Friends of the Maple River

Friends of the Maple River The Friends of the Maple River is a citizens group organized to help promote and foster the wise use of the Maple River and it's watershed.

Watershed Facts

What is a Watershed? A watershed is an area of land which drains into a particular body of water. Just as when you pour water in a bathtub, it all ends up in the drain, when it rains on the surface, that water flows to a particular body of water. That water can flow both above the ground through lakes, streams, and wetlands, or below the ground through groundwater springs. What is

the Maple River State Game Area? The Maple River State Game Area contains the largest contiguous wetland complex in mid-Michigan. It primarily consists of floodplain, lowlands, and marshes associated with the Maple River corridor. The eastern end of the area has been divided into wildlife management units. These units are easily accessed by US-27 and offer prime wildlife viewing. Wetland-related wildlife may be viewed here year-round. Spring waterfowl viewing is excellent, as thousands of ducks, geese, and swans stop over in these wetlands on their annual migration to northern breeding grounds. Viewing is best from March through May.

06/21/2026

Effective today, June 19, at 5PM the Lions Recycling Center is PERMANENTLY CLOSED. Thank you all for your support for 40+ years.

06/21/2026
06/21/2026
04/01/2026

A free festival for lifelong learners of all ages!

The MSU Science Festival is a free annual celebration of science, fueled by some of the basic elements essential to scientific inquiry: curiosity, wonder, and discovery.

With events for the whole family to enjoy, the MSU Science Festival explores topics ranging from the ordinary to the extraordinary. From astronomy to music, and chemistry to microbiology; scientists and educators across the state are eager to share the wonder of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics.

https://sciencefestival.msu.edu/

Schedule of Events
https://sciencefestival.msu.edu/Event/Schedule

Address

P. O. Box 332
Saint Johns, MI
48879

Telephone

+19892241106

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