Stewardship Series: Invasive Species Tips & Tricks
Nelson Woods Solomon Rd, Midland, MI, United StatesThis guided hike and informational workshop is a free event that aims to educate participants on identifying and effectively treating invasive species in their own yards. Led by local Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) organizations, the event includes a hike of our new Nelson Woods property to identify invasive plants while seeing firsthand native restoration efforts […]
Clean Waters Challenge 2024 – Healing the Bear
Bear River Valley Recreation Area Petosky, MIThe Clean Waters Challenge: Healing the Bear Bear River Cleanup will take place along the Bear River in Emmet and Charlevoix counties on September 7. The Bear River is a tributary of Little Traverse Bay and stretches 15 miles from its headwaters in Walloon village to its mouth at the Petoskey waterfront. On any given day, canoers, […]
Cedar River Stream Sampling
Gladwin Conservation District Community Garden 145 Clendening Rd, Gladwin, MI, United StatesLittle Forks began monitoring the water quality of the Cedar River back in 2015 and with an increase in restoration projects and land protection along the watershed, we have documented positive changes in the quality of the river. We will meet at Gladwin Conservation District Community Garden pavilion on Saturday, September 7th at 10am to […]
Understanding Red Swamp Crayfish Spread in Southeastern Michigan
Online WebinarInvasive red swamp crayfish are found in small ponds and drainages in southeastern Michigan, in areas with a high potential for spread to nearby bodies of water. Dr. Jared Homola of the USGS Wisconsin Cooperative Fishery Research Unit will discuss a project in collaboration with Michigan State University and the Michigan DNR using cutting-edge genetic […]
SepticSmart 2024 – Septic System 101
Online WebinarMichigan’s residents rely on over 1.3 million septic systems to treat the wastewater generated in their homes. Proper septic system use, and routine care, are vital to protecting public health, preserving our highly-valued groundwater, lakes, streams, and waterways. Learning about septic systems can help you avoid costly repairs. Webinar attendees will learn about: the basics […]
September Adopt-a-Beach 2024
Multiple Locations Muskegon, MIJoin us Saturday, September 21, 2024, for a Great Lakes day of action! Thousands of Adopt-a-Beach volunteers will clean and celebrate Great Lakes shorelines as part of the International Coastal Cleanup. Volunteers on all five lakes and in each of the eight Great Lakes states will join volunteers all over the world who care for and […]
Portage River Waterway Clean Up
Conservation Park 221 S Main St #1623, Three Rivers, MI, United StatesThis event is being sponsored by the St. Joseph County Conservation District (Centreville, MI). The SJCCD will provide equipment (boats, paddles, personal floatation devices), along with some snacks and bottles of water. Everyone participating in the river cleanup event is being asked to please phone the SJCCD in advance at 269-467-6336, Ext. 5, so that the […]
Lansing Rivers and River Trail Clean Up
Potter Park Zoo 1301 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, MI, United StatesYou won't want to miss out on our fourth community-wide, waterways stewardship and river trail cleanup. This will be our largest with more activities and special events planned than ever before. We reveal much more than incredible rivers, treasured parks, and a prized river trail, we reveal our community spirit and civic pride. Because of […]
21st Annual Charlotte River Conservation Day
Bennett Park 1305 Cochran Ave, Charlotte, MI, United StatesHelp to beautify your community on Saturday, October 5th from 8:30am-noon at the 21st Annual Charlotte River Conservation Day. Volunteers will assist with trash removal from Battle Creek River and Butternut Creek, Bennett Park beautification, trail clearing, rain garden maintenance, and more! Cleanup supplies and equipment will be provided. Arrive before 9am to enjoy coffee and donuts. Lunch will be provided for […]
2024 ECCSMP Fall Stream Monitoring
Eaton Conservation District 551 Courthouse Dr, Charlotte, MI, United StatesLearn what it takes to be a community scientist at this free event! You will help to collect aquatic insects to monitor the water quality of Eaton County streams. Volunteers will meet at the Eaton Conservation District basement conference room to review stream monitoring protocols before going out into the field. All equipment will be […]