Two Rivers Coalition

05/29/2026

Many people think of wetlands as wasted fields of cattails. They are just simply scared to get their boots muddy and fail to appreciate our shared biodiversity.

05/28/2026

05/24/2026

Just outside of South Haven, the Kal-Haven Trail intersects with the confluence of the North and South Branches of the Black River. The recreational opportunities provided from this trail and the Black River adds to our quality of life while fueling economic activity. Outdoor recreation in Michigan adds $15 billion in economic activity supporting 125,000 jobs while immeasurably impacting our quality of life.

05/23/2026

Happy World Turtle Day!!

05/23/2026

Keep up the good work!!

05/21/2026

Love to see that it's back!

We are excited to announce the return of the Michigan Nature magazine! After an extended hiatus, we are thrilled to once again resume MNA's signature publication, which will be releasing biannually.

Michigan Nature Magazine features stories on exciting conservation projects, dives into the fascinating peculiarities of our favorite flora and fauna, and provides updates on science, stewardship and education! Featured side-by-side with a gallery of stunning nature photos, come check out our latest edition to learn more about Michigan's endangered habitats and wildlife, as well as the people, projects and organizations working to conserve and protect them.

If you would like to make sure you receive a printed copy of this or future editions, please consider making a donation. Your gift will help advance the places, programs and people that make Michigan Nature magazine possible. And if you're already a contributor, thank you for your continued support!

To make a donation, or to download the magazine's available PDF version, check out our website at the links below.

Donate: https://michigannature.org/donations.html

View PDF: https://michigannature.org/news/article/Michigan-Nature-Magazine-is-Back.html

05/20/2026

Another volunteer opportunity to support Ox Creek in Benton Harbor!
Learn more & sign up here: Hall Park Restoration Event Page-
https://www.berriencd.org/events/hall-park-restoration

🌱 Help Us Plant the Future! 🌱

Join the Berrien County Conservation District
for our upcoming Hall Park Restoration Native Planting event on Friday, May 22 from 10 AM – 2 PM at Hall Park! Together, we’ll be restoring important wetland habitat by planting native species that support local wildlife, improve water quality, and strengthen our ecosystem for generations to come.

This is a hands-on volunteer opportunity, so come ready to get a little muddy while making a real difference in our community! Please bring:
🧤 Gloves
🥾 Boots
🌿 A spade shovel if you have one

Due to the marshy terrain, this event is not recommended for children under 10.

Every plant put in the ground helps restore and protect Berrien County’s natural resources. We hope to see you there! 💚

📍 Learn more & sign up here:
Hall Park Restoration Event Page-
https://www.berriencd.org/events/hall-park-restoration

05/17/2026

As the paddling season begins, check out TRC's Paddling the Watersheds webpage for detailed maps on access points for the Paw Paw and Black Rivers along with other paddling information to make your paddling season rewarding. Paddle Safe and have a great time paddling in the watersheds! https://www.tworiverscoalition.org/paddling

05/17/2026

Healthy Riverscapes need structural elements to support diversity of flow, sediment, and vegetation. Riparian habitats help provide these structural elements to force changes in flow patterns producing physically diverse habitats resulting in varied residence times for water, sediment, and vegetation over various spatial and temporal scales. Thank you riparian owners that leave the riparian wild!