All Events
Weekly Clean // May 22, 2024
Join CRWC for a weekly volunteer effort to remove trash and debris from natural spaces within the watershed.
Nourished By Nature Birding
Interested in birding in your local area? Learned about the importance of bird surveys, birding and biodiversity, local songbirds, tree canopy covers, and how to identify different bird species before birding in the field!
Weekly Clean // May 28, 2024
Join CRWC for a weekly volunteer effort to remove trash and debris from natural spaces within the watershed.
Weekly Clean // June 5, 2024
Join CRWC for a weekly volunteer effort to remove trash and debris from natural spaces within the watershed.
River Day
This June, individuals, businesses, community groups, and local governments across the watershed will join forces on River Day to enhance and celebrate the Clinton River and Lake St. Clair.
River Day Invasive Species Removal: Watercress
Join CRWC on River Day to remove invasive species!
Weekly Clean // June 12, 2024
Join CRWC for a weekly volunteer effort to remove trash and debris from natural spaces within the watershed.
Clean Up & Collaboration on the Clinton With Rep. Mentzer
A Bi-Partisan River Clean-Up Event Hosted by Michigan Representative Mentzer and the Clinton River Watershed Council.
Weekly Clean // June 19, 2024
Join CRWC for a weekly volunteer effort to remove trash and debris from natural spaces within the watershed.
Nourished By Nature Kayaking
Join us for a beginner’s paddle around Cass Lake. Learn the fundamentals of kayaking and paddling techniques, and practice these skills at a comfortable pace!
Weekly Clean // June 26, 2024
Join CRWC for a weekly volunteer effort to remove trash and debris from natural spaces within the watershed.
Weekly Clean // July 3, 2024 (VIRTUAL)
Participate in your own effort to remove trash and debris from natural spaces within the watershed.
Weekly Clean // July 10, 2024
Join CRWC for a weekly volunteer effort to remove trash and debris from natural spaces within the watershed.
Sprint and Splash
The 13th Annual Sprint & Splash includes a 5K Run / Walk, a duathlon (which combines a 5K run and a 2-mile paddle using a kayak or stand-up paddle board), and 2-mile Paddle Race (kayak or stand-up paddleboard). Proceeds benefit CRWC.
Weekly Clean & Volunteer Appreciation // July 17, 2024
Join CRWC for a weekly volunteer effort to remove trash and debris from natural spaces within the watershed.
Nourished By Nature Painting In Nature
Join us for an evening painting with instructors to help guide your artwork as you work among the wildflowers!
Weekly Clean // July 24, 2024
Join CRWC for a weekly volunteer effort to remove trash and debris from natural spaces within the watershed.
Weekly Clean // July 31, 2024
Join CRWC for a weekly volunteer effort to remove trash and debris from natural spaces within the watershed.
Nourished By Nature Fungal Foray
Curious about what kind of mushrooms you might find on the trails? Join us as we bring in local fungi experts to help teach and identify the different types of mushrooms you might find!
Clinton Clean-Up
Clinton Clean-Up rallies volunteers, businesses, local governments, and organizations to clean up the Clinton River, its watershed, and Lake St. Clair at locations around the watershed on the same day.
Crafts on the Clinton
Crafts on the Clinton is CRWC’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and an opportunity to try some of our favorite beers, wines, and meads from local breweries and wineries.
Weekly Clean // May 15, 2024
Join CRWC for a weekly volunteer effort to remove trash and debris from natural spaces within the watershed.
Weekly Clean // May 8, 2024
Join CRWC for a weekly volunteer effort to remove trash and debris from natural spaces within the watershed.
Adopt-A-Stream
Help CRWC monitor the health of the Clinton River and its tributaries at Adopt-A-Stream! All are welcome.
Weekly Clean // May 1, 2024
Join CRWC for a weekly volunteer effort to remove trash and debris from natural spaces within the watershed.
Adopt-A-Stream Training WITH BUG ID (in-person)
Join CRWC for An Adoipt-A-Stream training to learn the basics of water quality monitoring before participating in Adopt-A-Stream with us this spring!
Weekly Clean // April 24, 2024
Join CRWC for a weekly volunteer effort to remove trash and debris from natural spaces within the watershed.
