The Talcott
Join WLAC and Katie Gray from CAKE CISMA for a summer lecture on aquatic and terrestrial invasive species affecting the Walloon Lake watershed. Learn how these species spread, the impacts they have on ecosystems and water quality,…
Thu, 18 Jun, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
/ Kayaking/Paddleboarding
Wander Walloon: Mill Pond Summer Solstice Paddle
Mill Pond
Join WLAC staff for a morning Summer Solstice paddle on Walloon Lake to start the longest day of the year on the water. This guided outing includes a route into Mill Pond, where participants will…
Sun, 21 Jun, 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
/ Educational
Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz
Jones Landing Township Park Boat Launch
Join us at Jones Landing Township Park Boat Launch on Walloon Lake for an event focused on a collaborative outreach campaign to raise awareness about preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species through recreational boating…
Wed, 08 Jul, 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Free
/ Community & Networking
Friendraiser
The Talcott
Join the Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy for a fun and informative “Friendraiser” event at The Talcott Event Venue! The event includes a welcoming gathering designed to introduce new and returning members to our mission…
Thu, 09 Jul, 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Free
/ Dedication
Wildwood Harbor Nature Area Expansion Ribbon Cutting
Wildwood Harbor Nature Area
Lace up your boots and join Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy and the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting celebration at Wildwood Harbor Nature Area! We’ll explore the new trails of this recently expanded nature preserve on foot. WLAC staff will lead a guided…
Fri, 10 Jul, 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Free
Maplecrest Preserve
Join us at Maplecrest Preserve for a volunteer cleanup of an old dump site as we work to restore this natural area. Participants will help remove debris and improve wildlife habitat conditions while learning about the impact…
Sat, 11 Jul, 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
/ Speaker Series
Summer Speaker Series: The Walloon Lake Fishery
The Talcott
Join WLAC for a presentation on the Walloon Lake fishery featuring Heather Hettinger, Fish Biologist with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Learn about fish populations, habitat conditions, and current management efforts that support a healthy and balanced lake ecosystem. This…
Tue, 14 Jul, 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Free
/ Mountain Biking
Guided Mountain Bike Ride
TOMMBA Trails Preserve
Join WLAC staff and board members for a guided mountain bike tour of the Boyne Forest Trail System and WLAC’s TOMMBA Trails Preserve. Ride alongside conservation leaders while exploring how these trail networks are managed for both…
Wed, 15 Jul, 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Free
/ Guided Hike
Guided Tree Identification Hike
Wildwood Harbor Nature Area
Join WLAC for a guided tree identification hike at Wildwood Harbor Nature Area with Chris Anderson of the Charlevoix Conservation District. Learn to recognize common tree species, understand their role in the landscape, and see how forest…
Sat, 18 Jul, 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
/ Volunteering
Volunteer Stream Monitoring: Fineout Creek
Cedar Valley Preserve
Join WLAC staff at Cedar Valley Preserve for a hands-on stream monitoring event on Fineout Creek, where volunteers will help assess water quality in an important tributary of Walloon Lake. Participants will receive training in…
Wed, 22 Jul, 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Free









