EVENTS

Join WLAC for a Dog Day of Summer group hike at Postle Farm Preserve, where participants and their well-behaved dogs can enjoy the trails together. Dogs must be kept on a 6’ leash, and owners are required to bring and use waste bags to help…

Join WLAC for a Sustainable Shorelines Workshop at Talcott Event Venue featuring a presentation followed by a field site visit to a Walloon Lake shoreline. Learn how shoreline design and vegetation choices influence water quality, reduce erosion, and enhance wildlife habitat, along with practical approaches…

Join us Thursday, August 6 for Love Walloon, our 2026 Summer Gala and Fundraiser — an unforgettable celebration that honors our pristine lake and watershed while bringing our community together in a shared commitment to protecting…

Join WLAC for a guided berry foraging hike at Church Family Preserve! Learn how to identify edible berry species, where they grow, and how forest management practices like thinning and controlled disturbance can influence berry production and wildlife habitat conditions.…

Join us for The State of the Lake: WLAC’s Annual Meeting, featuring updates on the Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy’s work and our work to protect Walloon Lake and its watershed. A guest speaker from the Michigan Department…

Join WLAC and the Petoskey Regional Audubon Society for a morning guided birding hike at Postle Farm Preserve. Explore the preserve with experienced birders as we identify local species by sight and sound and learn about habitat…

Join WLAC and Koffi Kpachavi of Wine and Geology Tours for a lecture and tasting focused on wines from the Tip of the Mitt American Viticultural Area. Learn how the geology of the Walloon Lake…

Join Monica Gruler of Gruler Gardens for a presentation on incorporating native plant species around your property. Learn how native plants support pollinators, improve soil health, and reduce runoff to benefit the Walloon Lake watershed ecosystem. This session offers practical ideas you can…

Join WLAC for a guided wildlife viewing paddle of Schoof’s Creek Nature Area launching from Jones Landing Township Park Boat Launch. Paddle through this quiet waterway while looking for birds, fish, beavers, and other wildlife while learning how the…