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JULY
7/17
Community Science Day
Wednesday: 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Platte River Park. Meet at the parking lot on Indian Hill Road, Honor, MI 49640 |
Join us at the NEW Platte River Park for a Community Science Day! We’re partnering with Honor Area Restoration Project and Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy for this special volunteer event, where you can help discover the park’s ecology by exploring the grounds and snapping photos of the plants and wildlife you see. The species captured in these pictures will give us a broader understanding of the park’s ecology so it can receive the best possible care.
How to participate:
How to participate:
- Registration is appreciated: email [email protected]
- Download and make an iNaturalist account on your smart device before the event. This is the app we’ll use to record pictures.
- Meet us at the parking lot on Indian Hill Rd, Honor MI 49640 to get instructions, join a team, and start exploring!
7/20
Platte River Clean Sweep
Saturday: meet at 9:30am
Meet at Maley Park, Honor, MI 49640 |
Enjoy a morning on the Platte and help us keep the river beautiful! We’ll be paddling the river to remove anthropogenic (human-made) debris to keep the water healthy and the habitat safe. Light breakfast provided. Registration required.
Good to know:
Good to know:
- What should I bring? Cleanup equipment is provided, but please bring your own kayak or canoe, life preserver, water bottle, sunscreen, and bug spray.
- What if the weather is bad? In the event of bad weather, this event will be rescheduled for July 27, 2024.
- Who can participate? Everyone is welcome! People under 18 must be accompanied by their parent or guardian.