For Businesses
Businesses, institutions, churches and medical facilities all play a role in protecting our local waterways. Check out these housekeeping tips for ways to reduce your contribution to stormwater pollution. You can also contact the GLRC to partner in educating your staff and customers on pollution prevention.
LOCAL EVENTS
Check here for information on local paddling events, river clean-ups, green infrastructure, pollution prevention/recycling, educational seminars, and more!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Party for the Planet
April 19, 2025, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Potter Park Zoo, 1301 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, MI 48912
Join GLRC at the Party for the Planet, North America’s largest Earth Day celebration! More than 120 zoos and aquariums across the country are taking part, and you’re invited to explore conservation in a fun, hands-on way—all included with standard zoo admission! You'll enjoy interactive activities and discover ways to make a difference for wildlife and the planet. Stop by educational stations like the GLRC booth and learn about sustainability, conservation, and how small actions can lead to a big impact.
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"Trees & Water & Worms--Oh My!" Earth Week Open House!
April 23, 2025, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Grand Ledge Area District Library, Main Floor, 131 E. Jefferson St. Grand Ledge
Kids learn fun hands-on STEM Earth Science! See how water moves through our ecosystem using the hands-on "EnviroScape" water display from the Michigan DHHS, get "hands on" with worms-- nature's recyclers-- at the Vermicomposting display from Eaton County Resource Recovery, learn about local wildlife and environment from Eaton County Parks, and play "Duck- Duck- Storm Water Pollution" from GLRC. Stop by the library for free seed giveaways (while supplies last) and information on well testing and green initiatives in our community. Kids who registered for a Free Tree seedling from our partner Neighborhood Forest will be notified when the trees are ready for pickup too!
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RecycleRama
April 26, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Ingham County Health Department, 5303 S. Cedar Street, Lansing, MI
The event is open to all community members and provides an opportunity for community members to recycle or donate Styrofoam, CFLs, LED lights, fluorescent tubes, medications, thermometers, hearing aids, eyeglasses, electronics ($20 fee per TV and monitor; cash or check only), plastic, glass bottles and jars, cardboard, paper, books, bicycles, scrap metal and appliances. Room air conditioners and dehumidifiers will also be collected and Lansing Board of Water & Light customers will receive a $25 rebate for these items.
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Spring Recycling Day
April 26, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Meridian Farmer's Market, 1995 Central Park Dr. Okemos
Accepted items include metals, appliances, bikes and bike parts, document shredding, latex paint, and egg cartons. Not accepted items include gasoline or oil, x-rays, 3-ring binders, large binder clips, and oil-based paints. Bring your Consumers Energy bill and you may be eligible for a rebate on air conditioners, small fridges and freezers, and dehumidifiers.
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ArtStorm 2025 Storm Drain Mural Project Call for Artists
Ongoing; application due by April 30, 2025
Presented by the Arts Council of Greater Lansing on behalf of Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (Tri-County) and the Greater Lansing Regional Committee for Stormwater Management, with funding from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council. Tri-County and GLRC, in partnership with the Arts Council of Greater Lansing, is pleased to announce a call for artists to submit work to be part of the “ArtStorm 2025” Storm Drain Mural Project! Tri-County invites individual artists and artist teams to submit proposals for a public art project designed to raise awareness about the importance of keeping storm drains clear. Selected artist(s) will create vibrant, engaging murals on 17 storm drains across Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties to educate the public on protecting our waterways.
Ingham Conservation District's Spring Tree and Wildflower Sale
Ongoing; order form and payment for trees due April 11, 2025, order form and payment for wildflowers due May 9, 2025.
Pickup location for trees on April 18 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and April 19 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Ingham Conservation District, 1031 W. Dexter Trail, Mason
Pickup location for wildflowers on April 18 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and April 19 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Ingham Conservation District, 1031 W. Dexter Trail, Mason
Stream Monitoring Collection 1 & 2
May 2, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
May 9, 2025 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
C.S. Mott Academic Center320 S Main StOlivet, MI 49076
Join the Eaton Conservation District for their spring stream monitoring as they collect insects from Eaton County streams! Participants will meet in the C.S. Mott Academic Center at The University of Olivet for a training presentation before traveling to a stream site. Teams will work together to collect insect samples that will be used to calculate a water quality score. Waders and other necessary equipment will be provided. Please bring a bottle of water and dress for the weather.
