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Peter Kantz, Erin Parker, and Paul Gloor talk with Ben about the role the Grosse Ile Nature and Land Conservancy plays in protecting and revitalizing natural areas in the township and across Downriver. Listen particularly if you've ever wondered about all the undeveloped areas of the island and how they're taken care of.

Transcript (Forthcoming, editing in progress)

Links: Grosse Ile Nature and Land Conservancy Web Site Facebook Winter Ways of the Bay Event Jan 9th EPA's McLouth Steel Superfund page for the Advisory Committee meeting schedule WTDGI Episode 7 about the Gibraltar Bay Unit

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Krista Ewbank, director of Grosse Ile's Boar's Head Festival and Artistic Director of Open Book Theater Company, shares the history of the island's most involved holiday tradition and how her theater has adjusted and thrived in the time of pandemic.

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Grosse Ile's Boar's Head Festival

Open Book Theater Company

Encore Michigan

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Wendy Moco talks about Grosse Ile's Christmas Jammie Drive and Theresa Bizoe from First Step shares their mission and how they benefit from the pajama donations.

Links Episode Christmas Jammie Drive Venmo Contributions Where to take pajamas

Charities Supported Penrickton Center for the Blind Wee Care First Step Covenant House Art & Soul

Podcast Events Carol on Macomb.

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No other links necessary.

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

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Tracey Pearce joins Ben to talk about Grosse Ile Rotary Club and her Sunday Night Facebook Show, Good News Grosse Ile. She shares some of Rotary's projects and a wish for all of us.

Ben closes with some big announcements. 2 events you won't want to miss.

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Links Grosse Ile Rotary Grosse Ile Rotary Facebook Rotary International Vista Maria

What's the Game, Grosse Ile? (Virtual Game Night) Carol on Macomb.

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John Hartig shares his passion for the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge and Grosse Ile's Gibraltar Bay Unit.

Guest John Hartig

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Links Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Grosse Ile Nature and Land Conservancy International Wildlife Refuge Alliance Friends of the Detroit River

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Link https://grosseilepetandgardencenter.com/

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Steven J Frey discusses the Wonder Well and the history of Grosse Ile's natural curiosity that lasted most of the 20th century. He also shares about his other projects including the Trenton A&W, the Allen Park Uniroyal Tire, and (perfect for Halloween) his book on how to build caskets.

Link http://wonderwell.info/

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Jenna Jones joins Ben to talk about the Real Witch Wives of Grosse Ile, the Grosse Ile Halloween Parade, and her marketing business, Rue & Fox.

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Ben talks with Rob Sawyer about his On-Demand service companies, GILift, GIGrub, and GIHopp. We talk about the challenges of 2020 and beyond as well as the businesses have adapted and thrived under those conditions. Stay tuned for Rob's wish for the community.

GILift.com GIGrub.com GIHopp.com

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