News & Events
Our meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Charlevoix Public Library unless otherwise specified. In June we will transition to meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
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Winter 2025
We hope you weathered the winter well during these cold and snowy months. A subcommittee has been busy at work updating our club brochure and developing a webpage for the Charlevoix Evening Garden Club. Having a web presence will be important for our club as a means of connecting with the community and prospective members.
We will be co-hosting two events with the Charlevoix Public Library in 2025. Be on the lookout for details.
Linda and Terri are busy researching options and connecting with people and groups who have interesting and relevant knowledge to share with our garden club. If you have any ideas for presentations or field trips please reach out to us.
​​MARCH MEETING 2025
Butterfly Habitats
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March 11, 2025
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Charlevoix Public Library
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Our speaker will be Skyler McNaughton. He is the president and founder of the Michigan Butterfly Habitat Inc. Skyler was born and raised in Boyne City, although his family is originally from Carson City, Michigan. Skyler has a great passion for conservation, especially when it comes to monarch butterflies.He enjoys creating butterfly habitats in our area while inspiring others to do so as well.
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Business meeting follows the presentation.
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APRIL MEETING 2025
Invasive Species
April 8, 2025
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Charlevoix Public Library ​
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Our presenter, Katie Gray is an Education & Outreach Specialist with CAKE CISMA. She grew up in Northern Michigan, an area that fostered her love for the outdoors.
Katie attended Michigan State University where she received her bachelors of science in plant biology and environmental biology. Before her position with CAKE, Katie worked as a research assistant for MSU’s Forest Carbon and Climate Program, where she helped develop graduate courses focused on the implementation of climate-smart forest management.
Katie loves science communication and enjoys observing and teaching about all the little connections in nature that you’ve never noticed before. Through her position at CAKE CISMA, she works to protect the natural resources, economy, and human health of Northern lower Michigan through collaborative, outreach and management of invasive species.
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Business meeting follows the presentation.
MAY MEETING 2025
Small Farmers in Northern Michigan
May 20, 2025
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Charlevoix Public Library
Conference Room A & B​
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Providence Farm will discuss three components of the small farmer: who they are, what they do and how they keep it all together. They’ll talk about what it’s like to own and operate a small farm in northern Michigan, and how to navigate being a certified organic farm and all that entails. With fears of rising cost in groceries and inadequate amounts of fruits and vegetables in our stores, learn the benefits of growing your own backyard garden. Or purchase get high-quality foods and support small farmers at the same time.
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This presentation is being co-sponsored with the Charlevoix Public Library
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