Meet at the Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve at 8:30am to sign up. Look for the blue tent near the staging area.
Planting at the Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve Microforest.
Muskegon and Grand Rapids Rotary Clubs. Microforest preparation.
Reeths Puffer Elementary School Field Trip.
We are very pleased to announce a very special Saturdays with a Scientist program on May 16th, “Coffee with the Birds”! Tori Martel a local birder and bird photographer from Muskegon, Michigan will lead the presentation.
One of Tori’s favorite spots to go birding is the Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve where she has seen and documented 160 different species of birds! See some of her pictures below.
Tori absolutely loves birds and whenever she has a moment of free time, she can usually be found birding. She has always had a love and appreciation for nature and wildlife and found her true passion for birds about 6 years ago. She set up multiple bird feeders in her backyard and instantly was drawn to seeing all the different bird species that visited them.
She began to photograph the birds she saw and what started off as a casual backyard bird watching hobby quickly snowballed into a full-blown bird obsession!
Birds bring her so much joy and have taught her to slow down and appreciate the little things all around her. In this crazy, hectic world, birding helps to keep her grounded. She loves sharing her passion with her family and friends and always looks forward to finding and learning about new birds.
Now Tori would like to share her knowledge of birds with the local community, and we are very pleased she will be kicking off the 2026 season of Saturdays with a Scientist.
In addition to Tori’s presentation there will also be free coffee and snacks! Aldea Coffee is generously donating some of their delicious coffee for this event. If you want to bring your favorite coffee mug, feel free to bring it along!
The fun kicks off at 11am at the Ron Brown Education pavilion. Don't forget your binoculars!
Twin Lake Elementary School. Planting at the Microforest.
R.P. Pennsylvania Elementary School Field Trip.
R.P. Central Elementary School Field Trip.
Reeths Puffer Intermediate School. Planting at the Microforest.
Pavilion reserved for Reeth Puffer Central Elementary field trip.
A microforest is being created at the Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve! A microforest is a very dense planting of native trees, shrubs and ground cover on a relatively small area of land. The process of creating a microforest begins with establishing a simulated forest floor using compost, sheet cardboard and recycled woodchips. Volunteers are needed to help spread compost, place cardboard on top of the compost and then spreading woodchips on top of the cardboard.
Check in at the blue tent next to the Preserve staging area. Water and rakes will be provided, but please bring gloves and wear closed-toe shoes.
Learn more about Sea Turtles! Fun and educational activities for all ages. Arrive any time between 3pm and 4:30pm for this FREE event!!
Volunteers are needed for the 2025 Muskegon River Trash Bash! The Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve is a part of the Muskegon River Watershed, which is made up of the Muskegon River, connecting streams and tributaries and the thousands of acres of land that surround it. We will be concentrating on picking up trash around the entire shoreline of the Preserve and in the water of the Muskegon River, Muskegon Lake and the lagoon surrounding the Preserve.
If you have a kayak or waders, please bring them. There will also be waders and a canoe available to use. Please bring sunscreen, gloves, and hats. Trash bags and water will be provided. Check in at the blue tent in the parking lot area.
N. Muskegon Community Center (Connected to the N. Muskegon Library) 1522 Ruddiman Drive.
Pavilion Reserved for Reeths Puffer Central Elementary.
Volunteers are needed to help remove Spotted Knapweed and Purple Loosestrife (invasive species) on Monday, August 18th from 9am to noon. Please bring sunscreen, gloves, and hats. Trash bags and water will be provided.
Explore geology of Michigan and the Great Lakes area!! Free family friendly event.
Volunteers welcome!
Volunteers welcome!
Reeths Puffer Central Elementary Field Trip.
Volunteers welcome!
Twin Lake Elementary School Field Trip.
Volunteers welcome!
Volunteers welcome!
We are very excited to announce our "Saturdays with a Scientist" programs! These family-friendly activities will be held at the Ron Brown Education Pavilion from 3pm to 5pm at the Preserve. The first program will be on Phenology: Seasonal Changes. There will be a brief discussion and then a fun activity!
Volunteers are needed to help remove European Frog-Bit, an invasive aquatic plant at the Preserve. Please bring waders or a kayak if you have them. MCD will provide buckets, gloves and garbage bags.
Pavilion reserved for Reeths Puffer Central Elementary students.
Pavilion reserved for Reeths Puffer Elementary kindergarten classes.
Volunteers are needed for the Muskegon Lake Annual Spring Cleanup! The cleanup is scheduled for Sunday, April 27th from 8:30am to noon. The Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve is one of 12 sites that will be a part of the cleanup.
Sign up at the Preserve will begin at 8:30am. We will be meeting at the Ron Brown Education Pavilion. Garbage bags will be provided. Please bring your own rubber gloves or work gloves and wear old shoes or rubber boots.
Come join us on the 27th!!
Pennsylvania Elementary Kindergarten classes. Afternoon of outdoor discovery.
Help “Preserve the Preserve” by donating to the Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve on Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2024. There are 3 options for giving: Donate to our operating fund; Donate to our endowment fund or become a MLNP volunteer.
More details will be forthcoming on our website and FB Page.
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R.P. Central Elementary kindergarten classes field trip.
Volunteers needed! Our next Work Bee is scheduled for Saturday, September 28th from 9am to noon. Please park near the large metal gate and then follow the maintenance road to the Ron Brown Education Pavilion. For your comfort and safety, please bring a pair of gloves, wear long pants and closed toe shoes or work boots.
Be a part of the Muskegon Lake Watershed Partnership's Shoreline Stewards program and help remove Purple Loosestrife at the Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve. Meet in the Preserve parking lot.
Summer Scientists from the Boys and Girls Club of Muskegon will be exploring the Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve with WMEAC (West Michigan Environmental Action Council) programming.
