BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Conservation Resource Alliance - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Conservation Resource Alliance X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.rivercare.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Conservation Resource Alliance REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T110000 DTSTAMP:20260615T065208 CREATED:20260413T133157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T170912Z UID:10000029-1778230800-1778238000@www.rivercare.org SUMMARY:Canceled: Guided Birding Walk at the Boardman River DESCRIPTION:We’re sorry to share that the Guided Birding Walk scheduled for Friday\, May 8 at Brown Bridge Quiet Area Canoe Launch has been canceled.  \nWe truly appreciate everyone who planned to join us and look forward to hosting more opportunities to explore and learn together soon.  URL:https://www.rivercare.org/event/guided-birding-walk/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rivercare.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Birding-Promo.png ORGANIZER;CN="CRA":MAILTO:info@rivercare.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T190000 DTSTAMP:20260615T065208 CREATED:20260317T185627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T205406Z UID:10000028-1776272400-1776279600@www.rivercare.org SUMMARY:The Confluence: Ludington DESCRIPTION:The Confluence: LudingtonCelebrating CRA’s River Care projects—and the people who make them possible. \nThe Confluence is a series of Conservation Resource Alliance (CRA) events held across our service region. Each gathering highlights local River Care projects—both ongoing and recently completed—while celebrating the supporters\, partners\, and community members who make this work possible. \nEach Confluence event will offer a slightly different experience\, reflecting the unique projects and communities in each region. Additional dates and locations will be announced soon. We hope you’ll join us for our first event in Ludington\, Michigan! \nJoin us on Wednesday\, April 15 from 5:00–7:00 PM at Ludington Bay Brewing Company for a relaxed evening connecting with fellow supporters and learning more about CRA’s work in your area. \nThe Confluence: Ludington will spotlight projects along the Pere Marquette River\, including updates on the Baldwin Dam Removal Project. A brief project presentation will begin at 6:00 PM. \nEnjoy appetizers and your first drink on us while we share a brief update on how your support is helping restore and protect our rivers. Stick around for door prize drawings—we’ve lined up a few fun giveaways as a small thank you for all you do to care for and champion these places. \nWhether you’ve been involved with CRA for years or are just getting to know our work\, we’d love to see you there. \nSpace is limited and registration is required.Spots will be filled on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nPlease RSVP by April 6\, 2026: \n \n RSVP HERE URL:https://www.rivercare.org/event/the-confluence-ludington/ LOCATION:Ludington Bay Brewing Company\, 515 S James St\, Ludington\, 49431\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rivercare.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/RiverCare-ConnectConfluence-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CRA":MAILTO:info@rivercare.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251205T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251205T180000 DTSTAMP:20260615T065208 CREATED:20251112T193651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T210557Z UID:10000027-1764950400-1764957600@www.rivercare.org SUMMARY:Jerry Gates Art Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Give the Gift of Art and Conservation This Holiday Season! \nThis holiday season\, give a gift that celebrates the beauty of our natural world and helps protect it for generations to come.  \nJoin us for the Jerry Gates Art Exhibition on Friday\, December 5\, from 4–6 p.m. at Conservation Resource Alliance’s (CRA) offices. This exhibition will unveil a remarkable collection donated by local artist\, lifelong art teacher\, avid fisherman\, and dear friend of CRA\, Jerry Gates. His life’s work\, entrusted to CRA to support river conservation\, reflects his deep connection to the beautiful waters and wild landscapes that we actively steward.  \nEvery piece purchased directly supports CRA’s mission to restore and revitalize rivers and habitats in Northern Michigan through active community partnerships\, focusing on sustained\, boots-on-the-ground solutions for a healthy\, resilient Great Lakes Region.  \nWhen you make a purchase\, you’re not just bringing home a piece of fine art. You’re investing in the health and future of our region’s rivers\, streams\, and wildlife habitats.  \n \n RSVP HERE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Jerry Gates: URL:https://www.rivercare.org/event/jerry-gates-art-exhibition/ LOCATION:CRA Office\, 10850 E Traverse Hwy #1180\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rivercare.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Jerry-Gates-Poster-FB.png ORGANIZER;CN="CRA":MAILTO:info@rivercare.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T183000 DTSTAMP:20260615T065209 CREATED:20250604T154932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T161853Z UID:10000025-1750264200-1750271400@www.rivercare.org SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Happy Hour @ The Winchester DESCRIPTION:Join Conservation Resource Alliance (CRA) for a meet & greet happy hour in Grand Rapids. This gathering is an opportunity to meet our new Executive Director\, Suzie Knoll\, along with other members of the CRA team. Enjoy your first drink on us\, along with light bites\, as you connect with fellow conservation enthusiasts in the Grand Rapids area. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to CRA\, we’d love to see you there.\n\nDate: Wednesday\, June 18th\, 2025\nTime: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM\nLocation: The Winchester – 648 Wealthy St SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49503\n\nPlease RSVP by June 16th\, 2025. \n \n RSVP Here URL:https://www.rivercare.org/event/grand-rapids-happy-hour-the-winchester/ LOCATION:The Winchester\, 648 Wealthy St SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rivercare.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/GR-Happy-Hour-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="CRA":MAILTO:info@rivercare.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250422T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250422T180000 DTSTAMP:20260615T065209 CREATED:20250404T173116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T173338Z UID:10000024-1745337600-1745344800@www.rivercare.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration at Left Foot Charley DESCRIPTION:RSVP HERE TODAY!\n \n \n \n \n \n \nJoin us on Tuesday\, April 22nd\, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm at Left Foot Charley\, located in the Grand Traverse Commons for a special Earth Day celebration benefiting CRA’s Wild Roots Program! As the selected beneficiary of this fundraiser\, we’ll be set up in the tasting room to connect with the community and wine enthusiasts alike. It’s an evening filled with good company\, great drinks\, and a chance to support local environmental initiatives.\n \nFor every Rooted Refresher (LFC’s take on the classic Hugo Spritz) and glass of Crémant of Michigan sold during the event\, $1 will be donated to support Wild Roots—helping us continue our important reforestation efforts. The Rooted Refresher is a refreshing cocktail made with house-made elderflower simple syrup (locally sourced elderflower)\, dry sparkling wine\, sparkling water\, and a lemon wedge\, making it the perfect drink to enjoy on a spring day\, while supporting a great cause.\n \nIn addition to great drinks\, we’re excited to feature a special guest – Chelsea from Creative Chaos will be hosting a crafting station using upcycled materials\, offering a creative way to celebrate sustainability.\n \nEven better\, $1 from every Rooted Refresher sold from April through June will go to support Wild Roots\, so you can continue giving back every time you enjoy this delicious drink throughout Q2.\n \nWe can’t wait to see you there for a fun and impactful evening! Cheers to Wild Roots and supporting our environment—one glass at a time! URL:https://www.rivercare.org/event/earth-day-celebration-at-left-foot-charley/ LOCATION:Left Foot Charley\, 806 Red Dr. Suite 100\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rivercare.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/LFC-Facebook-Event.png ORGANIZER;CN="CRA":MAILTO:info@rivercare.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR