August 2018

Raven Hill has been chosen to host the national Smithsonian Museum on Main Street Water/Ways exhibit Aug. 11 through Sept. 23. This exhibit has been traveling around the country since 2016. A variety of water-related programs will be presented by Raven Hill and local water, history and arts organizations before and during the exhibit. Water/Ways is a chance to highlight the importance of northern Michigan’s water as a natural resource to be treasured for its historical and cultural importance.
For more information, call 231-536-3369 or visit MiRavenHill.org.

A Farmer’s Market and more are offered every Thursday (rain or shine), from 3-7 p.m. at the Springfield Recreation Area, located on the corner of Lund and Creighton roads near Fife Lake. Local produce, crafts and flea market items will be featured. Vendors are welcome with no set-up fees. Food dishes to pass are also welcome for the potluck supper served at 5 p.m.
To find out more, contact Hank Parkey at 231-258-0318 or Jeff White at 231-590-2247.

Kalkaska Conservation District is seeking help to paddle the Manistee River from Rainbow Jim Bridge to Lucas Road on Saturday, Aug. 4 to pick up trash in the river. Volunteers are asked to meet at 9 a.m. at the Rainbow Jim Bridge. To find out more or register, contact Renee Penny at 231-258-3307.

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Join the Grass River Natural Area each Friday at 10 a.m. to enjoy a short, nature-themed children’s story. The group will then take the children on an adventure with an activity or a hike on the trails at Grass River. The program is best for young children ages 4 and up, but all ages are welcome. Cost is $5 per child. Larger groups are asked to call ahead. To find out more, visit grassriver.org.