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Benzie Conservation District

Preserving and Enhancing the Natural Resources of Benzie County
Recent News!

Bass Lake Water Tour: Paddle 'n' Paint!

7/13/2018

 
Capture the natural beauty of our inland lakes in watercolor.
​Come paint with the BCD!
Sat, August 18th 
9 am to 12 pm
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Bass Lake is a secret gem to explore, birdwatch and paddle. The lake is part of the Platte Plains Trail in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. (Note: all vehicles will need a park pass.). The Platte plains system has about 15 miles of trails through the maple-beech and pine forest that give hikers access to Otter Creek, Otter Lake, and Bass Lake.
What: All paddlers will be provided with a set of watercolor paints, brush, and paper. We will explore Bass Lake, observe the surroundings, and sketch or take pictures with the intent to paint landscape scenes, nature close-ups, or anything we choose! Participants will go ashore to paint "en plein air" and share the art-making experience. Snacks will be provided.
Meet:  Trails End Rd, Honor MI
Bring: Kayak/canoe, paddles, life jacket, water bottle. (Optional to bring: bug spray, binoculars, sunglasses, snacks, your own sketchbook and paints.)
Registration Fee: A materials donation of $10

    REGISTER HERE!

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Special guest artist and naturalist, Emily Cook​, will be available for watercolor technique suggestions and hints! Visit her art on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilycookart/?hl=en

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    • Contact Us
  • Aquatic Invasive Species
    • AIS Events
    • AISPP Resources
  • Programs & Services
    • Critical Dunes
    • District Shorts: Video Series
    • Education & Outreach >
      • Beach Clean Ups
      • Benzie: Plastic Awareness Collective
      • District Readers
      • EARTH DAY
      • Leave No Trace/Salmon in the Classroom
      • Nature Hikes
    • Forestry Assistance Program >
      • ATREP
      • FAP Form
      • Forestry Education & Media
      • Forestry Events
      • Forest Pests & Diseases
      • Forestry Referrals
    • Invasive Species
    • Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program
    • Natural Resources Conservation Services
    • Produce Safety
    • Seedling Sales
  • SEEDLING SALES
  • Benzie Waters
    • Benzie Watersheds Coalition
    • Platte and Betsie River Clean Sweeps
    • Volunteer Stream Monitoring Program
    • Watersheds
  • Store
    • Shipping Policy
  • Donations