Vernal Pool Patrol Field Sampling at Rogue River State Game Area
Howard Christensen Nature Center 16190 Red Pine Dr NW, Kent City, MI, United StatesJoin Kent Conservation District, Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds, and Michigan Natural Features Inventory for a day of exploration and discovery at the Rogue River State Game Area. The Vernal Pool Patrol Sampling Day is a hands-on opportunity to learn about the unique ecosystems of vernal pools and to help gather data for the […]
MSU Science Festival STEAM Expo Weekend
STEM Teaching and Learning Facility 642 Red Cedar Rd, East Lansing, MI, United StatesExplore over one hundred hands-on activities, talks, and demonstrations at the festival's STEAM Expo Weekend on Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6 from 11am - 4pm at the STEM Teaching and Learning Facility on MSU's campus. View the full calendar of events on the STEAM Expo Days website.
Interactions Between Fish and Aquatic Plants
Online WebinarMGLP Lake Conservation Webinar Series In the weeds: A closer look at interactions between fish and aquatic plants in the Upper Midwest Interactions between aquatic plants and fish are not well understood in Midwestern Lakes. Here, we will present the findings of workshops with various groups of stakeholders that sought to understand what questions and […]
River Bash 2025: A Benefit on the Banks of the Black River
Port Huron Yacht Club 212 Quay St, Port Huron, MI, United StatesFriends of the St. Clair River is proud to present its 3rd annual fundraiser, “River Bash: A benefit on the banks of the Black River”. This celebration-style event, held around Earth Day every year, is about coming together to celebrate, protect, and restore the rivers, parks, and trails we all love. The event includes catered strolling dinner […]
Kalamazoo Parks Beautification 2025
Verburg Park 669 Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesThis spring we are launching the beginning of our Kalamazoo Riverside Parks Beautification Project. This is a build from last year's Kalamazoo River and River Valley Trail Cleanup events where hundreds of volunteers cleared thousands of pounds of litter, trash, and other unwanted debris, from our Kalamazoo River and adjoining greenways. Our focus will be […]
Friends of the Rouge Spring Bug Hunt
Plymouth Cultural Center 525 Farmer St, Plymouth, MIWe need your eyes, hands, and boots on the ground! No prior experience is necessary, but PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Children eight and older are welcome when accompanied by a PARTICIPATING adult; groups limited to four people. We really value your participation. If you do sign up, your team will be counting on you to be […]
2025 Michigan Vernal Pools Partnership Annual Meeting
Online WebinarJoin the Michigan Vernal Pools Partnership in-person OR virtually for the 2025 Annual Meeting on Monday, April 14th from 9:00 AM- 4:30 PM! The MVPP Annual Meeting is our yearly gathering of partners, experts, community scientists, and vernal pool enthusiasts to learn & discuss latest updates on vernal pool conservation, research & mapping, and education. […]
Floodplains 101
Online WebinarFloodplains 101: What you need to know about the floodplains in your community Is there a waterbody that runs through, or near your community? In Michigan, more than 1,000 communities participate in the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and an even greater number have unmapped flood zones, yet every waterbody has the potential to […]
The Legacy Phosphorus Problem
Online WebinarMGLP Lake Conservation Webinar Series The legacy phosphorus problem: Solutions for protecting inland lakes Join this webinar to learn where most phosphorus comes from: is it tile drainage, fertilizer application, or the soil? Then, learn which conservation drainage practices reduce phosphorus the most. We will also discuss if nutrient management can play a role in […]
On Tap with the Watershed Center
MiddleCoast Brewing Company 329 East State St, Traverse City, MI, United StatesJoin our team for On Tap w/ The Watershed Center - with a twist! We've re-envisioned our popular happy hour gatherings, mixing in more opportunities for attendees to learn about priorities in our watershed and dive a little deeper on hot topics. We invite supporters and community members to join us for an evening of […]