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!
2025 Muskegon Lighthouse Tours!
Most folks do not seem to be aware that you can actually go inside the South Pierhead light in Muskegon at specific dates and times during the summer. Mike is serving as a volunteer light 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 2025 light tours with Mike take place between 1-5 p.m. on these dates and others to be announced.
- Friday June 13th
- Friday June 20th
- Friday June 25th
- Saturday June 26th
- Saturday August 16th
- Saturday September 20th
- and MORE DATES TO COME IN 2025!
Invasive Species Stewardship: SWLC
Mike Ricco of Sea Michigan invites others to join us on various 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 DNR- stay tuned for more events with the DNR!
Mike Ricco of Sea Michigan invites others to join us at various locations for invasive species removal and 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
Time and place to be announced!
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! For example:
Our next beach walk will be at To be Announced. 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 more details on the opportunity for a free hat or t-shirt from Sea Michigan during selected events!
See you on the beach!
- May 19 09:30 Pere Marquette Park
- June 23 09:30 Pere Marquette Park
- July 28 09:30 Pere Marquette Park
- Sep 20 09:30 Pere Marquette Park
Michigan Lakes & Streams Assoc. 64th Annual Conference
April 25-26 Muskegon
Join the conference to be held in Muskegon at the convention center. This is also an opportunity to complete your CLMP- Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program training along with Mike! Check out MLSA.org for more information on the conference and the training.
Kalamazoo River Clean-up- Mayor's Park, Kalamazoo
Saturday May 17th - Kalamazoo
In conjunction with several organizations, join in on cleaning up Kalamazoo River before that "stuff" ends up in Sea Michigan! ;o)
Go to this link to sign up:
https://kalamazooriver.org/events/event/kalamazoo-river-cleanup-celebration/
The clean up portion that Mike is participating in will start at Mayor's Park from 10-and go to 2, and there is food afterward.
2025 Past Events
Jan 15 - South Haven - N. Beach: Walk a Beach With Mike
Feb 1 - South Haven - N. Beach: Walk a Beach With Mike
Mar 12 S. Haven- North Beach: Walk a Beach with Mike
Mar 19 S. Haven - North Beach: Walk a Beach with Mike
Mar 22- DNR- Basics of Birdwatching- Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery
Mar 23- DNR - Invasive Species Removal- Saugatuck Dunes State Park
Apr 12- Land Conservancy of West Michigan + DNR- Controlled burn practices - Sal Lake Bog Nature Preserve
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 St. 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
Dec 18- S. Haven - North Beach Walk-a-beach