Our Mission
To raise awareness and appreciation for environmental issues and the natural environment.
We strive to enhance our community by engaging in thoughtful, educational experiences based around our environment, its flora and fauna and how we can improve our quality of life.
We strive to enhance our community by engaging in thoughtful, educational experiences based around our environment, its flora and fauna and how we can improve our quality of life.
Elk
|
April
Photo by: Lauren Dake |
Who We Are:
Green Elk Rapids is a local volunteer organization committed to raising awareness of environmental issues. We pursue our mission through collaboration with local organizations such as schools, village government, businesses, and community organizations. Programs have included films, educational forums, nature hikes, student projects, guest speakers, and special community service activities.
|
Committee Chair: Royce Ragland
Vice Chair: Kim Ranger Treasurer/Secretary: Christine Petersen Web Manager: Emma Fitzgerald |
Standing Committees
Film Series Education Special Events |
Our HistoryWe began in 2009 with a small group of individuals who came together with the purpose to educate our community on environmental issues. Our programs have included topics ranging from water management, climate issues, and bird habitat, to recycling, conservation, and alternative energies.
|
Get involved!
|
Join us at an upcoming Green ER Meeting!
Wednesday, May 21, 4:30 at the Old Council Chambers. Enter through police department doors at 321 Bridge Street. All are welcome! |
“The future will belong to the nature-smart—those individuals, families, businesses, and political leaders who develop a deeper understanding of the transformative power of the natural world and who balance the virtual with the real. The more high-tech we become, the more nature we need.”
—Richard Louv
—Richard Louv