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.
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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.
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Committee Chair: Royce Ragland
Co Vice Chairs: Kim Ranger, Julie Farrell Treasurer: Christine Petersen Secretary: Gary Stauffer Web Manager: Julie Farrell |
Standing Committees:
Recycling 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.
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Get involved!
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Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The Fish Thief Time: 6.00 p.m. screening, 5:30 doors open Location: Elk Rapids Cinema, Elk Rapids, Michigan Free Admission, donations appreciated. Family friendly, students welcome. Join Green Elk Rapids for a screening of the award-winning documentary The Fish Thief, followed by discussion and an update on the topic of sea lamprey and aquatic invasive species and ways you can help protect our Northern Michigan waters. No tickets required, suggested donation of $10. P.S. If you need a pre-film meal Cellar 152 is offering a Fish Thief Special! **In case of weather cancellation there will is a back up date set for Wednesday, January 22nd** |
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Join us at an upcoming Green ER Meeting!
January 29th, 4:30 at the old council chambers. Enter through police department doors at 321 Bridge Street. |
“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