UPCOMING EVENTS


Talking Trash: An Interactive Discussion Inspired by The Plastic Bag Store
Jan
30

Talking Trash: An Interactive Discussion Inspired by The Plastic Bag Store

Join us for an evening with The U-M Museum of Art, U-M Arts Initiative, the Graham Sustainability Institute, and UMS for an evening designed to share diverse perspectives & empower individual action.

Detroit River Coalition founder, Genevieve Rattray, and member, Hannah Tizedes, will be offering their expertise and thoughts as they “talk trash” and discuss the roles individuals, businesses and governments can play in addressing the issues surrounding single-use plastics.

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SATURDAY PUBLIC CLEANUP @ BELLE ISLE
Oct
15

SATURDAY PUBLIC CLEANUP @ BELLE ISLE

Bring the whole family and help Keep Belle Isle Beautiful on the third Saturday of each month.

Recurring date: Third Saturday of each month, May through October

Time: 9:30am - Noon

Location and Parking: In front of the Belle Isle Aquarium

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BELLE ISLE KAYAK CLUB @ BELLE ISLE
Oct
15

BELLE ISLE KAYAK CLUB @ BELLE ISLE

Make your adventure count! Bring your own kayak or SUP and join us as we 'paddle against plastic pollution' along the canals of Belle Isle. Some kayaks will be available onsite on a first come first serve basis. 

Recurring date: Third Saturday of each month, April through October
Time: 9:30am - Noon
Location: Shoreline entry from behind the Belle Isle Aquarium
Parking and check in is available in the front of the Belle Isle Aquarium

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'SECOND FRIDAYS' BEACH SERIES @ BELLE ISLE
Oct
14

'SECOND FRIDAYS' BEACH SERIES @ BELLE ISLE

Families, friends, community groups and corporate teams looking to meet up at the Belle Isle Beach and help Keep Belle Isle Beautiful are welcome to join us on the second Friday of each month, July – October. Beach cleanups are on land only

 Recurring date: Second Friday of each month, July through October

Time: 9:30am - Noon

Location and Parking: Belle Isle Beach

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Detroit Riverfront Clean-up
Oct
1

Detroit Riverfront Clean-up

Join OAC staff to help keep our Detroit Riverfront area clean, beautiful, and safe for people and wildlife! We're partnering with the Great Lakes Educators of Aquatic and Marine Sciences (GLEAMS) and the Alliance for the Great Lakes on a region-wide Great Lakes shoreline and beach cleanup effort. Our efforts will focus on the Milliken State Park portion of the Detroit Riverwalk. Clean-up equipment will be provided, but please plan to bring your own water bottle. BOGO admission to the OAC will be provided to participants to be used that day or a later date.  Meet at the front entrance of the Outdoor Adventure Center along the Dequindre Cut.

Register for Detroit Riverfront Clean-up: https://adopt.greatlakes.org/s/cleanup/a2o8X000004L80O

 

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SATURDAY PUBLIC CLEANUP @ BELLE ISLE
Sep
17

SATURDAY PUBLIC CLEANUP @ BELLE ISLE

Bring the whole family and help Keep Belle Isle Beautiful on the third Saturday of each month.

Recurring date: Third Saturday of each month, May through October

Time: 9:30am - Noon

Location and Parking: In front of the Belle Isle Aquarium

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BELLE ISLE KAYAK CLUB @ BELLE ISLE
Sep
17

BELLE ISLE KAYAK CLUB @ BELLE ISLE

Make your adventure count! Bring your own kayak or SUP and join us as we 'paddle against plastic pollution' along the canals of Belle Isle. Some kayaks will be available onsite on a first come first serve basis. 

Recurring date: Third Saturday of each month, April through October
Time: 9:30am - Noon
Location: Shoreline entry from behind the Belle Isle Aquarium
Parking and check in is available in the front of the Belle Isle Aquarium

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Detroit River Evening
Sep
14

Detroit River Evening

The 11th annual Detroit River Evening will be hosted virtually on September 14 2022 from 6pm to 7:30pm. Guests will hear updates on the Remedial Action Plan, our updated work plan to meet those goals and preview the 2021/22 annual report. The virtual event is free and registration is required

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Ecorse Creek Committee Cleanup
Sep
10

Ecorse Creek Committee Cleanup

Join the Ecorse Creek Committee at Pepper Park (Ecorse), Council Point Park (Lincoln Park) or Beaver Park (Wyandotte) . Cleanups will take place in July, August & September from 9 am-noon. A lunch will be provided in September to celebrate the cleanup season!

 Recurring date: Second Saturday of each month, July through September

Time: 9:00am - Noon

Location: Pepper Park (Ecorse), Council Point Park (Lincoln Park), Beaver Park (Wyandotte)

Registration: https://forms.gle/HkieyufjSk1KJ9Bo8

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'SECOND FRIDAYS' BEACH SERIES @ BELLE ISLE
Sep
9

'SECOND FRIDAYS' BEACH SERIES @ BELLE ISLE

Families, friends, community groups and corporate teams looking to meet up at the Belle Isle Beach and help Keep Belle Isle Beautiful are welcome to join us on the second Friday of each month, July – October. Beach cleanups are on land only

 Recurring date: Second Friday of each month, July through October

Time: 9:30am - Noon

Location and Parking: Belle Isle Beach

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SATURDAY PUBLIC CLEANUP @ BELLE ISLE
Aug
20

SATURDAY PUBLIC CLEANUP @ BELLE ISLE

Bring the whole family and help Keep Belle Isle Beautiful on the third Saturday of each month.

