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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!

Muskegon Conservation District Frog-Bit Pull
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.



Muskegon Lake Annual Spring Cleanup
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!!

Pavilion Reserved
Pennsylvania Elementary Kindergarten classes. Afternoon of outdoor discovery.

Giving Tuesday
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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Pavilion Reserved for Reeths Puffer Central Elementary
R.P. Central Elementary kindergarten classes field trip.

Fall Work Bee
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.

Purple Loosestrife Pull
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
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.




Work Bee
Our next Work Bee is scheduled for Saturday, July 27th from 9am to noon. Weather permitting, we would like to finish painting the storage sheds next to the Ron Brown Education Pavilion.
Bring a friend and help us give a facelift to the sheds! Please park in the Preserve parking lot and then follow the maintenace road to the Pavilion.

Reeths Puffer Class of 1984 Reunion
Pavilion reserved for Reeths Puffer Class of 1984 reunion.


Muskegon Conservation District's Thursday Night Plants Event
Registration is now open for the Muskegon Conservation District's Thursday Night Plants event at the Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve on Thursday, June 20th from 4:30pm to 6pm. Learn the very basics of identifying plants during an interactive walk around the Preserve.
Registration is required and there is a fee of $10.00. You can register by following the link below:

Non-Native Invasive Frog Bit Pull
Be a part of the Muskegon Lake Watershed Partnership's Shoreline Stewards program and help remove non-native invasive Frog Bit at the Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve. Meet in the Preserve parking lot and bring waders if you have them.

Work Bee
Join us for our first Work Bee of the season! We will meet at the Ron Brown Education Pavilion and will be painting the two sheds adjacent to it. Please park in the Preserve parking lot and follow the gravel maintenace road to the pavilion.

Muskegon Lake Annual Spring Cleanup
Volunteers are needed for the Muskegon Lake Annual Spring Cleanup! The cleanup is scheduled for Sunday, April 28th from 8am to noon. The Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve is one of 12 sites that will be a part of the cleanup.
Sign up to volunteer at the Preserve will begin at 8am. Look for the green chevy truck parked at the entrance to the maintenance road. Garbage bags will be provided. Please bring your own rubber gloves or work gloves, rain gear and wear old shoes or rubber boots.
Come join us on the 28th!! The rain date for the Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve only is Saturday, May 4th from 9am to noon.

Sportsman for Youth
This year's Sportsman for Youth is scheduled for Saturday, September 9th from 9am to 3pm at the Muskegon County Fairgrounds.
This family friendly event is a one-day outdoor extravaganza for kids of all ages to experience the outdoors and its many opportunities. The event is FREE and includes activities, demonstrations and information from each of the exhibitors.
There will also be prize drawings, lunch and gift bags provided for all youth (17 years of age & younger) in attendance (while supplies last).
The Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve will be an exhibitor again this year. Stop by booth number 28 and say hi! We will have updates on the Preserve and seed balls and coloring books for the kids!