Events

Learn what it takes to be a community scientist at this free event! You will help to identify the aquatic insects collected from Eaton County streams to calculate a water quality score. Identification day will be held on May 17, 2024 from 9am-1pm. Volunteers will meet in a science classroom at The University of Olivet. […]

In partnership with the Belle Isle Conservancy and their Keep Belle Isle Beautiful initiative, Friends of the Detroit River will be hosting a cleanup on the canals of Belle Isle. Some kayaks will be provided on a first come basis, otherwise participants are encouraged to bring their own. If you prefer to cleanup on land, […]

Rotary has a mission, to support activities that strengthen the conservation and protection of natural resources, advance ecological sustainability, and foster harmony between communities and the environment. To deliver on our promise and commitment to Jackson, we're excited to be partnering with Michigan Waterways Stewards to help clean our city's prized Grand River, to make it all that […]

The mythic Hydra was a water serpent that sprouted two heads for every one cut off. In a similar fashion, hydrilla - said to be the most invasive aquatic plant in the world - can grow new plants from stem fragments, making it a formidable challenge to control. That challenge now faces Michigan, where hydrilla […]

You won't want to miss this event. This is our third community-wide Lansing Rivers and River Trail Cleanup in the past year alone. Because of the generous support of so many, including hundreds of volunteers, our capital city's rivers, river trail, and adjoining greenways are cleaner, healthier, and more pleasant for everyone to enjoy. We […]

Did you know fish six feet long and one hundred years old are swimming Lake Huron, the St. Clair River and Lake St. Clair? There are fewer Lake sturgeon today than a century ago because they’re a threatened species, but of the sturgeon still roaming the Great Lakes, most of them are in the St. […]

Join fellow river enthusiasts to connect with specialists to learn about what's happening in the Thornapple River Watershed. Meet at Sesquicentennial Park Pavilion in Middleville at 1 pm for a meet and greet with watershed specialists.  Lunch will be provided.  Anyone interested in the Thornapple River is welcome to attend! OPTIONAL: Participate in a paddle […]