Rainscaping 101 Workshop
April 16 @ 6:30 PM
Saugatuck-Douglas District Library
Join us for a workshop where we will discuss the benefits of rainscaping on your property to manage runoff, reduce outdoor water usage, keep landscaping healthy, and using native plants to support our local ecosystems.
Intended for ages 16 and up.
Free to attend, no registration required!
Night Magic Hike
April 16 @ 9 PM
Outdoor Discovery Center (cohosted with Radar Hill Hiking Club)
Explore nature after dark in a hike inspired by Leigh Ann Henion’s book, Night Magic. We invite you to experience the night, as it reveals unique sights and sounds. The hike will highlight ways in which wildlife depends on natural darkness and how artificial light can disrupt those natural processes.
All ages welcome. Free to attend, no registration required!
ODC Network was commissioned in 2018 to develop a master plan for a Kalamazoo River Greenway to connect Allegan County communities with a greenway corridor addressing environmental restoration, recreation, conservation and education. The plan is designed to serve as a guide for the development and upkeep of ecological, recreational, and educational assets along the Kalamazoo River in Allegan County.
The KRG features several parks, natural areas, and state game areas. View the interactive map for directions and more information on recreational opportunities at each site.
In an effort to preserve the watershed and connect our communities to the wonderful opportunities this greenway has to offer, we’re working in close partnership with federal, state, and local agencies to protect and restore the Kalamazoo River. Use the interactive map or download the KRG Greenway Plan (below) to learn more.
Acquired in 2022, the River Junction Preserve acquisition permanently protects nearly 300 acres of riparian, floodplain, and upland habitat at the intersection of both the Kalamazoo and Rabbit Rivers for fish, terrestrial, and aquatic wildlife. The conservation land management services of the ODC Network will protect the property’s rich biodiversity and increase the property’s ecological value. The trails are free and open seasonally.
Acquired in 2017, Rabbit River Preserve is a 65 acre natural area along the Rabbit River in Hamilton. This ecologically diverse property is home to a variety of native flora and fauna as well as unique natural features. Trails are free and open to the public year round.
The Kalamazoo River Greenway is a proud division of the ODC Network, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2000 with the purpose of advancing outdoor education and conservation in West Michigan.
