Thursday, March 07, 2013

Join an ISLAND Guild!

Guilds provide an informal way for folks to sharpen skills and share work, and are open to anyone interested in continuing to learn their craft. ISLAND has started four guilds: theSmall Farm Guild, the Mushroom Growers Guild, the Orchard Guild and theBeekeepers Guild. These guilds meet periodically for tours, informal workshops and potlucks. The only requirement for membership is a desire to learn.

Small Farm Guild
For more information about becoming a Small Farm Guild member, please contact Mary Brower atmary@artmeetsearth.org or 231-622-5252.
Upcoming Small Farm Guild Events

Small Farm Guild (West Bay) Information Session
Monday, March 18
6:30 to 8:00pm at the Traverse Area District Library, Woodmere Branch
610 Woodmere Avenue, Traverse City

Small Farm Guild (East Bay) Information Session
Tuesday, March 19
6:30 to 8:00pm at the Bellaire Community Hall
202 North Bridge Street, Bellaire
Small Farm Guild (Little Traverse Bay) Information Session
Thursday, March 28
6:30 to 8pm at the North Central Michigan College Library Conference Center
1515 Howard Street, Petoskey

Special thanks to North Central Michigan College for their support of the Small Farm Guild of Little Traverse Bay

Beekeepers' Guild
The Beekeepers' Guild of Northern Michigan is an informal group of folks interested in beekeeping, from hobbyists to commercial beekeepers. Members learn from each other through hive visits, potlucks and work bees. For more information about becoming a member of the Beekeepers' Guild of Northern Michigan, please contact Yvonne Stephens at yvonne@artmeetsearth.org or 231-622-5252. To sign up for the Beekeepers' Guild, please complete this form: http://goo.gl/SPQ2E

Mushroom Growers Guild
The Mushroom Growers Guild of Northern Michigan's focus is on growing mushrooms at home or on the farm. It is an informal group interested in learning more about mushroom production through mushroom yard tours, potlucks and informal workshops. You need not grow mushrooms to join the guild. For more information about becoming a member of the Mushroom Guild, please contact Yvonne Stephens at yvonne@artmeetsearth.org or 231-622-5252. To sign up for the Mushroom Growers Guild, please complete this form: http://goo.gl/RPyJq

Orchard Guild
Northern Michigan's climate is ideal for fruit production, be it in a backyard garden or a large orchard. Members of the Orchard Guild benefit from the community of fruit tree growers through workshops (like grafting and pruning), events (including a scion swap and fruit tastings), and potlucks. For more information about becoming a Orchard Guild member, please contact Mary Brower atmary@artmeetsearth.org or 231-622-5252.
Upcoming Orchard Guild Events

Orchard Guild (West Bay) Information Session
Monday, March 25
6:30 to 8:00pm at the Traverse Area District Library, Woodmere Branch
610 Woodmere Avenue, Traverse City

Orchard Guild (East Bay) Information Session
Tuesday, March 26
6:30 to 8:00pm at the Bellaire Community Hall
202 North Bridge Street, Bellaire

ISLAND's guilds are a partnership with Great Lakes Bioneers and the Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference

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