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
Red Cedar River Regatta
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Kickoff at McCormick Park, 123 High Street, Williamston
Celebrate the opening of the Red Cedar River Water Trail by joining in a community paddle trip on the Red Cedar River. River enthusiasts who wish to join in the inaugural Red Cedar River Regatta can choose to paddle the entire water trail or one or more of the signature segments. The entire river will have paddlers on it!
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Eaton Conservation District Native Plant Sale & Annual Meeting
May 30, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Browse 'n Buy
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Presentation (to be announced)
2:00 p.m. Annual Meeting & Election with Award Ceremony
Woldumar Nature Center, 5739 Old Lansing Road, Lansing, MI, 48917
The Eaton Conservation District is combining two of your favorite events, this year! Join us at Woldumar Nature Center for our annual Native Plant Sale and 80th Annual Meeting & Election. In addition to a guest presentation, you will be able to shop over 100 varieties of Michigan Native plants from two local vendors, get expert tips and celebrate our 80th Birthday with awards and election for two (2) District Directors. Native plants will include prairie and woodland varieties, as well as sedges, grasses, and shrubs.
How to Build a Rain Garden Workshop
June 1, 2026, 6-8 p.m.
Faith Lutheran Church, 4515 Dobie Rd., Okemos MI 48864
Learn how to build a rain garden with a certified Master Gardener in this free workshop hosted in conjunction with MSU Extension, the Greater Lansing Regional Committee for Stormwater Management, Tri-County Regional Planning Commission, and Meridian Township. Participants will discover the importance of rain gardens and will leave with plans and guidance on how to plant their own rain garden at their home or business. Many experts and fellow gardeners will be in attendance to provide hands-on experience with plant selection. A handbook and rain garden tour is included!
Lansing Rivers Cleanup with Michigan Waterways Stewards
June 6, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Event Headquarters: Potter Park Zoo, 1301 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, MI 48912
Volunteers will receive a FREE admission pass to Potter Park Zoo, good for Saturday, June 6. On this same day, in front of Potter Park Zoo’s main entrance, area conservation, environmental, and civic organizations will be exhibiting. There will be hospitality, recreation, entertainment, and other special events to celebrate our volunteers' wonderful work and our Capital City’s wondrous rivers, riverside parks, and Lansing River Trail. Everything needed will be provided, including garbage bags, trash pickers, loppers, leaf blowers, PPE gloves, hand sanitizer, snacks, water, and more.
Conservation Carnival at Lansing Lugnuts
June 28, 2026, 1:05 - 4:05 p.m.
Jackson Field, 505 East Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI, 48912
The award winning Conservation Carnival returns to Jackson Field on June 28th, 2026! Eaton Conservation District is partnering with the Lansing Lugnuts create a bigger and better Conservation Carnival on June 28th during their Kids’ game! Join GLRC and watch the Lansing Lugnuts take on the Loons, play fun carnival games with a conservation theme, and win prizes! Be sure to "Spot the Pollution" and see how native plants can help reduce stormwater pollution at the GLRC booth. The game kicks off at 1:05 pm. Lucky fans will take home a native wildflower to plant.