Missaukee Conservation District Presents: Renewable Roots Retreat 2025

Description

The Renewable Roots Retreat 2025, hosted by Missaukee Conservation District, is a one-day immersive event designed to bring together passionate environmental professionals, educators, and changemakers to learn, connect, and re-center around what matters most.

 Location: Timber Wolf Lake
Address: 4909 North Morey Road, Lake City, MI 49651
 Date: Thursday, November 6 | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
 Optional Morning Session: Friday, November 7 | 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

 Why You Should Attend

This isn’t your typical conference. It’s hands-on, community-rooted, and designed to inspire forward momentum in your work—from watershed protection to environmental education.

 Retreat Highlights:

 Green Infrastructure & Watershed Protection
Real-world strategies to protect water quality and build climate-resilient landscapes. A presentation by the Muskegon River Watershed Assembly will expand on current efforts to restore local watersheds. 

 Soil Health & Sustainable Agriculture
Explore regenerative techniques that support local food systems and long-term land health.

 Foraging & Forest Stewardship
Hands-on exploration of edible ecosystems, wild foods, and low-impact land use.

 Gardens & Ecological Design
Learn about growing tea gardens, managing pests naturally, and creating pollinator-friendly spaces.

   Featured Presentation: Lake Restoration & Management
Join us for an expert-led presentation by Dr. Jennifer L. Jermalowicz-Jones, owner and founder of Restorative Lake Sciences. Dr. Jermalowicz-Jones is a recognized water scientist specializing in inland lake management, aquatic ecology, and watershed restoration. Her session will dive deep into evidence-based strategies for restoring the ecological health of lakes, and protecting aquatic ecosystems through sustainable science and planning.  

 Special Opportunities for Educators:

If you’re an educator passionate about environmental literacy, don’t miss these offerings:

Certification Courses in:

• Project WET (Water Education for Teachers)
• MEECS (Michigan Environmental Education Curriculum Support)

Join engaging sessions on:

• Forestry
• Mushroom Growing
• Microgreens
• Alternative Pesticide Use
• Tea Gardens...and more!

 Educators will leave with tools to bring back to their classrooms and communities. Even better—many attending conservation professionals offer follow-up programs and in-school lessons after connections are made at the retreat.

 Connect. Celebrate. Grow.

• Network with fellow educators, land stewards, and conservation professionals.
• Build partnerships for future programming, grant work, or community initiatives.
• Celebrate progress with an awards ceremony and a shared look back at what we’ve accomplished together in the past year.

Whether you’re working in environmental advocacy, outdoor education, land restoration, or sustainability outreach—this retreat is your chance to recharge, collaborate, and come away with fresh energy and real-world tools.

 Registration Details:

Please join us for our Renewable Roots Retreat 2025 at Timber Wolf Lake Camp!
 Thursday, November 6 | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Optional Overnight Stay with Morning Activities: Friday, November 7 | 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

 Tickets: $149 – Includes all meals, workshops, and activities.
 Overnight Option: Shared or single-room accommodations available.

 Registration is required.
 Register here: missaukeecd.org/workshops
 Or call: 231-839-7193

Discounts Available:

• Missaukee County residents: Call for a code to receive $25 off.
• Groups of 5+: Call for a code to receive $10 off per person.

This event is made possible by the renewed Missaukee Conservation District millage (2024)—thank you for supporting local conservation!