Workshop
Rush Creek Watershed Workshop
Hudsonville City Hall 3275 Central Blvd, Hudsonville, MI, United StatesJoin Michigan Sustainable Business Forum (MiSBF), the Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds (LGROW), and its partners for an informative workshop focused on improving water quality and stormwater management in the Rush Creek Watershed. This session will provide businesses and landowners with valuable insights into sustainable practices, including rainscaping and tree planting, to reduce stormwater […]
Master Rain Garden Class – Manchester
Manchester District Library 912 City Rd, Manchester, MI, United StatesDesign your own rain garden step-by-step during class. Become the neighborhood expert! Protect your home against flooding & help birds, & butterflies with a RAIN garden! We teach you everything we know about rain gardens. That includes lessons learned from more than 500 rain gardens built by homeowners just like you. Learn what works and […]
Earth Fair 2025
Goodells County Park 8264 County Park Dr, Goodells, MI, United StatesBy blending together demonstrations, workshops, exhibits, artisans, and activities, Earth Fair focuses on raising the level and capacity of environmental stewards to the thousands of visitors who take part in Michigan's largest Earth Day event. We are passionate about creating an environment at Earth Fair that's fun for everyone; visitors of all ages learn how […]
All Things Axolotl Workshop
Missaukee Conservation District Office 101 Main St, Lake City, MI, United StatesPlease join us on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 from 6-7 pm for our All Things Axolotl Workshop! Participants will learn about the charismatic axolotl and its Michigan cousin, the blue-spotted salamander. G.T. Butterfly House & Bug Zoo will be sharing about axolotls and why they're critically endangered in the wild. Julie Crick with MSU and […]
Clean Boats Clean Waters
Lake Alliance Park 515 Alliance Dr, Potterville, MI, United StatesThe boat wash event for Eaton County is at Lake Alliance Park on Saturday, July 19th from 11am to 3pm. The community is invited to come get their boat or kayak washed for free. Mid-Michigan CISMA and the MSU mobile boat wash team will be there spreading the Clean, Drain, Dry, Dispose message. Clean off your boat […]
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 […]
Planting a Goose Barrier Workshop
Bear Creek Township Hall 373 N. Division Rd, Petoskey, MI, United StatesTip of the Mitt Watershed Council invites you to a shoreline restoration workshop focused on reducing goose impacts and improving water quality at Little Traverse Beach Park on Crooked Lake. Learn how strategic shoreline plantings can help “block the flock” by making waterfront areas less attractive to geese while creating healthier lakeshore habitats. Agenda Tuesday, […]
Wellhead Protection Training Session
Tri-County Regional Planning Commission 3135 Pine Tree Rd, Lansing, MI, United StatesThe Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (Tri-County) is hosting a training session with the Groundwater Management Board on their recently updated Wellhead Protection Viewer. This training will review the new changes and how the Environmental Permits Checklist can be used in conjunction with the Viewer to support local processes such as site plan reviews and emergency […]
Rain Barrel Workshop
Hastings Public Library 227 E State St, Hastings, MI, United StatesCommunities can take action to manage stormwater and improve water quality. WMEAC wants to help West Michigan communities take this step by providing low-cost rain barrels and workshops on how to set up those rain barrels. Rain barrels have been proven an effective and easy strategy for managing community stormwater issues and improving water quality. […]
A Focus on Riverine Herpetofauna Protection and Conservation #1
Hemlock Crossing 8115 West Olive Rd, Riverdale, MI, United StatesFreshwater turtles are among the most endangered in the world and are recognized as key indicators of environmental health. This workshop will explore the fascinating natural history of riverine reptiles and amphibians (collectively, regionally referred to as herpetofauna). The workshop will highlight threats facing herpetofauna with emphasis on issues and challenges of riverine associated species. […]