News & Events
Our meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Charlevoix Public Library unless otherwise specified. In June we will transition to meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
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Spring 2025
Spring has officially arrived despite the beautiful snowfall that blanketed out area on March 20th. Although we will have some lovely days that tease us with warmer temperatures remember to not be overly ambitious when it comes to spring garden cleanuop. There are some many insects taking shelter within those leaves.
We will be co-hosting two events with the Charlevoix Public Library in 2025. Be on the lookout for details.
APRIL MEETING 2025
Invasive Species
April 8, 2025
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Charlevoix Public Library ​
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Our presenter, Katie Gray is an Education & Outreach Specialist with CAKE CISMA. She grew up in Northern Michigan, an area that fostered her love for the outdoors.
Katie attended Michigan State University where she received her bachelors of science in plant biology and environmental biology. Before her position with CAKE, Katie worked as a research assistant for MSU’s Forest Carbon and Climate Program, where she helped develop graduate courses focused on the implementation of climate-smart forest management.
Katie loves science communication and enjoys observing and teaching about all the little connections in nature that you’ve never noticed before. Through her position at CAKE CISMA, she works to protect the natural resources, economy, and human health of Northern lower Michigan through collaborative, outreach and management of invasive species.
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Business meeting follows the presentation.
May Meetings 2025
May 13, 2025
6:00-8:00 PM
Expand Your
Native Plant Intelligence
Charlevoix Public Library
Our presenter, Allison Adams has worked in the field of conservation for almost 2 decades. She joined the Charlevoix conservation district in 2015, as our new district coordinator. Though raised near Detroit, Allison has farming roots in northern Emmet County, where she now lives and raises her two sons. Allison looks forward to promoting the district’s conservation efforts to landowners, local communities, and the younger generation. They host an annual native plant sale the second Saturday in September in the district barn: 303 N State, Boyne City, MI.Meeting to follow.
Small Farmers in Northern Michigan
Co-Sponsored Event with the Charlevoix Public Library
May 20, 2025
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Charlevoix Public Library
Conference Room A & B​
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Providence Farm will discuss three components of the small farmer: who they are, what they do and how they keep it all together. They’ll talk about what it’s like to own and operate a small farm in northern Michigan, and how to navigate being a certified organic farm and all that entails. With fears of rising cost in groceries and inadequate amounts of fruits and vegetables in our stores, learn the benefits of growing your own backyard garden. Or purchase get high-quality foods and support small farmers at the same time.
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This presentation is being co-sponsored with the Charlevoix Public Library
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