Our popular Lake Learning Tours are back this season—and they’re free! You just have to register. Join our lake biologist for a relaxed, on-the-water experience exploring the basics of lake ecology. We’ll cover aquatic plants, shoreline health, invasive species, plankton, loons, water quality and more! You’ll also hear about current and upcoming lake projects and how you can get involved. We depart from the Elk Rapids Marina and travel through the Elk River into Elk Lake aboard a generously donated pontoon boat. Children ages 8 and up are welcome with an accompanying adult.

We are thrilled to invite you back to Elk Rapids' most beloved summer traditions — Evening on River Street! Each week, the downtown River Street area comes alive with vendors, live music, food, activities, and more. This summer, check out the ESLA tent for education about our work and the watershed!

Come Join us for an annual meeting, where we'll be discussing future plans for the Elk-Skegemog Lakes Association! General updates start at 5:30, and we'll hear from our speaker, Sheri McWhirter, at 6! Food, wine, and beer is available, so come for dinner and stay for the presentation!

One of our region’s most aggressive invasive species, autumn olive, has been living at the Schuler Farm for far too long! Join staff from GTRLC and CAKE CISMA in removing this shrubby invader from a conservation easement property. The Basics: GTRLC will teach you everything you need to know about tool use, safety, and how to remove autumn olive. No prior experience is necessary! This event will be moderately strenuous, with participants using hand loppers to remove branches, and often bending over to grab and drag branches. Please take your time and work at your own pace. We will be removing autumn olive... Read More »