Spring Harvest Festival

Sunday, May 23rd, 1-5 pm
Presented by a partnership of ISLAND, the Martha Wagbo Farm and Education Centerand the Grass River Natural Area

Celebrate the bounty of spring! Come participate in spring-related workshops such as mushroom hunting, wild edibles, wild medicinals, mead-making, and more! Browse our vendors selling local spring-time products. Come away with an increased knowledge of our local ecology, and renewed appreciation for the spring season!

Cost is $10 if you pre-register by May 20th or $15 at the door. To register, or if you are interested in becoming a vendor, call Maria at 231-536-0333 or email wagbo@torchlake.com.

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Esselstyn to speak in Petoskey May 19

Dr.Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., an internationally known surgeon, researcher and clinician at the Cleveland Clinic, will speak at North Central Michigan College on Wednesday, May 19 at 7 p.m., in the library on the Petoskey campus. Dr. Esselstyn says that a plant-based, oil-free diet can prevent and stop the progression of heart disease and reverse its effects.

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Crazy Hats, PJs and Wine?

Leelanau wineries will host their Spring Sip & Savor Wine Trail Tour this weekend, May 1 & 2. The annual event features great pairings of wine and food along with the Fabulous PJ & Hat Content. Check out the LPVA website for the lowdown.

2010 Farmers Markets now listed

Farmers markets around northern Michigan are set to open next month. Check out our updated list.

Wine Dinner at Chateau Chantal

Last week my husband and I had the opportunity to be guinea pigs for a not-so-dry run of Chateau Chantal's Wine Dinners. The dinners will debut June 16, and will be held Wednesday and Saturday evenings through August 28. Best advice I can give: come with an empty stomach!

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National Trout Festival Starts Wednesday

Catch "Trout Fever" at the National Trout Festival in Kalkaska. The 74th (almost!) annual festival runs Wednesday through Sunday, April 21 through 25. See the festival's web site for more info.

Taste of Grand Traverse this Sunday

This Sunday is the Taste of Grand Traverse, a food and beverage tasting fundraiser for the Women's Resource Center in Traverse City. Great Wolf Lodge Conference Center. Check their website for details, including a list of participants. $15 admission per adult includes 3 tasting tickets.

Empty Bowls Benefit April 18

The 8th Annual Empty Bowls Benefit, raising funds and awareness to fight hunger, will take place on Sunday, April 18th from 11AM-2PM at the Hagerty Center in Traverse City. Join us for a delicious meal of soups, breads, and beverages donated by Grand Traverse area's finest restaurants while enjoying live music and participating in a raffle for unique handcrafted local art and gift certificates. Before leaving, select a hand-made bowl donated by local artists and students as a reminder of all the empty bowls in the world. All proceeds support the work of the Fresh Food Partnership, a nonprofit organization serving people in need with fresh fruits and vegetables while supporting local agriculture in Northwest Michigan. Tickets are $15 per person and are available at Oryana, Art Center, LIAA or at the door. Call 231-929-3696 with questions.

Western/Northern Michigan diversified small farm for lease/sale

Are you a serious farmer looking for land? Check out this Wexford County farm, listed with the Center For Rural Affairs. CFRA has a farm link program that links retiring farmers and non-farmed land with new farmers who would like to get started with little or no overhead.

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Maple Syrup Festival at Crystal Mountain

Tree tapping demonstrations, maple syrup shack, cooking classes, chainsaw wood carving demonstration, pancakes drenched in delicious northern Michigan maple syrup and live entertainment by the bluegrass band Detour are just some of the activities on tap this Saturday at Crystal Mountain's Maple Syrup Festival.

Wes Jackson and Kent Whealy to visit Traverse City

Nature, Climate Change, and the Problem of Agriculture is the topic of the evening, April 8, when "sustainable agriculture pioneer" Wes Jackson pays a visit to the State Theater in Traverse City. On Saturday, April 10, Wes will be joined by Kent Whealy, founder of Seed Savers Exchange, at Higher Grounds Coffee. Check out the flyer for more info. Both events are free.

8th Annual Maple Syrup Festival

Join us at the Wagbo Farm on March 27 for our annual family event to celebrate Maple Syrup!

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Maple Syrup Family Field Day

Come out to the Wagbo Farm for a fun and educational tour of the world of maple syrup! Learn how to tap trees, boil syrup in your own backyard, and operate a large-scale commercial evaporator. There will be separate children's activities, including a short hike, storytelling, and puppet shows. Wagbo will be serving hot beverages, soup, and snacks. Please come dressed for the weather, as this event will be mostly outdoors!

Cost $10 of adults, $5 for children, $28 for a family, 3 and under are free. Please register by Thursday, March 18. For more info, call 231-536-0333, or visit http://WagboPeaceCenter.blogspot.com.

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Edible Art Photos

Check out these photos from last weekend's Edible Art Show at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Fun fun!

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