A Spring Wildflower Walk with Sarah Koetje and Sarah Mayhew Raven Hill invites participants to join the educators of Little Big: Nature & Adventure‑Based Learning for an immersive wander through the awakening hardwood forests of Northern Michigan. As the last traces of snow melt into the soil, a hidden world emerges—spring ephemerals, the early‑rising wildflowers that […]

This month the Wagbo Community is heading off site! The 4th Annual Full Moon Potluck, Concert & Dance at the Dhaseleer Barn in Charlevoix!! Potluck 6pm - Music 7pm- Contra 9pm Entry by donation (suggested $15-20) at the door, or Venmo ahead to: @CharlieMillardBand feat. The Charlie Millard Band https://hattiejanemusic.com/ The Singing Mice aka Elisabeth […]

Join local conservation professionals in Northwest Michigan to learn how you can contribute to our work while you are out paddling and playing on the water! You will learn how to identify and report invasive species while preventing their spread. We are thrilled to partner with CAKE CISMA on this training. The class will include off-water and […]

Date: Thursday, July 2 Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM (arrive a few minutes early – we launch as a group at 6:30 PM) Location: Thurston Park, 7854 Bradford St, Central Lake, MI Grab your paddleboard, kayak, or canoe and join Paddle Antrim for an amazing evening paddle out of Central Lake. This hour-long slow paddle […]

Cost: $10 per PARTICIPANT building a garden only (There is no charge for Chaperones) Our Fairy Garden Classes include soil and 2 miniature plants to get you started. Our gardener will begin with a brief history of how miniature gardens began and move on to instructing the class on the key aspects of creating a […]

Join us on July 15 for Plant Bingo – a lively night of bingo, drinks, and community fun at Castle Farms! This special fundraiser benefits Hungry Ducks Farm, with all proceeds going directly to support their work. For just $15 per person, guests can enjoy multiple rounds of bingo featuring plant-themed prizes, along with access […]

Join Paddle Antrim for a unique guided paddle on Intermediate Lake and River, featuring a special opportunity to learn about Michigan’s iconic loons. By this time of year, nesting season should be complete, and we hope to observe adult loons with their young as they move freely across the lake. Two experienced loon observers from […]

Enjoy an evening of live music in the cozy, historic atmosphere of the Castle Pub featuring Michelle Keyboard. Known for her engaging style and crowd-pleasing mix of songs, Michelle brings the perfect soundtrack for a relaxed night out—whether you’re stopping in for a drink, gathering with friends, or winding down after a day at the Castle. […]