Upcoming Events
The Grosse Ile Nature and Land Conservancy has many exciting programs for families, friends, and community members to enjoy throughout the year. All GINLC programs are free to the public, but your donations make them possible.
Tuesday, August 18 , 2026 Fabulous Finches with WBU: 6-7:30 PM
John C. Jackson Resource Center. 8801 Macomb St. Grosse Ile, MI, 48138
Who’s ready to see fabulous finches in their yard this season? Join Therese & Phil of Wild Birds Unlimited Woodhaven as they discuss when you might expect to see finches and how to attract them to your yard.
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Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 – Seasonal Hike/American Lotus 1 pm-2:30 pm
Airport Natural Area - 28820 East River Rd, Grosse Ile, MI. 48138
Let’s go on a hike! Explore a variety of habitats and observe special features of plants and animals that live in Grosse Ile. Click here to Register.
Sunday, August 30th, 2026 – Bird Walk with Sam 10 am-Noon
Gibraltar Bay Unit - 28820 East River Rd, Grosse Ile, MI. 48138
Join Sam for a relaxed, engaging bird walk at the Gibraltar Bay Unit of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, where wetlands, shoreline edges, and quiet woodlands create ideal habitat for late‑season sightings.
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Tuesday, September 15, 2026 - Caching Cousins with WBU 6-7:30 pm
John C. Jackson Resource Center. 8801 Macomb St. Grosse Ile, MI, 48138
Chickadees cache (store) seeds and other food by scatter hoarding – hiding items in a unique location to ensure a food supply during winter. Learn how you can help chickadees and other birds store food for the winter.
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Saturday, September 19th, 2026 – Bats: 7:30 pm-9 pm
Airport Natural Area - 28820 East River Rd, Grosse Ile, MI. 48138
Swoop in and see some bats as they start to come out for their first meal of the day!
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Saturday, October 17th, 2026 – Seed Collection 1 pm-2:30 pm
Airport Natural Area - 28820 East River Rd, Grosse Ile, MI. 48138
Come out and help harvest seeds for important native plant species. These seeds help bring the next generation of healthy plants in the coming Spring. Click here to register.
Saturday November 7, 2026. GINLC Annual Membership Meeting. Details TBD
All members and non-members are welcome to join us in our review of: State of the Conservancy, Accomplishments & Projects, Awards Presentation, and Election of Board of Directors.
Special Guest Speaker: Jack Nissen, the host of FOX 2's "Brother Nature".
Sunday, November 8th, 2026 – Winter Adaptation/Hibernation: 1 pm-2:30 pm
Meridian Woods - Meridian Rd between Manchester & Rucker. Grosse Ile, MI, 48138
As plants and animals slow down for the winter, we will learn about how they respond differently to the changes of seasons.
Saturday, December 12th, 2026 – Winter Seed Sowing: 1 pm-2:30 pm
John C. Jackson Resource Center. 8801 Macomb St. Grosse Ile, MI, 48138
In continuation with the Seed Collection hike, the seeds that were collected are now going to be planted so they are ready to sprout in the Spring.
We continue to add to our 2026 list of events.
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All GINLC programs are free to the public, but your donations make them possible.
Dates, times, and locations are subject to change.
There are several stewardship volunteer opportunities throughout the year, including most on Monday mornings. To stay informed look for us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GINLC.GI or sign up for our email list.