Hours of operation: 8:30 to 4:30 Mon through Fri

Environmental Stewardship of Benzie County's Natural Resources

At Benzie County Solid Waster Department, we address goals and objectives established in the County's Solid Waste Plan and oversight of the County's Recylcing Program.

We are a T.N.R. (trap-neuter-return) organization.  We work on established feral cat colonies with a caregiver who provides food and shelter.  We neuter and vaccinate the cats.  We place kittens in homes. We do work with low income families.  Goal is to decrease the number of homeless cats in Benzie County.

A well-appointed camp, conference and retreat center on Crystal Lake, Michigan, for non-profit groups of 10-150. This gorgeous lakeside setting offers guests a variety of lodging options. Enjoy the natural beauty with plenty of recreational opportunity and gathering areas. Crystal Conference Center has more than 2,000 feet of sandy beach frontage, with buildings located amongst the sloping wooded hardwood trees and beautiful rustling spruces. The 128 acres is forested. Close by is the Michigan Conservancy hiking trail. This is a primarily a seasonal camp, open May through September.  Public Welcome.

The Periwinkle Garden Club of Frankfort was organized in 1972 to encourage interest in all phases of gardening, flower arranging and allied arts and to promote better horticultural practices, civic beauty, conservation of natural resources and the preservation of our environment.

Each member is committed to be actively involved in the care and maintenance of one or more of the following City of Frankfort gardens and places: Mineral Springs Park, Rotary Park, Wildflower Welcome Site, Post Office Beautification, Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Gardens, Mainstreetscape and Adopt-A-Highway Pickup.

Our members have the opportunity to participate in gardening related educational meetings and field trips one day a month, April through December each year. Our members organize and manage an annual Plant Sale and biannual Garden Walk as fundraising events to cover costs of care and maintenance of the gardens. The club has membership with Michigan Garden Clubs, District V and the National Garden Clubs. Membership yearly dues $35, new members are welcomed any time of the year.