Upcoming Events
Step into discovery with the River Raisin Watershed Council! From muddy-boot adventures and family nature nights to hands-on workshops for curious adults, our events make learning about the natural world fun and unforgettable. Dig into local agriculture, explore wildlife up close, and find out how everyday choices can protect the waters that flow through our communities.
Join us for an upcoming event. Learn, explore, and be part of the change!
Featured Events
In-Hive Beekeeping Series​
with Master Beekeeper Janet Tucker
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Ready to get hands-on in the hive?​ Join Master Beekeeper Janet Tucker for this interactive, in-hive beekeeping series designed for beginner to intermediate beekeepers looking to build confidence and real-world skills. Each session takes place directly in the apiary, offering the opportunity to observe, ask questions, and actively participate in hive management.
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Session Options
Attend individual sessions or join multiple!​
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June 6 – Splits & Swarm Management
Understand when and how to split a colony and recognize early swarm warning signs.
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June 13 – Queen Rearing
Explore when and how to raise queens and identify healthy development.
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10 AM – 12 PM
$25 per class
Saint John’s Lutheran Church Apiary
3448 N Adrian Hwy, Adrian, MI
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What to Know
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Bee suit required for participation
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Sessions are held outdoors and are weather-dependent
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Contact waterstewardship@riverraisin.org if you need assistance with a bee suit
Kids Nature Camp 2026
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Looking for a fun, hands-on way to get your child outdoors this summer?
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Join the River Raisin Watershed Council for Kids Nature Camp in Petersburg and Milan, a free half-day outdoor camp designed to help kids connect with nature through exploration, discovery, and environmental learning.
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Each day features a different nature-based theme filled with activities, games, outdoor learning, and hands-on experiences.
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Camp Schedule
Monday, June 22
All About Fish - Learn about local fish species, aquatic habitats, and what lives beneath the surface.
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Tuesday, June 23
Exploring Indigenous Land & Life - Discover Indigenous perspectives, relationships to land, and connections to the natural world.
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Wednesday, June 24
Plants & Pollinators - Explore native plants, pollinators, and the important role they play in healthy.
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Thursday, June 25
Macroinvertebrates & Water Quality - Become a stream scientist and investigate tiny aquatic creatures that help us understand water health.
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Event Details
Location: Fernstrom Park, Petersburg, MI
Time: 9:00–11:30 AM daily
Ages: 9–14
Cost: Free​​​
Location: Wilson Park, Milan, MI
Time: 1:00pm–3:30 PM daily
Ages: 9–14
Cost: Free
Space is limited to 18 kids per day.
Registration is required and spots are limited.
Master Rain Gardener Course
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Join the River Raisin Watershed Council for our Master Rain Gardener Course! A hands-on, multi-week program focused on reducing stormwater runoff and improving local water quality.
Participants will learn how to design and install their own rain garden while gaining a deeper understanding of how everyday actions can positively impact our watershed.
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This 5-week course meets Thursdays on August 20, August 27, September 3, September 10 and September 17. With no prior experience is needed. This course is open to anyone interested in sustainable landscaping, water stewardship, or learning something new.​
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5:30 – 7:30 PM
$95 per person, which includes a Master Rain Gardener t-shirt and yard sign upon completion.​
RRWC Headquarters
804 N Evans St, Tecumseh, MI 49286​​​
Ongoing Programs
Nature Narratives​
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Join us for our monthly Nature Narratives Book Club as we read Nature's Best Hope by Douglas W. Tallamy
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This bestselling book explores how small actions, like planting native species and creating habitat in our own yards, can help restore biodiversity and support birds, pollinators, and wildlife. Tallamy shows how everyday landscapes can become powerful tools for conservation.
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May 7th, 2026 - Chapters 1 - 7 | 6 PM - 7PM
June 4th, 2026 - Chapters 8 - End | 6 PM - 7PM
Musgrove + Company | 135 E Chicago Blvd, Tecumseh, MI 49286
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Can’t make it in person? A virtual option is available with registration.
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Come for meaningful conversation, community connection, and stories that root us deeper in place.
Volunteer Opportunities
Looking to make a difference? Join us for hands-on volunteer opportunities that support the health of the River Raisin watershed.
Bug ID Day
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Join the River Raisin Watershed Council’s Adopt-A-Stream program as we head into local streams to collect aquatic macroinvertebrates, also known as river “bugs.” These tiny organisms help us understand the health of our watershed and provide valuable data about water quality throughout the River Raisin.
After collection, join us at our Tecumseh office to sort and identify what we found!
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Saturday, June 13 | 10 AM – 2 PM
RRWC Tecumseh Office
Where to Find Us!
While these are partner-led events, the River Raisin Watershed Council will be present to connect with community members, share resources, and highlight ways to protect and care for our local waterways.
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June 2026