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Little Platte Lake Water Tour

7/7/2018

Learn to Identify Aquatic Plants!

Sat, July 28th
9 am - 12 pm
Little Platte Lake DNR Access Site on Saffron Road

We are hosting a water tour on Little Platte Lake with special aquatic experts: Jo Latimore; Outreach Specialist, MSU Fisheries & Wildlife dept.; Lori Knudson, Biological Technician, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore; and Jane Perrino, Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator, BCD. These knowledgeable folks will join us in paddling and discovering more about the properties of Little Platte, such as the undisturbed wetlands it harbors on its eastern shores, the plethora of birds and creatures that use it as a home, and the invasive species that have created their home there as well.

Participants will need a canoe or kayak, paddles, life jacket, appropriate clothing for the weather, and a water bottle. The tour will begin and end at the same place so no shuttling is necessary.

Please register by contacting John Ransom at john@benziecd.org or 231.882.4391 x 13.

Jo Latimore is an aquatic ecologist and Outreach Specialist in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife. Her work focuses in public participation in assessment and management of Michigan’s streams and lakes; science communication, outreach, and engagement; natural resources leadership development; and improving our understanding of aquatic ecosystem health by assessing responses to disturbance.
As an Outreach Specialist, the majority of her work is focused on engaging with individuals and organizations to promote understanding and stewardship of aquatic ecosystems.

Après Holiday Beach Clean Up!

6/19/2018

Saturday, July 7
10 AM - 11:30 AM
Elberta Beach

Our spring beach cleanup was super successful; we collected over 300 pounds of trash! Everyone came away with a healthy dose of "helper's high," the feeling you get from doing something good for others. We were so grateful for all the wonderful volunteers and were happy to give out $2 coupons from our co-host, the Cabbage Shed!

Many folks who participated asked to DO IT AGAIN--this time after the big July 4th celebrations! Makes sense to us, and the Village of Elberta has offered the use of their dumpsters as well.

Please come out and help us beautify our beach.! We ask that helpers pre-register so we know how much clean-up supplies to provide: 231.882.4391; aime@benziecd.org.

SEE YOU ON THE BEACH!

(above) Frankfort High's honor students show off their collection of trash! (left) Volunteers load old mattress springs onto a truck headed for the dumpster!

Nuts 4 Nature: Get the Kids Outdoors!

6/9/2018

Nuts 4 Nature environmental education day camp will be held this year in collaboration with Nature Explorers International. The five day program will take place in Benzonia on June 18-22 from 10am-4pm for ages 5-9.

Each day will feature a different visiting conservationist, as well as art projects, games, scavenger hunts, gardening, and program animals. Participants can choose to attend for the week, day, or half-day. Discounts available for siblings!

Mon: Secrets in the Soil
Tues: What's in the Water
Wed: Truth About Trees
Thurs: Habitrekking
Fri: Environmental Art

The camp will be held at:
Nature Explorers
6962 Burr St.
Benzonia MI 49616

For more information, please visit: www.amaliaexplores.com
To register, please contact environmental educator, Amalia Fernand: amaliaceleste@gmail.com

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