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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!
Volunteer Meeting​
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Join us for our second Volunteer Meeting of the year! Whether you attended our kickoff gathering or are just getting involved, this meeting is a great opportunity to reconnect, learn what’s ahead, and find your place in the work we’re doing across the River Raisin watershed.
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Thursday, February 26 | 5:00–6:00 PM
RRWC Headquarters
804 N Evans St, Tecumseh, MI
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Nature Narratives​
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Join us for our next Nature Narratives Book Club as we read The Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley.
This powerful coming-of-age novel weaves together Indigenous identity, resilience, justice, and the deep connections between people and land... set right here in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
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Session 1 | March 5 - Chapters 1 - 27 | 6–7 PM
Session 2 | April 2 - Chapters 28 - End | 6–7 PM
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.
Come for meaningful conversation, community connection, and stories that root us deeper in place.
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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.
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 (SBR1 site)
Saturday, May 16 | 10 AM – Noon -
Clayton – Benner Hwy & M-34
Saturday, May 16 | 2 PM – 4 PM (ish) -
Dundee – Below the Dam
Sunday, May 17 | 3 PM – 5 PM (ish) -
Milan – Wilson Park
Saturday, May 23 | Noon – 2 PM (ish)
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Bug ID Day
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
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
