UPCOMING EVENTS

MARCH 16, 2023 | 5-7PM

Sips with Staff

HeadWaters Office

We are opening the office for this Sip! We have been doing a lot of renovations at the office and want to share them with the public. Come in and stay awhile. The staff will be there to talk about summer projects and answer questions about what a land conservancy does! We will have tea, coffee and snacks. Please bring your favorite beverage and take the tour of improved 110 S Elm!

APRIL 22, 2023 | 10AM-12PM

Herpetology Hike Vernal

Pools-PRC

HWLC is hosting an educational session on vernal pools and the role they play in northern Michigan ecosystems. The event will be held in the Pigeon River State Forest. Also learn about best practices for decontaminating your boots and waders between waterways.

APRIL 27, 2023 | 4:30-6:30PM

Sips with Staff

Staff does Bob Ross Virtual 5K at Luneack

Join the HeadWaters staff and complete the Boss Ross Happy Little Trees 5K Fun Run. The Luneack Preserve is the perfect place, with a wide track and various terrain and features that will make for the perfect 5K. We will have water and snacks to share. Be sure to register for the 5K beforehand at https:// runsignup.com/Race/MI/Lansing/ RunForTheTreesHappyLittle5K

MAY 4, 2023 | 5-7PM

Sips with Staff

Big Lake Ephemerals

Identification Hike

It’s spring and there is no better place to see the Spring Ephemerals than the Big Lake Preserve! Join the staff as we identify and log all the spring flowers and plants. The staff will show attendees how to use plant ID apps and field guides.

MAY 5, 2023 | 9AM-12PM

Sturgeon River Preserve Annual Trail Clean Up

MAY 6, 2023 | 8-11AM

Educational Bird Hike

Au Gres

HWLC will be hosting a bird hike led by Joy Mittig along the northern Saginaw Bay. A wide variety of birds migrate through the Saginaw Bay area during the spring months. Joy will teach best practices of birding and how to sight in your binoculars for the best experience.

MAY 18, 2023 | 5-7PM

Sips with Staff

Blackbird Marsh

Bird Identification

Join HWLC at our newest preserve for another after work open house. We will be installing our preserve sign and talking about birds at the Blackbird Marsh Preserve located just north of Alpena. Come meet the staff and see what we have planned for this little slice of paradise.

MAY 20, 2023 | 8-11AM

Educational Bird Hike

Tawas Point

HWLC will be hosting a bird hike led by Joy Mittig along the Tawas Point area. Joy will teach best practices of birding and how to sight in your binoculars for the best experience.

JUNE 15, 2023 | 5-7PM

Sips with Staff

Hess, Knapweed Pull and Geology Hike

Join HWLC staff for another after work session of discovery. We will be at the Hess Nature Preserve in Presque Isle County pulling invasive knapweed and looking at rocks. Meet the staff and bring your favorite beverage!

JUNE 17, 2023 | 10AM-12PM

Annual Meeting at HeadWaters Meeting Room, Jay’s in Gaylord Visit