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What's Happening at WMSA and in the Region


Regional Events

Green Drinks Holland

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

05:30 PM - 08:00 PM

Have you heard the latest? Mother Earth loves a good martini.Visit CitySen Lounge, located on CityFlats Hotel's main level, for the monthly gathering...

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Aquatic Critters

Saturday, July 3rd, 2010

10:00 a.m.

For more information, please refer to attached Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission Newsletter page one. 

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Muskegon Green Drinks

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Green Drinks is a monthly, informal gathering of like minded people who are working on sustainability efforts.  It is a great way to catch up with...

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Photography Tour of Bosque del Apache (5 Days)

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

This event takes place from November 8-12, 2010. Tour will include viewing one of the premier fall migration stops, for thousands of cranes and geese, ...

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Summer Evening Walk at Grand River Park

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

7:30 p.m.

For more information, please refer to attached Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission Newsletter page one. 

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Beach Zone at Kirk Park

Friday, July 9th, 2010

10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Parks staff will have a tent canopy set up on the beach for kids and adults to explore the beach and participate in a variety of beach activities....

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2010 River Encounters

Saturday, July 10th, 2010

8:30 AM

Family-friendly canoe and kayak trip learning about what makes our watershed unique! For more informaiton, please refer to Outdoor Discovery Center...

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Eastmanville Farm Cemetery Dedication

Saturday, July 10th, 2010

10:00 a.m.

For more information, please refer to attached Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission Newsletter page four. 

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Fern Identification Workshop

Saturday, July 10th, 2010

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

For more information, please refer to Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commissions Newsletter page two.Advance registration is required, please call...

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1st International High Performance Buildings Research Conference at Purdue

Monday, July 12th, 2010

USGBC’s Research Program is pleased to co-sponsor this technical conference hosted by Purdue University’s School of Mechanical Engineering. The conference...

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Exploring the Parks Hikes (2 Hikes)

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

8:30 a.m.

Upper Macatawa Natural Area For more information, please refer to Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commissions Newsletter page two.

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Grand River Expedition

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

The Grand River Expedition is a 13-day journey of discovery in July down Michigan's longest river. In canoes, kayaks, boats and other watercraft, participants...

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Green Drinks in Benton Harbor

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

05:30 PM - 07:00 PM

Meetings occur on the 2nd Wednesday each monthThe Livery, 190 5th Street, Benton HarborAn informal networking event mostly for people working onenvironmental/green/sustainability...

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Outdoor Adventure Days

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

10:00-11:30 AM

Nature exploration programs including activities that will help families connect with the wildlife that exists at each park and the wildlife that...

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Green Drinks Grand Rapids

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Green Drinks Grand Rapids takes place each month on the 3rd Thursday of the Month, 5pm - 7pm. Visit http://www.greendrinksgr.org for monthly event location.Every...

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Pigeon River Kayak Trips

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

For more information, please refer to Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commissions Newsletter page three.

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Sustainable Energy Conference

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

The Sustainable Energy Fund will host this event at Stabler Arena AT Lehigh University.For more information, please refer to http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=538&year=2010&month=07

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Annual Butterfuly Count

Friday, July 16th, 2010

9:00 a.m.

For more information, please refer to Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commissions Newsletter page two.

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First Impressions

Saturday, July 17th, 2010

10:00 a.m.

One hour program designed for children age 4 to 6 to develop their first impressions of an animal or a plant found at Hemlock Crossing. Activities...

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Outdoor Adventure Days

Saturday, July 17th, 2010

10:00-11:30 AM

Nature exploration programs including activities that will help families connect with the wildlife that exists at each park and the wildlife that...

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Uptown Summer Shop Hop

Saturday, July 17th, 2010

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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Wildlife Discovery Camp (3 Days)

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

For more information, please refer to Outdoor Discovery Center Events flyer. 

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Outdoor Skills Camp

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

9:00 a.m.

July 21 through 23       Ages 6, 7, and 8 Camp registration fees are $25 per child per camp and advanced registration is...

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2010 River Encounters

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

8:30 AM

Family-friendly canoe and kayak trip learning about what makes our watershed unique! For more informaiton, please refer to Outdoor Discovery Center...

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A Close-Up Look at Nature

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

7:30 p.m.

For more information, please refer to attached Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission Newsletter page one. 

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Green Drinks in Kalamazoo

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

05:30 PM - 07:00 PM

Hosted by the Southwest Michigan Sustainable Business Forum every 4th Tuesday from 5:30-7pm at The Strutt773 West Michigan, Kalamazoo. Green...

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Green Drinks in Kalamazoo

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

05:30 PM - 07:00 PM

Hosted by the Southwest Michigan Sustainable Business Forum every 4th Tuesday from 5:30-7pm at The Strutt773 West Michigan, Kalamazoo. Green...

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Outdoor Adventure Days

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

6:30-8:00PM

Nature exploration programs including activities that will help families connect with the wildlife that exists at each park and the wildlife that...

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Wind Energy Supply Chain Summit

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

WIND ENERGY SUPPLY CHAIN SUMMIT Emerging opportunities for Michigan Manufacturers DATE AND TIME: July 28, 20108:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.   LOCATION:GVSU...

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IPED's 5th Annual Green Homes & Sustainable Communities Conference

The Definitive National Conference on Green Affordable Housing and Community Development

Thursday, July 29th, 2010 - Friday, July 30th

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM

No other industry event brings together the leaders who are making green and affordable one and the same. No industry event offers opportunities to learn from the best about what’s working today—and what’s next.

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Butterfly Walk

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

1:00 p.m.

For more information, please refer to attached Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission Newsletter page one. 

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