
For Businesses
Businesses, institutions, churches and medical facilities all play a role in protecting our local waterways. Check out these housekeeping tips for ways to reduce your contribution to stormwater pollution. You can also contact the GLRC to partner in educating your staff and customers on pollution prevention.

LOCAL EVENTS
Check here for information on local paddling events, river clean-ups, green infrastructure, pollution prevention/recycling, educational seminars, and more!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wildtype Public Sale Days
August Public Sale Days
Thursday August 24 - Appointment Only
Friday August 25 - Appointment Only
Saturday August 26 - No Appointment Needed - Open from 9 am to 4 pm
900 N Every Rd. Mason, MI 48854
Wildtype grows and sells trees, shrubs, grasses, wildflowers, and emergent wetland species typical of Michigan woodlands, wetlands and prairies.
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Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter Native Michigan Plant Sale
Sunday, September 17, 2023 12:00-4:00 pm
Fenner Nature Center, 2020 E. Mount Hope Ave., Lansing, MI 48910, USA
A nice selection of perennial wildflowers, grasses and sedges grown by Bendy Stem Farm will be available for purchase. There will also be an assortment of 1-gallon native trees and shrubs grown by Go Grow Plant Natives. Add more native plants to your landscape and watch it come to life!
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Clinton Conservation District Fall Native Plant Sale
Pre-order by Sept. 20, pick up Sept 22, 2023 12:00-6:00 pm
Clinton Lakes County Park, 4665 Dewitt Rd., St. Johns, MI
The Clinton Conservation District if offering an extensive list of native wildflowers, grasses, trees and garden kits during their fall native plant sale. Order online by Sept. 20th or "Browse N' Buy" on Sept. 22nd at Clinton Lakes County park, St. John's (address above).
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Ingham Conservation District Fall Conifer Sale
Mail-in orders must be received by September 18th, 2023
Online and phone orders are due by September 21st, 2023
1031 W. Dexter Trail, Mason, MI 48854
Pick-Up Dates:
Friday, September 22nd - 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 23rd - 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Lansing Rivers and River Trail Cleanup
Friday, September 22, 2023*
Lansing Rotary Park's Willbro Beach Kayak Landing, Lansing, MI 48912
*Opportunities available on September 20th, 21st and 22nd if needed
All equipment, food, drink, and other hospitality provided.
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Meridian Township Fall Recycling Event
September 23, 9 a.m. -1 p.m.
Chippewa Middle School, 4000 Okemos Rd, Okemos, MI 48864
Electronics and small appliance take back for Consumers Energy customers
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River Day Celebration and Red Cedar River Run
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Williamston's McCormick Park Launch, 123 High St, Williamston, MI 48895
To showcase the Red Cedar Water Trail, the Rotary clubs and their partners are planning a celebration and community paddle on all or a segment of the Red Cedar River Water Trail. From Williamston, the water trail continues 25 miles to Rotary Park on the Grand River in downtown Lansing.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection in Ingham County
Tuesdays & Thursdays, May - September, 2 p.m.-6 p.m.
Ingham County Health Department, 5303 S. Cedar St, Lansing, MI 48911.
This free event is open to Ingham County residents only. Note no electronics, latex-based paints, car batteries, smoke detectors, electronics, appliances, or cooking oil will be accepted.
20th Annual River Conservation Day
October 7th, 2023 from 8am-12pm
Bennett Park, 1225 S. Cochran Ave., Charlotte, MI
Join us for a fun morning of taking care of OUR natural resources! Arrive before 9am for coffee and donuts. Lunch will be provided for all participants. Opportunities include a river clean-up, trail maintenance, invasive species monitoring, learning about storm water pollution, tree health and monitoring, and more!