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SUMMARY:SWMTU Board Meetings
DESCRIPTION:The SWMTU Board Meeting typically occurs on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:15 pm.  Monthly board meetings are currently only open to board members and invited guests.  Quarterly membership meetings will be conducted and communicated. The best way to check is to send a General Question from the Contact Us page.
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/swmtu-board-meetings-2/2025-03-04
LOCATION:WMEAC Office\, 1007 Lake Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tie One On with TU
DESCRIPTION:Join Schrems West Michigan TU\, Orvis Grand Rapids\, and the local community for a casual get-together to talk trout and coldwater conservation\, learn to tie a fly (or hone your skill)\, and support an awesome local brewery. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome to join us for this free gathering. Please reserve your spot so we can get a head count! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nReserve Your Tickets
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/tie-one-on-with-tu
LOCATION:Newaygo Brewing Company\, 19 State Rd.\, Newaygo\, MI\, 49337\, United States
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SUMMARY:SWMTU Board Meetings
DESCRIPTION:The SWMTU Board Meeting typically occurs on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:15 pm.  Monthly board meetings are currently only open to board members and invited guests.  Quarterly membership meetings will be conducted and communicated. The best way to check is to send a General Question from the Contact Us page.
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/swmtu-board-meetings-2/2025-04-01
LOCATION:WMEAC Office\, 1007 Lake Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Fundraising Banquet
DESCRIPTION:Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited is excited to announce that registration for our Annual Fundraising Banquet is open! See below for ticket options. \n\n\n\nPlease join us for an evening of celebration\, fellowship\, and the recognition of key individuals who have contributed to the preservation of coldwater streams. This is our biggest event of the year and our primary fundraiser which helps us pursue our mission to conserve\, protect\, and restore our local coldwater watersheds.  \n\n\n\nOur banquet takes place on the evening of Tuesday\, April 22\, 2025 at Watermark Country Club in Grand Rapids\, Michigan. We have an awesome lineup of prizes in our bucket raffle\, silent auction\, and live auction. Your ticket includes a plated dinner with chicken parmesan and salmon as entrees. Online registration will close at noon on Thursday\, April 17\, 2025. \n\n\n\nWe will also randomly select the winner of our Hyde Drift Boat Raffle! Tickets are available for online purchase. Open to Michigan residents only\, MI Raffle License # R79799. \n\n\n\nA huge thank you to all the people and businesses that have donated items for the auction. You can see a preview of those items here. \n\n\n\nCan’t make it? Donate now to support coldwater conservation. \n\n\n\nYour support makes it possible to protect the coldwater rivers of West Michigan.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTimes – Tuesday\, April 22\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n5 p.m. – Doors open\, bar opens\, bucket raffle\, and silent auction\n\n\n\n7 p.m. – Dinner begins\, menu will include chicken parm and shrimp\n\n\n\n8:30 p.m. – Live auction\n\n\n\n\nLocation \n\n\n\nWatermark Country Club\, 1600 Galbraith SE\, Grand Rapids \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTable Sponsorship – $1\,250 (10 guest maximum)\n\n\n\n\nDinner for ten guests\n\n\n\n10 Door Prize Tickets\n\n\n\n$250 in Raffle Tickets per table\n\n\n\nPre-event promotion/advertising on Schrems TU website and Facebook page\, as well as recognition in the banquet program.\n\n\n\nTo alleviate congestion at the bars\, we are offering table sponsors the option to pre-order bottles of wine. You can choose from Merlot\, Chardonnay\, Pinot Grigio\, or Cabernet Sauvignon.\n\n\n\n\nIndividual Sponsor – $350\n\n\n\n\nDinner\n\n\n\nOne Door Prize Ticket\n\n\n\n$150 in Raffle Tickets\n\n\n\nPre-event promotion/advertising on Schrems TU website and Facebook page\, as well as recognition in the banquet program\n\n\n\n\nIndividual – $75\n\n\n\n\nDinner\n\n\n\nOne Raffle Ticket\n\n\n\nOne Door Prize Ticket\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDonate to coldwater conservation\n\n\n\nCan’t make it to the banquet? Or want to give a little more? Here are some ways you can help. Thank you! \n\n\n\n\n$50 Donation\n\n\n\n$100 Donation\n\n\n\n$200 Donation\n\n\n\n$500 Donation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease reserve your spot as soon as you can as early registration helps with the planning process. We encourage everyone to register via the ticketing system on this page. You can use any valid credit card to register. \n\n\n\nIf you’d prefer to pay by check or some other method\, please contact Tom Mundt at tommundt@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nIf you run into problems with the ticket system or have other questions\, please contact us at banquet@swmtu.org. \n\n\n\nPlease join us for an evening of celebration\, fellowship and the recognition of key individuals who have contributed to the preservation of coldwater streams.
