As the white pick-up truck bounced down the old two-track, deer flies wasted no time bombing the windows as Dane and I made our way closer to the river. Ten minutes down the old overgrown road we reached our destination where we were to launch the canoe. When the truck door opened, muggy hot [...]
R.W. Summers Fly Rod Raffle Winner Drawn!
October 2, 2009 – 1:06 pm
The 13th Annual R.W. (Bob) Summers fly rod raffle drawing took place on Sept 17, at the Conservation Celebration. A Grand Traverse Conservation District donor drew the winning ticket in front of a small crowd of hopeful ticket holders. The name was read and there was no immediate reaction from anyone present. [...]
Boardman Riverbank Stabilization Project Completed!
August 5, 2009 – 10:29 am
By Robin Christensen, Land Management Specialist
After weeks of hauling rock, installing erosion cribbing, and spreading compost, Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) Crew #3, led by Al Strange, completed high bank erosion site along the Boardman River, within the County’s Natural Education Reserve.
The eroding bank is just a few feet off a recreational trail [...]
2009 Winter Photo Contest VOTING
May 21, 2009 – 7:51 am
We had over 60 amazing photos entered into the 2009 Winter Photo Contest! Below are the 5 finalists and it is up to YOU to decide which one will become next winter's banner in the Boardman River Nature Center! Thank you to everyone who participated and we look forward to seeing some more [...]