Field Trip #6: Garden Island Excursion

$125.00

Sunday, May 29th | 7:30 a.m. | Departing from Paradise Bay Diving Dock

Board the US Coast Guard certified Resolute for the ride over to Garden Island.

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Description

The island has a long Native American history and is recognized in the Treaty of 1836 with Washington. Approximately 2 miles north of Beaver Island, it is currently uninhabited but at one time was home to Native Americans who farmed, fished, and harvested maple syrup. Later European immigrants arrived and established a town called Success with a post office. This island is designated a Wildlife Research Area and is under the management of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division.

  • This trip has room for only 5 participants.
  • Snacks and a box lunch will be provided during the field trip.
  • Trips will depart and return from Paradise Bay Diving Co. dock across from the Beaver Island Lumber Company. Return will be early afternoon.
  • Passage to Garden Island will be aboard the Resolute with Captain Mike  and crew.

NOTE: This trip is weather dependent at the discretion of the captain. If canceled, a full refund will be given and participants will be transported to a site selected by an expert field trip leader.

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Event Details

The Beaver Island Birding Trail and Warblers on the Water events are projects of the Beaver Island Association. BIA is a volunteer organization that works to assure the environmental and economic sustainability of Beaver Island. Learn more about the BIA and keep up to date on island events at beaverislandassociaiton.org.

 

 

Date: May 29, 2022

Start time: 07:30 a.m. EDT

End time: 01:00 p.m. EDT

Venue: Depart from Paradise Bay Diving Co. Dock

Directions: The Resolute is docked across the street from the Beaver Island Lumber Company.

Phone: 231-448-2022

Email: WoW2022@beaverislandassociation.org

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