MidMEAC Invites MidMichigan Residents to “Our Nature” NEA Big Read Events

The Chronicle News
Apr 1
2 min read

Courtesy Photo: Nature Breaks the Law explores conflicts and resolutions resulting from humans and wildlife sharing the same habitat. Author: Mary Roach. The Great Lakes Fact or Fake delves beneath the surface of the world’s largest chain of freshwater lakes, confirming truths and debunking myths in an effort to protect this unique watershed. Author: Dave Dempsey — Courtesy Photo: **Nature Breaks the Law** explores conflicts and resolutions resulting from humans and wildlife sharing the same habitat. *Author: Mary Roach*. **The Great Lakes Fact or Fake** delves beneath the surface of the world’s largest chain of freshwater lakes, confirming truths and debunking myths in an effort to protect this unique watershed. *Author: Dave Dempsey*

MidMichigan — Greater Lansing area residents are invited to a series of events celebrating our Great Lakes heritage. These events are free to attend.

NEA Big Read Community Events: “Our Nature”

In partnership with Arts Midwest, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Capital Area District Library (CADL), MidMEAC will host public events centered on:

“Our Nature: How Our Physical Environment Can Lead Us to Seek Hope, Courage, and Connection.”

Join us for Creative Writing Workshops, Film Festival Entries, Staged Readings, and Tours

April 14 — Film Festival & Panel Discussion, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Exploring Joy as Resistance and Our Natural Connections, with Capital City Film Festival & Lansing Community College, Central United Methodist Church, 215 North Capitol Avenue, Lansing
April 22–23 — Staged Reading - “Hurricane Diane”, presented by Peppermint Creek Theatre, 7:00 - 9:00 pm MSU Horticultural Gardens Conservatory 1066 Bogue St, East Lansing
April 28 — Poetry Writing Workshop, presented by Lansing Poet Laureate Ruelaine Stokes, 6:00 - 7:30 pm Allen Neighborhood Center, 1611 E Kalamazoo St, Lansing
May 9 — America 250 Celebration at Montgomery Drain / Ranney Park: Public Readings, Environmental Walking Tour led by Ingham County Drain Commissioner Patrick E. Lindemann, thematic art workshop/competition, and more. Montgomery Drain, Ranney Park & Red Cedar Park
June 13 — Book Swap & Panel Discussion, presented by The Reading People, 1028 E Saginaw, Lansing

Featured Titles

Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law — Explores conflicts (and potential resolutions) as humans and wildlife share habitat. Author: Mary Roach.
The Great Lakes Fact or Fake — Confirms truths and debunks myths about the Great Lakes to support protection of this unique watershed. Author: Dave Dempsey.

All events are free to the public. Check https://www.midmeac.org/the-big-read/ for more details and event updates.

NEA Big Read Partners

MidMEAC • Capital Area District Library • Allen Neighborhood Center • Arts Council of Greater Lansing • Capital City Film Festival • Ingham County Drain Office • Lansing Community College • Peppermint Creek Theatre Company • The Reading People / Capital Area Literacy Coalition

Get Involved with MidMEAC

The MidMichigan Environmental Action Council (MidMEAC) protects our air, land, and water through education, advocacy, and community action. MidMEAC partners with municipalities, agencies, educators, and community organizations to advance Low Impact Design (LID) and habitat connectivity—helping residents experience the value of naturalized spaces and watershed protection firsthand.

MidMEAC welcomes residents, schools, municipalities, and community partners to volunteer, partner, and support local projects that protect water, habitat, and natural resources in MidMichigan.

Learn more / updates

MidMEAC and our partners invite your interest and inquiries. Email midmeac@gmail.com or phone 517.292.3078.

More about Arts Midwest and The Big Read can be found here: https://www.midmeac.org/the-big-read/