# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Summer Kick Off at GTCD
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am – Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Celebrate the start of summer with a family-friendly day of exploration and connection along the Boardman–Ottaway River. Families are encouraged to spend the day enjoying a mix of guided and self-guided activities, including a guided hike to the Great Lakes Incubator Farm, hands-on river discovery with aquatic macroinvertebrate sampling, and opportunities to contribute to the GTCD community BioBlitz. Activities are designed to be flexible, allowing families to explore at their own pace and choose what works best for them.

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
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/traverse-city/summer-kick-off-at-gtcd/200029870757647
- **Event Categories**: kids, meetups, meet-and-greet
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://natureiscalling.org/events/summer-kick-off?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=traverse+city-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Traverse City
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1450 Cass Rd, Traverse City, MI, United States, Michigan 49685
- **lat**: 44.70763
- **long**: -85.62494
- **full address**: 1450 Cass Rd, Traverse City, MI, United States, Michigan 49685

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Grand Traverse Conservation District (https://allevents.in/org/grand-traverse-conservation-district/7257492)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 1450 Cass Rd, Traverse City, MI, United States, Michigan 49685
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Grand Traverse Conservation District
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** kids, meetups, meet-and-greet
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Summer Kick Off at GTCD ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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