Nicola's Books (Westgate Shopping Center, 2513 Jackson Ave Ann Arbor, MI)

Contact: Nancy Shiffler 734-971-1157

Book: The Windward Shore: A Winter on the Great Lakes, by Jerry Dennis. The latest from the author of The Living Great Lakes. Taking a slower pace while walking the beaches and woods of the Great Lakes Contact: Nancy Shiffler (734) 971-1157. Note change to winter hours at Nicola's Books How to get involved? It's easy. Read the book and come to discuss it.

Waterloo Recreation Area

Contact: 734-477-5715 jayhschlegel@comcast.net

Ski or hike in the area around Mill Lake and the Gerald Eddy Discovery Center in the Waterloo Rec. Area with ace outdoorsman Barry Lonik. We'll hike and/or ski, depending upon conditions. Either meet at the picnic table in front of Zingerman's Roadhouse at 1:00 pm to carpool or at 1:45 pm at the trail: Take I-94 west past Chelsea; exit right (north) at Pierce Rd; head north approx 1.5 miles to T-intersection at McClure Rd; turn left, go approx 1/2 mile to entrance to Discovery Center.

Matthaei Botanical Gardens (1800 N Dixboro Rd Ann Arbor, MI)

Contact: ritalmitchell@gmail.com

Gary Wilson, Chicago commentator for the Great Lakes Echo, will discuss the Great Lakes Compact of 2008 and subsequent efforts among the eight bordering states and Canada, to protect our great fresh water resources. The Compact has some built-in challenges. Gary will discuss these and other emerging Great Lakes issues. HVG Monthly Public Program; 3rd Tuesday of every month. Non-members welcome; refreshments provided. Free and open to the public. $1.20/hr PARKING FEE 8am-8pm starts in Jan. Pay kiosks at each building entrance will accept cash, debit or credit card.