Upcoming 2026 ACNA Trail Programs:

Annual Meeting & 2nd Annual Flag Retirement Ceremony

June 13, 2026 10:00 AM

You do not need to be a member to attend!

Old Antrim City Schoolhouse 

(home for Friends of Antrim Creek Natural Area)

9890 Old Dixie Highway

Ellsworth, MI 

We start the day with our 2nd Annual Flag Retirement Ceremony

conducted by Bellaire Boy Scout Pack #6776 and Troop #76.

Then the Annual Meeting of Friends of Antrim Creek Natural Area
will follow.

Flag Retirement Ceremony

In honor of the next day being Flag Day (Sunday, June 14th), Bellaire Boy Scout Pack #6766 

and Bellaire Troop #76 will conduct a flag retirement ceremony.

This is a formal event where worn or damaged American flags are respectfully retired from service. 

This is done to honor the flag’s symbolism and significance, as it’s no longer fitting for display.

The flags will be burnt, according to flag code.

In the case of inclement weather or other mitigating factors, the ceremoney will be conducted

indoors, and the flags will be respectfully stored until they can be safely burnt.

The ceremony will start promptly at 10:00, bring your old flags and 

if you wish a lawn chair for your comfort.

If you wish to drop off your old flag early, there will be a secure box beginning June 7th

at the Old Antrim Schoolhouse.

Annual Meeting: 

The Friends of Antrim Creek Natural Area Annual Meeting will cover

old and new business, a President’s Report looking forward and back, 

Treasurer’s Report, and election of the President and Treasurer.

The meeting will conclude with member comment.

You do not need to be a member of the Friends to attend the meeting, 

but you must be a member to vote.

Memberships and renewals are welcome the day of the meeting.

Hoping to see you there!