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2nd Annual Kalamazoo River Cleanup
Mayor's Riverfront Park 251 Mills St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesJoin us for a day of community service as we tackle litter and debris along the trails, riverbanks, and in the river of the Kalamazoo River Watershed. Partners include Rotary Club of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo River Watershed Council, City of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, the Kalamazoo Nature Center, Kalamazoo Conservation District, Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy, Trashlovekzoo, Edison […]

MAEOE in the D: Park Clean-Up
Maheras-Gentry Park 12550 Avondale St, Detroit, MI, United StatesThank you for your interest in attending the Spring MAEOE Meet-Up, MAEOE in the D: Park Clean-up. Join MAEOE for a Marine Debris Prevention shoreline cleanup! Please bring your own cleanup supplies (gloves, litter grabber, trash bag or bucket). Afterward, you’re invited to stay for an informal get together—just pack your lunch and join us for conversation […]

2025 Lansing Rivers and River Trail Cleanup
Potter Park Zoo 1301 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, MI, United StatesYou won't want to miss out on our fifth community-wide, Lansing Rivers and River Trail Cleanup. This will be our largest with more activities and special events planned than ever before. We unveil more than incredible rivers, treasured parks, and a prized river trail, we unveil community spirit and civic pride. It is because of […]

June River Cleanup Float
Looking Glass Riverfront Park 3912 W Herbison Rd, DeWitt, MI, United StatesOur second cleanup for the Looking Glass River will be on June 14th, 2025! The location for the clean up is Looking Glass Riverfront Park (Herbison and Airport) to Lowell Rd. If you've never joined us for a clean-up, it's a great way to explore new parts of the river while keeping it clean! Be […]

11th Annual Manistee River Clean-up
High Bridge Boat Launch 4311 N High Bridge Rd, Brethren, MI, United StatesAbout the project: On Saturday, July 12, 2025, MUCC's On the Ground program will be partnering with Steelhead Manifesto, U.S. Forest Service, and Michigan DNR for our annual Manistee River Clean-up. The event will be from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Attendees will gather at the boat launch to sign-in then head out either on the water by boat or walk along […]

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 […]

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 […]

12th Annual Cedar River Cleanup
Gladwin City Park 240 City Park St, Gladwin, MI, United StatesHelp us keep our waterways clean by removing trash and other debris from the Cedar River in Gladwin! We will paddle about 4.5 miles of river, totaling about 3 hours on the water. Kayaks will be provided for those that need them, but participants are free to bring their own kayaks or canoes as well. […]

2025 Bear River Cleanup
Bear River Valley Recreation Area Lake St, Petosky, MI, United StatesHelp 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 […]

Looking Glass River – Fall River Clean Up Float
Our fall clean up will be on August 24th, 2025! This clean up will be tackling the Lowell Rd to Forest Hill Rd section of the Looking Glass River. We know of a couple blockages and downed trees we need to take care of. We will hit the river at 1 pm. If you've never […]