This calendar lists environmental events throughout the state that are of interest to Green Team members and the public.
| Date | Activity | More Information |
| Sat, July 26 | County-wide Clean up Cheboygan County |
Join Michigan Coalition for Clean Forests in a county-wide clean up of Cheboygan County. To get involved, contact Ada at 989-275-5151 x 2049 or takacsa@mi.gov. |
| Sat, July 26 | Beach Clean up Traverse City |
WE NEED YOUR HELP! Come on down and volunteer to help pick up some trash to keep our beaches clean! The first 70 volunteers will receive a free T-shirt and everyone will receive a free lunch! Plus, you'll be entered to win prizes and giveaways from TEVA (mugs, CDs, IMAX tickets, sandals, etc.). To volunteer contact Sarah at The Watershed Center (231-935-1514 or suren@gtbay.org). For more info and to register visit Grand Traverse Bay Watershed Calendar. |
| Monday-Wednesday July 28 - 30 | Invasive Species Field Course Traverse City |
The Invasive Species Field Course will provide a unique combination of professional seminars at Northwestern Michigan College ’s Great Lakes Campus and hands-on field experience aboard ISEA’s 77-foot schooner Inland Seas. Participants will learn about initiatives to help reduce the introduction and spread of new invasive species, ways to incorporate concepts into classroom teaching, and experimental design for research projects. For course information and application materials, please visit the Schoolship web site or contact contact: Christine Diana by phone: 231-271-3077. |
| Thurs, July 31 | Clinton River Cruise Mt Clemens and Clinton Twp |
Cruise the Clinton River from 6-9pm with featured guest Captain Luke Clyburnm . For more information, email contact@crwc.org |
| Fri & Sat, Aug 1 & 2 | Bat Festival Bloomfield Hills, Cranbrook Institute of Science |
Fri - Guest lecturer, Janell Cannon, author of "Stellaluna." Sat - Bat presentations, exhibits, kids activities, guest speakers, family BBQ, music, bat netting and demonstrations. Sponsored in part by DTE Energy. Admission fees and other info at www.baconservation.org or 248.645.3232. |
| Tues, Aug 5 | Weed Identification and Weeding Detroit |
Join the Greening of Detroit at Earthworks Urban Farm from 6-8pm to learn if that unidentified plant in your garden is a friend or foe. Learn efficient ways to weed and keep them under control. The Farm is located at 1264 Meldrum. Visit The Greening of Detroit's web site for more information. |
| Wed, Aug 6 | Nature Preserve Tour Burton |
Please join Global ReLeaf of Michigan from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm for a guided tour of For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum in Burton, Michigan. Seven miles of marked trails provide a unique setting for interactive experiences with nature. Cost of guided tour is $12.00 per adult, $10.00 for Global ReLeaf of Michigan members. A family price is $20.00. Please call 1-800-642-7353 or e-mail globalreleafmi@aol.com to RSVP so we know how many are attending tour. For directions and more information visit the Global ReLeaf web site. |
| Sat, Aug 9 | Summer Star Party St. Clair County |
Do you have a telescope and don't know how to use it? Visit the nature center from 7:30-8:30pm and learn. Please join astronomer Mike Heymes for this free program as her teaches the ins and outs of how to operate your telescope. Call the Nature Center at (810) 364-5477 to register for this exciting program. Registration required at least one week prior to program. Visit St. Clair RESA website for more information. |
| Sat, Aug 9 | Bird Walk East Jordan |
Join Bruce Barber 9:00 -11:00 AM at the Cosner Preserve on M-66 across from the Wagbo Peace Center. Hike this easy trail along Bennet Creek and through a meadow. Bring camera, field guides, bug spray and join us for a pleasant summer hike. For more info visit the Friends of the Jordan River web site. |
| Sat, Aug 9 | Family Day Westland |
Family Day at Nankin Mills Nature Center 1-4 p.m. There will be crafts for children, a tour of the New butterfly garden, a movie on Monarch migration, and a native plant SALE by Vern Stephens of Designs by Nature. For more information and directions go to the Southeast Michigan Butterfly Association web site. |
| Sat, Aug 9 | Trail Help and Bird Watch Port Huron |
You can help the Audubon Society finish their trail work at St. Clair Woods Sanctuary. Of course there will be a bird watch and flower hunt at the same time. Call the DAS office -248 354-4960 or e-mail detas@bignet.net to say you are coming. For more info visit http://www.detroitaudubon.org/. |
| Sun, Aug 10 | Insect Investigation Kalamazoo |
The Nature Center presents a hike to look for buzzing bees, fluttering butterflies, and more. On the hike various techniques will be demonstrated for finding and collecting insects to be used for scientific study or for building a personal collection. Visit the Kalamazoo Nature Center Web site for more on this and other great activities. |
| Sat, Aug 16 | Trail Walk and Summertime Camp Fire Ypsilanti |
All welcome for a summertime campfire at the LeFurge Woods Nature Preserve. Fire starts at dusk, but gates will open at 4pm, so feel free to show up early to walk the trails. Bring friends, family, blankets, chairs, and refreshments -- please, no pets. Contributing locally cut firewood is helpful and appreciated. For more information and directions visit the Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy web site. |
| Wed, Aug 20 | Chain of Lakes Water Report Card Alden |
Cruise on over to DeWitt's marina for the fifth annual Chain of Lakes Water Report Card from 4-6pm. Get the latest about what's happening on the water quality issues in the Chain of Lakes. Also, enjoy a wine and cheese reception and a pontoon cruise! For more information visit Grand Traverse Bay Watershed Calendar. |
| Sat, Aug 23 | Bird Walk Monroe County |
Pte. Mouillee is one of the premier shore birding areas in the region. We are meeting at 8am for a bird walk through this wonderful facility. Take I-75 to Exit 26 and go east on S. Huron Rd to U.S.Turnpike. Go south & look for Sigler Rd. Turn east & drive to the parking lot at the end. For more information visit http://www.detroitaudubon.org/. |
Ongoing Events
| The Nature Conservancy |
The Nature Conservancy offers many opportunities across the state to volunteer your time with both indoor and outdoor conservation activities. Specific contact persons are listed for the various regions and sites, as well as an online volunteer registration form. See their Web site. |
| Earthworks Urban Farm |
Earthworks Urban Farm, a program of Capuchin Soup Kitchen, needs your help. Volunteer days in the garden are Wednesday and Saturday mornings. For more information visit their web site or contact Patrick at 410-430-4694. |
| DTE Energy Gardens |
Volunteers are needed on Tuesdays and Thursdays to tend two plots of DTE Energy-owned property to grow food for the hungry in Southeast Michigan. For more information and to volunteer, contact Marc Zupmore at 313-235-3579. |
| Kalamazoo Nature Center |
Visit www.naturecenter.org for the many great events happening in Kalamazoo area! |
| Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has many ongoing programs and one-time drop-in opportunities to keep the state clean and healthy. For more information, see the DNR Web site. |
| Arts & Scraps |
Arts & Scraps is a non-profit, Detroit-area organization that teaches kids how to make art projects out of recycled materials. They offer birthday parties (your place or theirs) and other great fun opportunities. |
| Metroparks |
There are so many great things happening in the Huron-Clinton Metroparks system; too much in fact to list here! Check-out their Web site to find an event close to you! |
