Member's Day 2011
There were smiles all around when the Cadillac Area Land Conservancy met on October 8th to celebrate Member’s Day.
Member's Day 2011
It was a glorious autumn afternoon and the perfect place to be — outdoors on Tom Harris’s Wildlife Corridor property.
Member's Day 2011
Members Day 2011
The afternoon began with the required business meeting and election of officers. Larry Copley was elected chair; Steve Cunningham vice-chair. Margo Copley will continue as secretary; Lindsey Hall as treasurer.
Member's Day 2011
High praise was given to out-going Chair Ruthann French who has been an inspirational leader during a period of growth and development. Ruthann encouraged everyone to advocate for land preservation and protection and take an active role in the organization.
Ruthann French
Ruthann's Cake
Following the business meeting, members enjoyed cake and cider.
Ruthann's Cake
Host - Jennifer Sell
Member's Day 2011
Our hosts Tom Harris and his daughter Jennifer Sell welcomed the group and explained the many activities they had planned for the afternoon.
Many of us hopped on a hay wagon driven by Garth Aslakson for a ride through the woods. We visited the site of an old logging camp where Tom had a display of artifacts. We also tried to identify some tagged trees along the way.
Member's Day 2011
Some took a guided walk, prepared by Jennifer, through a streambed habitat. And some just enjoyed sitting and talking in the warm autumn sunshine.
Member's Day 2011
The afternoon’s finale was a walk through the woods with forester Paul Drysdale, CALC member and the owner/operator of Drysdale Forestry & Consulting.
Member's Day 2011
Tom wants to have a climax forest on the property and Paul is helping him achieve that goal. We were impressed with Paul’s knowledge and learned some of the finer points of forest management.
Beach Bark Scale
We found the first signs of beech bark scale during our walk in Tom’s woods.
Member's Day 2011
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