# Event Details

- **Event Name**: FULL Kalamazoo River Guardians
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: THIS EVENT IS AT CAPACITY

Kalamazoo River Guardians

Are you looking for an opportunity to better understand your local watershed? Become a Kalamazoo River Guardian! Working with a team of experts, participants will help sample parts of the Kalamazoo River watershed and its local tributaries for macroinvertebrates (water bugs). Samples will be brought back to the lab to be identified under microscopes as a group. The data collected contributes to a statewide database used for valuable research and monitoring of water quality. No prior experience is required. 

Fee: Free event, $5 optional pizza lunch
Audience: All Ages (children must have an adult in attendance)
Meet: Merrill Park, 5845 Comstock Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49048

This event is recommended for those older than 8. If you have a younger person who you would like to bring, please connect with us and we can discuss ways in which they can participate safely and while having a fun experience. A chaperone is required to accompany participants younger than 14. Participants must have transportation to the sampling site and Heronwood Field Station (lab and lunch location). 

https://naturecenter.org/events/riverguardians/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/comstock/full-kalamazoo-river-guardians/200029904010113
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 64

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Comstock
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 5845 Comstock Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49048-3439, United States
- **lat**: 42.28493
- **long**: -85.51458
- **full address**: 5845 Comstock Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49048-3439, United States, 5845 Comstock Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49048-3439, United States, Comstock

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is FULL Kalamazoo River Guardians being held?
  - **A:** FULL Kalamazoo River Guardians takes place on Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 5845 Comstock Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49048-3439, United States, 5845 Comstock Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49048-3439, United States, Comstock.
- **Q**: Who is organizing FULL Kalamazoo River Guardians?
  - **A:** FULL Kalamazoo River Guardians is organized by Kalamazoo Nature Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** FULL Kalamazoo River Guardians is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Comstock, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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