Clinton County Spring Collection Event
May 10, 2025 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
St. Johns, MI, location TBD
Open to Clinton County residents only, who must schedule an appointment to participate. Event includes hazardous waste recycling of unwanted medications, farm & landscaping chemicals, motor oil & anti-freeze, computers & electronics, and car & light truck tires (limit of 10), with some fees involved. Please create an account and register online or contact the Department of Waste Management to make an appointment no later than one week before the event.
Eaton County Spring Cleanup
May 10, 2025 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Delta Township, MI location TBD
Eaton County residents have the opportunity to responsibly dispose and/or recycle all the hard to dispose of "spring cleaning" materials. Your household hazardous waste, electronics, scrap metal, scrap tires, and yard waste are welcome at this event. No Freon containing items will be accepted but passenger tires will, with a limit of 10 tires per vehicle. Registration with the Eaton County Department of Resource Recovery is required, with the location released upon completion of registration.
Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter Spring Native Plant Sale
May 10, 2025 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Meridian Township Farmers Market, 1995 Central Park Drive Okemos, MI 48864
The Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter will be offering a nice selection of native Michigan wildflowers and grasses at the Meridian Farmers' Market. The plants are grown by Bendy Stem Farm in Dimondale Michigan. We will have plants that support birds, bees and pollinators. Proceeds from this fundraiser will help the Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter continue our educational programs and provide grants to help establish native gardens in the greater Lansing area.
Stream Monitoring Identification
May 16, 2025 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
C.S. Mott Academic Center320 S Main StOlivet, MI 49076
Join the Eaton Conservation District for their spring stream monitoring as they identify the insects collected from Eaton County streams! Participants will meet in a science classroom in the C.S. Mott Academic Center at The University of Olivet. Teams will work together to sort and count the insect samples to calculate a water quality score for each stream site. All necessary equipment will be provided.
Lansing Lugnuts Conservation Carnival
June 1, 2025, 1:05 p.m. - 4:05 p.m.
Jackson Field, 505 East Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912
Eaton Conservation District is partnering with the Lansing Lugnuts and the Michigan Association of Conservation Districts to bring a Conservation Carnival to Jackson Field on June 1st! Visit with GLRC on the concourse, watch the Lugnuts take on the Beloit Sky Carp, and play fun carnival games with a conservation theme! The game kicks off at 1:05 pm. Lucky fans will take home a native wildflower to plant. Tickets will be available to purchase soon.
Lansing River Trail and Rivers Cleanup
June 7, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Potter Park Zoo, 1301 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, MI 48912
Michigan Waterways Stewards hosts their fifth community-wide, Lansing Rivers and River Trail Cleanup. The day will include stewardship activities in the morning, then after there will be hospitality, recreation, entertainment, environmental education exhibitors. This will be their largest cleanup event with more activities and special events planned than ever before, unveiling community spirit and civic pride. This event also includes FREE admission to Potter Park Zoo for all volunteers and two park beautification projects: Cherry Hill Park and Kruger's Landing.
How to Build A Rain Garden Workshop for Beginners
June 10, 2025, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The Windsor Room, 139 Bridge St, Dimondale, MI 48821
Join the GLRC and MSU Extension's beginning gardening workshop to create your own rain garden. You'll help prevent flooding, attract pollinators and reduce stormwater pollution. Discover techniques and get plant selection tips along with a handbook. Participants will walk to a nearby a rain garden for a tour. This workshop is free and open to the public with limited space available, register today!
Eaton County Recycle-Palooza
August 9, 2025 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Charlotte, MI location TBD
Eaton County residents have the opportunity to responsibly dispose and/or recycle your household hazardous waste, electronics, and tires at this event. No Freon containing items, large appliances, latex-based paints, medications, or batteries will be accepted.. Registration with the Eaton County Department of Resource Recovery is required, with the location released upon completion of registration.