Recurring date: Third Saturday of each month, May through October

Time: 9:30am - Noon

Location and Parking: In front of the Belle Isle Aquarium

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BELLE ISLE KAYAK CLUB @ BELLE ISLE
Aug
20

BELLE ISLE KAYAK CLUB @ BELLE ISLE

Make your adventure count! Bring your own kayak or SUP and join us as we 'paddle against plastic pollution' along the canals of Belle Isle. Some kayaks will be available onsite on a first come first serve basis. 

Recurring date: Third Saturday of each month, April through October
Time: 9:30am - Noon
Location: Shoreline entry from behind the Belle Isle Aquarium
Parking and check in is available in the front of the Belle Isle Aquarium

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Ecorse Creek Committee Cleanup
Aug
13

Ecorse Creek Committee Cleanup

Join the Ecorse Creek Committee at Pepper Park (Ecorse), Council Point Park (Lincoln Park) or Beaver Park (Wyandotte) . Cleanups will take place in July, August & September from 9 am-noon. A lunch will be provided in September to celebrate the cleanup season!

 Recurring date: Second Saturday of each month, July through September

Time: 9:00am - Noon

Location: Pepper Park (Ecorse), Council Point Park (Lincoln Park), Beaver Park (Wyandotte)

Registration: https://forms.gle/HkieyufjSk1KJ9Bo8

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'SECOND FRIDAYS' BEACH SERIES @ BELLE ISLE
Aug
12

'SECOND FRIDAYS' BEACH SERIES @ BELLE ISLE

Families, friends, community groups and corporate teams looking to meet up at the Belle Isle Beach and help Keep Belle Isle Beautiful are welcome to join us on the second Friday of each month, July – October. Beach cleanups are on land only

 Recurring date: Second Friday of each month, July through October

Time: 9:30am - Noon

Location and Parking: Belle Isle Beach

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BELLE ISLE KAYAK CLUB @ BELLE ISLE
Jul
16

BELLE ISLE KAYAK CLUB @ BELLE ISLE

Make your adventure count! Bring your own kayak or SUP and join us as we 'paddle against plastic pollution' along the canals of Belle Isle. Some kayaks will be available onsite on a first come first serve basis. 

Recurring date: Third Saturday of each month, April through October
Time: 9:30am - Noon
Location: Shoreline entry from behind the Belle Isle Aquarium
Parking and check in is available in the front of the Belle Isle Aquarium

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SATURDAY PUBLIC CLEANUP @ BELLE ISLE
Jul
16

SATURDAY PUBLIC CLEANUP @ BELLE ISLE

Bring the whole family and help Keep Belle Isle Beautiful on the third Saturday of each month.

Recurring date: Third Saturday of each month, May through October

Time: 9:30am - Noon

Location and Parking: In front of the Belle Isle Aquarium

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'SECOND FRIDAYS' BEACH SERIES @ BELLE ISLE
Jul
8

'SECOND FRIDAYS' BEACH SERIES @ BELLE ISLE

Families, friends, community groups and corporate teams looking to meet up at the Belle Isle Beach and help Keep Belle Isle Beautiful are welcome to join us on the second Friday of each month, July – October. Beach cleanups are on land only

 Recurring date: Second Friday of each month, July through October

Time: 9:30am - Noon

Location and Parking: Belle Isle Beach

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SATURDAY PUBLIC CLEANUP @ BELLE ISLE
Jun
18

SATURDAY PUBLIC CLEANUP @ BELLE ISLE

Bring the whole family and help Keep Belle Isle Beautiful on the third Saturday of each month.

Recurring date: Third Saturday of each month, May through October

Time: 9:30am - Noon

Location and Parking: In front of the Belle Isle Aquarium

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BELLE ISLE KAYAK CLUB @ BELLE ISLE
Jun
18

BELLE ISLE KAYAK CLUB @ BELLE ISLE

Make your adventure count! Bring your own kayak or SUP and join us as we 'paddle against plastic pollution' along the canals of Belle Isle. Some kayaks will be available onsite on a first come first serve basis. 

Recurring date: Third Saturday of each month, April through October
Time: 9:30am - Noon
Location: Shoreline entry from behind the Belle Isle Aquarium
Parking and check in is available in the front of the Belle Isle Aquarium

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SATURDAY PUBLIC CLEANUP @ BELLE ISLE
May
21

SATURDAY PUBLIC CLEANUP @ BELLE ISLE

Bring the whole family and help Keep Belle Isle Beautiful on the third Saturday of each month.

Recurring date: Third Saturday of each month, May through October

Time: 9:30am - Noon

Location and Parking: In front of the Belle Isle Aquarium

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BELLE ISLE KAYAK CLUB @ BELLE ISLE
May
21

BELLE ISLE KAYAK CLUB @ BELLE ISLE

Make your adventure count! Bring your own kayak or SUP and join us as we 'paddle against plastic pollution' along the canals of Belle Isle. Some kayaks will be available onsite on a first come first serve basis. 

Recurring date: Third Saturday of each month, April through October
Time: 9:30am - Noon
Location: Shoreline entry from behind the Belle Isle Aquarium
Parking and check in is available in the front of the Belle Isle Aquarium

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BELLE ISLE KAYAK CLUB
Apr
23

BELLE ISLE KAYAK CLUB

Make your adventure count! Bring your own kayak or SUP and join us as we 'paddle against plastic pollution' along the canals of Belle Isle. Some kayaks will be available onsite on a first come first serve basis. 

Recurring date: Third Saturday of each month, April through October
Time: 9:30am - Noon
Location: Shoreline entry from behind the Belle Isle Aquarium
Parking and check in is available in the front of the Belle Isle Aquarium

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