New Directions: When the chain link fence came down around an old coal dock with West Bay frontage in 2016, our region’s maritime heritage shifted. Discovery Center is home to a number of water-related nonprofits, a new co-working site, and the largest tall ship harbor on the American side of the Great Lakes. The initiative […]
Michigan Sea Grant presents: Great Lakes Levels Informational Meeting May 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm NMC GREAT LAKES CAMPUS 715 E. Front St. Room 211 Traverse City 49686 Agenda Welcome / Opening comments (Mark Breederland, Sea Grant and Hans Van Sumeren, NMC Great Lakes Water Studies) Featured speaker: TBD, US Army Corps of […]
Thursday June 6, 4 – 6pm Discovery Center Collaborative 13170 S West Bay Shore Drive What does water mean to you? Water is a source of beauty, livelihood, recreation, spiritual connection, food, life itself. The fresh water of Grand Traverse Bay defines our sense of place and is an essential element of life in our […]
Open House at the Discovery Center Collaborative Come to an open house to check out Traverse City’s newest coworking space. Established for nonprofit organizations and the people who work for them. Food and beverages will be served, along with the opportunity to spend time in great company. Event Details 13170 S West Bay Shore Drive […]
The next cruising hot spot is closer than you think: Get ready for more ships on the Great Lakes – Chicago Tribune — Read about it on the Chicago Tribune.
The Discovery Pier is a new and unique venue for events of all kinds. Not just on the water, it is literally out in the Bay. Surrounded by tall ships and spectacular views of Traverse City. There is no other rentable space like it in northern Michigan. With capacity for a 60′ x 100′ tent, […]
May 2nd Open House Scheduled www.facebook.com/events/336995690257152/
Like an eighth ocean in the forests of North America, the hard-to-access Great Lakes are a natural paradise that the HANSEATIC inspiration will visit in style. A brand-new Expedition Class cruise ship currently being built For Hapag-Lloyd Cruises will be visiting Traverse City on June 15 2020. Originating from Toronto, the 14 day itinerary includes […]
What does water mean to you? Water is a source of beauty, livelihood, recreation, spiritual connection, food, life itself. The fresh water of Grand Traverse Bay is an essential element of our reasons for living in this area. Discovery Center ~ Great Lakes invites you to participate in a unique community-wide conversation about water and […]
Saturday’s volunteer fair has been covered by the Record-Eagle. Saturday. February 2, 11 AM – 3 PM Discovery Center, Pier & Collaborative 13240 S West Bayshore Dr. Traverse City, Michigan 49684 The Discovery Center is a collaboration of five non-profit organizations with two things in common: A passion for the Great Lakes and a need for volunteer […]