Kalamazoo River Guardians

Are you looking for an opportunity to better understand your local watershed? Become a Kalamazoo River Guardian!

Working with a team of experts, participants will help sample parts of the Kalamazoo River watershed and its local tributaries for macroinvertebrates (water bugs). Samples will be brought back to the lab to be identified under microscopes as a group. The data collected contributes to a statewide database used for valuable research and monitoring of water quality. No prior experience is required, and lunch will be provided.

Please wear appropriate clothing for being outside in the forecasted weather. Bring water, any snacks you may need, a hat, or sunscreen. We will have pizza for lunch (with vegetarian options). If this does not suit your dietary restrictions, please pack a lunch.

We will meet at Merrill Park (5845 Comstock Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49048).