Friends of the Shiawassee River Annual River Cleanup
Friends of the Shiawassee River 538 N Shiawassee St, Corunna, MI, United StatesThis week long volunteer event spans more than 60 miles of the Shiawassee River. Coordinating with public and private partners, the Friends of the Shiawassee River brings volunteers from across the watershed together with one purpose, to clean up the Shiawassee River. Historically items such as tires, refuse, metal , and more are removed and […]
The Fish Thief: A Great Lakes Mystery
Onaway Library 20774 State St, Onaway, MI, United StatesFREE EVENT! GREAT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! 6:30 pm: Come early to see and touch live sea lamprey before the movie!!! Pick up brochures and fun goodies about lamprey and their control. (Courtesy of Hammond Bay Biological Station) 7:00 pm: The Fish Thief movie, followed by questions and answers with researchers from Hammond Bay Biological Station. […]
Gloria Miller Birthday Float
Heritage Park 12803 Wacousta Rd, Eagle, MI, United StatesThis event is to celebrate the amazing Gloria Miller, who turns 100! To make sure we all can join in on Gloria Miller's birthday party, we are going to float from Heritage Park to Gloria Miller Park. We know this is a short float, but what better way for Gloria Miller to arrive at her […]
Summer River Clean Up Float – July 2025
Gloria Miller Looking Glass Valley Park 13440 Wacousta Rd, Grand Ledge, MI, United StatesThis event is more than a clean up. This event is to celebrate the amazing Gloria Miller who turns 100! It goes with out saying, she is the reason the Looking Glass is as beautiful and clean as it is. We will float from Forrest Hill Rd to Gloria Miller Looking Glass Valley Park. We […]
Paint Creek Habitat Restoration
Paint Creek Trail 1075 Paint Creek Ln, Rochester Hills, MI, United StatesStarting July 29th, we will be installing 56 log structures on the Phase 4 section of Paint Creek and 27 additional structures on Phase 3. Volunteers should bring gloves and waders (optional, can wet-wade). Each day we will be meeting at the Paint Creek Trail parking lot on Tienken Rd at 9:30am. Address: 1075 Paint […]
Your Guide to Regulatory and Redevelopment Assistance
Online WebinarContaminated properties exist in almost every community. Maybe it’s an old gas station, a dry cleaner, or an abandoned factory. In this webinar, you’ll learn what EGLE does to keep the public safe and what can be done to get contaminated sites ready for redevelopment. Staff from EGLE’s Remediation and Redevelopment Division will explain liability, […]
Green Schoolyards Webinar
Online WebinarJoin the Great Lakes Commission and partners for a webinar on Green Schoolyards, featuring presentations from Healthy Schools Campaign, Openlands, and the Trust for Public Land. Staff will tell stories of how their organizations are working with communities and schools to transform schoolyards into multifunctional spaces that incorporate nature-based outdoor features. We will learn about […]
River Raisin Stewardship Camp
River Raisin National Battlefield Park 333 N Dixie Hwy, Monroe, MI, United StatesDiscover, Protect, and Lead at the River Raisin Stewardship Camp! The City of Monroe Commission on the Environment and Water Quality is excited to announce the first River Raisin Stewardship Camp, a unique opportunity for young residents to connect with nature and become stewards of our local waterways. Dates: August 4–9 Location: River Raisin National […]
Realizing Resilience: Coordinating Efforts across the Great Lakes Basin
Online WebinarThis webinar is the second of a three-part series from the Great Lakes Commission (GLC): Realizing Resilience: Coordinating efforts from across the Great Lakes basin. The webinar series is offered in advance of the Midwest Climate Resilience Conference, scheduled for October 20-22 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In this webinar, participants will hear from agencies and organizations that participate […]
Great Lakes Watershed Field Course
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, devise a plan, and take action. The Great Lakes Watershed Field Course (GLWFC) is a 4-day professional development experience for teachers throughout the Great Lakes region. The 2025 course will take place from August 5th to 8th. Training in the course includes watershed and environmental concepts, place-based education and […]