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Generous Gift Fuels Creative Partnership between CRA and GTRLC
Among a long list of other titles, John Frey is a true Conservationist, philanthropic marvel, and virtuoso. With charisma and heart, John has invested in Northern Michigan's Wild Places for decades, personally and through the iconic Frey Foundation. His love for our...
“Almost Free” Yoga Classes Return in September to Benefit CRA
Our friends at Yoga for Health Education are hosting Yoga classes to Benefit CRA on Tuesday, September 5th, and Saturday, September 9th. Please see the attached PDF for a complete list of classes and times! A big thank you to Yoga for Health Education for your...
CRA’s Nate Winkler Recognized for Incredible Canoe Marathon Milestone
For the past two decades, whenever the Consumers Energy Ausable River Canoe Marathon is brought up, one name consistently stands out - Nate Winkler. As an employee of the Conservation Resource Alliance, Nate not only protects and restores Michigan’s rivers, but races...
Thriving Amidst the Spring Hustle
From early spring to the graceful transition into summer this week, CRA has been bustling with activities and moving through incremental steps to strengthen capacity and impact. Fieldwork, partner meetings, plantings, content gathering, and even adding some new faces...
CRA Celebrates The Five-Year Journey of Its Wild Roots Program
Click the thumbnail to learn how Wild Roots has enhanced wild places across Northwest Michigan! Full list of partners, funders, and notable planting locations included in the flyer.
CRA and GTRLC Tour the Lower Woodcock Lake Nature Preserve
Earlier this month, CRA staff met with our partners and friends at Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy (GTRLC) for a group hike at the Lower Woodcock Lake Nature Preserve. The GTRLC-owned and protected land surrounds Lower Woodcock Lake, which flows into the...
Stewardship Highlight: Wayne Andersen
By Gavin MacDonald (CRA Development and Communications Coordinator) For five generations, the Andersen family has been deeply rooted in Victory Township, just northeast of Ludington, Michigan. Wayne Andersen grew up hunting, fishing, and enjoying the hidden wild...
CRA is hiring Seasonal Resource Technicians for the 2023 field season!
Conservation Resource Alliance (CRA) is seeking self-motivated and reliable individuals interested in environmental science, biology, forestry, or a related field to join our team for the 2023 field season. These part-time or full-time Seasonal Resource Technicians (2...
Michigan Wild Game Dinner 2023!
CRA invites you to experience your BEST Meal of 2023 at the Wild Game Wine Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 4th at The Boathouse on Old Mission Peninsula (OMP) in Traverse City! This 5-course meal highlights Michigan wild game with wine pairings from local OMP wineries (menu...
Clean Water Act Turns 50- The Record Eagle
CRA was featured in this Record Eagle Article highlighting 50 years of the Clean Water Act! Click on the thumbnail to read!
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