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Tuesday, March 18 Bluebirds & Cavity Nesting Birds  @ John C Jackson Resource Center, 8801 Macomb St. Grosse Ile Michigan. 6-7:30 pm

It’s not too early to start thinking about installing nest boxes for Eastern Bluebirds and other cavity nesting birds! Wild Birds Unlimited of Woodhaven Owners, Phil and Therese, will be talking about the history of Bluebirds in North America, their decline and comeback, what to look for in a nest box, the importance of good habitat, and how to monitor nest boxes. Other cavity nesting birds, like Chickadees and Tree Swallows will be talked about and how to identify different eggs.

Therese is the Wayne and Monroe County Coordinator for the Michigan Bluebird Society and will provide information about the MBS organization. 

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Sunday, April 6th, 2025 - Animals in Spring @ Meridian Woods

Across from Meridian Elementary School from 1-2:30 PM

​Everybody WAKE UP! Spring is in the air and many of our animal friends are on the move. What have animals been doing over the winter and what are they doing right now as we approach summertime? Let's talk about Animals in Spring.​

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Monday, April 7, 2025 - Deadline to Submit 2025 Bruce Jones Scholarship Applications

Applications must be submitted no later than 6pm

High School seniors on Grosse Ile can apply for this scholarship by writing about their experiences working to protect our natural environment. Now is the perfect time for your high school student to complete some community service hours to protect our natural environment and then write about the experiences on the scholarship application.

For more details and to download the application, please visit this page.

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Tuesday, April 22  Oriole Talk @ John C Jackson Resource Center, 8801 Macomb St. Grosse Ile Michigan. 6-7:30 pm. 

Join Phil and Therese Barraco, owners of Wild Birds Unlimited of Woodhaven, for an educational event about all things Oriole!  Learn about the types of Orioles in the U.S., their migration cycle, their nesting behavior, and how to attract them to your yard.

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Saturday April 26, 2025 - All Island Clean up 10 am-noon.  (Rain Date May 3).  Meet at VFW on Macomb, Grosse Ile. Those of you who wish to volunteer with GINLC should meet at John C. Jackson Resource Center.

Join the Kiwanis Club of Grosse Ile for our Annual Island Cleanup! Help us beautify our community by volunteering to clean designated areas across the island. This is a fantastic opportunity to give back, connect with neighbors, and make a real difference. Come out, lend a hand, and help keep Grosse Ile beautiful!

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Sunday, April 27  Earth Day Celebration @ John C Jackson Resource Center, 8801 Macomb St. Grosse Ile Michigan. 11 am -3:00 pm Join us in celebrating Earth Day with inspiring guest speakers and more!

Engage with experts on sustainability, recycling, and native plant benefits.

Current Speakers:

• Victoria Czapski (Priority Waste) – Sustainability, waste reduction & recycling

• Natalie Cypher (Wild Ones Wayne County) – The benefits of native plants in landscaping

• More speakers to be announced soon!

Extras:

Take-home crafts for attendees. Raffle: Attend a presentation for a chance to win a GINLC short-sleeve shirt.
Come celebrate Earth Day with us—volunteer, learn, and be inspired! Follow us here and on social media for updates.

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Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 - Creepy Crawlies @ Grosse Ile Bird Sanctuary

Open Space Near Horsemill Rd. & Thorofare Rd. Intersection from 1-2:30 PM

Why are we so afraid of bugs? From spiders to cockroaches to mosquitos to pill bugs...it seems like nobody likes

the trillions of insects that are necessary for life on Planet Earth. We will take a look at a few of everyone's least

favorites!​​

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Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Wild Birds Unlimited Presentation @ John C Jackson Resource Center, 8801 Macomb St. Grosse Ile Michigan. 6-7:30 pm

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Sunday, June 8th, 2025 - Fresh Fish: Sturgeon @ John C. Jackson Resource Center

8801 Macomb St. Grosse Ile, MI 48138 from 1-2:30 PM

​The Great Lakes' most mysterious fish has gone through many ups and downs in the last 200 years. At one time, sturgeon populations were threatened, but they are making a comeback. Let's talk fish!

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Saturday, July 19th, 2025 - Sustainable Landscapes: A Walk-Through Native Gardening @ John C. Jackson Resource Center

8801 Macomb St. Grosse Ile, MI 48138 from 1-2:30 PM

​Join us for an insightful walk with Taylor Beaufore as he explores the value of native gardens. Learn about key design principles, plant selection, and stormwater management while touring the GINLC Resource Center Garden. Discover the many advantages of naturalistic & native gardening and how it benefits both the environment and your landscape.​

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Saturday, July 26th, 2025 - Grosse Ile Nature Hike @ Airport Natural Area

Adjacent to the Gibraltar Bay Unit: 28820 E River Rd, Grosse Ile Township, MI 48138 from 1-2:30pm

​Walk through the woods with one of our seasoned Metroparks naturalists and discover a whole new world in your own back yard!

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Sunday, August 24th, 2025 - Grosse Ile Tree ID @ Bruce Jones Preserve

Northwest Intersection of Bridge Rd. and Meridian Rd. from 1-2:30pm

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Limited parking is available at the Grosse Ile Township Pump house at 9331 Bridge Rd, Grosse Ile. Please consider biking, walking or carpooling! 

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Latitude, geology, geography--and us (humans) determine which kinds of trees grow where. Let's take a look at Grosse Ile's tree history and tree present by looking around the island(s).

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Saturday, September 27th, 2025 - Grosse Ile Mushroom ID @ Meridian Woods Across from Meridian Elementary School ​from 1-2:30pm

Why do I like mushrooms? Because I'm a fungi (fun guy)! Some people think that mushrooms are best on pizza,

others don't like to eat mushrooms at all...but the many varieties of fungi play vital roles in our ecosystem. Let's go

find some!

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October (TBD), 2025 - Stars & Stories @ Centennial Farms

25797 3rd St, Grosse Ile Township, MI 48138 from 7-8:30pm

Humans have looked up at the night sky for millennia... asking questions, seeking answers... and telling stories! Let's look through our telescopes and talk about our own connections with the cosmos!

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Sunday, November 9th, 2025 - Evening Lantern Hike @ Airport Natural Area

Adjacent to the Gibraltar Bay Unit: 28820 E River Rd, Grosse Ile Township, MI 48138 (5:30-7 PM)

Night time is the right time! The right time for a fall evening lantern hike to see... er... hear the sounds and activities of the the night.

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Saturday, December 6th, 2025 - Animal Tracks & Scat @ John C. Jackson Resource Center

8801 Macomb St. Grosse Ile, MI 48138 from 1-2:30 PM

Animals gotta eat, animals gotta move, and animals gotta POO! It's a great time to look for evidence of all of the creatures that live on Grosse Ile!