Name: Conservation Conversations: Twin Creek Nature Area Conservation Walk
Start: 2026-7-23EDT5:30PM
End: 2026-7-23EDT12:00AM

Conservation Conversations: Twin Creek Nature Area Conservation Walk

July 23, 2026 5:30PM - 12:00AM Visit with local conservation partners: 5:30 p.m.; Welcome and walk begin at 6 p.m.

Registration Deadline: July 22, 2026 - 11:59PM

Twin Creek Nature Area, 103 5th St. in Evart, MI 49631

Contact: Bindu Bhakta

Presented by Michigan Naturalist and the Michigan Conservation Stewards Program

Completion of the Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) is not required in order to participate in the Twin Creek Natural Area walk. This event is open to anyone interested in Michigan's natural communities and who would like to learn more about the Michigan Naturalist and Conservation Stewards Programs and how to get involved in conservation and stewardship efforts in Mecosta, Osceola and Lake counties.

Conservation Walk Details

Join MSU Extension and the North Country CISMA for a guided, behind-the-scenes walking tour of Evart's award-winning Twin Creek Nature Area. In late July, the vibrant native prairies and cold-water streams are teeming with life - but they face constant threats from invasive species.

The site is an easy walk, with a nature trail that loops back to the starting point on the 27-acre property. Along the way, you will see exactly how we manage high-stakes ecological invaders and discover how local volunteers are actively restoring this ecosystem. If you have ever wanted to do more than just hike through nature, this walk will show you how to become an active protector of Michigan’s landscapes.

Participants will also have the opportunity to learn about the upcoming MSU Extension Conservation Stewards Program that will be hosting a fall cohort spanning Osceola, Lake and Mecosta counties, and how you can sign up before the August 9 registration deadline!