/ 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
/ Volunteering
Volunteer Stream Monitoring: Schoof's Creek
Fields Preserve
Join WLAC staff at Fields Preserve for a hands-on stream monitoring event on Schoof’s Creek, where volunteers will help assess water quality in an important tributary of Walloon Lake. Participants will receive training in field…
Thu, 23 Jul, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
/ Community & Networking
Dog Day of Summer Group Hike
Postle Farm Preserve
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…
Sat, 01 Aug, 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
/ Educational
Sustainable Shorelines Workshop
The Talcott
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…
Tue, 04 Aug, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
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…
Thu, 06 Aug, 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
/ Guided Hike
Wander Walloon: Berry Foraging Hike
Church Family Preserve
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.…
Sat, 08 Aug, 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
/ Community & Networking
The State of the Lake: WLAC's Annual Meeting of Members
The Talcott
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…
Wed, 19 Aug, 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Free
/ Guided Hike
Wander Walloon: Guided Birding Hike
Postle Farm Preserve
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…
Tue, 25 Aug, 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Free
/ Speaker Series
Summer Speaker Series: Wine, Geology, and the Walloon Lake Watershed
The Talcott
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…
Thu, 27 Aug, 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Free