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
2nd Annual Native Plant Sale​
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Join the River Raisin Watershed Council for an afternoon celebrating native plants, pollinators, and community!
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Whether you’re planting your first pollinator garden or expanding your habitat space, this event connects you with local native plant growers and conservation partners who can help you grow with confidence.
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Friday, May 29, 2026
2:00 PM – 7:30 PM
804 N. Evans St., Tecumseh, MI
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Early Bird Entry ($5): 2:00 – 3:00 PM
General Admission (Free): Begins at 3:00 PM
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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May 23 – Hive Inspection (Look Over)
Learn how to open and assess hives, identify brood patterns, and evaluate colony health.
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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
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.
Volunteers Needed for Tree Planting​
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Join the River Raisin Watershed Council and partners for a series of community tree planting events across Southeast Michigan this spring!
These volunteer events are a hands-on way to support clean water, healthy ecosystems, and stronger communities. Trees help reduce stormwater runoff, improve air and water quality, and provide lasting environmental benefits for decades to come.
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No experience is needed, our partners at ReLeaf Michigan will provide guidance and instruction at each event.
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May 16 in Adrian, MI | Riverside Park
May 30 in Tecumseh, MI | 823 Stetson St
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All events: 8:45 AM – 12 PM
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For more info and to sign up click the button below!
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Adopt-A-Stream: Spring 2026 Stream Search
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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.
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Brooklyn – Swain Memorial Park
Sunday, May 10 | 10 AM – Noon -
Adrian – Heritage Park
Saturday, May 16 | 10 AM – Noon -
Clayton – Benner Hwy & M-34
Saturday, May 16 | 2 PM – 4 PM -
Dundee – Below the Dam
Sunday, May 17 | 3 PM – 5 PM -
Milan – Wilson Park
Saturday, May 23 | Noon – 2 PM​
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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