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From the Composting Community Forum - July 27
Hello Friends!
As you know, BARC recently and regrettably had to announce a pause on Composting Service due to a staffing shortage and the need for infrastructure upgrades. Because of your continued support for BARC and your interest in our programs from recycling to composting, we'd like to invite you to participate in a community discussion about the future of residential and commercial food waste diversion in the Grand Traverse Bay Area.
Meet us at the Commons Pavillion in Traverse City on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 6pm. Refreshments will be provided.
As you know, BARC recently and regrettably had to announce a pause on Composting Service due to a staffing shortage and the need for infrastructure upgrades. Because of your continued support for BARC and your interest in our programs from recycling to composting, we'd like to invite you to participate in a community discussion about the future of residential and commercial food waste diversion in the Grand Traverse Bay Area.
Meet us at the Commons Pavillion in Traverse City on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 6pm. Refreshments will be provided.
Green Elk Rapids Exhibit at the Dennos Museum Center
Green Intentions:
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Showing until September 2022
What a nice article about Nature Fest!We are so thrilled to have such a nice article by Sally Barber in the Record-Eagle today!
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Why were there be so many QR code signs at Nature Fest?
Nature Fest is doing what it can to be a 'green' event: Each booth will have a reusable QR code sign that directs you to their website if you would like to reduce the number of paper handouts. Also, we are providing water in cups vs single use plastic bottles. Bring your own cup if you'd like to help reduce our environmental footprint!
Click here to plan your visit Nature Fest
Find info about kids activities, find where participants are located, handicapped parking, public restrooms and the schedule of events
We've got info to help you plan your trip to Elk Rapids for Nature Fest: Nature Fest is located on a beautiful public beach on the Eastern Bay of Lake Michigan which has picnic tables and a sandy bottom for swimming. bring your beach and swim gear, your paddle board/kayak and make a day of it!
7 Ways to Save Money as Food Prices RiseAccording to the UN, global food prices increased by nearly 30 percent this past year. Here in the US, food prices have soared 9.4 percent during this same time period. Demand at food banks has also increased.
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Nature Fest
June 18 2022, 11a - 3p
The Green Elk Rapids team is very excited to host this event and is still in the planning stages.
With charming Elk Rapids Township Hall as its hub, lots of exciting ideas, projects and family-friendly activities, Nature Fest will offer a fresh perspective for 2022. If you're planning a trip to enjoy the beach and the quaint downtown - We'd love to see you on Saturday, June 18!
Memorial park features a modest beach on the Grand Traverse Bay and has plenty of space to spread out a blanket for a picnic. The north end has a basketball and tennis courts, with the southern end has a nice wooded area that is perfect for spotting local birds. There is a playground area perfect for young children.
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ONGOING PROJECTS:
MDOT highway pick-up: To be announced
Beach pick-up: To be announced
MDOT highway pick-up: To be announced
Beach pick-up: To be announced
COMMUNITY INVITATION - Join us!
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. Our programs have included films, educational forums, nature hikes, student projects, guest speakers, and special community service activities - Plus the debut of Nature Fest in 2022. |
The beginning of Green Elk Rapids
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“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
Elk Rapids Info |
Telephone231-264-0618
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E-Mail
info.greenelkrapids@gmail.com
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