White Pine Chapter

Grand Rapids & West Michigan 

Three white pine trees, each over 100 ft tall, near Muskegon Wastewater treatment plant.

Three white pine trees, each over 100 ft tall, near Muskegon Wastewater treatment plant.

Next WPC meetings -

  • January 18, 2025. Saturday, 2:00 p.m. Annual WPC Photo Fest, BIC

  • February 15, Saturday, 2:00 p.m. TBD, BIC

  • July 7-10, Monday-Thursday. Annual MBS Foray, Escanaba (WPC sponsored)

*"BIC" indicates the Bunker Interpretive Center at Calvin University.

"TBD" To be determined, these are our regular meeting dates that are still waiting for confirmation or locations.

In the event that the WPC meeting is canceled due to weather, it will be posted on Channel 13 closing listings.

White Pine Chapter newsletter PDF available HERE <

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See also the calendar outline here, or below. Click on the balloon for the date for more details.

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Do you wish to join the White Pine Chapter of the Michigan Botanical Society? Then click HERE to access the membership form.

Or click here to pay online. —> https://a-convenience-fee-will-be-charged-at-checkout.cheddarup.com

General Information About Meetings

  • Members of the public are welcome to attend meetings that are held on Saturday, September through April.

  • Unless otherwise noted, meetings start at 2:00 pm and are held at Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI, or the Bunker Interpretive Center at Calvin University

  • Contact person: Craig Elston cdenature@gmail.com

2023 Officers

President - Craig Elston 616-822-4303

Vice President - Sue Chambers

Treasurer - Robert Riepma 616-847-0751

Membership - Jelanie Bush 231-652-7046

Website Maintenance - Cal Lamoreaux

Program Committee -

Directors-at-Large - Robert Bloye (2020-2023)