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Upcoming Events
Nature Exploration Classes
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!
Fall Forest Adventure:
From Bare Trees to Living Soil​
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Date: Sunday, November 23, 2025
Time: 11am - 12:30pm
Location: Taylor Road Park: 2060 W Taylor Rd, Tecumseh, MI 49286
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Join us for a guided exploration of how native trees prepare for winter and how their fallen leaves nourish the soil, protect waterways, and sustain life within the River Raisin Watershed. Participants will learn to identify Michigan’s native trees in their “bare” season using bark, buds, and branch shape, and uncover how the forest floor transforms autumn’s leaf litter into living, life-giving soil that keeps our watershed thriving year-round.
Bug ID Day
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Date: Saturday, December 6th at 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: RRWC Headquarters - 804 N. Evans St, Tecumseh, MI 49286​
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Join us for one of our favorite RRWC volunteer days!
We’ll be sorting and identifying aquatic macroinvertebrates—our “stream bugs”—collected during the fall monitoring season. These tiny creatures tell us a big story about the health of our rivers.
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No experience is needed! Volunteers will help separate bugs into major groups, and Dr. Kratz will be onsite to assist with confirming identifications and answering questions.
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This is an open-house style event: drop in anytime, stay as long as you’d like, and contribute at your own pace. Every set of hands makes a difference and all help is tremendously appreciated.
Come learn, explore, and support the river with us!
Owl Prowl​
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Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
Time: Five Sessions, starting at 4pm
Location: Stubnitz Environmental Center, Adrian, MI
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Few creatures inspire wonder like owls on a winter night. Join the River Raisin Watershed Council and our special guests from Michigan Avian Experience for an evening of discovery, learning, and nighttime adventure!
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During this year’s Owl Prowl, participants will take part in a guided night-time nature walk, listen for local owl calls, and learn how these fascinating birds contribute to the health of our watershed ecosystem. You’ll also get hands-on with an owl pellet activity, a fun and educational way to explore what owls eat and how they hunt.
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The highlight of the evening? A meet-and-greet with a live owl up close, led by experts from Michigan Avian Experience.
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For more information and to sign up for a session:
Become a Master Rain Gardener – Live Online! ​
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LIVE VIRTUAL Classroom with In-Person Tours
Dates: Five Thursdays, Feb 26, March 5,12,19,26, 2026.
Time: 10am – Noon. Optional office hours 9-9:45am.
Tour Dates:
Washtenaw Tour: Saturday, February 28, 1:00-2:00.
More tours TBD.
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Design your own rain garden step-by-step during class. Become the neighborhood expert!
Protect your home against flooding & help birds, & butterflies with a RAIN garden! We teach you *everything* you need to know to create your own rain garden. That includes lessons learned from more than 2,000 rain gardens built by homeowners just like you! Learn what works and what doesn't. Ask questions in our live class! Visit a rain garden in person! Neighborhood virtual breakout rooms and Facebook group for discussion/homework. Earn your certification – including a t-shirt and sign - by building your own rain garden or adopting a public rain garden.
Register For the Class Here: https://www.hrwc.org/masterraingardener
Co-hosts: Washtenaw County Water Resources, Clinton River Watershed Council, Friends of the Rouge, Huron-Clinton Metroparks, Huron River Watershed Council, Oakland County Water Resources, and the River Raisin Watershed Council.
More information: www.MasterRainGardener.org
Questions about the class? Contact Susan Bryan bryans@washtenaw.org
Questions about registration? Contact Marisa Thomas mthomas@hrwc.org.