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July 2021
Pere Marquette Park Cleanup
Meet at the bathhouse/playground area. We will furnish buckets and hand sanitizer. Please bring your own work gloves. CDC Covid recommendations will be followed at the registration table. Reminder: you must pay to park, May 15 through September 15. Register here.
Find out moreAugust 2021
Ceresco Green to Paddlers Grove
Hosts: Marshall Area Conservation Committee and Battle Creek Clean Water Partners Contact: Cheryl Vosburg – 269-317-4015, krwc@kalamazoooriver.org This paddle is approximately 8 river miles long and total time on the river is 2-3 hours. We will stop about half way to enjoy lunch at beautiful historic Bridge Park. Morning refreshments, lunch, a group photo, and a KTK participation gift will be provided. Restrooms will be available at the launch site as well as at the lunch site and end point.…
Find out moreKalamazoo River Paddle – Whitehouse Nature Center
Hosts: Albion College Whitehouse Nature Center Contact: Jason Raddatz – 231-510-3735, jraddatz@albion.edu Join Jason Raddatz, Director of the Whitehouse Nature Center on a pleasant float from Bath Mills Rd. through the wild rice fields of the Kalamazoo River and the Whitehouse Nature Center. After a comfortable 2.5 – 3 hours, floaters will be collected at the Albion College Canoe Livery and transported back to their cars. There is no charge for this event but pre-registration is required. 9:30 – Check in…
Find out moreHacklander Boat Launch (Fenneville) to Wade’s Bayou (Douglas)
Host: Outdoor Discovery Center Contact: Dan Callam – 616-368-7005, danc@outdoordiscovery.org This 2.5-mile paddle, hosted by the ODC Network will begin at the Hacklander Boat Launch in Fennville and end at Wade’s Bayou in Douglas. Pre-registration is required and there is a $10 fee per participant which will be collected at the event. A limited number of rentals will be available for a fee of: $25 single kayak, $35 double kayak (50% discount for ODC Network) members. 9:00 – Check In 11:30 –…
Find out moreNew Richmond to Saugatuck Township Paddle
Host: Water Trail Ventures Contact: Julie Hulsey – (269) 547-1884, watertrailexplorer1@yahoo.com Join the hosts from Water Trail Ventures for this 5-mile paddle on the Kalamazoo River as it meanders through the Allegan State Game Area from New Richmond to the Hacklander Boat Launch site in Saugatuck Twp. There is no charge for this event but pre-registration is required. 9:00 – Check In 10:00 – Launch 1:00 – Event concludes
Find out morePere Marquette Park Cleanup
Meet at the bathhouse/playground area. We will furnish buckets and hand sanitizer. Please bring your own work gloves. CDC Covid recommendations will be followed at the registration table. Reminder: you must pay to park, May 15 through September 15. Register here.
Find out moreSeptember 2021
Indian Creek Paddle
Hosts: City of Charlotte and City of Olivet Contact: Matt Griffith at (517) 231-2324 or Jerry Staggs at (269) 339-8219 The City of Charlotte & Olivet in a cooperative effort would like to invite guests to join them in a local canoe/kayak adventure on Indian Creek (tributary of the Battle Creek River). Your $10.00 registration fee will cover the cost of a T-shirt and Lunch. You are welcome to bring your own canoe or kayak if you have one. We…
Find out moreMerrill Park (Comstock) to Verburg Park (Kalamazoo) Paddle
Hosts: City of Kalamazoo Contact: Shannan Deater (269) 337-8667 deaters@kalamazoocity.org Join the Kalamazoo Public Services Department on a relaxing and scenic paddle through the winding waterways of the Kalamazoo River. On this guided paddle tour, participants will learn about the natural history of the Kalamazoo River, highlighting aquatic invasive species, local native species and the role they play in the river’s ecosystem. Shuttle will be provided. You must have your own canoe or kayak. Rentals are not available. Coffee and…
Find out moreDouglas Beach to Oval Beach – Private Cleanup
Meet at Oval Beach Parking lot to sign in, get supplies and then depart for cleanup. Things to bring: gloves, sunscreen, bug spray, Kitty Litter bucket with handle (only because they work best). Hat, jacket etc, depending on weather. Register here.
Find out moreOctober 2021
18th Annual River Conservation Day
Volunteer for a great cause and make a difference in your community! Join us for the 18th Annual River Conservation Day on Oct. 2nd from 9am-12pm at Bennett Park! Last year, we were successful in cleaning up areas around Bennett Park, Butternut Creek, the Battle creek river, and cleaned and marked some storm drains in downtown Charlotte. This year, opportunities include: river cleanup, invasive species monitoring, learn about stormwater pollution, tree health and monitoring and more! Please wear waterproof shoes/boots.…
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