by Great Lakes | Jun 16, 2026 | beach cleanup, climate, great lakes, summer program, water, youth
As temperatures begin to warm and community members return to the beach to enjoy the lake, we are excited to announce the return of our weekly summer beach cleanups. These cleanups are an important part of protecting our local waterways, preserving the natural beauty... 
by Great Lakes | Apr 2, 2026 | beach cleanup, brownfields, climate, fish, food prep, hatchery, summer program, sustainability, water, wetland, wildlife, youth
Manoomin Restoration Youth Workers Assist Aquatic Macroinvertebrates Sampling Larval Fish Seine Sweeps Caring for the Land and Water: Restoring, Researching, and Connecting with Community Throughout the Year Across our landscape, caring for the land is a year-round... 
by Great Lakes | Oct 15, 2025 | beach cleanup, summer program
Closing out the season with one final push, the KBIC Natural Resources Department wrapped up its last beach cleanup on September 29th. Staff members from across the department came together to help ensure our community’s beaches are clean and ready for winter. During... by Great Lakes | Aug 29, 2025 | summer program, youth
Leaves are slowly beginning to change, garden harvesting is ramping up, and the NRD summer youth worker season is winding down. The past couple months have had weeks filled with beach clean-ups, jam making, macroinvertebrate sampling, and garden plot tending. Ivan and...