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/2025-annual-fundraising-banquet
LOCATION:Watermark Country Club\, 1600 Galbraith SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49546\, United States
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SUMMARY:Stream Cleanup and Insect Study on Mena Creek
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers needed! Help Trout Unlimited collect important data to monitor the health of Mena Creek\, a coldwater tributary to the White River. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers will assist with the collection and identification of stream insects to better understand the quality of Mena Creek. \n\n\n\nIn addition to the stream insect study\, volunteers can also assist with a trash cleanup of the stream. \n\n\n\nNo experience is needed and all ages are welcome. Dress for the weather and bring boots or waders if you have them. Lunch will be provided. \n\n\n\nWe will park and meet here: 43°37’40.2″N 85°53’59.6″W \n\n\n\nClick through to get more details\, register\, and see the meeting location. \n\n\n\n\nSign Up Now
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/stream-cleanup-and-insect-study-on-mena-creek
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Conservation
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SUMMARY:SWMTU Board Meetings
DESCRIPTION:The SWMTU Board Meeting typically occurs on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:15 pm.  Monthly board meetings are currently only open to board members and invited guests.  Quarterly membership meetings will be conducted and communicated. The best way to check is to send a General Question from the Contact Us page.
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/swmtu-board-meetings-2/2025-05-06
LOCATION:WMEAC Office\, 1007 Lake Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, United States
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SUMMARY:Annual Rogue River Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rogue River Watershed Partners and Schrems Trout Unlimited on Saturday\, May 10\, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a day of giving back to our community and watershed by preventing plastic pollution and other contaminants from entering the river. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMeet at Richardson-Sowerby Park for the cleanup and bring your own water & work gloves. Tools\, trash bags\, & snacks will be provided thanks to our generous sponsors.  \n\n\n\nPrizes will be offered for the TOP 2 most unique trash items found (sponsored by Eco Equity Real Estate)! \n\n\n\nParticipants are also invited to Rockford Brewing Co. immediately following the cleanup for a social hour – $1 off beer pints for event participants only between 1-3 p.m.! \n\n\n\nPlease register here to help us plan accordingly. For questions about this event\, please contact us at rrwpartners@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nA tremendous thank you to our co-hosts and event sponsors for making this event possible: Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds (LGROW)\, Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited\, Rockford Sustainability Committee\, Eco Equity Real Estate\, and Rockford Brewing Co. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/annual-rogue-river-cleanup
LOCATION:Richardson-Sowerby Park\, 65 S Main St\, Rockford\, Michigan\, 49431\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting - May 2025
DESCRIPTION:NOTE – As of May 12\, this event is canceled due to low attendance.\n\n\n\nJoin us for food\, a cash bar\, updates on local projects\, how to become involved\, and a talk from Tracy Page on Salmon in the Classroom on Monday\, May 19 starting at 6 p.m. at Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTracy PageAquatic Education CoordinatorMichigan Department of Natural Resources \n\n\n\nTracy Page is the statewide aquatic education coordinator for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. She coordinates the Salmon in the Classroom program and aids in the filtering of fisheries biology research content to educators\, students and the public. As a biologist turned educator\, her dissertation is exploring the long-term impacts of participation in the Salmon in the Classroom program. As an award-winning environmental educator\, Tracy is proud to help the people of Michigan understand and appreciate our complex Great Lakes’ systems. \n\n\n\nDetails \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, May 19\, 2025\, starting at 6 p.m.\n\n\n\nBuffet service starts at 6:30 p.m.\, program begins at 7 p.m.\n\n\n\n$20 per person includes buffet dinner\n\n\n\nCash bar available\n\n\n\n\nOpen to the general public\, attendance capped at 60. Please reserve your seat by purchasing a ticket below. \n\n\n\nPlease contact Nick Garlock at president@swmtu.org or 616-540-5406 for questions.
