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...
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...
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 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...
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 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...
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) ...
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 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...
In collaboration with the Hope College Arts & Humanities Department and CultureWorks, two free events were held in the Holland/Zeeland area. Both events focused on nature and art! This projected was supported by the Mellon Foundation. Story Stamping with Ayanna...