5/22/2013 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Culminate Bike Month in Michigan by advocating for safer bicycling across the state! All bicyclists, whether they enjoy on-road or off-road riding, need safe accommodations to get to their destinations. That's why the League of Michigan Bicyclists, Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance and Michigan Mountain Biking Association are joining forces again in 2013 to advocate for issues key to all bicyclists. The day will start with a short road rally ride to the State Capitol where...
5/30/2013 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Webinar/Call
Mid-MEAC is delighted to participate in this great workshop organized by the Michigan League of Conservation Voters!
From Opening an Email to Hosting an Event: Moving Your Volunteers up the Engagement Ladder a webinar/call on best practices for activating volunteers to take action!
Thursday, May 30, 2013
3pm - 3:45pm
Sign Up HERE
Once you've registered, MLCV will send you the link and phone number.
Led By: Melissa Bernardi, MLCV Field Director
Discussion Leaders:
Julie Powers, Mid-Michigan Env...
5/31/2013
Adado Riverfront Park (across from LCC), Lansing, MI
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Interested in participating as a Chili Vendor in this year's BWL Chili Cook-off? Contact Lauren Clayborne at lauren@lepfa.com for more information! April 19th is the deadline to sign up.
Mid-MEAC is providing Valet Bike Parking at this event, and is looking for volunteers! Keep an eye on the website for more details!
6/1/2013
Looking for music, food, and fun this summer? Head on down to Celebrate Downtown Okemos 2013! Live entertainment, and this year, a beer tent! Get out and enjoy everything this unique local community has to offer!
Times TBD
Mid-MEAC will be doing Valet Bike Parking at this event! Keep an eye on the website for details, and a call for volunteers!
6/7/2013 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
901 S. Oakland St, St. Johns, MI
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Protectyour family, pets, the community and the environment by properlydisposing of unwanted or expired medications thru one of the programsnoted below. Do not put medications “down the drain” or in the trash.They can end up in surface waters and negatively impact localecosystems. The preferred disposal option is through special eventswhich ensure safe disposal thru incineration.
6/8/2013 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Biggie Munn Park, Aurelius Road, Lansing, MI
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Spring 2013 Volunteer Stream Monitoring
Saturday, June 8, 2013
8am - 12pm
Start Location: Biggie Munn Park, Lansing
It's time for our Spring 2013 Volunteer Stream Monitoring at sites throughout the Red Cedar Watershed. Join the Mid-MEAC Stream Monitoring Corps as we spend a fun day sampling the macroinvertebrates ("critters"). We'll look for caddisflies, damselflies, scuds and more.
We invite all new volunteers to participate in a 30 minute orientation session prior to setti...
6/18/2013 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Information on the 2013 Summer Environmental Education Program is now online at
http://www.clintoncounty.org/Departments/DepartmentofWasteManagementHomePage/EducationalPrograms.aspx
It will be an exciting summer with field trips to Sleepy Hollow, Hazel Ridge Farm, MSU, Lincoln Brick Park, Potter Park Zoo, Nokomis Learning Center and Meridian Historic Village. Clinton County youth (ages 7-12) may enroll in any of these programs. For more information please contact Kathy Donahue at (...
6/22/2013 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Make the most of one of the shortest nights of the summer at the 7th annual Festival of the Moon! Enjoy delicious food, great music from national bands and the best handcrafted beers supplied by Bell's Brewery!
Tickets are just $12 in advance or $15 at the gate. For the best value, try the $25 weekend pass to both festivals. Must be 21+ to enter. Festival of the Sun and Festival of the Moon are located at Turner St. and Grand River Ave. in Lansing's Old Town.
Mid-MEAC is once again providi...
6/23/2013 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
The 13th annual Festival of Sun brings out Lansing's fine cuisine and best local entertainment. Enjoy wine tasting, local food sampling and live music from Those Willows, Sabertooth Fiancee, Empty Orchestra, Elliot Street Lunatic and Frontier Ruckus.
Tickets are $17 in advance or $20 at the gate. For the best value, try the $25 weekend pass to both festivals. Children 12 and under attend free, though the festival is 21+ only after 7pm. Festival of the Sun and Festival of the Moon are...
7/8/2013 - 7/14/2013
Adado Riverfront Park
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Mid-MEAC will be doing valet bike parking at this event! Please keep an eye out for details, we will be needing volunteers!
Common Ground Music Festival takes place annually in downtown Lansing,along the banks of the Grand River in Adado Riverfront Park. This annualcelebration features an outstanding lineup of musical acts, focusing ontop-level, national and regional music performers of many genresincluding contemporary and classic rock, alternative, country, hip hop,R&B and more. With...
7/20/2013 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This is a recycling event for Eaton County residents. Materials accepted are Household Hazardous Waste, Electronics, Documents (to be shred), Books, Batteries, and maybe more! To register for the event, residents should call (517) 543-3686 or email recycle@eatoncounty.org. The exact location will be released once registration is complete.
8/17/2013 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Mid-MEAC will be doing valet bike parking at this event! Keep an eye on the website for more details, we will be needed volunteers!
9/21/2013 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This is a recycling event for Eaton County residents. Materials accepted are Household Hazardous Waste, Tires, Electronics, Documents (to be shred), Books, Batteries, and maybe more! To register for the event, residents should call (517) 543-3686 or email recycle@eatoncounty.org. The exact location will be released once registration is complete.
10/13/2013 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fenner Nature Center, 2020 East Mount Hope Avenue,
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Mid-MEAC will be doing valet bike parking at this event! Keep an eye on the website for more details, we will need volunteers!
Joinus as we celebrate the fall harvest with our 39th Annual Apple ButterFestival. This event gives visitors a chance to reconnect with naturethrough an exploration of heritage arts, crafts, games, and of course,to help cook authentic apple butter over an open fire. This year’sfestival promises to be fun for the whole family and includes livemusic, great food...
10/14/2013 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fenner Nature Center, 2020 East Mount Hope Avenue,
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Mid-MEAC will be doing valet bike parking at this event! Keep an eye on the website for more details, we will need volunteers!
Joinus as we celebrate the fall harvest with our 39th Annual Apple ButterFestival. This event gives visitors a chance to reconnect with naturethrough an exploration of heritage arts, crafts, games, and of course,to help cook authentic apple butter over an open fire. This year’sfestival promises to be fun for the whole family and includes livemusic, great food,...