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/chapter-meeting-may-2025
LOCATION:Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery\, 452 Ada Dr SE\, Ada\, Michigan\, 49301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership
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SUMMARY:SWMTU Board Meetings
DESCRIPTION:The SWMTU Board Meeting typically occurs on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:15 pm.  Monthly board meetings are currently only open to board members and invited guests.  Quarterly membership meetings will be conducted and communicated. The best way to check is to send a General Question from the Contact Us page.
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/swmtu-board-meetings-2/2025-06-03
LOCATION:WMEAC Office\, 1007 Lake Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wa Wa Sum 2025 - annual membership gathering
DESCRIPTION:We are now taking reservations for our annual membership outing at the Wa Wa Sum Lodge. The lodge is located on the banks of the Main Stream of the AuSable River’s fabled “holy waters\,” five miles east of Grayling\, Michigan. The historic main lodge was built in 1921/22\, while other buildings on the property date as far back as 1880. The property consists of 251 acres along the AuSable River. \n\n\n\nArrival is anytime after noon on Thursday\, June 19 with departure NO LATER than 9:00 am on Monday\, June 23. The NIGHTLY RATE IS $65.00\, whether your stay is one\, two\, three\, or all four nights. Be prepared to settle up at the lodge with host Larry Risbridger either via CASH or CHECK (no debit or credit cards) before you leave. You may stay for all four nights or as few as one. \n\n\n\nPLEASE RSVP WITH LARRY RISBRIDGER BY JUNE 16\, 2025. Larry can be reached at elrisbridger@charter.net or by phone at 616.690.0692. He will need the nights you plan on staying\, as well as your complete contact information: name\, home address\, email address & phone number. \n\n\n\nACCOMMODATIONSThere are seven dorm style bedrooms consisting of three to four single beds. You must bring your own bedding or sleeping bags and towels. Sleeping capacity is 28. There is a huge great room in the center of the lodge with an enormous fireplace\, for gathering with friends. Overlooking the river is a large screened-in porch that runs the entire length of the lodge. There is a separate building that houses a large dining room (seating for 16) and complete kitchen facilities for preparing meals. There is also a gas grill for grilling. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMEALSAlthough there are no organized meals\, we will be providing cold breakfast items\, such as muffins and cereal. Coffee and juice will be available along with bottled water. Sandwich fixings\, such as cold meats\, cheese and condiments will be provided so that you may take a sandwich with you to fish. You are welcome to bring your own food and prepare it in the kitchen. \n\n\n\n\nGENERAL INFORMATION \n\n\n\n\nThere are no organized events for the weekend.\n\n\n\nPeople will come and go\, as they may be fishing at all hours.\n\n\n\nThere are a number of restaurants close by for dining.\n\n\n\nMeals may be prepared and eaten in the kitchen building.\n\n\n\nThere is no camping or fires allowed on the property.\n\n\n\nStairs leading down to a dock on the river are for guests only.\n\n\n\nGates Fly Shop and restaurant is located only a mile or so away.\n\n\n\n\nWa Wa Sum Lodge377 Wa Wa SumGrayling\, MI 49738 \n\n\n\nQUESTIONSPlease give Larry Risbridger a call anytime at 616.690.0692 or email at elrisbridger@charter.net
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/wa-wa-sum-2025-annual-membership-gathering
LOCATION:Wa Wa Sum lodge\, Whirlpool Road\, Grayling\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership
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SUMMARY:Cast-n-Blast 2025
