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professional land stewards, plus others interested in nature. Free. Via Zoom: Tinyurl.com/SCZoom2021. More info: StewardshipNetwork.org.
SUNDAY, MAY 2
Online: Peter Madcat Ruth & The C.A.R.Ma. Quartet – 8pm. Peter Madcat Ruth has established an international reputation through his exhilarating, riveting virtuosity on the harmonica. Free; donations accepted. More info: TheArk.org/arkfamily-room-series.
Virtual Meditation and Journaling Workshop – 1:30-2:30pm. Brandon Klein will provide instruction on contemplative journaling practices, followed by a 25-min guided meditation practice. All proceeds benefit Garrett’s Space (GarrettsSpace.org). $15. Register: WiseMindGentleSoul.com/fundraiser. Online: Luke Winslow-King – 7:30pm. His work is an eclectic mix that combines Mississippi delta blues, folk music, traditional jazz and roots rock & roll. Live from The Ark stage. Free; donations accepted. More info: TheArk.org/ark-family-roomseries.
TUESDAY, MAY 4 Online: South for Winter – 8pm. South for Winter began when New Zealander Nick Stone and Coloradan Dani Cichon met as travelers in South America in 2014. Free; donations accepted. More info: TheArk.org/ark-family-room-series.
THURSDAY, MAY 6 Online: Don White – 7:30pm. He’s an award-winning singer/songwriter, a comedian, an author and a storyteller. Free; donations accepted. More info: TheArk.org/ark-family-room-series.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FRIDAY, MAY 7
SATURDAY, MAY 15 Michigan Dahlia Association Plant and Tuber Sale – 9am-2pm. If you love dahlias and love how their incredible shapes and vivid rainbow colors light up a garden, be sure to visit this annual sale. Free admission. Dexter Mill, 3515 Central St, Dexter. 734-647-7600. mbgna.umich.edu. Online: The Yellow Room Gang – 8pm. It’s a night with 8 of our favorite Michigan songwriters. Come and be a fly on the wall as the exchange of creative ideas flows freely. Free; donations accepted. More info: TheArk.org/ark-family-room-series.
MONDAY, MAY 17 Online: Unearthing Tulsa – 4-5pm. 100 Years Later, a conversation with Brent Staples, Fred Conrad and Scott Ellsworth. Free. More info & to register: UMMA.UMich.edu.
SATURDAY, MAY 22 Garlic Mustard Weed Out Week – May 22-30. NAP is inviting the community to survey their own yards to find and remove target species, and spend some time pulling in your local City of Ann Arbor nature areas. More info: A2Gov.org/gmwow. Butterfly Survey Kickoff – 11am-1pm. Learn NAP survey protocol and help search the prairies and woodlands for these beautiful insects throughout the summer. No experience in butterfly identification necessary, though it is helpful. Register by May 19: 734-794-6627 or NAP@A2Gov.org. Online: Alisa Amador – 8pm. Latin-Jazz-Soul- and Blues-influenced folk rock. Free; donations accepted. More info: TheArk.org/ark-family-room-series.
SATURDAY, MAY 8 Stewardship Workday: Brokaw Nature Area – 9am-12pm. World Wetlands Day. Help remove aggressive non-native plants. Tools, snacks and know-how provided. Free. Location given after registration. Pre-registration required: Tinyurl.com/ Brokaw050821.
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Online: The RFD Boys – 8pm. One of southeastern Michigan’s most durable musical ensembles, and their shows capture a deep slice of musical Ann Arbor. Live from The Ark stage. Free; donations accepted. More info: TheArk.org/arkfamily-room-series.
TUESDAY, MAY 11 Virtual Stewards’ Circle – 7:30-8:30am. Topic: Discuss the process of planning, funding and implementing a formal garden installation and a smallscale natural community restoration. An informal discussion on a monthly topic with volunteer and
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SUNDAY, MAY 23 Stewardship Workday: Onder Park – 1-4pm. Help remove non-native plants. Tools, snacks and know-how provided. Free. Location given after registration. Pre-registration required: Tinyurl.com/ Onder052321.
TUESDAY, MAY 25 Virtual Education Series: Co-Occurring Eating Disorders & Addiction – 7:30-9pm. With Tiffany Schultz. Free. Via Zoom. For link: DawnFarm.org.