Help us take care of a local treasure! Join the Van Buren Conservation District and our partners for a community cleanup of Maple Lake.
Whether you’re a lifelong resident or just love spending time on the water, this is your chance to give back. Bring your friends, family, and passion for a cleaner, healthier lake. Let’s show Maple Lake some love – together!
Event Details
Where: Sunset Park, Paw Paw, MI
When: Saturday, August 9, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM | Backup Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
👉 Click here to register
More event info will be sent to registered participants via email.
Event Information
Safety first – just like any time you’re on the water! Bring your watercraft (boats, canoes, kayaks, etc.), personal flotation device, and safety whistle. Gloves and nets or other devices are handy to have. We will provide the trash bags.
We want you, our cleanup volunteers, to have a fun, safe experience. We will use the buddy system and cleanup leaders will help guide you.
Maple Lake Cleanup | August 9, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Backup date: August 16, 2025 *see Cancellations below
This event is made possible in partnership with the Van Buren Conservation District, the Two Rivers Coalition, the Village of Paw Paw, the Maple Lake Association, and the Wine & Harvest Festival.
Questions, Help, & More
With questions, contact VBCD Outreach Coordinator Jacob Diljak.
Outreach@VanBurenCD.org
269-633-9052
Partnership
Is your organization or community interested in holding an event? Do you need a speaker for your event? We, at the VBCD, love engaging with our community! Contact us to coordinate how we can support and engage with you.
Cancellations
This event will occur rain or shine. However, in the event of inclement weather or other changes, we will notify registered attendees of event cancellation.
Accessibility
This event is outdoors and on the water. We encourage all attendees to be mindful of their abilities and needs and other conditions that could affect their ability to participate. When able, the VBCD is committed to providing accommodations.
- Weather: We encourage attendees to check for weather conditions and dress and prepare accordingly for the weather.
- Terrain: Terrain may be on unpaved paths and uneven ground or otherwise difficult to traverse.
- Safety: We encourage all participants to keep their safety in mind. On water, we require safety gear such as life jackets or other personal flotation devices.
- Clothing & footwear: We encourage all participants to wear the proper clothing and footwear when attending our events. Appropriately suit your clothing and footwear to event weather conditions, terrain, and your needs. Personal flotation devices are required while on the water.
- Parking: Parking is available at several locations but could require parking further away from water access points.
- Physical ability: Cleanups are self-paced but require stamina to operate watercraft on an inland lake. Help may or may not be available to load and unload watercraft in and out of the water.
- Allergens: These outdoor events may be unsafe for those with allergies, especially those with allergies specific to the outdoors.
- Sensory: The outdoor environment may have scents, sounds, sights, and other stimuli which could affect those with sensory sensitivities.
- Restrooms: Accessible restrooms are available. They are located at Amphitheatre Park and Sunset Park. Contact us for more information.
- Other accommodations: For any accommodation-minded considerations not covered above, please contact us.