DESCRIPTION:When: 2:00 p.m. Wednesday\, July 16\, 2025 \n\n\n\nWhere: Kent County Conservation League\, 8461 Conservation Rd\, Ada\, MI 49301 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Ruffed Grouse Society and Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited are once again co-sponsoring the annual Cast & Blast. This will be the 14th year for this annual event which is not only a “blast” but a fundraiser to support both organizations’ youth educational programs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis fun-filled\, no-pressure event includes a 50-shot round of sporting clays and a fun but challenging fly-casting course. A prime rib dinner will follow a social/happy hour\, which includes complimentary craft beer provided by a local brewery. A raffle including many cool items follows dinner. \n\n\n\nNovice shooters and casters are welcome! We will have expert instruction of the fundamentals of each sport. Everyone is welcome and you do not need to be a current member of either organization to attend. \n\n\n\nFly rods will be available for the casting competition but each shooter will be responsible for their own shotgun. Shotguns are also available for rent from KCCL at a nominal fee. Shotgun shells are NOT included. \n\n\n\nPARTICIPANTBEFORE 07/12/25AFTER 07/12/25 OR AT-THE-DOORDinner Only$60/person$60/personIndividual Participant$135/person$150/personTeam (5 Shooters)$600/Team$650/Team\n\n\n\nRegistration: The shooting event is limited to 65 guns or 13 five-person teams. Please register online (preferred) using the form below. When registering\, please be sure to include the individual participant and/or team captain’s name as well as the names of the other four team members in the appropriate boxes. \n\n\n\nWe strongly encourage everyone to register through this page’s ticketing system and pay with a credit card. If you need to pay by check or have questions\, please contact Tom Mundt at tommundt@gmail.com or by cell at 616-485-1426.  \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n2:00 – 3:00 p.m. > Registration \n\n\n\n3:00 – 5:30 p.m. > Scored 50 Round Sporting Clays fun shoot & Scored 25 point Fly Casting \n\n\n\n5:30 – 6:30 p.m. > Social Hour \n\n\n\n6:30 p.m. > Steak Dinner – Raffles\, Prizes & Fun!
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/cast-n-blast-2025
LOCATION:Kent Conservation League\, 8461 Conservation Street NE\, Ada\, MI\, 49301\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Women on the Water
DESCRIPTION:Hey ladies\, looking for more fishy friends? Join us for our annual Women on the Water weekend getaway! Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited proudly presents this women’s only weekend at the Pere Marquette River Lodge. \n\n\n\nThe PM Lodge is an Orvis-Endorsed Outfitter with a fully stocked fly shop located along the banks of one of Michigan’s most prized blue-ribbon trout streams – the Pere Marquette River in Baldwin. Check out this article on the Pere Marquette River from Trout Magazine and learn more about TU’s Priority Waters work on the Pere Marquette. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nThe focus of this weekend is on camaraderie and fly fishing at dark! All experience levels are welcome. There will be opportunities to learn and fine-tune fly fishing skills ahead of our full-day guided float trip on Saturday night. Guide trips are scheduled in the evening in hopes of dodging the heat of summer as this is better for fishing and trout handling. We will likely start by casting big\, buoyant dry flies and hopper patterns\, and as dusk turns to night\, switch over to mousing in the dark for bigger brown trout (the plan is subject to change based on conditions). \n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: July 25-27\, 2025Location: Pere Marquette River Lodge in Baldwin\, Mich.Cost: $550-$650 per person\, includes two nights’ lodging\, one guided float trip\, and meals. Single rooms are $650 per person\, double rooms are $550 per person.Group size is limited to the first 18 registrants. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Vice President Paige Werner at wernerp2@gmail.com or 616-516-9908 with questions or to be added to our email list for future women’s programming. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRates and Contact Info
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/2025-women-on-the-water
LOCATION:Pere Marquette River Lodge\, 8841 S M 37\, Baldwin\, MI\, 49304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership
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SUMMARY:Muskegon River Unlimited - An evening of fishy fun for the whole family
DESCRIPTION:Participants will explore the Muskegon River below the surface with river snorkeling\, engage in hands-on stream science\, learn to cast a fly rod\, and enjoy a riverside meal with a wonderful community. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome to join us. We encourage participants to wear swimming attire or quick-drying clothes if you wish to snorkel\, and water shoes if you have them. Please bring a camp chair if you’d like\, as seating may be limited. \n\n\n\nPlease sign up using this link.
