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Education Name: Rooted & Resilient
Date: 9/7/2025 2:00:00 PM - 9/7/2025 4:00:00 PM
Location Name: The Woven Trifecta
2731 Todd Rd
Whitehall, MI 49461-9732
Description:
The Rooted & Resilient Workshop is a collaborative event focused on helping participants make the most of their land—no matter the size. Hosted at Woven Trifecta in Whitehall, the workshop is geared toward homeowners, renters, and anyone interested in sustainable land use.
When: Sunday, Sept 7th 2:00-4:00pm
Where: Woven Trifecta 2731 Todd Rd Whitehall, MI
What: An interactive workshop that will have a variety of speakers that will talk about the “Close-Loop” approach to your everyday life. Including ways to make the most of the land you have, regardless if it is a patio or several acres. Topics will include:
Samantha Otto, owner of Woven Trifecta, will share how she integrates conservation into her closed-loop farming operation through local, state, and federal programs.
Evert VanderBerg, North American Sustainability and EHS Lead at HiLite International, will discuss converting turf grass into native habitat—a project HiLite partnered on with the Muskegon Conservation District (MCD) to enhance pollinator support and reduce irrigation needs.
Andrew Booher, MAEAP Technician, will cover soil health and native plant establishment.
Tickets are $10 and will include workshop related take home goodies and farm-to-table refreshments.
2731 Todd RdStart: September 07, 2025 2:00 PM
End: September 07, 2025 4:00 PM
Education Name: Rooted & Resilient
Date: 9/7/2025 2:00:00 PM - 9/7/2025 4:00:00 PM
Location Name: The Woven Trifecta
2731 Todd Rd
Whitehall, MI 49461-9732
Description:
The Rooted & Resilient Workshop is a collaborative event focused on helping participants make the most of their land—no matter the size. Hosted at Woven Trifecta in Whitehall, the workshop is geared toward homeowners, renters, and anyone interested in sustainable land use.
When: Sunday, Sept 7th 2:00-4:00pm
Where: Woven Trifecta 2731 Todd Rd Whitehall, MI
What: An interactive workshop that will have a variety of speakers that will talk about the “Close-Loop” approach to your everyday life. Including ways to make the most of the land you have, regardless if it is a patio or several acres. Topics will include:
Samantha Otto, owner of Woven Trifecta, will share how she integrates conservation into her closed-loop farming operation through local, state, and federal programs.
Evert VanderBerg, North American Sustainability and EHS Lead at HiLite International, will discuss converting turf grass into native habitat—a project HiLite partnered on with the Muskegon Conservation District (MCD) to enhance pollinator support and reduce irrigation needs.
Andrew Booher, MAEAP Technician, will cover soil health and native plant establishment.
Tickets are $10 and will include workshop related take home goodies and farm-to-table refreshments.