2016 Program Calendar

All programs will begin at 6:30 pm on the third Monday of each month. No programs are scheduled in December and January. Check our monthly calendar page?or click on the events below for locations and more information.

Non-members are always welcome, but we encourage your membership to help bring the programs we all enjoy!

Feb. 15, 6:30 p.m. –Going Native at Sparta Schools -Sue Blackall, Educator

March 21, 6:30 p.m. –What’s Threatening Our Trees? – Bill Brown, Vic Foerster, Lee Mueller

April 18, 6:30 p.m. –Local Initiatives on the Grand River – Mark Fitzpatrick, Director Ada Twp. Parks & Recreation

May 16, 6:30 p.m.Saul Lake Bog Tour and Plant Exchange – Justin Heslinga, Stewardship Coordinator? Land Conservancy of West Michigan

June 20, 6:30 p.m. –Michigan Wildflower Farm Tour – Esther Durnwald

July 18, 5:00 p.m.Annual NPPEG Tour and Plant Sale – RCWO Volunteers

Aug. 15, 6:30 p.m.Grand River Revitalization & Restoration Project – Wendy Oglivie, Director of Environmental Programs for GR Metro Council

Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m. – Prairie Wolf Park Seed Collection – Mike Bruggink, RCWO Member and Native Landscaper

Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m.The Power of Community – Steve Keto, Natural Areas and Preserves Manager, Western Michigan University

Nov. 21, 6:30 p.m.Michigan, A Mittenful of Riches – Dr. Mary Jane Dockery, Geologist, Naturalist, Author and Founder of Blandford Nature Center