Our 9th trip to North Manitou to work on preservation projects on Cottage Row, a series of resort cottages sitting along the bluff, from the 1800s. Come for a minimum of 3 nights or more. opportunities for hikes and beautiful sunsets! Fills up quickly and preference is given to previous volunteers so sign up soon.
4:00 pm & 5:30 Registration required. Explore Port Oneida by horse and wagon! Guided tours learning the history of this significant late 1800s agricultural community. Reservation only – call 231-334-6103. Tours start from the Olsen Farm, 3 miles N. of Glen Arbor.
Celebrate the end of a great summer of projects and programs! Join us at the Olsen Farm for a potluck dessert at 5:30 pm, and a barn dance open to the public at 7 pm. The public is invited to come and learn more about Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear.
We adopted M-22 in the historic district. Come and walk the fields of Port Oneida and help keep it clean by picking up litter! Meet at the Olsen Farm, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy, 3 miles north of Glen Arbor. Twice a year we help keep Port Oneida beautiful by picking up litter along M-22.
Historic Sleeping Bear (formerly named Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear) is celebrating their 20th Anniversary as a partner of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The non-profit group will host, “Celebrate Historic Sleeping Bear!” - a 2-day event starting Friday evening June 29th with the showing of the documentary film, “The Barn Raisers “at 7 pm in
Run to Preserve Historic Buildings and Landscapes in Sleeping Bear Dunes. Saturday, August 4, 2018 Race Organizer: Historic Sleeping Bear Preservation, official nonprofit partner of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Choose your Race: Farmers Flat and Fast 5K, Homesteader’s Hardcore 5K, and Tiller’s 10K. Kid’s Schoolhouse Dash. Walkers welcome. Proud to be a part of
August 5 Sunday Open Gardens for the Family 11-2 Drop in to explore the Olsen farm vegetable Garden with fun, guided activities for all ages. You might discover what’s growing in season, practice historic planting techniques, go on an insect safari or explore the wild world of soil!
August 8, Wednesday Inside the Farms & Barns: Port Oneida Driving Tour from 10 am- 12 Learn the history of this 1800s agricultural community by exploring 4-5 of the 18 farmsteads with our tour guide. Car pool or drive individually to each farm. Meet at Port Oneida Farms Heritage Center/ Olsen farm, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy. (M-22)
August 8, Wednesday Sprouts in the Garden from 10:30 – 11:30 am Dig in! Part of our Harvest Series of classes geared towards families. Look forward to getting your hands in the dirt and making discoveries in our historic garden. Activities include step by step garden skills, scavenger hunts and hands-on projects! Parents, join in
August 8, Wednesday Makin’ Bacon and Other Pioneer Food Techniques from 2-5 pm In this family-friendly demonstration and discussion you’ll learn more about pioneer foods we still enjoy today. Join us and explore Makin’ Bacon – selecting a pork belly, cures and curing, preparation for smoking the meat, and actual smoking of the meat. And…Pioneer
August 9, Thursday Let’s Visit the Neighbors! Port Oneida Bike Tour at 9:30 am Experience what it was like to drop in on neighbors in and around historic Port Oneida to catch up on all the news! As you travel by bicycles on the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, a gravel road and paved Port
August 9, Thursday Evenings in the Garden: Bouquet Making 7:00 -8:15 pm Part of our Harvest Series of classes designed for budding floral enthusiasts. Enjoy the art of maintaining, harvesting and designing seasonal blooms and exploring what being in the garden means to you. Enjoy “golden hour” in this beautiful setting as you connect and
