The Muskegon Conservation District will host a pair of workshops over the next few weeks at its Twin Lake office on Holton Road.
The first of the two events, set for Sept. 10, will discuss doe management. Tim Boetsma, founder and operator of Doe Patrol West Michigan, will join MCD from 5:30-7 p.m. to discuss with attendees how managing doe populations in West Michigan benefits deer herds from a hunter’s perspective, as well as the culinary advantages of harvesting does.
Doe Patrol seeks to raise funds to support local nonprofits and address food deficiencies in the area.
A second event Sept. 19, titled Native Plants for Pollinators, offers the opportunity to learn how to create and manage gardens for an eco-centric perspective rather than a human-centric one. Attendees will learn how to create gardens that help pollinators, butterflies, beneficial insects and birds - even in small spaces.
A gallery of native plants will be displayed and attendees will receive a guide that includes bloom time for each plant and how that species supports local pollinators, as well as horticulture tips.
Tickets to either event are available now for $10 each. Space is limited. To register, visit MCD’s office or call 231-828-5097.
