Chapter Meeting – November 2026
November 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Join us for food, a cash bar, camaraderie, and an overview of the Conservation Resource Alliance’s (CRA) work in West Michigan. Our featured speakers are Kimberly Balke, Program Director at CRA, and Gavin MacDonald, Communications Manager for CRA.
We will gather at Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery starting at 6 p.m. on Monday, November 16, 2026.
Kimberly Balke is the Program Director at Conservation Resource Alliance, leading a team of six project managers and biologists working to protect and restore streams across Northwest Michigan. With a degree in Fisheries and Wildlife from MSU and Wayne State, she has lived and worked in northern Michigan for over 30 years with family roots running back several generations. When she’s not at work, Kimberly can often be found kayaking or hiking the very rivers she helps care for.
Gavin MacDonald is a nonprofit communications professional serving as Communications Manager for Conservation Resource Alliance (CRA), where he leads storytelling, marketing, and outreach efforts that support hands-on river and habitat restoration across Northern Michigan. His work focuses on translating complex conservation projects—such as dam removals, stream crossing replacements, and habitat restoration—into compelling narratives that engage communities, partners, and funders. He holds a Master of Science in Administration, a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a minor in Professional Sales, and a certificate in Corporate Video Creation from Central Michigan University.
Details
- Monday, November 16, 2026, starting at 6 p.m.
- Buffet service starts at 6:30 p.m., program begins at 7 p.m.
- $20 per person includes buffet dinner
- Cash bar available
Open to the general public, attendance capped at 60. Please reserve your seat by purchasing a ticket below.
Please contact Nick Garlock at [email protected] or 616-540-5406 for questions.