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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.

Details

Date:
August 16
Time:
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Website:
https://watershedcouncil.org/event/bear-river-cleanup/

Organizer

Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council
Phone
231-347-1181
Email
info@watershedcouncil.org
View Organizer Website

Venue

Bear River Valley Recreation Area
Lake St
Petosky, MI 49770 United States
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