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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...

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 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...

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...

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