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/muskegon-river-unlimited-an-evening-of-fishy-fun-for-the-whole-family
LOCATION:Muskegon River Boat Launch – Thornapple Ave\, 3401 Timberview Dr\, Newaygo\, Michigan\, 49337\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250812T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250812T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184650
CREATED:20250213T043436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T043515Z
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SUMMARY:SWMTU Board Meetings
DESCRIPTION:The SWMTU Board Meeting typically occurs on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:15 pm.  Monthly board meetings are currently only open to board members and invited guests.  Quarterly membership meetings will be conducted and communicated. The best way to check is to send a General Question from the Contact Us page.
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/swmtu-board-meetings-4
LOCATION:WMEAC Office\, 1007 Lake Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250902T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250902T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184650
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SUMMARY:SWMTU Board Meetings
DESCRIPTION:The SWMTU Board Meeting typically occurs on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:15 pm.  Monthly board meetings are currently only open to board members and invited guests.  Quarterly membership meetings will be conducted and communicated. The best way to check is to send a General Question from the Contact Us page.
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/swmtu-board-meetings-2/2025-09-02
LOCATION:WMEAC Office\, 1007 Lake Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250915T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184650
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SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting - September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for food\, a cash bar\, updates on local projects\, how to become involved\, and a talk from Aaron Snell of StreamsideEco on Monday\, September 15\, starting at 6 p.m. at Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAaron has long been a leader in SWMTU’s stream restoration work across West Michigan. He’ll share information on those local projects and how StreamsideEco works with organizations like SWMTU. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAaron is actively involved in all aspects of biological and morphological stream and river assessments throughout the state. He has completed stream assessment and restoration training courses through Ohio State University\, North Carolina State University\, Dr. Robert Newbury\, and Water Survey of Canada (Regina)\, and was one of the first people in Michigan to complete the four-part series offered by Dr. Dave Rosgen\, Wildland Hydrology. He has applied knowledge of stream restoration and habitat connectivity\, having worked on scores of projects from southeast Michigan to the Upper Peninsula’s Keweenaw Peninsula—focusing on aspects of stream ecology including streambank stabilization\, natural channel design\, habitat improvement\, and barrier removal/modification. \n\n\n\nDetails \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 15\, 2025\, starting at 6 p.m.\n\n\n\nBuffet service starts at 6:30 p.m.\, program begins at 7 p.m.\n\n\n\n$20 per person includes buffet dinner\n\n\n\nCash bar available\n\n\n\n\nOpen to the general public\, attendance capped at 60. \n\n\n\nPlease contact Nick Garlock at president@swmtu.org or 616-540-5406 for questions.
