Events
MiCorps Spring Macroinvertebrate Sampling
The Barry Conservation District, in partnership with the Thornapple River Watershed Council (TRWC) and Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds - LGROW, received a MiCorps: Michigan Clean Water Corps Volunteer Stream Monitoring Implementation Grant for water quality monitoring in the Thornapple River Watershed.
Macroinvertebrate sampling is an easy and fun way to determine water quality. Some macroinvertebrates are very sensitive and can only survive in high quality waters, others can live with high amounts of pollution present. This is a great way to get a long-term view on current water quality.
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the health and quality of the Thornapple River! As a volunteer, you'll be at the forefront of data collection and analysis, helping us maintain the determine future projects and monitoring efforts.
MiCorps Macro Identification Workshop
Join us at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute as we identify, and count macroinvertebrates collected through the MiCorps volunteer stream monitoring program.
Matt Bain, Aquatic Specialist & Education Coordinator from LGROW will guide us through proper identification of macroinvertebrates and related water quality ratings.
Please register before May 5th
Annual Thornapple River Cleanup
Join us for the annual Thornapple River Cleanup!
Locations in Ada, Caledonia, Middleville, and Hastings!
Plant Sale Pickup
Fall is a great time to plant natives! Over winter these plants will focus on root growth to bring you beautiful blooms in 2025. Choose plants based on your properties available sun and soil moisture, bloom color and period.
Native plants require less watering, filter pollutants, provide habitat and food for wildlife and pollinators, and stabilize soil with their extensive root systems. You can read more about the benefits of native plants here.
Order your native grasses, wildflowers, and select shrubs now then schedule your pickup between August 22-23, 9am - 5pm and August 24, 9am - 12pm.
Questions? Email us!
Thornapple River Cleanup
Help clean up the Thornapple River!
Cleanup locations include Ada, Caledonia (Alaska), Middleville, and Hastings.
Bring your own boat or borrow one of ours. We will have coffee and snacks in the morning before heading down the river and pizza and soda for lunch when we return.
To receive a T-shirt, you must register by August 30th
