Take A Spring Walk And Practice Bird Identification At The Kellogg Bird Sanctuary

By Kathleen Schiefler on Mar. 05, 2024

Join Sanctuary staff and fellow bird enthusiasts from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 30, to practice identification skills by sight and sound on a walk through the Sanctuary. Participants in the…

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John Ball Zoo Monitoring Migratory Grand River Fish To Improve Conservation

By Kathleen Schiefler on Mar. 05, 2024

Community volunteers contribute to preservation of local environment John Ball Zoo’s conservation team is monitoring a group of migratory fish species to help understand breeding and spawning of the…

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Choose LansingTM Announces Staff Promotions

By Kathleen Schiefler on Mar. 05, 2024

Choose Lansing TM , the destination marketing organization for the Greater Lansing region, is excited to announce the recent promotion of five staff members within the organization. Tracy Padot, CTA…

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Maritime Museum Lecture Series Continues With Michigan’s Lumber Industry

By Kathleen Schiefler on Mar. 05, 2024

Did you know that Michigan’s lakes and waterways played a huge role in the early lumbering industry? Join the Michigan Maritime Museum and environmental historian. Rob Burg March 20th at 6:30 pm for…

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A Border Fiesta To Remember Is Coming To The Lake Michigan College Mendel Center April 19

By Kathleen Schiefler on Mar. 04, 2024

Mexican-American border band Jarabe Mexicano are bringing their blended songbook of Mexican Folk music, Rock & Roll, Norteño/Tex-Mex, Latin Rock, and Reggae-Cumbia to southwest Michigan. They will…

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New Digital Love Local SWMI Gift Card Program

By Kathleen Schiefler on Mar. 04, 2024

St. Joe Today is excited to launch the Love Local SWMI Gift Card program! This new digital gift card will take the place of St. Joe Today’s physical gift certificate program. “Love Local SWMI Gift…

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John Ball Statue Moving To Increase Community Access, Make Way For Future Habitat Construction

By Kathleen Schiefler on Mar. 04, 2024

Construction began Feb. 26 to relocate iconic statue The iconic and beloved John Ball statue at John Ball Zoo is getting a new home. Work began on Feb. 26 to relocate the 99-year-old statue of John…

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Grass River Natural Area Spring Camp Tuesday, March 26 – Thursday, March 28 Ages 7 to 12

By Kathleen Schiefler on Feb. 29, 2024

Is your family sticking around northern Michigan for spring break this year? Grass River Natural Area will host a 2024 spring day camp for children 7 to 12. Your children can spend their spring break…

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MapleFest at Grass River Natural Area

By Kathleen Schiefler on Feb. 29, 2024

Grass River Natural Area (GRNA) will be hosting MapleFest on Saturday, March 16 th from 12pm to 3pm. This free community event will be filled with activities for all ages including demonstrations on…

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Kellogg Biological Station's Spring Dessert With Discussion Talk To Focus On Beef Production And The Environment

By Kathleen Schiefler on Feb. 29, 2024

Join the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station community at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21, for the spring Dessert with Discussion talk. The title of the next Dessert with Discussion event is " Good Food That…

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