Community members are invited to take part in preserving the rich environmental history of White Lake at an upcoming open house hosted by former columnist and longtime environmental advocate Tanya Cabala and environmental scientist Dr. Rick Rediske.
The event will take place Sunday, April 27 at the Book Nook & Java Shop from 3-5 p.m.
Cabala and Rediske are co-authoring a book about White Lake’s environmental past and present, and they’re asking for help from those who know it best: the people who’ve lived, worked, played, and explored near its shores.
The event is informal and welcoming, offering attendees the chance to share personal memories and stories; bring photos or documents to be scanned; contribute to a community memory wall; and connect with neighbors over cookies and coffee.
“We’re especially interested in everyday experiences, how the lake has touched your life,” said Cabala in a press release. “This project is about weaving together personal and environmental history, and it can only be done with the community’s voice at the center.”
“We’ve studied the environmental restoration of White Lake for decades,” Rediske added in the release. “But numbers and reports only tell part of the story. We want to understand how the lake’s transformation has affected people’s lives and how their actions helped shape its recovery.”
All are welcome, and no RSVP is needed. For more information, contact Cabala at tcabala@wmeac.org or 231-798-5196.