Adopt-A-Stream Training (online)
Join CRWC for An Adoipt-A-Stream training to learn the basics of water quality monitoring before participating in Adopt-A-Stream with us this spring!
Nourished By Nature Reptile & Amphibian Walk
Join us for a night of reptile and amphibian fun with local experts to learn about common critters and the most common calls that you will hear within the Clinton River Watershed watershed from both frogs and toads!
Earth Day Invasive Species Removal: Jetbead
Help CRWC and the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center remove invasive jetbead on Earth Day!
Adopt-A-Stream Training (in-person)
Join CRWC for An Adoipt-A-Stream training to learn the basics of water quality monitoring before participating in Adopt-A-Stream with us this spring!
Weekly Clean // April 17, 2024
Join CRWC for a weekly volunteer effort to remove trash and debris from natural spaces within the watershed.
Adopt-A-Stream Training (Online)
Join CRWC for An Adoipt-A-Stream training to learn the basics of water quality monitoring before participating in Adopt-A-Stream with us this spring!
Weekly Clean // April 10, 2024
Join CRWC for a weekly volunteer effort to remove trash and debris from natural spaces within the watershed.
Invasive Species Removal
Join CRWC to remove invasive plant species and prepare for a native planting.
Weekly Clean // April 3, 2024
Join CRWC for a weekly volunteer effort to remove trash and debris from natural spaces within the watershed.
Annual Meeting
Join us for the Clinton River Watershed Council's 2023 Annual Meeting to celebrate another successful year of programs, projects, and partnerships working to improve the Clinton River and Lake St. Clair.
PRESENTATION: Watershed 101
Did you know that wherever you are - work, home, school, or the park - you are always in a watershed? Learn the watershed story of the Clinton River, how watershed residents are connected to this resources, and how you can be part of the network that protects, enhances, and celebrates this precious resource.
PRESENTATION: Rain Gardens & Rain Barrels
A type of green infrastructure rain gardens and rain barrels are used to capture and manage stormwater runoff on your property. Join us for this presentation and learn how to install and maintain these tools at home to mitigate flooding and utilize runoff to your benefit.
PRESENTATION: Watershed 101
Did you know that wherever you are - work, home, school, or the park - you are always in a watershed? Learn the watershed story of the Clinton River, how watershed residents are connected to this resources, and how you can be part of the network that protects, enhances, and celebrates this precious resource.
Nourished By Nature: Winter Hike
Join us for an invigorating adventure into the winter wonderland of the Clinton River watershed!
Stonefly Search
Stoneflies are especially sensitive to pollutants and are important indicators of a river’s health. Make a splash this winter and canvass winter stonefly populations at locations along the Clinton River and its tributaries!
PRESENTATION: Protecting Water Quality In Winter
Homeowners have a responsibility to protect water quality year-round. Join us for this science driven presentation where you will learn what impacts water quality in winter, and simple steps you can take at home during cold months to protect water quality.
PRESENTATION: Protecting Water Quality In Winter
Homeowners have a responsibility to protect water quality year-round. Join us for this science driven presentation where you will learn what impacts water quality in winter, and simple steps you can take at home during cold months to protect water quality.
PRESENTATION: Watershed 101
Did you know that wherever you are - work, home, school, or the park - you are always in a watershed? Learn the watershed story of the Clinton River, how watershed residents are connected to this resources, and how you can be part of the network that protects, enhances, and celebrates this precious resource.
PRESENTATION: Protecting Water Quality In Winter
Homeowners have a responsibility to protect water quality year-round. Join us for this science driven presentation where you will learn what impacts water quality in winter, and simple steps you can take at home during cold months to protect water quality.
PRESENTATION: Your Home. Your Community. Your Watershed.
Learn the watershed story of the Clinton River, how watershed residents are connected to these resources, and how you can be part of the network that protects, enhances, and celebrates this precious resource.
Become A Master Rain Gardener
This winter, design your own home rain garden with support from southeast Michigan’s top rain garden design educators!
PRESENTATION: Get To Know Your Watersheds
Join CRWC for a presentation on the basics of the watershed!
River Rally
River Rally offers a presentation on 2023's Adopt-A-Stream monitoring results, CRWC's field season updates, CRCCP accomplishments, volunteer opportunities for the new year, and more!
Weekly Clean at River Bends Park
Help clean up local parks and green spaces by removing trash and debris!