We will post events here that Sea Michigan is participating in such as Adopt-a-Beach clean-ups, free "Walk a Beach With Mike" invites, etc. Additionally, check out the "More" tab on the home page for Special Interest/private Group Walks.
Please join us and get involved in exploring, protecting, and celebrating Sea Michigan as a natural resource for all to enjoy for generations to come!
2024 Muskegon Lighthouse Tours!
Most folks do not seem to be aware that you can actually go inside the South Pierhead lighthouse in Muskegon at specific dates and times during the summer. Mike is serving as a volunteer lighthouse tour guide this summer. Here are the dates (below) that he is inviting you to come join him. Tours typically last about 15 minutes in the lighthouse itself, plus additional history is shared pre/post entry.
There is a $5 charge per person that goes directly to the Muskegon Lighthouse Conservancy...the historical preservation organization that hosts the tours, and there is also a gift shop hut to help support the cause further. The tours start near the gift shop, which is next to the NOAA station (prior Coast Guard station...1431 Beach Street) at the north end of Pere Marquette beach.
Please see the following website to learn more about the organization and how you might play a role in restoring/preserving the Muskegon lighthouses.
I hope to see you there and share some of the amazing history of the Muskegon lighthouses!
The 2024 lighthouse tours with Mike take place between 1-5 p.m. on these dates.
- June 14 Friday
- June 30 Sunday
- July 26 Friday
- July 27 Saturday
- August 23 Friday
- August 24 Saturday
- September 21 (4-7 p.m. special time)
- MORE DATES TO COME IN 2025!
Invasive Species Stewardship
Mike Ricco of Sea Michigan invites others to join us on Mondays- dates and locations to be advised for invasive species removal or other stewardship efforts in association with the South West Michigan Land Conservancy program.
Their website is: https//swmlc.org.
Such volunteer stewardship workdays engage volunteers through hands-on restoration and education as they help remove invasive plants threatening high-quality ecosystems in natural areas across Southwest Michigan.
See you in the conservancy parks and areas!
Mike
Invasive Species Stewardship
Mike Ricco of Sea Michigan invites others to join us at future dates for invasive species removal or other stewardship efforts in association with the Michigan DNR Volunteer Stewardship program.
Their website is: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/get-involved/volunteer-stewardship
“Volunteer stewardship workdays engage volunteers through hands-on restoration and education as they help remove invasive plants threatening high-quality ecosystems in state parks across Michigan”. Volunteers learn plant identification, see rare ecosystems, connect with others, etc.
See you on the dunes!
Mike
Walk a Beach with Mike
December 18, 2024
South Haven- North Beach 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
The “Walk a Beach With Mike” is a free event opportunity to actually get out on the shoreline, meet new people, learn about the beach and area, history, and environmental science...any and all topics are open!
Our next beach walk will be at South Haven's North Beach. We will meet at the beach, near the concession stand. There is a charge for parking this time of year. There are public bathrooms at the beach, yet they may be closed. Look for the Sea Michigan flag (see flag photo above). Try to be 10 minutes early so that we can start close to on time.
Wear appropriate and comfortable clothing for you, and if the water temperatures cooperate, feel free to wear a swim suit or shorts!
If participants want to go longer, we can...I am open to what each of you are seeking to experience.
If intense weather is in the forecast, the prior day all attempts will be made to alert everyone to a re-schedule date and/or time.
Formal Release: Sea Michigan is not liable in any way for any harm that may transpire...each participant is there at your own risk. Sea Michigan retains the right to take pictures or videos (unless otherwise discussed and agreed to) of the event and participants to use strictly on the Sea Michigan website/YouTube site, for promotional or informative purposes. Participants agree to these terms and conditions simply through actual participation.
Adopt-a-Beach Clean-up: Stay tuned for future dates!
Stay tuned for more details on the opportunity for a free hat or t-shirt from Sea Michigan during the event!
See you on the beach!
Mike
2024 Past Events
June 14- Muskegon Lighthouse Tour
June 24 - Pere Marquette- Adopt a Beach
June 26- South Haven- North Beach : Walk a Beach
June 30 - Muskegon Lighthouse Tour
July 19 - DNR Invasive species -Muskegon State Park
July 22 - Pere Marquette - Adopt a Beach
July 23 - St. Joe-Silver Beach: Walk a Beach
July 26 - Muskegon Lighthouse Tour
July 27 - Muskegon Lighthouse Tour
August 17 - Grand Mere State Park: Invasive Species Stewardship
Aug 23 & 24 - Muskegon Lighthouse Tour
Sep 12- S. Haven North Beach- Walk-a-beach
Sep 15- DNR Saugatuck Dunes Invasive Species removal
Sep 21- Muskegon Light Tour
Sep 21- Pere Marquette- Walk-a-beach
Sep 21- Pere Marquette Adopt a Beach
Oct 15- S. Haven North & South Beaches- Walk-a-beach
Nov 18- Wolf Tree Nature Trails- invasive Species - SWMLC
Nov 20 - S. Haven - North Beach Walk-a-beach