Are you looking for a delicious new way to support your Conservation District?
Now, the Firefly Cafe on the Boardman River (downtown TC on Cass Rd.) will give $1 to the GTCD for each dessert sold...Yum!
The promotion has already raised hundreds of dollars to support the work of the GTCD. Thank you Firefly!
Enjoy your dessert!
Author Archives: Rebecca Teahen
Support the GTCD at Firefly!
October 17, 2008 – 9:36 am
IRA Rollover Provision Reinstated Through 2009
October 7, 2008 – 10:06 am
This is good news for those of you who are 70 1/2 years old and are looking for a way to support GTCD with great tax benefit.
Please contact Rebecca Teahen if you'd like to take advantage of this opportunity and support your Conservation District!
Article from Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP):
(Oct. 3, 2008) President Bush has [...]
Calling All Volunteers
October 3, 2008 – 9:48 am
As we settle into our new home at the Boardman River Nature Center, we are getting very excited about the potential of the new facility to help our community explore nature in exciting new ways – and ultimately, to become better stewards of our natural environment. To help us reach this potential, we need [...]
Interlochen Students Share Thoughts About Nature
October 1, 2008 – 10:24 am
Late this summer, Steve Tavener, Division Chair Math/Science Deptartment and Instructor of Biology at Interlochen Center for the Arts brought a class to explore the Natural Education Reserve. Here's what he had to say:
We had a great trip a couple of weeks ago and I finally condensed some of
the comments that my students made. Most [...]
Colleen Masterson-Bzdok, Education Director
August 28, 2008 – 10:22 am
Colleen Masterson joined the team at the Grand Traverse Conservation District as the Education Director in August, 2008. Colleen brings a strong background in science education to the District, with experience in the development of education programs for students of all ages. She began her career in research, and has served as the Education Director [...]
Plant Rescue Program
March 10, 2008 – 2:26 pm
Since the spring of 2005, a group of committed volunteers have been rescuing native plants at sites slated for development. In 2005, we offered 60 pots of rescued plants for sale. Since then, more than 1,000 native plants, including Trillium, Jack in the Pulpit, Foam Flower, and more have been rescued and offered for sale [...]
GT County Awards $100,000 Challenge Grant!
September 4, 2007 – 2:04 pm
TO: All News Media
FROM: Grand Traverse Conservation District
1222 Veterans Drive
Traverse City MI 49684
DATE: September 4, 2007
FOR RELEASE: Immediate
PRESS RELEASE
The Grand Traverse Conservation District (GTCD) announced today the beginning of the final phase of a $1.5 million capital campaign for the Boardman River Nature Center on Cass Road at the Sabin Pond Trailhead. This public phase [...]
Thank you Nature Center Campaign Donors!
April 24, 2007 – 11:50 am
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Adams in memory of Bud Coulter
Alden and Vada Dow Family Foundations
George & Nancy Allen
Traverse City Assoc. for the Deaf
Matt Aves, Natural Impressions, LLC
Bob & Gail Barnes
Mr. Jim Barnes
John & Nanette Bedick
Kendall & Kathlyn Beerthuis
George & Diane Bell
Charles & Maria Bill
Black Star Farms
Brian Blood
Roger & Carla Bloom
Tim & Cheryl Bloomquist
Bloxsom Roofing
Chris M. [...]
Thank You Rotary Gourmet Game Dinner!
March 9, 2007 – 1:54 pm
Dear Committee Members,
Thank you very much for your contribution to repair/rebuild the recreational trail at the Sabin Pond. This trail is one of the most popular at the Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve and will be a primary trail used by visitors to the new Oleson Pavilion and the future Boardman River Nature Center.
Rotary’s Gourmet [...]
New Incentives for Charitable Giving
October 17, 2006 – 2:16 pm
New fact sheet for estate planners, tax advisors and their clients
October 10, 2006
Courtesy of Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy (www.gtrlc.org)
August 2006 Federal Tax Code Changes Explained
For a short time, you or your clients can make gifts of a lifetime.
Congress approved the Pension Protection Act of 2006 [...]
Kids Creek Restoration
May 2, 2006 – 1:56 pm
Contracted by the Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay, we are working behind Kohl’s in Traverse City to restore 3,000 feet of Kids Creek streambank. The stream restoration sites are on a parcel of land previously used as an agricultural operation.
Not only are streambanks being restored, but an exciting trail system is under construction as well! [...]
Boardman River Project Wish List
September 21, 2005 – 1:37 pm
Tools
-Nearly anything that works (shovels, rakes, circular saws, etc.)
-Brake Assembly #02302600 and 02302700 (1 each)
00824705 (2 of these) for 16' trailer
-5 acres for work crew
-8' dump box
-shovel handles
Equipment
-18-20 HP tractor with loader
Topper for 1987 Toyota pick-up truck
235 x 75 x 15 all terrain tires
Magnetic signs
Digital Camera
Boardman River Dams
May 6, 2005 – 1:39 pm
Due primarily to economic and liability reasons, Traverse City Light & Power (TCL&P) is in the process of surrendering their license to operate three dams, Brown Bridge Dam, Boardman and Sabin dams on the Boardman River.
When Queen City Light & Power laid out the locations of the dams in the late 1800’s, they strategically looked [...]