Events

Join For-Mar educators to explore the ponds and pools of the Genesee County Parks! Dress for mud and wet, we will be getting down and dirty investigating the ecological importance of these special wetlands. For ages 12 and up. Cost: Free Pre-registration is required by 5/6/2023

Join Pat Fisher of the Harbor Country Hikers for this fascinating program for families and the curious minded. Pat will walk us through the amazing world of our local vernal pools and the importance they hold for local wildlife. This series of hikes for families and nature lovers will help them discover the beauty of […]

Atlas County Park, meet by the Turtle Van Join For-Mar educators to explore the ponds and pools of the Genesee County Parks! Dress for mud and wet, we will be getting down and dirty investigating the ecological importance of these special wetlands. For ages 12 and up. Cost: Free Pre-registration is required by 5/20/2023

Trees are a critical component of any healthy waterfront as they provide many functions, including bank stabilization, reduced erosion, carbon sequestration, and soil structure, in addition to providing food sources for many land based and aquatic organisms. District Forester Ellie Johnson will discuss the importance of trees to the shoreland ecosystem and how to sustainably […]

Weekly Clean occurs every Wednesday from April-November. Locations will be posted online in advance (prior registration is not required, unless a large group plans on attending). Weekly Cleans are open to individuals of all ages and skill levels. Weekly Clean will be canceled if conditions are deemed unsafe due to weather or if the temperature […]

's summer relaxation time! For many of us, that means a trip to one of Michigan's 11,000 inland lakes. St. Clair, Torch, Gull, Silver, Reeds—the list goes on. Unfortunately, an influx of human habitation and recreation during the summer season can cause problems for lakes. So, too, can yearlong residences and businesses. Pollution from septic […]