Thanks to guest artist Jane Kramer, students at the OAISD Careerline Tech Center were able to create paper from garlic mustard, an invasive species harvested during an Ottawa County Parks service-based workday. Following the paper-making process, students created ink...
Red Pine Management
Update November 7, 2023 Trails have re-opened at Pigeon Creek Park! Check miottawa.org/trails for the most recent updates. Lights will remain on after sunset; the park is open until 10 pm. Update: August 25, 2023 The north side of Pigeon Creek Park will remain shut...
Commercial Photography FAQ
This FAQ was originally published in 2018. We have received a number of questions related to the Commercial Photography & Videography Permit. You can find the official rules and application here, but we wanted to try to consolidate questions. I am a nature...
Bird Banding
September 5, 2026 – Banding Event Written by Mike Bishop, Master Bander We had a terrific morning at Ottawa Sands County Park with the second year of fall migration banding. Last year's (2025) September banding was on the 6th and we only had a total of 19 captures of...
Jenison Mill Segment Dedication Event
Jenison Mill Segment Dedication September 27, 2023 - 3:00 pm Parking at 7663 River Ave, Georgetown Twp, MI 49428 Join Ottawa County Parks to celebrate the completion of the Jenison Mill Segment of the Idema Explorers Trail connecting Ottawa and Kent County marked by...
Wheelie Scary Ride (Not Actually Scary) with Velo Kids
October 28, 10 am - 12 pm; Riley Trails Grab your favorite Halloween costume, your bike & helmet and join us for a Velo Kids Wheelie Scary (ok...not wheelie so scary) Halloween Bike Ride at Riley Trails. There will be a short bike course for the littles. All ages...
Ancestors, Archaeology, and the Anishinabek: Bridging the Past into the Future
Ancestors, Archaeology, and the Anishinabek: Bridging the Past into the Future The Ancestors, Archaeology, and the Anishinabek: Bridging the Past into the Future exhibit will feature three panels: Miijimi Sanjigowaanhsan (Cache Pits), Nmé (Sturgeon), and Manoomin...
Fall 2023 Volunteer Workdays
Join us for a workday this fall! Register online: miOttawa.org/ocpevents *** September Volunteer Workdays Invasive Species Removal: September 23, 10 am-12 pm - Hiawatha Forest Native Seed Collection: September 23, 1-3 pm - Upper Macatawa Natural Area (84th Ave) ...
Fall Native Plant Sale with Ottawa Conservation District
October 7, 9 am-1 pm at Nature Center at Hemlock Crossing Ottawa Conservation District (OCD) will be hosting their fall Native Plant Sale at the Nature Center at Hemlock Crossing on October 7 from 9 am-1 pm. The sale will offer a wide assortment of Michigan-grown...
Robinson Forest Prescribed Fire
Robinson Forest: Prescribed Fire Grand River Greenway As part of the long-term land management of Robinson Forest, a prescribed fire was completed on the property in late May. Kanouse Outdoor Restoration was contracted to work with Parks staff to ensure a safe and...