Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy's Winter Presrevation Celebration

February 8, 2009
9am to 2:30pm

The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy will host its Winter Preservation Celebration on February 7, 2009. The event offers free activities to encourage people to enjoy some of the Conservancy's 30,000+ acress of protected land with guided snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, sleigh rides, interpretive hikes, special events for children, and more.
Events will occur at Hickory Meadows in Grand Traverse County, Pyatt Nature Preserve on Old Mission Peninsula, Elberta Dunes in Benzie County, Seven Bridges Natural Area in Kalkaska County, Maple Bay Natural Area near Elk Rapids, and Cosner Nature Preserve in Antrim County.
Following the events, participants are invited to attend a reception at Cafe Habana in Traverse City's Old Town from 12:30pm-2:30pm to enjoy live music performed by Angelo Meli, hot cocoa and light appetizers. All of the days activities are free and open to the public, but the Conservancy askes that those interested in attending please register on their web site www.gtrlc.org. The site also provides further information about the Winter Preservation Celebration, including details of the activities at each preserve and directions.

Phone: (231) 929-7911