Help us give the Bear River the care it deserves! Join Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council and our amazing partners at Bearcub Outfitters for a hands-on cleanup event that brings the community together to make a real impact. Whether you’re a seasoned river lover or just looking for a way to give back, this is your chance to protect a local treasure, connect with neighbors, and have fun while you’re at it.

We’re on a mission to clean the entire Bear River, and we need your help to make it happen. Grab your friends, lace up your boots, and join us for a rewarding day of teamwork, trash-hauling, and celebration.

Event Agenda

Meet at Bear River Picnic Shelter (Petoskey)
This is where you’ll check in, grab a snack, and get your team assignment.

• 9:00 AM – Check-in opens + light breakfast available

• 9:30 AM – Welcome + cleanup kickoff

• 9:30–11:30 AM – Team cleanup along the Bear River

• 11:30 AM – Lunch at Elder Piper (with drink ticket + food from Stiggs food truck)

• 12:30 PM – Prize raffle hosted by Bearcub Outfitters! Prizes include a Bearcub Outfitters Giftcard, Black Diamond Lantern and Headlamp, North Face Men’s Backpack, North Face Women’s Backpack, and the Patagonia Black Hole Duffle Bag.

• 1:00 PM – Event wraps up

What to Wear & Bring:

• Sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots (water shoes if you’re heading into the river!)

• Work gloves (we’ll have extras if needed)

• Sun protection + a reusable water bottle

• Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty

• A great attitude—rain or shine, we’re cleaning that river!

REGISTRATION

Everyone must register individually.
Pre-registration is now closed. Day of registration opens at 9:00 AM on the day of the event. See you there!

Let’s protect the Bear River and keep it beautiful for all to enjoy. We’ll see you out there!