2012 Events

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All programs (unless otherwise specified) will begin at 7:00 pm on the third
Monday of each month. For details, see current Newsletter.

Non-members are always welcome!

2012 RCWO Program Schedule

Monday, February 20
    A screening of the film "Green Fire - A Land Ethic for Our Time" A
    beautiful documentary on the life and work of Aldo Leopold.
    Location: Calvin College Bunker Interpretive Center (BIC)
    1750 East Beltline Ave SE, Grand Rapids, 49546 (map)

Monday, March 19
    Holli Ward, Owner of Michigan Butterflies, LLC.
    Topic:We will learn about the monarch  research being done by this
    local  business and the techniques used  in the raising of them.
    Location: Calvin College Bunker Interpretive Center (BIC)
    1750 East Beltline Ave SE, Grand Rapids, 49546 (map)

Monday, April 16
    Mary Ann Menck, Owner of Mary Ann's Michigan Trees and Shrubs
    - a business in Paw Paw.
    Topic: "25 Native Plants You've Never  Heard of but Wish You Had."
    Location: Calvin College Bunker Interpretive Center (BIC)
    1750 East Beltline Ave SE, Grand Rapids, 49546(map)

Monday, May 21
    Mary Jane Dockeray, PHD
    Topic: This local beloved Naturalist will lead us on a foray to learn the
    characteristics of our native spring wildflowers.
    Location: Blanford Nature Center, 1715 Hilburn Ave NW, Grand
    Rapids, 49504 (map)

Monday, June 18
    Melanie Manion, Natural Resources Management Supervisor
    Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission.
    Topic: We will explore the Eastmanville Bayou and see some
    unusual native tree species and other flora.
    Location: 13507 68th Avenue, Allendale, 49401 (map)

Monday, July 16
    Kurt Mirandette, Science Instructor at City High/Middle School.
    Topic: Field trip to Huff Park to learn about this wetland ecosystem, its
    flora, fauna, and student research.
    Location: 2399 Ball Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, 49505 (map)

Monday, August 20
    Matt Schultz, Regional Stewardship Organizer for
    Michigan Nature Association (MNA)
    Topic: We will explore a portion of  the 110 acre Newaygo Prairie
    Sanctuary containing over 100 prairie plants.
    Location: North of Newaygo on M-37, take first right (Croton Dr.)
    after crossing the Muskegon River. Turn left on  S Poplar, the
    sanctuary will be 0.5 miles on the right. Park along road. (map)

Monday, September 17
    Jesse Lincoln, Botanist/Ecologist with Michigan Natural
    Features Inventory (MNFI)
    Topic: Will lead us on a tour of a rare 10 acre savannah, and will
    explain the importance of  protecting it.
    Location: Mines Golf Course parking lot
    330 Covell Avenue SW, Grand Rapids, 49534 (map)

Monday, October 15
    To Be Announced

Monday, November 19
    Sixth Annual Auction!
    Have fun, find great gifts and raise funds for local native plant projects.
    Location: Calvin College Bunker Interpretive Center (BIC)
    1750 East Beltline Ave SE, Grand Rapids, 49546 (map)



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