Events
-
-
-
Spring Scavenger Hunt (at Ransom Street Park)
16520 Ransom Street Holland, MI, United StatesGet the family together and explore the outdoors on a spring scavenger hunt! Join one of our naturalists and hike the trails of Ransom Street Park in search of bright colors, buzzing insects, birds, plants, and more. Along the way, discover how plants and animals are thriving in the warm weather. For ages 3 and up. Guardians […]
-
Garlic Mustard Removal (at Silver Creek)
Silver Creek 3900 134th Ave, Hamilton, MI, United StatesVolunteer with the Allegan Conservation District for the opportunity to help remove garlic mustard, an invasive plant threatening our local ecosystems. During this program, you’ll learn to identify garlic mustard, understand why it is harmful to native plant communities, and discover how it spreads aggressively and alters soil conditions to outcompete native species. You’ll receive […]
-
Dip-netting (at Leighton Township)
Leighton Township 4475 Kalamazoo Ave, Caledonia, MI, United StatesJoin us for a hands-on dip-netting program as we explore the hidden world of aquatic macroinvertebrates in a local creek. We’ll use nets to sample the water while learning what macroinvertebrates are, where they live, and why they are important indicators of water quality and ecosystem health. Along the way, we’ll practice basic observation skills […]
-
Birding Hike with Jessica Austin (at Huff Park)
Huff Park 1435 Aberdeen St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesJoin ODC Network in partnership with Jessica Austin, founder of Cultivate the Community, in celebrating black birders week with a birding hike. Learn to identify birds by sight and sound as we explore the trails, with tips from an ODC naturalist. All experience levels are welcome.It is suggested to download Merlin Bird ID and eBird, […]
-
Knee-high Naturalists (at ODC)
Outdoor Discovery Center 4214 56th St, Holland, MI, United StatesKnee-high Naturalists introduces the wonders of the natural world to young children. Crafts, activities, books, snacks, live animals, and outside exploration will be incorporated into their nature-based learning experience. Parents can drop off their 4-6 year old or stay with the class. Parents or guardians are asked to attend with their 3 year old to […]
-
Garlic Mustard Removal
DeGraaf Nature Center 600 Graafschap Rd, Holland, MI, United StatesHelp us pull invasive garlic mustard to clear room for native plants on the trails at DeGraaf Nature Center! Gloves, wheelbarrow, and trash bags will be provided. Show up anytime between 5-6:30 to help for 20 minutes or 2 hours on Wednesdays and Saturdays in May!For ages 10-99, minors must be accompanied by an adult.No […]
-
Krazy for the Kazoo River Cleanup
Help clean up and celebrate the Kalamazoo River at Krazy for the Kazoo! We have 4 different ways to volunteer during the event. You can clean up the river by picking up trash along the shoreline, from a single kayak, or from a double kayak. We'll also be holding an invasive species pull nearby if […]