EVENTS

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 event. We will be restoring a former golf hole by putting almost…

Hear from Dave Skornia of Lakeside Farms as he shares how sustainable agricultural practices can protect soil health, reduce runoff, and support clean water in the watershed. This session highlights real-world approaches to farming that…

On May 20, we are partnering with the Petoskey Regional Audubon Society for a Wander Walloon Birding Hike! This is a prime time to catch migratory birds in action as the preserve wakes up. Whether you…

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 methods, equipment use, and aquatic life identification before working…

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 field methods, equipment use,…

Help us protect our forest understory and give our native wildflowers some breathing room. We are heading to the Howell-Zimmerman Preserve on April 10 for a hands-on Garlic Mustard Removal Workshop. This invasive species can quickly…

We have a big goal and we need a big crew to help us reach it! On May 30 from 10am to Noon, we are hosting a massive native planting at the Voran Family Preserve where we…

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…

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,…