2021 Events Calendar - Join us!
The Cass River Greenway Committee is active 12 months a year!
Join us for our meetings, cleanup days, or other events taking place in the Watershed and on our beautiful river! Visit often to see new events!
The Cass River Greenway Committee is active 12 months a year!
Join us for our meetings, cleanup days, or other events taking place in the Watershed and on our beautiful river! Visit often to see new events!
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June 12 & 13 Free Fishing Weekend All fishing license fees will be waived for two days. Residents and out-of-State visitors may enjoy fishing on both inland and Great Lakes’ waters for all species of fish. All fishing regulations will still apply. |
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June 19
10th Annual Paddle and Swim Area swimmers and paddlers are invited to join in the camaraderie for the 9th annual event. Kayaks, canoes and paddleboards should meet at the Tuscola Park Launch and depart at 9:30 am or meet at the Downtown Vassar Launch and depart at 7:00 am. Swimmers will depart from the 9000 block of Ormes Road at 9:00 am. Pontoons will assist and escort the swimmers downstream to Heritage Park in Frankenmuth. Wet suits are recommended for swimmers. Interested paddlers and swimmers should contact Lori Payne at 989-652-9941 or email LPayne@bavarianinn.com. |
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Date: August 19 - 22
The Great Lakes Rendezvous The Great Lakes Historical and Educational Association will be hosting their 39th Annual Great Lakes Rendezvous at Davis Park, 6206 Dixie Highway, Bridgeport, MI. The event features 1760s French and Indian War Encampments, Muzzleloader and Historic Craftsmen Demonstrations, Canoe Activities and various costume displays. Visit www.greatlakeshea.weebly.com for more information or email greatlakeshistorical@yahoo.com. |
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Date: August 20
Lake Sturgeon Release The Michigan DNR and US Fish & Wildlife Service have announce preliminary plans for the two 2021 releases of Great Lakes Sturgeon into the Cass River (one of four Saginaw Bay Watershed Rivers to receive sturgeon). The releases will take place downstream of the rock ramp in downtown Frankenmuth. Look for more details to follow. |
Cass River Cleanup
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Date: September 18 12th Annual Cass River Clean up Caro Motor Sports and the Cass River Greenway will be hosting the 12th annual Cass River Clean Up on Saturday morning, September 18. The clean up crew will gather at Caro Motor Sports, 1660 E. Caro Road (M-81) between 8:00 am 8:30 am, with the clean up starting at 9:00 am. A sack breakfast will be provided to all volunteers. The crew will clean approximately 4 miles of river. The cleanup will be complete by noon. Volunteers need to wear old clothing, hats and old shoes, boots or waders. Sunscreen and insect repellant is recommended. If you have a life vest you are encouraged to bring it, as we will be using canoes and walking the river. |
