Grand Opening Celebration of the Ruth Tucker Ayers Harris Watershed Discovery Center

Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council is thrilled to announce the opening of the Ruth Tucker Ayers Harris Watershed Discovery Center. Located at the Watershed Council’s headquarters at 426 Bay Street in downtown Petoskey, this new educational space offers a unique, hands-on experience to explore and learn about Northern Michigan’s rich water resources and how the Watershed Council works to protect these resources.

The opening celebration will take place at the Watershed Council and adjacent Pennsylvania Park on June 1, 2024, from 12p.m. to 2 p.m., in partnership with Downtown Petoskey. This free, public event promises a fun-filled day for the entire family. Activities include face painting, arts and crafts, interactive games, and a macroinvertebrate station where visitors can get an up-close view of the tiny insects that play a crucial role in our watershed’s health. In addition, a “Sturgeon Scavenger Hunt” will take place throughout the Downtown Petoskey shopping district from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Kids of all ages can hunt for sturgeon hidden in retail shops and turn in their scavenger hunt sheets for a prize at the Watershed Council.

Regular hours of operation begin on Monday, June 3. The Watershed Discovery Center will be open year-round on weekdays 10 AM – 3 PM and select Saturdays in the summer months. There is no charge for admission.