Kids Fishing Fest

Kids Fishing Fest

Sunday, Jun 09, 2024 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Event Type : Family/Kids

Kids Fishing Fest is presented by the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy in partnership with Rivertown Detroit Association, DNR Outdoor Adventure Center, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services, Huron-Clinton Metro Parks and Bass Pro Shops. Registration is required.

Sunday, June 9 Noon-4:00 PM at Milliken State Park and Harbor 

Parents, Grandparents and Guardians come enjoy this special opportunity to spend quality time with the children in your life and create fun lasting memories for your family. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a beautiful day in Milliken State Park. There will also be a food truck on site for food & beverage purchases.

·         Free family event for kids

·         Free bait

·         FREE pole rental* for those without, please plan to bring a pole if you have one.          

·         Free snacks            


CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

All children must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent or legal guardian who will be required to sign a Release & Wavier when registering.

*Free Parking is available across from Milliken State Park.

*Loaner poles will be available. Valid ID must be provided by an accompanying guardian to borrow equipment.

*Giveaways are first come, first served despite pre-registration. 

*Event will be held rain or shine.

Sturgeon Day Celebration

Sturgeon Day Celebration

Saturday, May 04, 2024 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
Event Type : Family/Kids

Come and see the amazing Lake Sturgeon up close and personal during Sturgeon Day at Milliken State Park! Join the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge and the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy as we partner together to celebrate all things sturgeon.

Staff from the Alpena Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office - Detroit River Substation and Michigan DNR will be on hand to learn all about this incredible, prehistoric fish. This event is FREE and fun for all ages!

Register Here

Guests can plan to participate in:

  • Learning Activities
  • Touch a Live Sturgeon
  • Visit with Partner Organizations
  • Games
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Food Truck

*Event will be held rain or shine.

For more information email: info@detroitriverfront.org

 

2024 Dequindre Cut Spring Cleanup

2024 Dequindre Cut Spring Cleanup

Saturday, Apr 20, 2024 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Event Type : Family/Kids

Join the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy for our annual Dequindre Cut Spring Cleanup! Celebrate Earth Day by helping remove litter from the Dequindre Cut Greenway and its surrounding streets. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate. Those volunteering who are under the age of 18 must volunteer with an adult. More information and a link to register can be found below.

 

When: Saturday, April 20 from 11 AM to 1 PM. Volunteers can check in any time between 11 AM and 1 PM and serve for as much time as they'd like.

 

Where: Dequindre Cut Greenway, Detroit, MI 48207

 

Check-in Locations: Volunteer check-in tables will be located at the Woodbridge, Lafayette, Gratiot, and Wilkins entrances to the Dequindre Cut Greenway. Gloves, trash bags, and a limited number of pickers and rakes will be available.

 

Parking: Free street parking available along Orleans St, St Aubin St, and Woodbridge St. There is also free parking at the Eastern Market lot (Wilkins St & Orleans St), the lot near Robert C. Valade Park (corner of Atwater St & Chene St), and at Cullen Plaza (1340 Atwater St, Detroit, MI 48207).

 

What to Bring: Volunteers are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather and bring their own work/gardening gloves and pickers. There are a limited number of portapotties along the Dequindre Cut Greenway, so we would recommend using the bathroom before you arrive.

 

Register Here

2024 Rain Barrels on the Riverfront

2024 Rain Barrels on the Riverfront

Sunday, Apr 21, 2024 - 12:30pm to 3:00pm
Event Type : Family/Kids

Join Sierra Club Michigan Chapter, MI Rain Barrel, and Detroit Riverfront Conservancy on Sunday, April 21st at 12:30 PM at Gabriel Richard Park (7130 E Jefferson Detroit, MI 48207) for 2024 Rain Barrels on the Riverfront. Participants will have the opportunity to build a rain barrel, paint their rain barrel, and learn about sustainable practices from other local organizations.

 

Pre-register for the event (using the link at the bottom of the page) to purchase a rain barrel at the discounted price of $75 (rain barrel must be purchased before the event to receive this price). ***A limited number of scholarship and further discounted rain barrels are available through the Sierra Club Great Lakes Program. Please fill out this form https://rb.gy/e9gx1z or call (313) 475-7057 for more information.

 

Event Schedule 

  • 12:30 PM, Check-in for those who have pre-registered
  • 1 PM, Rain barrel workshop begins ***participation in construction required
  • 2 PM, Opportunity to paint your rain barrel after it's been constructed
  • 3 PM, Event concludes

Pre-Register Here