Category: Educational Series

Have you considered turning your tree waste into "biochar"?

10/10/2018

BIOCHAR WORKSHOP

Sat, November 3rd, 10 am to 12 pm, at Grow Benzie

Biochar is a stable form of carbon, chemically equivalent to charcoal, that can be used as a soil amendment to increase moisture, nutrient retention, and habitat for beneficial microorganisms, as well as sequestering carbon in soils.

GUEST PRESENTERS
Tim Overdier, soil scientist
Paul May, grazier at May Farm

$5/adult event fee. Please Pre-Register by calling 231.882.4391, or
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Seeking Volunteers to Wade the Rivers...

9/18/2018

Volunteer Stream Monitoring Collection Day:
Help us assess the quality and health of the Benzie County’s lotic (flowing) waters.

Saturday October 13th
9 am to 3 pm
If you are interested in joining us or want to learn more please contact Conservation Specialist,
John Ransom, at 231-882-4391; or john@benziecd.org.

All ages and experience levels welcome. Sampling gear, waders, and lunch will be provided.
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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

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

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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Benzie Conservation District

Have you considered turning your tree waste into "biochar"?

BIOCHAR WORKSHOP

Sat, November 3rd, 10 am to 12 pm, at Grow Benzie

Seeking Volunteers to Wade the Rivers...

Bass Lake Water Tour: Paddle 'n' Paint!

REGISTER HERE!

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