. Contact Silas Bialecki at bialecki.silas.1@gmail.com for more info.
Please join dozens of enthusiastic volunteers for the Washtenaw County May Count, on World Migratory Bird Day and eBird’s Global Big Day. This event is a day to be out there counting all the birds we can find, and it’s a super fun Big Day! Organized by the Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance.
Holler Fest is a farm, music and arts festival in the Irish Hills, Michigan (45 minutes southwest of Ann Arbor). Now in its 13th year, the event takes place at Frog Holler Farm, an organic vegetable farm owned and operated by the King family for more than 45 years. The goal of Holler Fest is to form sustainable relationships between artists and communities, food and consumers, the land and the people.
The Holler Stage is nestled between fields and forest, a half-mile drive off the public road. The Second Holler is just over the ridge from the Main Holler and hosts an eclectic variety of workshops, kids shows and emerging artists. The Cabin Stage is a short walk through the woods and offers a beautiful setting for acoustic music. The Tree House stage hosts a lively assortment of workshops and artists and is the first stage that folks see as they enter the Holler Fest site.
Walking trails wind through the woods and several workshop presenters offer guided tours that allow visitors to experience the beauty of this special piece of land.
A long running citizen science monitoring effort run by the North American Butterfly Association. Teams count as many butterflies within a 15 mile diameter circle in one day. Butterfly identification skills are helpful but not necessary to participate. Contact Silas Bialecki at bialecki.silas.1@gmail.com for more info.
From the DPG website: Divine Pine Gathering is a conscious festival focused on yoga, rewilding and foraging, music, healing, ancestral knowledge, art, and movement. Settled on a 42 acre homestead in the beautiful Irish HIlls, Michigan which the community recognizes as First Nation’s land of Peoria, Fox, Potawatomi & Anishinaabe people.
A long running citizen science monitoring effort run by the North American Butterfly Association. Teams count as many butterflies within a 15 mile diameter circle in one day. Butterfly identification skills are helpful but not necessary to participate. Contact Silas Bialecki at bialecki.silas.1@gmail.com for more info.
What can we say except outdoor musical adventure wonderland. Stay tuned to the trees for details!
From the Will Forage For Food website: The Great Lakes Foragers Gathering is the largest annual gathering of wild food enthusiasts in the Great Lakes region. You can look forward to a variety of classes and workshops covering foraging, cooking with wild foods, and other traditional skills. Plus you will have the opportunity to sample amazing wild food dishes at every meal. And, of course, we will continue our tradition of creating great memories, making new friends, and building a strong community.
A long running citizen science monitoring effort. Teams count as many butterflies within a 15 mile diameter circle in one day. Butterfly identification skills are helpful but not necessary to attend. Contact Silas Bialecki at bialecki.silas.1@gmail.com for more info.
The Iron Creek Land Community in partnership with Wandering Washtenaw and the Grand-Raisin Conservation Community will host a trail walk on private land in the Irish Hills on Saturday, March 6 at 10:00 AM. Located about 50 Minutes south west of Ann Arbor, we will meet at 11007 Mull Road, Tipton (Manchester Township).
This trek will showcase a sampling of the area’s variable landforms and waterways in route to view a small maple syrup operation, thinning/harvesting in a white pine plantation and an oak savanna reconstruction project.
Come prepared for the weather, be it sunny or overcast, frozen or soggy. We expect to be out for about two hours. Car pooling is encouraged. For questions contact Bob Kellum at 734-972-6564. To RSVP please go to: http://www.stewardshipnetwork.org/communities/grcc/
The Stewardship Network Conference is where theory meets practice and curiosity leads to solutions. Each year, hundreds of professionals, students, and volunteers from an array of environmental fields gather to share their setbacks and successes; technological advancements and analytical techniques; diverse perspectives and artistic expressions as we collectively find the best ways to care for our land and water. The Stewardship Network provides the structure, space, and catalytic resources for meaningful collaboration that benefits our natural world. This interdisciplinary conference harnesses the power of the network to build bridges between knowledge, culture, and community in order to support the ecosystems around us that are continually threatened and changing. Sessions include topics such as prescribed fire, climate change mitigation and resilience, invasive species controls, community engagement, and essential skill development. The Stewardship Network Conference prides itself on cultivating a welcoming and accepting atmosphere. Come as you are and be ready to explore new thoughts and perspectives. Whether you’re new to the environmental field or seasoned veteran, there’s something for everyone at our Network’s annual gathering!
A yearly celebration of our feathered friends that stick around for the winter. This bird count, the longest running in the history of the U.S., lasts all day as participants head out to count as many species and individuals as possible. The Open Grown Crew will be participating all day long! Contact us if you are interested in helping with our local area or are interested in counting your own area. Photo: Glenn Bartley
This talk will cover the who, when, and where of Manchester’s native inhabitants. From who they were to the artifacts that they left behind and the places they called home Silas Bialecki will give a hour long presentation on those that came before us. It will take place at the Manchester Area Historical Societies monthly membership meeting and is free to attend.
Have you ever considered going solar? See solar up close, ask questions about how solar works, and learn why homeowners in your community have made the choice to go solar. RSVP and details at www.nationalsolartour.org/rsvp/2668
From the WFFF website: The Great Lakes Foragers Gathering is the largest annual gathering of wild food enthusiasts in the Great Lakes region. You can look forward to a variety of classes and workshops covering foraging, cooking with wild foods, and other traditional skills. Plus you will have the opportunity to sample amazing wild food dishes at every meal. And, of course, we will continue our tradition of creating great memories, making new friends, and building a strong community.
sign up on their website and see you there!
From the DPG website: Divine Pine Gathering is a conscious festival focused on yoga, rewilding and foraging, music, healing, ancestral knowledge, art, and movement. Settled on 42 acres in the beautiful Irish Hills, Michigan, and surrounded by 300 acres of stateland and lakes, this gathering is as much a retreat into nature as it is a chance to connect to and learn from others. Divine Pine shows the power of love and community that result from gathering in an intentional way. We've reached a pivotal point where Mother Nature calls upon us to reclaim our inner wisdom and knowledge. Join us for three days of diving deep into our intuitive, true selves, and into the knowledge surrounding yoga, plants, creativity, dance, and sustainability.
Jeremy and Colleen will be leading a hike, Silas will be teaching a cordage workshop and Sarah will be stargazing at this event!
