Events

Learn the basics of rain gardens with Master Rain Gardener Meija Knafl on December 8th! Rain gardens are designed to collect stormwater from roofs, driveways, and lawns. They filter out pollutants and prevent flooding while providing habitat for birds, butterflies, and beneficial insects. Visit the River Raisin Watershed Council events page to register: https://www.riverraisin.org/upcoming-events.

Groundwater Management Board (GMB) is hosting its 2023 Annual Breakfast as a thank you for all your hard work this year! Join them on Wednesday, December 13th from 8:30 to 10 a.m. in the Michigan Room of the Gannon building at the Downtown Lansing Community College campus to dine with members of the GMB and community partners, go over […]

The Michigan Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) will be holding its 2023 annual business meeting on December 15, 10-11:30 AM. The business meeting will be followed by updates from some of our members and also include time for open discussion to facilitate getting to know one another better. The meeting will […]

The Clinton River Watershed Council (CRWC) is excited to invite you to our annual River Rally, on January 10, 2024! As part of the Clinton River Coldwater Conservation Project (CRCCP), CRWC hosts a kick-off for the upcoming volunteer season, offering a presentation on 2023's Adopt-A-Stream monitoring results, CRWC's field season updates, CRCCP accomplishments, and volunteer opportunities […]

In the winter we hold a Stonefly Search that is similar to the Bug Hunts except we only look for one type of bug. Stoneflies are very sensitive aquatic insects that hatch from streams in winter. See a map of sites that have been surveyed for stoneflies and results. To learn more about our Stonefly Searches, how to identify […]

Design your own rain garden during this virtual class with in-person tours! Protect your home against flooding and create habitat for birds and butterflies with a rain garden! During this class, you will learn from experts who have helped homeowners just like you to design more than 1,400 rain gardens. Learn what works and what […]

HELP US FIND SOME SPECIAL WINTER STONEFLIES! These underwater creatures elude most predators by growing during the winter months when most fish are more sluggish. They live only in good quality streams so searching for them tells us about problems in the river and its streams.  HRWC does stonefly searches to gauge the health of […]

There's nature to be discovered in the depths of winter!  The Belle River is thriving with life and we’re wading in!  Join us at our Winter Stonefly Search on Sat, January 27 at 10 AM at Columbus County Park.  Unlike most insects, winter stoneflies prefer the coldest months of the year to emerge from the […]

Each year since 2008, we've gathered environmental scholars, leading experts, and a wide cross-section of nature's caretakers to share ideas, challenge our thinking, and leave energized for the seasons ahead, bolstered by the knowledge that none of us are doing this vital work alone. After three highly successful online years, The Stewardship Network Conference 2024 will mark a return […]

Introduction to Lakes Online is designed for interested individuals, decision-makers, local leaders, resource professionals, and lakefront property owners interested in gaining knowledge about inland lakes and connecting with others who have a similar interest. In this introductory online course, participants will learn about lake ecology, management, and protection through six interactive units. Participants increase their […]