Celebrate Earth Day with Enviroscape lesson and activity at the Library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Join Madison from the Environmental Health Bureau in this entertaining yet educational workshop on Tuesday, April 21, at 3:30pm. The MI Water Source! Enviroscape Learning Lesson aims to raise awareness of the importance of water and protecting your health. This lesson uses an interactive 3D model […]
Celebrate Earth Day at Watkins Lake
submitted by Sarah Cripe, Friends of Watkins Lake State Park Friends of Watkins Lake State Park (FoWL) invites you to an Earth Day celebration on Sunday, April 19, from 12:30pm to 3pm, at Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve. Come enjoy the beauty of the park and adjacent preserve, learn about area organizations, and […]
Afterschool art at the library: bead projects
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Stop by the Manchester District Library Upstairs Lounge at 3:30pm for After School Art on Monday, April 20, to create multiple crafts using a variety of beads, including perler beads to make fused creations, pony beads for beaded animals, and, of course, jewelry-making supplies. All ages […]
County holding birding basics hike at Sharon Mills Park
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation (WCPARC) will be holding a Birding Basics hike in the Sharon Mills County Park, located at 5701 Sharon Hollow Rd, in the North Lot on Saturday, May 9, from 1pm to 3pm, led by Kelsey Dehring. This program is intended for people brand-new to birding! WCPARC states, […]
4-Corners Protectors gathering this Friday
submitted by Margaret Shaw, gathering organizer Safety nets, humanitarian systems, and America’s reputation worldwide are being destroyed. We as individuals must hold our elected officials accountable and demand change. Stand with your neighbors and community to say “No more!” Share your voice the first and third Fridays of the month, 5 to 6pm, at the […]
Conservation Needs Assessment: WCCD wants your input
submitted by Jill Lada, Washtenaw County Conservation District Every five years, the Washtenaw County Conservation District surveys Washtenaw County residents about their conservation concerns to guide our work. Responses help us focus resources on the conservation issues that matter most to residents. Residents may take the survey and read past reports at washtenawcd.org/survey. Paper copies can […]
WCRC: 4 culvert replacements this week
by Sara Swanson There are four culvert replacements coming up this week in the Manchester area. In Bridgewater Township, Boettner Rd between Austin and Joann Trl will have intermittent lane restrictions for culvert work April 13 to April 16, as will the intersection of Bethel Church Rd and Schneider in Freedom Township from April 13 […]
Public notice: Manchester and Sharon townships
Notice of Registration for the Election to be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Jackson County, State of Michigan To the qualified electors of the State of Michigan, of Jackson County, of Columbia Charter, Grass Lake Charter, Hanover, Henrietta, Leoni, Liberty, Norvell, Pulaski, Rives, Spring Arbor, Summit, Tompkins, and Waterloo Townships, and of Hillsdale County, […]
How Ann Arbor is creating its own clean energy utility
by Carey L. Biron, Grist This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist's weekly newsletter here. When Krystal Steward started knocking on her neighbors’ doors in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 2021, to discuss energy efficiency and sustainability upgrades, she was met with a lot of blank stares. She was new to the […]
Michigan considers ‘1 buck rule’ to balance herd, better control population
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here.” by Laura Herberg, Bridge Michigan Hunters are divided over a proposed “one buck rule” that some hope would help balance the buck-to-doe ratio, curb overpopulation […]
