"Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt" ~ John Muir
Covid-19 crisis - effects on GLC's schedule of events
The current pandemic crisis has caused GLC to delay, cancel, and/or alter many of our upcoming events. All indoor events scheduled through the end of May have been officially canceled. Outdoor events, such as Bird Banding with Bill on May 9th, will be evaluated on a case-by-case and day-by-day basis. We will continue to monitor this ongoing public health situation and keep you up to date on any changes to our Summer/Fall programming.
The current list of cancellations includes:
The current list of cancellations includes:
- GLC presentation at Mead public Library 4/6/20
- Of Water, Land & Sky - Inspections 4/18/20
- All Earth Day and Arbor Day events
- Annual Membership Meeting & Dinner Auction 5/17/20
The Mission Continues!
In lieu of the traditional Annual Dinner Auction event, the staff, board, and committee members of GLC have been putting our heads together to think of outside-of-the-box ways to make up for unexpected revenue losses and to continue to bring our members exciting events and programs. Community has always been the lifeblood of our organization, and now more than ever, we are counting on your support. Any contribution that is meaningful to you is meaningful to us. These are challenging times, but we continue to be dedicated to protecting the land and water resources in the Lake Michigan Watershed. Please take a minute to explore the new and exciting upcoming events and opportunities outlined below...
LIMITED TIME SPECIAL OFFER!
Make a contribution of $100 or more,
and we will show our thanks with flowers delivered right to your door (or a doorstep of your choice)!
Make a contribution of $100 or more,
and we will show our thanks with flowers delivered right to your door (or a doorstep of your choice)!
~Makes a great Mother's Day gift for a special mom in your life, or a "just to brighten your day" surprise for someone who needs it
(I think we all know someone who needs uplifting right now...maybe that's YOU)~
(I think we all know someone who needs uplifting right now...maybe that's YOU)~
With any donation of $100 or more*, a volunteer from GLC will deliver a basket of mixed flowers, herbs, or succulents to your front door!
Deliveries can be made anywhere within our five-county service area (Sheboygan, Manitowoc, Calumet, Kewaunee, or Fond du Lac County).
Date of delivery will be May 8/9 (before Mother's Day!).
Containers and plants will vary.
Social distancing will be respected. Need not be present day of delivery.
*Flower baskets limited to the first 50 donors
Stay-at-home online auction party!
June 2020
GLC will be holding it's very first virtual auction! We have received many generous donations from local artists, restaurants, retailers, and other businesses. You have a chance to win valuable and one-of-a-kind items and you don't even have to leave your house to do it. Watch this website for more details to be forthcoming.
A Restorative Tapestry - a walking presentation
In lieu of presenting at the Dinner Auction, Steve Apfelbaum & Susan Lehnhardt have agreed to give a "walking presentation" through the Van Der Brohe Arboretum property in Two Rivers,WI.
Landowner, John Durbrow will also be present to talk about the ongoing restoration project.
Saturday, Sept. 12th at 10:00 am
Landowner, John Durbrow will also be present to talk about the ongoing restoration project.
Saturday, Sept. 12th at 10:00 am
Steve is chair of Applied Ecological Services, Inc., an ecological-sciences and restoration firm. He has also co-authored several books surrounding topics such as climate change and land management.
Susan is a senior ecologist with more than 20 years of experience in ecological assessment and restoration planning, and extensive field experience in native plant communities throughout the contiguous US, Alaska, Canada, and parts of Central and South America. |
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Thank you to the following event sponsors... |
...and in-kind donors!
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Forest Keepers:
Windway Capital Corp. Water Guardians John Durbrow & Karen Steingraber Prairie Protectors: Mary Kohl & Randy Brotz Speaker Sponsors: Gail & Fred Tyszka Baird-Le Clair, Bemis, Miller group Other Sponsors: Sheboygan Paint Co. |
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Below: watch an introductory video to the how's and why's of land conservation...
