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W.J. Beal Tree Planting

Historic Beal Tree Plantation
Historic Beal Tree Plantation

 

Planted in 1888, it may be the oldest documented tree plantation in North America. With 40 species of trees, the purpose of the planting was to determine and demonstrate how well various trees and shrubs could be established and grown on dry, sandy soils. Not only was this the first real forest planting in Michigan, it particularly reflects a first and very early recognition of how to recover from the era of exploitative logging, and to manage forest resources intelligently and with a view to the future.  As a reflection of early forest restoration consciousness, it is a reminder of past mistakes, as well as the potential to renew, manage, and use our forests wisely for all time. A short nature trail wends its way through the plantation. It is located within the city limits of Grayling. Head east on M-72 to Industrial Park Road and turn right. The parking lot can be seen on the left just a few hundred yards from the turn. The plantation is handicapped accessible and offers a self guided tour.

While there remains little, if any, known scientific value in this planting, its historic value is indeed unique.

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  • June 2023

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2023-05-27

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

Hartwick Pines State Park is hosting the Kirtland’s Warbler Tours in cooperation with Michigan Audubon. Tours are offered May 27th-June 30th at 7:00 am. There is an additional tour on […]

$15
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Grayling Viking Band Carnival

May 28 @ 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Grayling Viking Band Carnival

May 25-29,at the Grayling Mini-mall!! Help support these wonderful kids! Thursday: opens at 4pm Friday: opens at 3pm High School band performs at 4pm Saturday & Sunday: opens at 12pm […]

3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

May 28 @ 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

Paddle Hard yard events

2 events, 29

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Grayling Viking Band Carnival

May 29 @ 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Grayling Viking Band Carnival

May 25-29,at the Grayling Mini-mall!! Help support these wonderful kids! Thursday: opens at 4pm Friday: opens at 3pm High School band performs at 4pm Saturday & Sunday: opens at 12pm […]

1 event, 30

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

1 event, 31

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1 event, 1

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2 events, 2

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

June 2 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

Paddle Hard yard events

4 events, 3

2023-05-27

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Hanson Hills Challenge Trail Run

June 3 @ 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Hanson Hills Challenge Trail Run

Hanson Hills Courses: 3 mile-ish Trail Run features, 2 tracks trail, Relatively flat with one uphill climb. Custom Socks while supplies last. Walkers allowed. 5 mile Trail Run features, 2 […]

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Steam Day @ Wellington Farm CANCELLED

June 3 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Steam Day @ Wellington Farm CANCELLED

CANCELLED Wellington   Did you know that Wellington Farm USA is home to not one but two operating Steam engines? The 1912 Frick and 1914 Advance! We also have a […]

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

June 3 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

June 9 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

Paddle Hard yard events

3 events, 10

2023-05-27

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

June 10 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

MI Brew calendar

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Bridge Between Band Live Performance

June 10 @ 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Bridge Between Band Live Performance

Tinker's Junction is hosting Bridge Between Band on June 10.With a raw, energetic sound that incorporates a unique mix of rock, blues, and folk influences, the Bridge Between has been […]

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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2 events, 16

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

June 16 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

Paddle Hard yard events

4 events, 17

2023-05-27

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Event Series

Story Time @ The Annis House

June 17 @ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Event Series

Story Time @ The Annis House

Gather around at the Annis House at Wellington Farm and enjoy story time! Between the hours of 11am – 11:30am and 2pm – 2:30pm Auntie Elsie will read a book […]

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Event Series

Story Time @ The Annis House

June 17 @ 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Event Series

Story Time @ The Annis House

Gather around at the Annis House at Wellington Farm and enjoy story time! Between the hours of 11am – 11:30am and 2pm – 2:30pm Auntie Elsie will read a book […]

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

June 17 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

MI Brew calendar

1 event, 18

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

4:00 PM - 11:00 PM Event Series

Frederic Music Fest

June 23 @ 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM Event Series

Frederic Music Fest

Come join us for the 8th annual Music Festival. $20 per person for the whole weekend. Friday night 4-11 and Saturday 1-11. 9 bands. Craft show and flea market. Food […]

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

June 23 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

Paddle Hard yard events

4 events, 24

2023-05-27

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sticky Buns Day

June 24 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sticky Buns Day

Summer Kitchen @ Wellington Farm Watch and maybe even help the the ladies in the summer kitchen as they make sticky buns from scratch the way they did in 1932. […]

1:00 PM - 11:00 PM Event Series

Frederic Music Fest

June 24 @ 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM Event Series

Frederic Music Fest

Come join us for the 8th annual Music Festival. $20 per person for the whole weekend. Friday night 4-11 and Saturday 1-11. 9 bands. Craft show and flea market. Food […]

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

June 24 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

MI Brew calendar

1 event, 25

2023-05-27

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

June 30 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

Paddle Hard yard events

1 event, 1

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

July 1 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

MI Brew calendar

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 28 @ 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Grayling Viking Band Carnival

May 28 @ 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 29 @ 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Grayling Viking Band Carnival

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 2 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 3 @ 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Hanson Hills Challenge Trail Run

June 3 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Steam Day @ Wellington Farm CANCELLED

June 3 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 9
June 9 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

June 10
June 10 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

June 10 @ 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Bridge Between Band Live Performance

June 16
June 16 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

June 17
June 17 @ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Event Series

Story Time @ The Annis House

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 9 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 10 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

June 10 @ 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Bridge Between Band Live Performance

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 16 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 17 @ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Event Series

Story Time @ The Annis House

June 17 @ 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Event Series

Story Time @ The Annis House

June 17 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 23 @ 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM Event Series

Frederic Music Fest

June 23 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 24 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sticky Buns Day

June 24 @ 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM Event Series

Frederic Music Fest

June 24 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 30 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

July 1
July 1 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

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