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LOCAL EVENTS

Check here for information on local paddling events, river clean-ups, green infrastructure, pollution prevention/recycling, educational seminars, and more!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Eaton Conservation District Summit on Lesser Celandine

Tuesday, May 23rd from 10-11:30 a.m. virtually or in-person, Delta Township Administration Building

Eaton Conservation District is co-hosting a Summit to discuss lesser celandine, an aggressive invasive species that is rapidly outcompeting native spring ephemeral wildflowers on the Grand River and beyond, in partnership with Michigan State University, Mid-Michigan CISMA, Delta Township Parks Department, and Lansing Area Neighborhood Ecology. 

Register for in-person summit here

Register for virtual summit here

Recycling Fever in Charlotte

Sat, June 10, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Charlotte 

Registration required, register for the event by Wednesday, June 7th here.

This event accepts electronics and household hazardous waste for private residents of Eaton County.

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Free Fishing Weekend

June 10th and 11th, 2023

All fishing license fees will be waived for two days. Residents and out-of-state visitors may enjoy fishing on both inland and Great Lakes waters for all species of fish.

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Annual Native Plant Sale

Saturday, June 10th, 2023

10 -11 a.m. - Tour 'n Talk with with Ben Crocker, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Browse 'n Buy Native Plants

Woldumar Nature Center, 5739 Old Lansing Rd, Lansing, MI 48917

Join us at 10am to hear a talk by a Ben Crocker about Garden Ecology and how you can create biodiversity and ecosystem services in your landscape. Get expert advise and shop a broad selection of native plants including prairie and woodland varieties this year, starting at 11am.

Lansing Rivers and River Trail Cleanup

Saturday, June 10th, 2023*

*Opportunities available on June 8th, 9th and 10th if needed

All equipment, food, drink, and other hospitality provided. 

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Medicine Collection in Meridian Township

Sat, June 17 and July 15, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Marketplace on the Green, 1995 Central Park Drive, Okemos, MI 48864

Remove old medicines from bottles/blister packs and place in ziplock bag. Keep controlled medications in original containers, cross off name.

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Recycle Palooza in Charlotte

Sat, August 12, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Charlotte 

Registration required, register for the event by Wednesday, August 9th here.

This event accepts electronics, household hazardous waste, and tires for private residents of Eaton County.

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Lansing Rivers and River Trail Cleanup

Friday, September 22, 2023*

*Opportunities available on September 20th, 21st and 22nd if needed

All equipment, food, drink, and other hospitality provided. 

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