EVENTS

Join WLAC for a trail building workday at Howell-Zimmerman Preserve, where volunteers will help build and maintain trails using sustainable practices. Learn how proper trail design and construction can reduce erosion and support long-term access to natural areas. Come ready to…

NEW RESCHEDULED DATE: June 9th, 2026 at 10:00 AM We are kicking off the month of May by creating a haven for our local bees and butterflies! Join us at Wildwood Harbor Nature Area for a native planting…

Summer is back and we’re throwing a party!   Join WLAC staff, board members, and volunteers for a summer cocktail party at Walloon Watershed as we celebrate the start of the season and the work ahead. Enjoy a relaxed evening with…

Join WLAC for a dedication ceremony at the Benser Preserve as we celebrate the permanent protection of this special place. Hear from WLAC staff and board members about the conservation value of the property and what this preserve means for the Walloon Lake watershed. An…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…