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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!
Basics of Beekeeping
Dates: Thursdays, January 15th – February 19th
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: RRWC Offices – 804 N Evans St, Tecumseh, MI
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This comprehensive six-week course is designed for new and aspiring beekeepers looking for hands-on knowledge. Each week builds your foundational skills, covering bee biology, hive setup, maintenance, pest prevention, honey harvest, and seasonal hive management.
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Graduates will also be invited to join a local beekeeping club and continue learning from experienced beekeepers in the community.
Volunteer Meeting
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Dates: Thursday, January 29th
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: AJ Smith Recreation Center – 810 N Evans St, Tecumseh, MI
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Join the River Raisin Watershed Council for our January Volunteer Kickoff Meeting! This one-hour gathering is a great opportunity to learn more about volunteering with RRWC, explore upcoming opportunities for the year ahead, and connect with staff and fellow volunteers.
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We’ll share an overview of our volunteer program, highlight ways to get involved in watershed protection and community outreach, and discuss volunteer membership benefits and perks. Whether you’re brand new to RRWC or a returning volunteer, we’d love to have you join us.
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Nature Narratives - Book Club​
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Dates: Thursday, February 5th
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Musgrove + Company - 135 E Chicago Blvd, Tecumseh, MI
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Join the River Raisin Watershed Council for our second Nature Narratives Book Club gathering as we explore Is a River Alive? by Robert Macfarlane. This thoughtfully written book invites readers to consider rivers as living beings and to reflect on our relationship with water, place, and stewardship.
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This gathering is designed to be welcoming and conversational, with space for shared reflection and discussion. Whether you’re a regular book club attendee or joining us for the first time, all are welcome.
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.