Join us at an upcoming event and enjoy the treasure that is Walloon!
Volunteer Stream Monitoring with Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council
Wednesday, September 24 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Schoof’s Creek *Group will meet at Fields Preserve to walk out to Schoof’s Creek.
Thursdsay, September 25 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM | Fineout Creek *Group will meet at WLAC Office to ride together out to the access point for Fineout Creek.
We’re thrilled to partner once again with the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council for another hands-on session of Volunteer Stream Monitoring! Volunteers will step into Schoof’s Creek and a new location we will begin monitoring, Fineout Creek, suited up in waders, to collect macroinvertebrates, the aquatic insects that serve as key indicators of water quality. In addition to gathering these specimens, volunteers will help document stream conditions, contributing valuable data to support watershed conservation efforts.
All collected samples will be turned over to the expert team at Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council for further analysis, supporting their ongoing conservation work across Northern Michigan.
Please note: Participants must be comfortable wearing waders and walking in shallow streams.
Register Here for Schoof’s Creek Monitoring
Register Here for Fineout Creek Monitoring
Registration is not required, but appreciated.
Fall Colors Hike
Tuesday, October 7 | 9 – 10:30 AM | Postle Farm Preserve
Take a hike through our Postle Farm Preserve with us while seeing the iconic Northern Michigan Fall Colors up close! We’ll be taking an easy hike and letting the colors of the leaves guide us through they picture they paint of fall.
Reigstration is not required, but appreciated.
Mushroom Hike 
Thursday, October 9 | 1 – 3 PM | Wildwood Harbor Preserve
Join us for one of our most popular traditions, our annual Mushroom Hike with mushroom expert Teresa Crouse! Teresa will guide us through the woods, sharing her deep knowledge of local fungi and teaching the basics of mushroom identification, safe and sustainable foraging practices, and the fascinating role mushrooms play in our ecosystem. Whether you’re a seasoned forager or simply curious about the hidden world beneath the forest floor, this hike is a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature, learn something new, and enjoy the beauty of the season.
Registration is not required, but appreciated.
Spooky Hike
Friday, October 31 | 5 – 7 PM | Postle Farm Preserve
Get ready for a night of FREE family fun and frights on Friday, October 31! From 5 – 7 PM, join us at Postle Farm Preserve for our Spook-tacular Hike. Take part in a thrilling trick-or-treat trail, savor a glass of apple cider, and enjoy even more eerie excitement. Don’t forget to wear your best costume and experience the Halloween magic!
All ages welcome – Parents MUST be present.
Registration is not required, but appreciated.