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SUMMARY:Adult Workshop: Guided Hike and Art Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Join the Grand Rapids Art Museum and the Land Conservancy of West Michigan for a guided hike and art journaling workshop at The Highlands. Connect with the natural world during this immersive workshop as you explore the landscapes\, plants\, and wildlife that make this area so special. \nFollowing the hike\, translate your experience into art using creative journaling prompts capturing the textures\, colors\, and moods of the land through sketches\, writing\, and mixed-media expression. \nPlease note: This adult workshop takes place offsite at The Highlands (2715 Leonard St NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49504). Additional details will be provided to participants prior to the workshop. Pre-registration is required. There is a 20% discount for all GRAM members. \nRegister to Attend \n 
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/lcwm-event-050226/
LOCATION:The Highlands\, 2715 Leonard Street Northwest\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Workday at Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join the Land Conservancy of West Michigan at Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve for our May Second Saturday Workday! We’ll be removing garlic mustard\, an invasive plant\, as part of our ongoing stewardship of this rare ecosystem. \nThis event will happen rain or shine\, so please wear boots and come dressed for the weather and activity. We recommend wearing long pants. Tools\, water\, work gloves\, and snacks will be provided. \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease parallel park along the sides of Plaza Drive. We will gather at the trailhead and will hike into the preserve together. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister to Attend \n\nAbout Second Saturday Events\nThe Land Conservancy of West Michigan owns and cares for 20 nature preserves protecting a diverse mosaic of native natural communities\, from prairies and forests to bogs and freshwater dunes. The permanent protection of these places often requires active management to ensure they stay healthy and resilient in the face of encroaching invasive species\, climate change\, and altered natural processes. \nAt our Second Saturday Workdays\, we invite volunteers to participate in these acts of care. From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month\, volunteers meet at a preserve and help manage invasive species\, plant native seeds\, maintain trails\, and more. Together\, we create visible\, lasting change we can return to and build upon. Here\, your hands shape the future\, and the future has your fingerprints on it.
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/ssw-at-lamberton-lake-fen-050926/
LOCATION:Lamberton Lake Nature Preserve\, 3118 Plaza Dr NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49525\, United States
CATEGORIES:Second Saturdays
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SUMMARY:Explorathon: Guided Pedal
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\n\n\nHelp the Land Conservancy of West Michigan celebrate our 50th year by exploring the land we’ve worked together to protect! The Explorathon event series will invite participants to hike along the Lake Michigan Shoreline\, bike the varied topography of the Eastern Glacial Corridor\, paddle the waters of our Big Forests & Wild Rivers\, and celebrate the ongoing protection of these beautiful natural places.  \nThe Explorathon’s Guided Pedal will take participants through the rolling terrain of the Eastern Glacial Corridor. This event will highlight the Land Conservancy of West Michigan’s nature preserves and ongoing stewardship work. \n\n\nMore info coming soon! \n\nRegister to Attend \n\nIf you’re interested in sponsoring this event\, please reach out directly to han@naturenearby.org.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/50th-explorathon-pedal-060626/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:50th Anniversary
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SUMMARY:Explorathon: Guided Paddle
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\n\n\nHelp the Land Conservancy of West Michigan celebrate our 50th year by exploring the land we’ve worked together to protect! The Explorathon event series will invite participants to hike along the Lake Michigan Shoreline\, bike the varied topography of the Eastern Glacial Corridor\, paddle the waters of our Big Forests & Wild Rivers\, and celebrate the ongoing protection of these beautiful natural places.  \nThe Explorathon’s Guided Paddle will take participants floating down the Pere Marquette River. This event will highlight the Land Conservancy of West Michigan’s work with landowners to protect private land using conservation easements. \n\n\nMore info coming soon! \nIf you’re interested in sponsoring this event\, please reach out directly to han@naturenearby.org.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/50th-explorathon-paddle-082926/
LOCATION:MI
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