Description: Celebrate 85 years of conservation during The Year of the River with the Grand Traverse Conservation District’s Speakers Series. Throughout the year, this series will feature engaging talks from professional speakers covering a wide range of topics, including the Boardman–Ottaway River, conservation efforts, GTCD history, natural resources, and more. Each program offers an opportunity to learn, reflect, and deepen our connection to the river and landscapes that shape our community.

When: Wednesday, May 27th from 5:00 - 6:00pm

Where: Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Rd., Traverse City MI 49685

Registration: $5/person. Registration is required. Click here to register.

Audience: Adults and teens

Description: Celebrate 85 years of conservation during The Year of the River with the Grand Traverse Conservation District’s Speakers Series. Throughout the year, this series will feature engaging talks from professional speakers covering a wide range of topics, including the Boardman–Ottaway River, conservation efforts, GTCD history, natural resources, and more. Each program offers an opportunity to learn, reflect, and deepen our connection to the river and landscapes that shape our community.

When: Wednesday, June 24th from 5:00 - 6:00pm

Where: Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Rd., Traverse City MI 49685

Registration: $5/person. Registration is required. Click here to register.

Audience: Adults and teens

Description: Celebrate 85 years of conservation during The Year of the River with the Grand Traverse Conservation District’s Speakers Series. Throughout the year, this series will feature engaging talks from professional speakers covering a wide range of topics, including the Boardman–Ottaway River, conservation efforts, GTCD history, natural resources, and more. Each program offers an opportunity to learn, reflect, and deepen our connection to the river and landscapes that shape our community.

Featured Speaker: Shelly Stusick, Invasive Species Network

When: Wednesday, July 29th from 5:00 - 6:00pm

Where: Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Rd., Traverse City MI 49685

Registration: $5/person. Registration is required. Click here to register.

Audience: Adults and teens

Description: Celebrate 85 years of conservation during The Year of the River with the Grand Traverse Conservation District’s Speakers Series. Throughout the year, this series will feature engaging talks from professional speakers covering a wide range of topics, including the Boardman–Ottaway River, conservation efforts, GTCD history, natural resources, and more. Each program offers an opportunity to learn, reflect, and deepen our connection to the river and landscapes that shape our community.

Featured Speaker: Shelly Stusick, Invasive Species Network

When: Wednesday, September 30th from 5:00 - 6:00pm

Where: Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Rd., Traverse City MI 49685

Registration: $5/person. Registration is required. Click here to register.

Audience: Adults and teens

Description: Celebrate 85 years of conservation during The Year of the River with the Grand Traverse Conservation District’s Speakers Series. Throughout the year, this series will feature engaging talks from professional speakers covering a wide range of topics, including the Boardman–Ottaway River, conservation efforts, GTCD history, natural resources, and more. Each program offers an opportunity to learn, reflect, and deepen our connection to the river and landscapes that shape our community.

When: Wednesday, October 28th from 5:00 - 6:00pm

Where: Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Rd., Traverse City MI 49685

Registration: $5/person. Registration is required. Click here to register.

Audience: Adults and teens

Description: Celebrate 85 years of conservation during The Year of the River with the Grand Traverse Conservation District’s Speakers Series. Throughout the year, this series will feature engaging talks from professional speakers covering a wide range of topics, including the Boardman–Ottaway River, conservation efforts, GTCD history, natural resources, and more. Each program offers an opportunity to learn, reflect, and deepen our connection to the river and landscapes that shape our community.

When: Wednesday, November 18th from 5:00am - 6:00pm

Where: Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Rd., Traverse City MI 49685

Registration: $5/person. Registration is required. Click here to register.

Audience: Adults and teens