Connecting a Community of Gardeners Through Learning

Upcoming events

    • April 02, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Zoom - To Be Sent Later
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    Join naturalist James Dake and Master Gardeners Association of Northwest Michigan for a zoom presentation on the topic of Northern Michigan Sedges.  In wetland environments sedges are some of the most numerous and common plants, but may be overlooked because they can be difficult to identify. Taking the time to slow down to look at them closely, you find they are quite attractive and simple to identify. This class will walk you through a variety of wetland communities as we learn some of the most common sedges you are likely to encounter in Northern Michigan. 

    About Your Speaker: James Dake

    Since 2014, James has served as the Education Director of Grass River Natural Area, overseeing GRNA public programs, school programs, camps, kayak tours, interpretive exhibits and publications.  James studied science education at Central Michigan University and Western Michigan University, holding an M.A. in Science Education. He authored a field guide of the flora and fauna of the Finger Lakes Region using his own photography, and he is the author of Grass River's Field Guide to Northwest Michigan. Along with teaching outdoors, his passions are backpacking, biking, photography, art, writing, and music.


Past events

March 05, 2024 2024 Proven Winners
January 09, 2024 Backyard Blueberry and Strawberry Growing
November 05, 2023 Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Lunch
October 03, 2023 Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy Facility Tour and Planting of Natives
September 12, 2023 The Value and Construction of Green Roofs with Nate Griswold of Inhabitect
August 08, 2023 Potluck Picnic and Tour at The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park
June 27, 2023 Tour at Maple Bay Farm
June 06, 2023 Climate Change: Extinction in our Backyards
May 02, 2023 Ticks and Prevention
April 15, 2023 Welcome Back to the Garden!
March 25, 2023 Hands on Pruning with Dr. Schutzki
February 06, 2023 From the Fields to Front Yard
November 06, 2022 Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Lunch/Dinner
October 04, 2022 Reading and understanding soil tests
September 06, 2022 Planting Native Trees and Shrubs in Neighborhood Places
August 02, 2022 Gardening for Butterflies
July 19, 2022 Field Trip Leelanau Specialty Cut Flowers - SOLD OUT
June 07, 2022 Forage Sustainably
May 03, 2022 Starting a Cut Flower Garden with Michelle Shackelford
April 05, 2022 Choosing Shrubs for 3 Seasons with Brian Zimmerman
March 01, 2022 The Importance of Natural Shorelines
February 01, 2022 Improving Soil Health in Your Garden
January 04, 2022 Invasive Insects of Michigan Trees
November 07, 2021 2021 Master Gardener Volunteer Recognition Event
September 07, 2021 Seed Collection and Germination
August 03, 2021 Viticulture 101 Presentation and Vineyard Tour at Shady Lane Cellars Winery
July 06, 2021 Labyrinth Tour at the Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park
June 01, 2021 Top Plants for Insect Habitat
May 04, 2021 A Resilient Garden
April 06, 2021 Backyard Conservation
March 02, 2021 Plants Used by Native Americans
February 02, 2021 Seed Starting
January 05, 2021 Composting and Biochar
November 08, 2020 2020 Master Gardener Volunteer Recognition Event
October 06, 2020 Designing with Woody Ornamentals
September 01, 2020 EYES ON THE FOREST: HOW TO BE THE BEST STEWARD OF YOUR TREES AND FOREST
August 04, 2020 Citizen science, bees, and biochar in downtown TC
June 17, 2020 Ferntastic
June 16, 2020 June Board Meeting
May 05, 2020 Gardening for Water Quality
April 07, 2020 Hot Plants for 2020
March 03, 2020 Growing Herbs
February 04, 2020 Invasive Species in the Garden and On the Horizon
January 07, 2020 Plant Diagnostics
November 03, 2019 2019 Master Gardener Volunteer Recognition Dinner
October 08, 2019 Board Meeting
October 01, 2019 Houseplants in Winter
September 03, 2019 Designing with Native Grasses
August 13, 2019 Board Meeting
August 06, 2019 Tour of Harbor View Lavender Farm
July 18, 2019 Friendly Garden Walk
June 04, 2019 Supporting Our Pollinators
May 15, 2019 Spring Wildflowers of the Forest
April 02, 2019 Growing Together Initiative
March 05, 2019 Creating a Rain Garden with Native Plants
February 05, 2019 American Chestnuts and Hypovirulence
January 08, 2019 Status: Invasive Species in Northwest Michigan
November 04, 2018 2018 Master Gardener Volunteer Recognition Luncheon


Master Gardener Association of Northwest Michigan is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, 

as a chapter of the Michigan Master Gardener Association.  8527 E Governmental Center Drive, Suite 107, Suttons Bay. Michigan , 49682

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