Summer Kick Off at GTCD
Schedule
Fri Jun 12 2026 at 11:00 am to 07:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
1450 Cass Rd, Traverse City, MI, United States, Michigan 49685 | Traverse City, MI
As the day winds down, families are invited to stay for three special evening opportunities. Meet our Nature Day Camp staff and sign up for the Traverse Area District Library's Summer Reading Club when the Bookmobile rolls in—kids can register for the Jurassic-sized “Unearth a Story” program, grab a free t-shirt, and check out a book. Then gather around for the kickoff of our Fireside Chat series, featuring campfire stories and songs led by Jen Strauss—a cozy, family-friendly way to wrap up a full day outdoors.
Attend one activity or stay for the day—pre-registration is required.
11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Hike to GLIF and community BioBlitz
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Open Farm Hour at the Great Lakes Incubator Farm
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Aquatic macroinvertebrate sampling on the Boardman-Ottaway River
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Camp Staff Meet & Greet
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Fireside Chat featuring Jen Strauss and TADL Summer Reading Sign-Up
When: Friday, June 12th from 11:00am - 7:00pm
Where: Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Rd., Traverse City, MI 49685
Registration: Free. Registration is required. Visit www.natureiscalling.org/events to register.
Audience: Families and children
Where is it happening?
1450 Cass Rd, Traverse City, MI, United States, Michigan 49685Event Location & Nearby Stays:



















