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
Eaton County Recycle-Palooza
Saturday, August 8, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Charlotte (location released upon registration)
Eaton County residents can recycle their electronic items like computers, TVs, cell phones, chargers, fans, small kitchen appliances, and most things with a cord, as well as household hazardous waste (HHW). HHW includes aerosols, automotive fluids, asphalt/roofing tar, cleaners, polishes,
fluorescent light bulbs/tubes, fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, flammables, glues, caulks, flea collars & sprays, mercury-containing items, oil-based paint, stains, varnishes, paint thinners, wood preservatives, pool chemicals, solvents, pesticides, and herbicides. Eyeglasses and hearing aid recycling is also available. Registration required.
Bunker Nature Preserve - Guided Tour
Saturday, August 8, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
4349 Bunker Rd, Mason
Jared Hamon, of Mid-Michigan Land Conservancy will lead us on a guided tour of the Bunker Hill Nature Preserve in Mason, Michigan. This 130 acre preserve boasts forest, native prairie, wetlands, and grasslands. The beautiful property supports dozens of species of native wildflowers and over 170 species of birds have been observed here. This event is free and open to the public (dogs are not allowed on this trail).
Youth Sports Day 2026
Sunday, August 9, 2026, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Burchfield Park, 6252 Nichols Rd, Mason
The Youth Sports Event is returning for its 18th year at Burchfield Park, and it’s packed with adventure! Kids can try trout fishing, test their skills at archery, hop in a kayak, and more activities! Includes a free lunch and a chance to win prizes. Open to kids ages 4 to 14+.
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Cropping Field Day
Friday, August 14, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Hickey Farms, LLC, 11756 Scipio Hwy, Vermontville
Join the Eaton Conservation District and their 2025 Legacy Conservation Farmer of the Year for a Cropping Field Day, on a 4,200 acre MAEAP-verified farm that focuses on cover crops and grass waterways. You'll learn more about pollinator planting, cover crops, grass waterways, conservation crop rotation, no-till, and soil health. Connect with your farmer network and share ideas, resources, and opportunities while strengthening the future of farming in our area.
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Native Plant Workshop
Monday, August 24, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
4630 N Dewitt Rd, 4630 N Dewitt Rd, St Johns, MI
Come learn about native plants as our Guest Speaker Karma Thomas talks about the importance of native plants, how pollinators use them, when to plant them and where to plant them. Karma works in the Vegetable Entomology Lab at MSU and co-leads the Bee Urban Growers Project, supporting native pollinators and local food systems with urban farmers and community members. They hold an M.S. from Syracuse University and have experience as an adjunct professor and native plant landscaper. The presentation will be followed by a trip across the road to Clinton Lakes to see a native prairie restoration.
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Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter Fall Native Michigan Plant Sale
Saturday, September 19, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fenner Nature Center, 2020 E. Mount Hope Ave., Lansing
A wide selection of perennial wildflowers, grasses/sedges, trees and shrubs grown by Bendy Stem Farm will be available for purchase. Owner Ben Crocker will be on site, as well as many experienced Wild Ones members, to help answer your native plant questions. Native plants support birds, butterflies and pollinators. Add some to your landscape and watch it come to life!
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Sturgeon Palooza: Celebrating 25 Years of MSU Sturgeon Research
Friday, September 25, 2026, 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Molecular Plant Sciences Building Atrium, 612 Wilson Road, East Lansing
The Black River Lake Sturgeon Hatchery and Research Center is celebrating 25 years of conservation, research, and education dedicated to the recovery of Michigan’s lake sturgeon. Michigan State University has played a key role by training students, supporting hatchery and rearing operations and conducting research. Join us in celebrating this milestone. Includes two showings of the 23-minute documentary Dinosaur Fish, a reception, and panels.
Clinton County Free for Fall Recycling Event
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
DeWitt Charter Township (location released upon registration)
Residents of Clinton County can register for a free household hazardous waste recycling event that includes unwanted medications, cleaners and solvents, motor oil and antifreeze, farm and landscaping chemicals, computer equipment, and electronics and stereo equipment. The event also offers the opportunity to recycle hardcover and paperback books, magazines, phone books and car tires. There will be a $10 fee to recycle televisions and computer monitors and residents must register by Wednesday, September 24.
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