EVENTS

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…