2018 Workshops, Programs, Events
UPDATE (4/2/18):
* The 2018 Herbicide Workshop with Vern Stephens will be rescheduled in 2019.
* The 2018 Herbicide Workshop with Vern Stephens will be rescheduled in 2019.
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Date: Sat. May 12, 2018 (9am-1pm)
Location: Maple River, Pellston. We will meet at the two-track to the DNR property at the corner of McRae and State Street (north of Robinson Rd., west of US-31) - look for the signs. Last year, we had an amazing turn out! Over 40 people showed up and we filled an entire waste dumpster, a metal recycling dumpster, two pick-up truck's worth of tires and recyclables. We are organizing a second clean-up event at the site - picking up trash and planting trees. Bring your gloves and any yard/clean-up equipment (e.g. rakes, wheelbarrows, shovels - LABEL any equipment you bring), waders if you have them - anything that could help with the clean up. Please share this event with your friends and groups. This event is organized by the Emmet Conservation District and sponsored by the MDNR, Michigan Adopt-A-Forest Program, the Village of Pellston, Pellston DDA, McKinley Twp., and Emmet County. For more information contact the Emmet Conservation District office at 231-439-8977. |
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Fri. April 20, 2018 (10am-2pm) & Sat. April 21, 2018 (8am-12noon)
Spring Tree Sale Pick-Up (Pre-orders due Fri. March 30, 2018) Location: Emmet County Fairgrounds, little barns (follow the signs into the fairgrounds) Tree Sale Information Brochure & Order Forms are available on the website. If you need one mailed or emailed to you, please contact the ECD office. *Pre-ordering is encouraged to ensure orders. Planting products and extra trees will be available for purchase by the public at the Fairgrounds on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sat. April 28, 2018
Spring Fruit-Apple Tree Workshop & Sale Location: Gabriel Farm, 2800 E. Mitchell Rd., Petoskey, MI 49770 Workshop Time: 10am-12noon, Sale Time: 12noon-2pm Participants will learn about important fruit tree and care tips from Steve Fouch, owner of L&S Tree Health Care Service. *Pre-ordering fruit trees is highly encouraged. Extra/unsold trees will be available for purchase at the sale. Sat. July 28, 2018
Native Plants/Pollinators Workshop & Native Plant Sale Workshop: 10am-12noon Native Plant Sale: 12noon-2pm Location: Bear Creek Township Hall, Petoskey, MI *Pre-ordering is encouraged. Extra plants will be available for purchase by the public at the sale - please stop by to see our selection. Sat. September 22, 2018
Moonlight Madness 5 K Run Location: Petoskey State Park Join us for a unique trail race! The funds raised from this event will help the Emmet Conservation District to continue its mission of protecting and conserving our natural resources, promoting sound sustainable agricultural practices and providing educational opportunities for the community. The 5K run will start at 8:00 p.m. Special awards will be given to the overall 1st and 2nd male and female finishers. A unique award will also be given to the top finisher in each age group. Course: Loop combining Little Traverse Wheelway paved bike path and trail through the Petoskey State Park Race Fees: · The entry fee is $20 through May 31, 2018 · $25 June 1, 2018 through August 31st, 2018 · $30 September 1, 2018 through September 22, 2018 (Your entry must be received on or before September 8th to guarantee your race t-shirt) You can drop off your entry form at Emmet Conservation District office or mail it to Emmet Conservation District, Attn: 5k, 3434 Harbor Petoskey Rd., Harbor Springs, MI 49740 Race day registration and packet pick-up will start 6:00p.m. The run will start at 8:00p.m. Register on line: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Petoskey/MoonlightMadness5k Sat. September 29, 2018
Fall Mushroom Workshop Location: Colonial Point/Cheboiganing Preserve, Brutus, MI Join us for a fascinating walk through the woods learning about fall mushrooms with local mycologist, Marilynn Smith! We will venture out in light rain or shine, so please dress for the weather. ***Please clean the bottoms of your boots or shoes before you leave your house to reduce the spread of unwanted and invasive species along trails and in the woods. FALL TREE SALE 2018
Fall Tree Sale UPDATE: Due to supplier availability and a very warm summer, the fall tree sale is postponed. Fall Tree Sale Pick-Up is Friday Oct 5 from 10-12noon and Saturday October 6 from 9-11am. We will have extras trees available for purchase if you missed the deadline, so stop by and see us! Location: Emmet County Fairgrounds, little barns (follow the signs into the fairgrounds) Tree Sale Information Brochure & Order Forms are available on the website. If you need one mailed or emailed to you, please contact the ECD office. *The fall tree sale is for conifers only. Pre-ordering is encouraged to ensure orders. Planting products and extra trees will be available for purchase by the public at the Fairgrounds on a first-come, first-serve basis. Tue. October 9, 2018, 6-9pm
Emmet Conservation District Annual Dinner Meeting & Board Elections Location: Emmet County Fairgrounds (Main Community Building) Cost/Tickets: $10 if reserved in advance, $15 Door Price Doors open at 6pm, Dinner will be served at 6:30, followed by our Guest Speaker presentation As the Upland Game Bird Specialist and Program Leader for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, he is responsible for statewide conservation and management programs for ruffed grouse, American woodcock, sharp-tailed grouse, quail, pheasants, and wild turkeys. He has been involved with teaching wildlife management for Study Abroad classes in Africa and Russia, oversees the largest American woodcock chick banding program in the world, and is the only person to have captured all the species and sub-species of wild turkeys. He has contributed to international and national management activities for upland game birds and has received numerous awards for his contributions. Al is a charter member of the Michigan Chapter of the Wildlife Society and is a past president. After our presentation, the ECD will give a recap of 2017-18 ECD activities and programs as well as Board elections information, and we concluded the evening with a short Board Meeting which is as always, open to the public. *The ECD is actively seeking a Board Member. If you are interested in running for a Board seat, please contact the Emmet Conservation District Office. |
Click on the link below to download the 2018 List of Workshops & Events
| 2018ecd_events___workshops.pdf |
