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2025 Bear River Cleanup
August 16 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Free
Help us give the Bear River the care it deserves! Join Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council and our amazing partners at Bearcub Outfitters for a hands-on cleanup event that brings the community together to make a real impact. Whether you’re a seasoned river lover or just looking for a way to give back, this is your chance to protect a local treasure, connect with neighbors, and have fun while you’re at it.
We’re on a mission to clean the entire Bear River, and we need your help to make it happen. Grab your friends, lace up your boots, and join us for a rewarding day of teamwork, trash-hauling, and celebration.
Event Agenda
Meet at Bear River Picnic Shelter (Petoskey)
This is where you’ll check in, grab a snack, and get your team assignment.
- 9:00 AM – Check-in opens + light breakfast available
- 9:30 AM – Welcome + cleanup kickoff
- 9:30–11:30 AM – Team cleanup along the Bear River
- 11:30 AM – Lunch at Elder Piper (with drink ticket + food from Stiggs food truck)
- 12:30 PM – Prize raffle hosted by Bearcub Outfitters
- 1:00 PM – Event wraps up
What to Wear & Bring:
- Sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots (water shoes if you’re heading into the river!)
- Work gloves (we’ll have extras if needed)
- Sun protection + a reusable water bottle
- Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
- A great attitude—rain or shine, we’re cleaning that river!
Register HERE.