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Karing for the Kzoo 2026
Mayor's Riverfront Park 251 Mills St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesKARING FOR THE KZOO 2026 Mark your calendars and join us for this very early spring 2026 Kalamazoo Mayor’s Riverfront and Verburg Parks beautification and Kalamazoo Valley River Trail cleanup. This marks our fifth consecutive, twice-yearly, community-wide event dedicated to improving the City of Kalamazoo’s riverfront parks and adjacent river trail experience. There are two […]
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Blue Water River Walk Winter Woody Workday
Blue Water River Walk County Park 2210 Military St, Port Huron, MI, United StatesSt. Clair County Parks' wetland project at the south end of the Blue Water River Walk was designed to provide wet prairie habitat for pollinators, amphibians, birds and other wildlife. The problem is that woody species want it to be a thicket! Help us keep this project a haven for turtles, fish, and waterlilies by […]
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Vernal Pool Patrol Field Day 2026
Chippewa Nature Center 400 S Badour Rd, Midland, MI, United StatesVernal Pool Patrol Field Day March 28th from 1-5 PM at Chippewa Nature Center Join us for a day in the field collecting information for the community science project, Vernal Pool Patrol. This field day will provide hands-on practice identifying traits of vernal pools and the organisms that use them. By the end of the day, […]
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Vernal Pool Exploration 2026
Forestview Natural Area 859 Tittabawassee River Rd, Midland, MI, United StatesVernal Pool Exploration April 1st from 1-2:30 PM at Forestview Natural Area Discover more about the "coral reefs" of Michigan's forests during this vernal pool exploration at Forestview Natural Area. Attendees will get to learn more about these ephemeral wetlands and the critters that rely on them, including macroinvertebrates, frogs and salamanders. Attendees should dress for hiking in wet […]
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Septic System Ordinances in Northern Michigan
Online WebinarJoin us for a closer look at how septic system regulations influence environmental outcomes and public health. This session will cover how policy decisions affect what happens on the ground, and how community members can help strengthen septic protections. About the Speaker: Abbie Hawley joined the Watershed Council in 2025 as the Community and Government Relations […]
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Spring Bug Hunt 2026
Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex 650 Church St, Plymouth, MI, United StatesFriends of the Rouge Spring Bug Hunt 2026 Event Date: Sat. April 11, 2026 10am-3pm(ish), meet at 10am: Jack Wilcox Theater inside Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex, 650 Church St, Plymouth, MI 48170. **There will be an indoor welcome from 10am-11am where volunteers will have a chance to meet their team, enjoy refreshments (coffee, juice, […]
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Great Lakes Watershed Field Course Application Deadline
Capt. Thomas M. Kelly Biological Station and Campus 100 Dame St, Suttons Bay, MI, United StatesLearn how to engage students in local environmental issues, investigate solutions, partner with stakeholders, develop a plan, and take action! The Great Lakes Watershed Field Course (GLWFC) is a yearlong collaboration that includes a 4-day, in-person professional development experience and ongoing support during the 2026-2027 school year as you engage your students in environmental action civics and […]
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Nitrogen Availability in the Ecology of Cyanobacteria HABs
Online WebinarTitle: Exploring the role of nitrogen substrate availability in the ecology of Microcystis-dominated CyanoHABs “Nitrogen availability” refers to the amounts of biologically usable nitrogen forms relative to demand by the biological community. In cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (CyanoHABs) dominated by the non-diazotrophic cyanobacteria Microcystis aeruginosa, nitrogen availability is critical for the production of the nitrogen-rich […]
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The Hidden Stories of Fair Lane’s Restoration
Fair Lane: Home of Clara and Henry Ford 1 Fair Ln Dr, Dearborn, MI, United StatesAs we celebrate 40 years of restoring, protecting, and enhancing the Rouge River watershed, we invite you to join us for our 2026 Speaker Series— A River of Knowledge with afternoons of learning, connection, and inspiration. The Hidden Stories of Fair Lane’s Restoration - April 26, 2026 Join us for a captivating presentation with Austin […]
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Diving into Vernal Pools
McDuffee Creek Nature Preserve 2203 E 14 Mile Rd, Bitely, MI, United StatesJoin the Land Conservancy of West Michigan (LCWM) and the Newaygo County Environmental Coalition (NCEC) at McDuffee Creek Nature Preserve as we explore a fascinating habitat: vernal pools! Vernal pools are unique, seasonally flooded wetlands. They fill with rain and snowmelt in spring and disappear in summer. Despite their ephemeral nature, these wetlands are hubs for biodiversity, and […]
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