About This Event Travel the Ancient World at Raven Hill and study the art that preserves the history of major cultures. Study ancient techniques and technologies. Create a copper pendant using fire and stone as a reminder of the blurred boundaries that connect us with our past. Threads Interwoven: Blurred Boundaries invites participants to explore […]
https://www.paddleantrim.com/ Paddle Antrim is a 501(C)3 organization whose mission is to protect our water resources by using paddle sports to connect people to our waterways. Paddle Antrim is leading the efforts to develop the Chain of Lakes Water Trail. We offer many classes and events all season long.
September 12, 2026 9:00 AM Registration - 10:00 AM Event Starts Participants of all ages and abilities are invited to walk or simply enjoy the Don & Eileen Klein Nature Trail while supporting conservation, education, and stewardship of this remarkable watershed. To register Visit https://donorbox.org/events/917579/steps/choose_tickets
About This Event Join us every second Saturday for a free afternoon of hands‑on discovery. Families are invited to enjoy interactive experiences in science, history, and art while exploring the museum’s indoor and outdoor exhibits, including live animals and nature displays. What to Expect: Engaging hands‑on science, history, and art activities Animal encounters and opportunities […]
About This Event Throughout history, birds of prey have captured the human imagination, inspiring myths, traditions, art, and survival practices across the globe. Talons Through Time is a fascinating walking tour that explores humanity’s enduring connection with raptors—from the sacred falcons of Ancient Egypt and the soaring eagles of Native American traditions to the skilled falconry of […]
Bring a puzzle and exchange it for one of equal or lesser pieces. Each person will get only one entry in drawing to win this puzzle. All ages and puzzle sizes welcome. All exchanges must be one puzzle per box.
Author Barbara J. Raymond of Sterling, Michigan will be reading her new children’s book “The Cat Who Loved Chocolate Chip Cookies”.
Kick off the Paddle Antrim Festival in Ellsworth! Start your Paddle Antrim Festival adventure at River Park in Ellsworth (6625 Bridge St) on Friday night with a vibrant community celebration! This event is free and open to everyone—paddlers, locals, and visitors alike. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon/evening by the water. Come early for a boat demo and to explore the […]
Bring gratitude, curiosity, pen, paper, lunch, water, and head east of Wolverine, into the vast Pigeon River Forest, to Greenwood Foundation, a 2000-acre non-profit wildlife haven where we will forget about the world for a while, lighten up, create new friends; observe the living earth; write and reflect in the tradition of American nature writing. We will […]
About This Event Forest bathing is a gentle, guided experience that invites participants to slow down, unplug, and relax in nature. Rather than focusing on distance, speed, or observation, forest bathing emphasizes being present—using all the senses to connect with the natural world. Unlike hiking, birding, or other outdoor recreation, there is no goal to […]
Festival Day One Celebration September 19 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Wrap up an incredible first day on the water at the 11th annual Paddle Antrim Festival with an evening of fun at Short’s Bellaire Beer Garden! This celebration is open to paddlers, volunteers, spectators, and the entire community—everyone is welcome. Enjoy live music, refreshing Short’s Brewing beverages, and delicious food available for […]
Amy Lipson, LTC Conservation Specialist, and her husband Joe Lipson, owner of Mycotorphy LLC (a local business offering guided mushrooming adventures) will co-lead a foraging adventure to look for interesting fungi, and maybe even find some choice edibles! This mushroom hike will be primarily an on-trail guided walk. If there are not many mushrooms out […]
Just as we welcomed the Summer Solstice in June, we will be welcoming the Fall Equinox by watching the sunrise at the Jack Mertaugh Nature Preserve. If you joined us this summer, you will get to see how the light changes with the seasons and how the sun moves in the sky as the Earth […]
Waldron Fen is a well-known destination for birding, and this should be prime time to catch the migration of warblers on their route to their southern homes. Quinn will share his wealth of knowledge about our winged friends! ADDRESS: 9417 Banwell Road, Alanson
Activities for the whole family. Live music, kids activities & shows, softball tournament, beer tent, food, small rides, early Trick-or-Treat and much more.
Join us for “Conservation After Hours!” This partnership event with Greater Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce, Little Traverse Conservancy, Mackinaw Area Historical Society, and Headlands International Dark Sky Park will begin at Heritage Village near the pavilion (ample parking is available). A Conservancy guide will offer a hike along the Tip of the Mitt Trail […]
Explore multiple bird habitat types i East Jordan. Expert guides will be available to identify bird species by sight or vulcanization and to answer questions. Several locations will be explored. Meet at Sportsman's Park to start. RSVP not necessary but appreciated. Rain Date, Sunday, September 27, 2026 - same time and location
Cruise at your own pace along the beautiful C-45 The Breezeway. Stopping along the way to visit the local attractions, Farm stands, wineries, pumpkin patches, restaurants, resale shops and more. End your day at Boyne Mountain for a chairlift ride or a walk on the one-of-a-kind Skybridge. Start your trip with a stop at Royal […]
On Saturday, September 26 you can stop by the Friends of the Jordan River Center under the pavilion (inside the building if there is rain) to meet 4 local authors. Each of the authors will have their books for purchase or you can bring your copy and have it signed by the author. Suzanne Malpass […]
Take a hike on the Don & Eileen Klein Boardwalk to view some fabulous quilts made by local quilters. Free admission, ADA accessable.
Make your up north vacation the best one ever. Spend the day exploring the countryside and small towns and villages along C-48 the Breezeway.
The C-48 Breezeway is a well known scenic route connecting Atwood, Ellsworth, East Jordan and Boyne Falls. Not only is it the fastest route from point A (Atwood) to point B (Boyne Falls) but this 25 mile scenic rural ride is sure to please everyone. This scenic route offers everything from spectacular views, award winning cuisine, nature preserves, orchards, attractions, artisans, and much more. C-48 The Breezeway signs clearly mark its route through beautiful forests and valley vistas, drumlin carved hillsides dotted with orchards and various lakes along its way. Visit the website at www.ridethebreezeway.com
November 12 – The Depot Jordan Valley Teen Center, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Black Lantern Bazaar – Oct. 17, Memorial Park, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Kris Kringle Craft Show – Mill Street Campus, East Jordan – November 21
Santa Visit & Soup Cook-Off – December 5, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Christmas Tree Lighting & Community Caroling – December 6, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Ellsworth & East Jordan Trick-or-Treat – 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Ellsworth Community Trunk or Treat
East Jordan Corner Stone Church – Trunk-or-Treat
East Jordan Community Church – Trunk or-Treat
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