Find upcoming events below or view our list of 2026 events.

Garlic Mustard Workbee

Cohosted with Northwest Michigan Invasive Species Network and Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy

Thursday, May 21, 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm
Railroad Point Natural Area (details)
Registration required

Volunteers needed! Help remove garlic mustard, a top 12 invasive species, from the beautiful Railroad Point Natural Area. ​

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Betsie River Clean Sweep

Cohosted with Boardman River Clean Sweep and Traverse Area Paddle Club

Friday, June 12, 2026, 9:30am-12:30pm
Meet at Homestead Dam launch
Registration required

Volunteers needed! Enjoy a morning on the Betsie while helping keep the river beautiful and trash-free.

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How to use iNaturalist to identify Michigan flora & fauna

Hosted by Benzie Shores District Library

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 5:30pm
Benzie Shores District Library (in the Program Room)

The Benzie Conservation District needs you (and your phone) for science! Learn how to use iNaturalist to start identifying and recording species you encounter on the water, on the trail or even in your backyard.

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Paddle & Plant ID

Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 9:00am-11:00am
Lake Ann DNR public access
Registration appreciated

Discover the fascinating aquatic plants in our local lakes during a leisurely, guided paddle while helping look for invasive species.

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The Hidden World of Aquatic Plants

Hosted by Benzie Shores District Library

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 5:30pm
Benzie Shores District Library (in the Program Room)

Help us celebrate lakes in July and join the Benzie Conservation District’s Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator, Kyla Robinson, for a look at the intersection of art and ecology.

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Oil Pastel Basics: Painting Michigan Beachscapes

Hosted by Benzie Shores District Library

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 10:30am
Benzie Shores District Library (in the Program Room)

Help us celebrate lakes in July and join the Benzie Conservation District’s Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator, Kyla Robinson, for a beginner’s lesson on painting with oil pastels. 

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Oil Pastel Basics: Painting Michigan Beachscapes

Hosted by Darcy Library of Beulah

Tuesday, July 30, 2026 from 1:00pm-3:00pm
Darcy Library of Beulah
Registration required: this event is limited to 10 attendees

Help us celebrate lakes in July and join the Benzie Conservation District’s Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator, Kyla Robinson, for a beginner’s lesson on painting with oil pastels. 

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