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Film: "Smog of the Sea," & Spring Beach Clean Up

3/26/2018

 
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Saturday, May 5th

Elberta Beach Clean Up @ 10 am

Film: "Smog of the Sea" @ 1 pm

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Join us for a free screening of “The Smog of the Sea,” at the Garden Theatre in Frankfort MI, a documentary from filmmaker Ian Cheney that chronicles a research expedition through the Sargasso Sea. Marine scientist Marcus Eriksen invited onboard an unusual crew to help him study the sea: renowned surfers Keith & Dan Malloy, musician Jack Johnson, spearfisherwoman Kimi Werner, and bodysurfer Mark Cunningham become citizen scientists on a mission to assess the fate of plastics in the world’s oceans. Learn more about the film at www.thesmogofthesea.com.

The Benzie Conservation District, Cabbage Shed, and Stormcloud Brewing Co. are also co-hosting a Spring Beach Clean Up that morning, Sat, May 5th, from 10 am to 11:30 am at Elberta Beach. Participants of the beach cleanup will receive $2 tokens towards their lunch at The Shed or Stormcloud!

We ask that you pre-register for the beach cleanup by clicking below or calling 231-882-4391:

Beach CleanUp Register Here
To promote awareness and good stewardship of our beautiful waterways,
​please join us for either or both of these free events!

The District Is Hiring!

3/7/2018

 
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Spring has sprung and it's that time of year--BCD is on the lookout for two great summer interns! This is an excellent opportunity to gain some experience in the environmental field, through participating and working in our programs, educational outreach series, and the aquatic invasive species pathway project. Please click on the links below to view the job descriptions for:
  • Aquatic Invasive Species Intern
  • Communications Intern
Instructions are included of where to send your resume. We look forward to meeting you!

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Spring Planting Workshop!

1/29/2018

 
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Fawns are precious, but do we want them eating our garden?! Learn how to co-exist with wildlife creatures!
​Spring Planting: What, Where, When and How!

The public is invited to a spring presentation: “Successful Tree & Shrub Planting: Sustaining Your Forest, Wildlife, and Landscape,” on Tuesday, March 20th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, at the Homestead Township Hall, 11508 Honor Hwy (US-31), Honor, MI.
 
In conjunction with the Benzie Conservation District’s Spring Seedling Sale, this workshop will provide information on spring planting for bare-root seedlings. The event will include learning how to select the right native species for specific goals, how to maximize planting success with proper site selection and preparation, planting techniques, and follow-up protection and care.

District Forester, Kama Ross, will be joined by local experts Linda Thomasma, Wildlife Biologist and owner of Two by Two Wildlife Consulting; and Carolyn Thayer, Landscape Designer, and owner of Designs in Bloom. This presentation is packed with information for a wide variety of planting scenarios, bring your questions and plan your garden plots!
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The Benzie Conservation District asks that people pre-register by contacting Aimé Merizon, Outreach Coordinator, 231-882-4391 x 11, or aime@benziecd.org. This is a free event, however, donations are appreciated. 
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  • Home
    • Calendar
  • About
    • BCD Intern
    • BCD Policies
    • Board Directors
    • Staff
    • Volunteer
    • Links
    • Contact Us
  • Aquatic Invasive Species
  • Programs & Services
    • Critical Dunes
    • Education & Outreach >
      • Adopt-a-Beach
      • Benzie: Conserve, Inspire, Adapt
      • Benzie: Plastic Awareness Collective
      • Discovery Sail
      • Leave No Trace/Salmon in the Classroom
      • Nuts 4 Nature
    • Forestry >
      • Forestry events
      • Qualified Forest Program
      • Oak Wilt
    • Invasive Species
    • Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program
    • Natural Resources Conservation Services >
      • Agriculture Field Day
    • SEEDLING SALE
  • Benzie Waters
    • Benzie Waters
    • Benzie Watersheds Coalition
    • Volunteer Stream Monitoring Program
    • Watersheds >
      • Platte
      • Betsie / Crystal
      • Herring
    • Platte and Betsie River Clean up
    • Leave No Trace/Salmon in the Classroom
  • Store
    • Shipping Policy
  • Donations
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