Upcoming events.
Seasons of the UP - Foraging With a Side of Civics
In July, participants will embark on a unique exploration of cattails, as well as delightful summer mushrooms such as the exquisite pheasant's back and luscious oysters, along with a variety of fresh greens.
Community Chat - Vermontville
Michigan Country's mission - Bring people together.
We bring hope. We encourage civic engagement and provide voter education. We are defenders of democracy. We cultivate community building, community organizing, movement building. We hope to inspire and empower others and together advocate for what they see they need in their community.
What can we work together on?
Seasons of the UP - Foraging With a Side of Civics
The September gathering will shift focus to the bountiful fall mushrooms, intriguing wild carrots, and tantalizing fruits from the apple and rose family, all while crossing our fingers for an encounter with grouse or perhaps some freshly caught salmon.
Seasons of the UP - Foraging With a Side of Civics
The May event will showcase an incredible array of spring plants, including flavorful leeks, delicious morels, tender fiddleheads, vibrant dandelions, and many other enchanting early blooms.
Community Chat
Michigan Country's mission - Bring people together.
We bring hope. We encourage civic engagement and provide voter education. We are defenders of democracy. We cultivate community building, community organizing, movement building. We hope to inspire and empower others and together advocate for what they see they need in their community.
What can we work together on?
State of the Union Watch Party and Discussion
Join us for a live discussion as President Trump Addresses Joint Session of Congress President Trump delivers an address before a joint session of Congress, the first of his second term. The speech is scheduled for 8:00 pm. Join us at 7:30 for some pre speech conversation.
Michigan State of the State Address
Governor Gretchen Whitmer will deliver her seventh State of the State Address on Wednesday Feb. 26, 2025. During her 2025 State of the State Address, Governor Whitmer will lay out her plans to continue building on the historic accomplishments of her first six years in office…
Michigan Voting Rights Act Lobby Day
We're excited to invite you to the Michigan Voting Rights Act Lobby Day on Wednesday, December 4th in Lansing, organized by a coalition of democracy and voting rights organizations. Training will be provided on the MVRA and talking to legislators, and legal experts will be on hand to answer questions. After a working breakfast, participants will be grouped for meetings with state lawmakers throughout the day.
St. Ignace Stop - Anatomy of An Election Roadshow
Join us
The Anatomy of an Election
We are proactively arming community members across the state with the knowledge and vocabulary to have important conversations in their communities and to defend the security of our elections. We will inoculate individuals against the lies plaguing our communities. We will empower election advocates to elevate truths and confidence in our democratic processes.
Indian River Stop - Anatomy of An Election Roadshow
Join us
The Anatomy of an Election
We are proactively arming community members across the state with the knowledge and vocabulary to have important conversations in their communities and to defend the security of our elections. We will inoculate individuals against the lies plaguing our communities. We will empower election advocates to elevate truths and confidence in our democratic processes.
Les Cheneaux Stop - Anatomy of An Election Roadshow
Join us
The Anatomy of an Election
We are proactively arming community members across the state with the knowledge and vocabulary to have important conversations in their communities and to defend the security of our elections. We will inoculate individuals against the lies plaguing our communities. We will empower election advocates to elevate truths and confidence in our democratic processes.
Saint Johns Stop - Anatomy of An Election Roadshow
Join us
The Anatomy of an Election
We are proactively arming community members across the state with the knowledge and vocabulary to have important conversations in their communities and to defend the security of our elections. We will inoculate individuals against the lies plaguing our communities. We will empower election advocates to elevate truths and confidence in our democratic processes.
Lansing Stop - Anatomy of An Election Roadshow
Join us
The Anatomy of an Election
We are proactively arming community members across the state with the knowledge and vocabulary to have important conversations in their communities and to defend the security of our elections. We will inoculate individuals against the lies plaguing our communities. We will empower election advocates to elevate truths and confidence in our democratic processes.
Michigan Country at Allen Farmers Market Harvest Festival
LEARN how to find Michigan’s SINGLE source of all election related information.
LEARN where to call or text if you have election questions or want to report a concern.
LEARN about the Public Logic and Accuracy Test.
LEARN how to become an Election Inspector, Poll Watcher or Challenger.
Lansing Stop - Anatomy of An Election Roadshow
Join us
The Anatomy of an Election
We are proactively arming community members across the state with the knowledge and vocabulary to have important conversations in their communities and to defend the security of our elections. We will inoculate individuals against the lies plaguing our communities. We will empower election advocates to elevate truths and confidence in our democratic processes.
Elections and Voting - 4 Things to Know
Arming community members with the knowledge and vocabulary to have important conversations in their communities and to defend the security of our elections. We will inoculate individuals against the mistruths, misinformation and disinformation plaguing our communities. We will empower election advocates to elevate truths and confidence in our democratic processes.
Elections and Voting - 4 Things to Know
Arming community members with the knowledge and vocabulary to have important conversations in their communities and to defend the security of our elections. We will inoculate individuals against the mistruths, misinformation and disinformation plaguing our communities. We will empower election advocates to elevate truths and confidence in our democratic processes.
Hastings Stop - Anatomy of An Election Roadshow
Join us
The Anatomy of an Election
We are proactively arming community members across the state with the knowledge and vocabulary to have important conversations in their communities and to defend the security of our elections. We will inoculate individuals against the lies plaguing our communities. We will empower election advocates to elevate truths and confidence in our democratic processes.
Elections and Voting - 4 Things to Know
Arming community members with the knowledge and vocabulary to have important conversations in their communities and to defend the security of our elections. We will inoculate individuals against the mistruths, misinformation and disinformation plaguing our communities. We will empower election advocates to elevate truths and confidence in our democratic processes.
Michigan Country at Straits Pride on Mackinac Island
We are excited to join Straits Pride! Look to us for nonpartisan election and voter information. We'll have Voter Guides you can take with you and we'll connect you with trusted resources for election information.
Elections and Voting - 4 Things to Know
Arming community members with the knowledge and vocabulary to have important conversations in their communities and to defend the security of our elections. We will inoculate individuals against the mistruths, misinformation and disinformation plaguing our communities. We will empower election advocates to elevate truths and confidence in our democratic processes.
Elections and Voting - 4 Things to Know
Arming community members with the knowledge and vocabulary to have important conversations in their communities and to defend the security of our elections. We will inoculate individuals against the mistruths, misinformation and disinformation plaguing our communities. We will empower election advocates to elevate truths and confidence in our democratic processes.
Anatomy of an Election Roadshow
Election Curious? The Les Cheneaux Lifelong Learners Group will co host the Michigan Country Anatomy of an Election Roadshow Wednesday, August 21 12:00-1:00pm EDT.
Let's talk about what makes our elections secure. We'll discuss the logic and accuracy tests, the chain of custody and more. Michigan Country's Executive Director Joanne Galloway will bring hope and enthusiasm!
Anatomy of an Election Coffee Chat
Joanne Galloway, Executive Director will host coffee and elections conversation next Friday morning, July 19 at 10:00 am. Emmet County location TBA. Let's talk about what makes our elections secure. We'll discuss the logic and accuracy tests, the chain of custody and more. Joanne will bring hope and enthusiasm!