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November 2019
Fall Film Series: “Living the Change”
GTCD Presents the Fall Film Series Farming for the Future: Regenerative Agriculture, Climate Resiliency, and Food Sovereignty Join us on Thursday, November 21st, at the Boardman River Nature Center for the film "Living the Change." All films begin at 6:30pm. Donations are appreciated. "Living the Change explores solutions to the global crisis we face today – solutions any one of us can be part of – through the inspiring stories of people pioneering change in their own lives and in…
Find out more »Boardman River Nature Center CLOSED
The Boardman River Nature Center (and Grand Traverse Conservation District offices) will closed on Thursday, November 28th. Thank you!
Find out more »Boardman River Nature Center CLOSED
The Boardman River Nature Center (and Grand Traverse Conservation District offices) will closed on Friday, November 29th. Thank you!
Find out more »December 2019
Wreath Making Workshop!
Holiday Wreath Workshop at the Nature Center Start off your holiday season by creating a fresh wreath for your front door at the Boardman River Nature Center’s Wreath Workshop. This DIY experience allows you to create, alongside floral experts, a beautiful wreath you'll be proud to hang in your home. Wreath form, a mix of fresh evergreens, ribbon, instruction and tools will be provided-just be ready to get your thumb green and share in some holiday spirit. Attendees will take…
Find out more »Boardman River Nature Center CLOSED
The Boardman River Nature Center will closed Friday, December 20th, through Tuesday, January 7th. The Nature Center will re-open on Wednesday, January 8th at 10:00am. Thank you!
Find out more »February 2020
Native Seedling Sale Orders
Are you interested in reforesting acreage or adding trees and shrubs to your landscape, but are having trouble finding them? Our all-native Seedling Sale brings you high-quality trees and shrubs at an affordable price. View the options by visiting our online store by clicking here starting on February 15th. You will be able to pick-up your order on Friday, April 24th, or Saturday, April 25th. Online or visit the Boardman River Nature Center (1450 Cass Road, Traverse City, MI 49685) for assistance.
Find out more »Native Seedling Sale Orders
Online, or come in to the office for staff assistance Are you interested in reforesting acreage or adding trees and shrubs to your landscape, but are having trouble finding them? Our all-native Seedling Sale brings you high-quality trees and shrubs at an affordable price. View the options by visiting our online store at natureiscalling.org/seedling-sale/ starting on February 15. You will be able to pick-up your order on Friday April 24 or Saturday April 25.
Find out more »Fly Tying for Beginners
The Adams Chapter of Trout Unlimited will hold a fly-tying workshop for beginners at the Boardman River Nature Center. Chapter members will be on hand to demonstrate basic fly-tying techniques and the tools necessary to get started tying your own flies. Everyone will walk away with a fly they created themselves and with a better understanding of fly fishing and aquatic ecology. This is an event for the entire family, but space is limited so sign up now. For ages…
Find out more »April 2020
Plant-By-Numbers Pre-Orders
Back by popular demand! Are you interested in starting a Native Plant garden, but aren’t sure where to start? You may be interested in a “Plant-by-Number” pre-designed garden that takes the guesswork out of planting a native garden. View the options by visiting our online store by clicking here starting on April 1st. You will be able to pick-up your order on Saturday, May 16th, during the Native Plant Sale. Online or visit the Boardman River Nature Center (1450 Cass Road, Traverse…
Find out more »May 2020
Native Plant Sale
Update your home landscape with native plants that are beautiful, well-adapted to our climate, and support a variety of animals living in our region. Plant experts will be on hand to help you pick out the perfect native plants from our selection of over 50 species. Cash, checks, and credit cards will be accepted.
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