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https://www.rivernetwork.org/connect-learn/river-rally/ River Network has hosted River Rally for decades, bringing the network together for an infusion of learning, inspiration, and celebration. The joyful and deeply moving experience of River Rally combats feelings of isolation, overwhelm, and burnout for network members working at the intersection of water and justice by building knowledge and skills, diversifying perspectives […]
More information: https://www.canr.msu.edu/ent/events/EIS-Symposium/ The Department of Entomology at Michigan State University is excited to announce the Excellence in Insect Science Symposium 2024. This 2-day event will connect entomology faculty with industry, government, and other partners, building a community of entomologists focused on the symposium theme of: Leveraging Insect Science for Global Grand Challenges. Sessions center on […]
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED For Native Planting Days WITH THE RIVER RAISIN WATERSHED COUNCIL Watershed council staff will bring the tools and materials needed. Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes and bring a water bottle! We have three times and locations. Join us! May 15th starting at 5 pm PETERSBURG, MI- FERNSTROM PARK (Located behind Petersburg Wastewater Treatment […]
Register at: https://nap.a2gov.org/A2NarrowGauge If you’re ready to “walk the walk” and directly help #EndangeredSpecies, come out for a morning of habitat conservation at Narrow Gauge Way! Exotic plants can take space and nutrients from the native plants our wildlife depend on for food, shelter, and breeding. Join other volunteers and NAP staff for #EndangeredSpeciesDay to […]
A volunteer event is being held on Saturday May 18th in our watershed! At Berberian Woods in Southfield an invasive plant removal/weeding event is being held. Date: 5/18/24 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: At the end of Streamwood, which you enter off 12 Mile, west of Bell Road east of Telegraph. Walk down […]
Join us May 18th from 10am-noon at Linden Park in Birmingham, MI This year’s activities: Removal of Invasive Species-Garlic Mustard. Clean-Up of Trash. Community, churches, schools, environmental groups, scout troops and neighborhood associations are invited to help remove invasive species along the Rouge River. Recommended items to wear & bring: Boots or sturdy shoes, Long […]
Learn, explore, and give back to nature in a friendly setting. In spring (mid-April to June), we’ll revel in the glorious wildflower displays of Britton Woods, while protecting them by removing invasive garlic mustard, dames rocket and bittercress. Enjoy off-trail outdoor exercise and develop a sense of well-being in nature, all while building community with […]
Register at: https://nap.a2gov.org/A2Ruthven The Michigan DNR points out, “many threatened and endangered species rely on high-quality natural areas that benefit all of us by providing clean water, clean air and places for us to enjoy nature. When species are struggling, it can indicate declines in the functioning of those natural areas, which in turn can […]
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED For Native Planting Days WITH THE RIVER RAISIN WATERSHED COUNCIL Watershed council staff will bring the tools and materials needed. Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes and bring a water bottle! We have three times and locations. Join us! May 15th starting at 5 pm PETERSBURG, MI- FERNSTROM PARK (Located behind Petersburg Wastewater Treatment […]
Register at: https://nap.a2gov.org/A2BlackPond Celebrate and protect Black Pond Woods for the UN #InternationalDayforBiodiversity! As the UN explains, “When human activities produce greenhouse gases, around half of the emissions remain in the atmosphere, while the other half is absorbed by the land and ocean. These ecosystems – and the biodiversity they contain – are natural carbon […]
Explore our region’s beautiful diversity of spring ephemeral wildflowers and get trained as a Wildflower Ranger through this hands-on service-learning activity removing spring invasive plants. You’ll also learn the basics of spring edible weeds (most of which are related to broccoli!). Attend a training session, then volunteer two more times on your own to become […]
Calling all bird enthusiasts- from seasoned birders to curious beginners! Join other River Raisin Birders for a casual get-together to spot and appreciate the feathered friends in our local area. This opportunity is a chance to learn from more experienced birders and share your own sightings. It’s open to anyone with an interest in birds! […]
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