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/chapter-meeting-september-2025
LOCATION:Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery\, 452 Ada Dr SE\, Ada\, Michigan\, 49301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184650
CREATED:20250902T222451Z
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SUMMARY:Muskegon River Spey Fest
DESCRIPTION:Here is the presentation schedule for the 2025 Muskegon River Spey Fest.Saturday\, 27th September.At Henning Park\, Newaygo\, Michigan. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit SWMTU at the Muskegon River Speyfest! \n\n\n\nSpeyfest is an educational event for anyone interested in all things spey – all experience levels are welcome. SWMTU will be on-site for the main events on Saturday\, but the learning and camaraderie goes all weekend! The event itself is free but there is an $8 daily fee to enter the park. No registration required. \n\n\n\nFriday: One-on-one casting instruction from noon onwards followed by a potluck cook out in the evening. \n\n\n\nSaturday: Several shops and booths\, including SWMTU\, will be set up at the park to visit between presentations.9:30am – Capt. Kevin Feenstra\, Feenstra Guide Service: Seasons of the Muskegon10:45am – Peter Humphreys\, FFI\, MCI/MTHCI: Introduction to Spey Casting12:00pm – Capt. Jeff Liskay\, Scott Pro Staff: Three Deadly Spey Casting Faults and How to Fix Them1:30pm – Marco Ross\, Northern Angler: Swung Fly Techniques to Maximize Success on the Water and Adapting to Changing Conditions \n\n\n\nSunday: Breakfast at the park followed by even more casting. \n\n\n\n* SWMTU is a participant at this event and is not responsible for coordination. Please use Facebook to learn more about Muskegon River Speyfest.
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/muskegon-river-spey-fest-2
LOCATION:Henning Park\, 500 Croton Dr\, Newaygo\, Michigan\, 49337\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T200000
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CREATED:20250922T002836Z
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SUMMARY:7WT release party at Sportsman's Bar
DESCRIPTION:Only a two-handed cast away\, right after the Muskegon River Spey Fest! Join us at Sportsman’s Bar in Newaygo for some 7WT in partnership with Orvis to raise money for Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited to benefit the Muskegon River. \n\n\n\nRepresentatives from Ludington Bay Brewing and SWMTU will be on-site from 4pm-8pm with some swag so swing by to chat about the river\, conservation\, and all things fly-fishing.
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/7wt-release-party-at-sportsmans-bar
LOCATION:Sportsman’s Bar\, 30 State Road\, Newaygo\, Michigan\, 49337\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251002T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251002T200000
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SUMMARY:Beer Launch Party with Ludington Bay
DESCRIPTION:Join Orvis\, Schrems TU\, and Ludington Bay Brewing at The Old Mill by Beer City Bread Co. for the (catch and) release of our partnership beer\, 7WT Hazy IPA. \n\n\n\nA percentage of sales from this limited release Orvis/Ludington Bay 7WT beer sold throughout Michigan will be donated to Schrems and benefits the Rogue River. \n\n\n\nMembers of Orvis\, TU\, and Ludington Bay Brewing will be on-site with demos\, swag\, tying\, etc. to talk about the beer\, our partnership\, and all things Rogue River. Register here!
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/beer-launch-party-with-ludington-bay
LOCATION:The Old Mill – Beer City Bread Co.\, 34 Squires Street Square NE\, Rockford\, Michigan\, 49341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251007T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184650
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SUMMARY:SWMTU Board Meetings
DESCRIPTION:The SWMTU Board Meeting typically occurs on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:15 pm.  Monthly board meetings are currently only open to board members and invited guests.  Quarterly membership meetings will be conducted and communicated. The best way to check is to send a General Question from the Contact Us page.
