Adopt-A-Beach @ Elberta Beach!
Each year, in in spring and fall, the Benzie Conservation District co-hosts with the Alliance for the Great Lake adopt-a-beach clean-ups We are always seeking volunteers to help remove trash and debris from the Lake Michigan shoreline. What makes this program special is that all of the results are tracked and the data is entered into an online system that helps to inform regional policy and educate the public.
Wetlands for Landowners: Exploring Michigan’s Wetlands Workshop
Eddy Discovery Center at Waterloo Recreation Area 17030 Bush Road, Chelsea, MIWe’ll head out to the field to examine a range of wetland types up close, to help you recognize wetlands that might occur on your land. We’ll look at some distinctive wetland plants, and consider wetland characteristics that make for good herp habitat. Be sure to wear long pants and close-toed shoes—be prepared for mud and poison ivy!—and bring a hand lens or loupe if you have one.
This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited.
Northern Michigan Volunteer Stream Monitoring Fall Session
Participants will spend approximately one hour learning about the importance of stream monitoring. A hands-on training session will follow at 6pm on Spencer Creek. Please dress for the weather. Refreshments provided. Alden, MI: Exact Location TBD
Muskegon Lake – Heritage Landing Cleanup, 9/25/22 in Muskegon
End of summer festival/concert season clean-up! Keep our city beautiful and clean.
Environmental Education Meets Island Adventure- MAEOE Conference
Beaver IslandThis fall MAEOE takes the fall conference on the road, and on the boat, to Lake Michigan’s largest island. The history, scenery, flora and fauna on Beaver Island create a unique destination conference.
River Roundup – Ann Arbor Area
Join a small team of your friends, family, and other volunteers to collect bugs from streams across the watershed!
EGLE presents educational webinar series on Lake Erie algal blooms
virtualBecause knowledge is power, EGLE will present an educational webinar series, “Taking Action on Lake Erie,” to take an inside look at ways the state and partners are working together to enhance stewardship of the land and improve water quality in Michigan’s portion of the Western Lake Erie Basin. The series begins with a session 11 […]
Cedar River Fall Stream Sampling – Gladwin City
Gladwin City Park 240 City Park St, Gladwin, MI, United StatesHelp us monitor the water quality in the Cedar River by collecting and identifying macroinvertebrates!
Cedar River Stream Monitoring ID Nite – Midland
Little Forks Conservancy 125 McDonald, Midland, MIWe will identify the macroinvertebrates collected at our office in Midland. Keys for identification will be provided and no experience is needed.
River Roundup – Huron River Watershed
Join a small team of your friends, family, and other volunteers to collect bugs from streams across the Huron River watershed! Sampling sites across the Huron River watershed in Livingston, Oakland, Wayne and/or Washtenaw Counties.