May
31

Green Elk Rapids Hosts Community Science Event

Saturday, May 31, 10 a.m.  Green Elk Rapids Hosts Community Science Event, Saturday, May 31, 10 am, Harbor Gazebo location. 

The community is invited.   Bring your iPhone.

Are you interested in the plants and animals of our region and want to share that passion with others? Do you want to be a part of collecting important biological information that contributes to the management of beloved local natural areas? If so, then consider joining Green Elk Rapids, GTRLC, CAKE CISMA, and TOTM Watershed Council in this upcoming community science excursion at the Elk Rapids Marina! During this event we will learn about how to use a popular community science app, iNaturalist, to submit biological observations. Join us as we walk the nearby areas and discover the plants and animals that call it home. Using iNaturalist, we'll snap photos of the species we see, creating a fuller picture of the surrounding ecology. These observations will be viewable by the public as well as village and township land managers, providing more information for future management decisions. Staff from GTRLC will be present to guide our learning and give broader context about the importance of community science for various levels of conservation decisions, on the scale from local to international.

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May
10

Super Recycling Day

♻️ Elk Rapids Super Recycling Day is almost here! ♻️
Join us Saturday, May 10 from 9 AM to 3 PM next to the Police Station on Bridge Street for an opportunity to responsibly recycle all kinds of household items — from electronics and appliances to mattresses, bikes, and more!

💡 Be sure to check the flyer for accepted items (fees apply to some), and don’t forget:
🚫 No oil paint, household cleaners, or hazardous waste at this event — but you can bring those to the Antrim County Hazardous Waste Drop-Off on June 14 at the DPW Garage!

Let’s keep Elk Rapids clean and green 🌿 Questions? Call us at 231-264-9274 or visit elkrapids.org

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Apr
19

Coffee with Green Elk Rapids

Saturday, April 19, 10. a.m., HERTH, 401 River Street, Elk Rapids.  Coffee with Green Elk Rapids:  Guest Carl Ganter, executive director of Circle of Blue, will review highlights of the recent annual World Economic Forum in Davos, with a focus on water issues.  Circle of Blue is Traverse City based, and works with water related efforts around the United States and around the world. Carl has been a previous guest speaker for Green Elk Rapids.  

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