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Volunteering
Here are just some of the ways you volunteer with the River Raisin Watershed Council. Many thanks to the people who have donated their time in helping us throughout the years!
Looking for current volunteer opportunities?
Check out what we have here.
Adopt-a-Stream Events
Adopt-a-Stream is celebrated each spring and fall. This is your opportunity to help collect valuable data about the health of our watershed. We collect macro-invertebrates (bugs living in the river) from 16 sites across the watershed.
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This event is a three day project:
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Day 1) Training Day - You learn about the project and how to collect bugs in the river safely.
Day 2) Stream Search Day - You get out in the river and collect some bugs!
Day 3) Bug ID Day - Get an up-close look at the bugs you found in the river and learn about the
health of the stream.
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For more information about the
Adopt-A-Stream program, click here.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Work Day: Help Plant a Rain Garden!
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Date: Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Aden Mead Park, 211 S. Occidental, Tecumseh, MI
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We need your help to plant a beautiful and beneficial rain garden at Aden Mead Park! Join us for an afternoon of hands-on conservation and make a real difference for our local watershed.
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Come prepared to enjoy the afternoon sunshine while we work together to establish this important green space. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing, a hat, and sunglasses for sun protection, and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.
We will provide all the necessary tools for planting!
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Why volunteer?
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Make a direct impact: Help create a feature that improves water quality and habitat.
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Learn about rain gardens: Discover how these natural solutions work.
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Connect with nature: Spend time outdoors in a beautiful park setting.
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Community involvement: Work alongside fellow volunteers who care about the environment.
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MRG Certification Opportunity: This workday counts as one of the two required volunteer opportunities for those pursuing MRG (Michigan Rain Garden) certification!
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Ready to dig in?
Join Us for Macro-invertebrate Bug ID Day!
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Date: Thursday, June 6th, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: LISD Center for a Sustainable Future (4260 Tipton Hwy, Adrian MI)
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Come be a citizen scientist and help us sort through the fascinating world of aquatic macro-invertebrates (aka "bugs") collected during our spring sampling!
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Volunteers will be working together to categorize these tiny creatures into groups. Dr. Kratz will be on hand to guide the process and confirm identifications, offering a fantastic opportunity to learn about these important indicators of water quality.
No prior experience is necessary!
This is a great chance to get hands-on with local ecology and contribute to valuable research.
Come and go as you are able! We understand everyone has busy schedules, so feel free to join us for any amount of time between 2 PM and 6 PM. Every bit of effort will be greatly appreciated!
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What you'll be doing:
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Sorting macro-invertebrates from our collected samples.
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Learning about different types of aquatic insects and other invertebrates.
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Potentially using microscopes for closer examination (optional).
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Contributing valuable data to our watershed monitoring efforts.
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This is a fun and educational event for anyone interested in local waterways and the small creatures that call them home. We hope to see you there!