Join us at Dune Harbor Park with the Muskegon Museum of History & Science for a fun, hands-on nature experience! Learn how to spot and identify animal tracks—and make your own plaster track to take home! This is a drop-in event—come by anytime between 10:00–11:30 AM and be ready to explore and learn at your […]
Did you know Muskegon County is home to over 450 species of wildflowers? Let’s hit the trail and see how many we can find! Join us for a guided hike where we’ll slow down, look closely, and search for as many different flower species as we can. Along the way, Spencer High from Querkus Creative […]
Discover Biodiversity at Dune Harbor Park - Seminole Lot! Join us as we explore the incredible biodiversity of Dune Harbor Park this summer and document everything we find! By identifying the species that call this park home, we can better understand their habitat needs and help support a healthy, thriving ecosystem. All observations will be […]
End your week with a little sunshine and a big impact! Join us on Thursday, August 7 from 5:30–7:00 PM at Dune Harbor Park for a community Adopt-A-Beach cleanup. Help protect our Great Lakes while enjoying a beautiful evening outdoors! We'll meet at the Lincoln Lot (3071 Lincoln St, Norton Shores) promptly at 5:30 PM and […]
Join us for a beach day at Dune Harbor Park!Follow Spencer High from Querkus Creative for an Introduction to Dune Ecology at Muskegon County’s Dune Harbor Park. Explore the incredible variety of life found along the shores of Lake Michigan—both on the sand and in the water—and discover why these species call the coast home. […]
Join us this fall to explore the biodiversity of Dune Harbor Park in Muskegon County! Together, we’ll document the many species that call the park home. By recording what we find, we can better understand habitat needs, support a healthy ecosystem, and contribute to the park’s growing biodiversity record on iNaturalist. During the event, we’ll split […]
Fall Migration Bird Hike 🍂🐦 Fall migration is in full swing—what better way to enjoy it than a morning in nature with fellow bird enthusiasts? Join us for a guided hike through Dune Harbor Park in Muskegon County as we look and listen for the many species stopping by on their journey south. The hike […]
Plant the Future at Dune Harbor Park! 🌲 Join Muskegon County Parks and the Muskegon Conservation District for a community tree planting at Dune Harbor Park! Together, we’ll plant 10-gallon Red Oaks and Cottonwoods to help grow a healthier, more resilient landscape. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, support local conservation, and […]
Plant the Future at Dune Harbor Park! Come get your hands in the sand with Muskegon County Parks and the Muskegon Conservation District as we plant native dune grasses to help restore and protect the unique landscape of Dune Harbor Park! These grasses play a crucial role in stabilizing dunes, preventing erosion, and supporting local […]
Plant the Future at Dune Harbor Park! Join Muskegon County Parks and the Muskegon Conservation District as we plant more than 3,500 native tree seedlings—including Red Oaks, Cottonwoods, and more—throughout the beautiful Dune Harbor Park! These plantings will restore dunes, improve wildlife habitat, and strengthen a healthier, more resilient coastal ecosystem. Who’s invited: Everyone! Individuals, families, community groups, and nature […]