Marshall Area Conservation Corps

10/07/2026

On Saturday, community members and partner organizations grabbed their tools and came together at Ketchum Park for Marshall's Krazy for the Kazoo stewardship event!

They removed A LOT of invasive species and planted Eastern Redbuds in their place, installed bird boxes, emptied a duck box, planted Golden Tamaracks for stream stabilization, and collected trash.

It was a successful day of caring for our local environment and waterways 🌿🐟

MACC would like to thank all the volunteers who came out. You all worked extremely hard! 💪🏽

We would also like to thank:
💚Jones & Henry for sponsoring this event. Because of their generosity, every volunteer had a set of gloves, a trash grabber, and a nice meal at the end of the event.
💚 City of Marshall, MI - Government for collecting all the piles of invasive species and disposing of them 🔥
💚 Jon Ranger for his tree donation, Don Jewett for his bird house donations, Greg Potter for providing drinks and other supplies, James Coury and Brooks Nature Area for providing extra tools.
💚And the rest of our partner organizations Kalamazoo River Watershed Council, Calhoun Conservation District, Kalamazoo Valley Trout Unlimited, University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability

09/30/2026

We had a great turn out for the Kanoe the Kazoo event over the weekend! Thanks to everyone who came out to float with us and celebrate all that we've accomplished this year!! Also a huge thank you to everyone who helped organize this beautiful event! The food was delicious 😋 and Crispin Bocanegra and Norman Light played some good tunes for us 😁

09/29/2026

Join us in Marshall this Saturday October 3rd, to participate in stewarding the Kalamazoo River Watershed!

We will have activities at Ketchum Park, Bear Creek, and Calhoun Conservation District including: Invasive species removal with University of Michigan SEAS, tree planting with Marshall Area Conservation Corps, stream restoration with Kalamazoo Valley Trout Unlimited, and tree planting and trash collection with Calhoun Conservation District.

Everyone will check in at Ketchum Park at 9:00 am at the pavilion on the skate park side. Following the stewardship activities at 1:00, lunch will be served in the same pavilion.

If you have your own waders/gloves/shovels/loppers, feel free to bring them. All necessary PPE including gloves, trash grabbers, and trash bags will be provided.

For more details and registration, visit kalamazooriver.org/krazy-for-the-kazoo-community-cleanups/

09/24/2026

Come celebrate with us and KANOE THE KAZOO this weekend! Don't forget to sign up 😁

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Registration link:

https://kalamazooriver.org/register-for-kanoe-the-kazoo/

09/11/2026

Update to anyone that was interested in this event!

Out of an abundance of caution, the Kalamazoo River Watershed Council is canceling our September 13th Kanoe the Kazoo paddle in Calhoun County.

A significant number of deer have recently died from Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) near the area, resulting in an unusually high concentration of deer carcasses along and near the river. While EHD itself does not pose a direct risk to people, we have consulted with local and state agencies about the situation and believe the most responsible choice is to avoid putting participants in an environment where they may encounter or come into contact with decomposing deer and associated bacteria.

We know many of you were looking forward to getting out on the river with us, and we are disappointed to cancel. This decision is being made out of an abundance of caution and with the health and experience of our paddlers in mind.

Thank you for your understanding. We hope you’ll join us for our Annual Celebration on September 26, which will take place well downstream from the area where deer carcasses have been reported.

To register for our Annual Celebration visit kalamazooriver.org/events/kanoe-the-kazoo

08/18/2026

Grab a pair of binoculars and join us for Marshall’s Kanoe the Kazoo: “Fall Migration” on the Kalamazoo river!

Sunday, September 13rh We will float from B Drive N (2nd crossing) to Stuart’s Landing, passing through large river sections adjacent to wetlands. This will provide the perfect opportunity to witness a nice variety of birds as they begin their migration to the south. Paddlers will be guided by local expert birding guides.

This is a 5.83 mile/3.5 hour paddle. Lunch will be provided at Stuart’s Landing following the float.

Add to your calendars!

Registration Coming Soon! 🛶

07/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed the river with us today! We had a great turn out, and the air quality ended up clearing up a lot for us! 🥳

Huge thank you to the SEAS students who came out, and to the Kalamazoo River Watershed Council for all the organizing! See you at the next Kanoe the Kazoo in September!!🛶✨

07/16/2026

*****TIME REVISION******
12pm-2pm @ Reiger Park in Albion Michigan.

To anyone who will be joining us today on the river, due to the unsafe air quality levels, we have made a change in the start time and length of the float for everyone's safety.

Check-in time is now 12:00pm, still at Reiger Park. End time is the same, but we are now ending at the First B instead of the second B.

Kind of a bummer, but we have to prioritize the health and safety of paddlers. Thank you for your support!

Hey folks! Last chance to sign up for this Saturday's kayaking event!

Join us for a morning on the river while learning about its history and stewardship.

**KRWC is providing a FREE light breakfast from Foundry Bakehouse & Deli!**

We'll also be joined by an Anthropology Professor Brad Chase from Albion College, who will share insights on Indigenous stewardship of the river and its lasting significance.

🛶 **Kayaks are provided**, but if you have your own kayak or canoe, we encourage you to bring it!

We can't wait to see you on the water! 🌿🐢💙

Take a trip through History! Join us on the Kalamazoo River July 18th, in Albion for the “Paddle through History” Kanoe the Kazoo. Enjoy a guided paddle at the headwaters of the main branch of the Kalamazoo where we will journey through some of Albion’s history at the proud location of “The Forks.” This is a free event! Enjoy a light bagel & coffee breakfast. Bring your own vessel or rent through KRWC. If you’re renting a boat, a donation of $15 is recommended, all proceeds support our programs. Limited vessels available for rent, register to reserve your vessel. If cost or mobility is a barrier for you, email [email protected]. Visit our website: https://kalamazooriver.org/events/kanoe-the-kazoo/ for more information on the trip and registration.

Thank you to our partners Albion College, Marshall Area Conservation Corps & University of Michigan SEAS

07/14/2026

Take a trip through History! Join us on the Kalamazoo River July 18th, in Albion for the “Paddle through History” Kanoe the Kazoo. Enjoy a guided paddle at the headwaters of the main branch of the Kalamazoo where we will journey through some of Albion’s history at the proud location of “The Forks.” This is a free event! Enjoy a light bagel & coffee breakfast. Bring your own vessel or rent through KRWC. If you’re renting a boat, a donation of $15 is recommended, all proceeds support our programs. Limited vessels available for rent, register to reserve your vessel. If cost or mobility is a barrier for you, email [email protected]. Visit our website: https://kalamazooriver.org/events/kanoe-the-kazoo/ for more information on the trip and registration.

Thank you to our partners Albion College, Marshall Area Conservation Corps & University of Michigan SEAS

06/13/2026

Come see us Marshall Pride Festival at Stewart's Landing! We have watercolor activities for the kids, and you can plant and take with you a native plant! We are here until 7!!