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/swmtu-board-meetings-2/2025-10-07
LOCATION:WMEAC Office\, 1007 Lake Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251027T203000
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SUMMARY:Screening of "Beyond the Stream" - canceled
DESCRIPTION:We are canceling the “Beyond the Stream: Michigan’s TU Youth Conservation and Trout Camp” showing at S2S on Monday\, October 27; however\, we are providing a link to the film for your personal viewing and another to donate to the Youth Camp. \n\n\n\n\nWatch Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt is critical to TU’s future that we inspire and educate the next generation of conservationists and fishing enthusiasts\, and this camp plays a significant role for Michigan TU chapters. If you can support the Youth Camp with a contribution\, please click below and put “youth camp” in the message box. \n\n\n\n\nDonate Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor those wishing to view the film in a public setting\, the Kalamazoo Valley Chapter will be showing the film on Thursday\, October 16 from 6-9 p.m. at Lucky Wolf Theatre in Paw Paw. You can register here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Beyond the Stream: Michigan Trout Unlimited’s Youth Conservation and Trout Camp” was created to benefit the TU Youth Trout Camp\n\n\n\nIn 2024\, the Kalamazoo Valley chapter of Trout Unlimited contracted with fly fishing filmmaker Robert Thompson (“The River” and “Night of the Hex”) to produce a documentary film capturing all that is our Michigan Trout Unlimited Youth Conservation and Trout Camp. The result of this partnership is “Beyond the Stream: Michigan Trout Unlimited’s Youth Conservation and Trout Camp”. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Beyond the Stream” captures the heart and soul of our youth camp: the generational connections formed between campers\, new and experienced alike\, and the volunteer counselors\, many of whom have been a part of camp from its earliest days. Much like his film “The River”\, Thompson is able to connect the viewer to the men and women\, girls and boys that come together on the banks of the storied Au Sable River. It’s a story that started many years ago with an idea and a mission\, and “Beyond the Stream” offers both a heart-warming narrative as young people like Madeline\, Ben\, Cece and Lily find themselves and each other as they become immersed in fly fishing along the river upon which Trout Unlimited was founded\, but also a hopeful glimpse into the future of cold water conservation as those same youth connect with TU volunteers like Greg\, Lori and Jon.
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/screening-of-beyond-the-stream
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251104T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251104T200000
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SUMMARY:SWMTU Board Meetings
DESCRIPTION:The SWMTU Board Meeting typically occurs on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:15 pm.  Monthly board meetings are currently only open to board members and invited guests.  Quarterly membership meetings will be conducted and communicated. The best way to check is to send a General Question from the Contact Us page.
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/swmtu-board-meetings-2/2025-11-04
LOCATION:WMEAC Office\, 1007 Lake Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251117T203000
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SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting - November 2025
DESCRIPTION:Scott Dean will be our featured speaker on November 17 at Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery. He will share information on the reintroduction of arctic grayling into Michigan waters. Scott will also discuss 6PPD-quinone and its impact on the salmon population. \n\n\n\nScott was born and raised in Michigan and spent 30 years working as a journalist and executive in the energy industry. During this time\, he traveled the globe and saw firsthand the growing threat of climate change and the vulnerability of the planet’s water resources. He spent much of his career leading emergency response teams dispatched to Alaskan pipeline leaks\, Gulf Coast hurricanes\, and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. He retired from the energy sector in 2017 and put down roots in Saugatuck with his wife and children\, and has been putting his years of experience to work in serving the community with the Michigan Department of Environment\, Great Lakes\, and Energy (EGLE). \n\n\n\nPlease join us for this important event\, which includes a delicious buffet and a cash bar. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 17\, 2025\, starting at 6 p.m.\n\n\n\nBuffet service starts at 6:30 p.m.\, program begins at 7 p.m.\n\n\n\n$20 per person includes buffet dinner\n\n\n\nCash bar available\n\n\n\n\nOpen to the general public\, attendance capped at 60. SOLD OUT! \n\n\n\nPlease contact Nick Garlock at president@swmtu.org or 616-540-5406 for questions.
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/chapter-meeting-november-2025
LOCATION:Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery\, 452 Ada Dr SE\, Ada\, Michigan\, 49301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184650
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SUMMARY:Honey Creek Inn: Sip & Spin Tying Event
DESCRIPTION:Sip some 7WT Hazy IPA benefiting Schrems Trout Unlimited & Spin Up some flies with the staff from Orvis Grand Rapids! \n\n\n\nSchrems Trout Unlimited members and the Ludington Bay Brewing team will also be on site with swag\, to chat about our partnership and answer and fly tying questions you may have! \n\n\n\nStop by\, order some food and 7wt Hazy IPA and join us for a fun night. \n\n\n\nSpots are limited for fly-tyers but all are welcome to attend the fun event. BYOV (Bring Your Own Vise)\, tools and materials.  \n\n\n\n*Donations to Schrem’s Trout Unlimited are suggested* \n\n\n\nLocation: Honey Creek Inn\, 8025 Cannonsburg Rd NE\, Cannonsburg\, MI 49317 \n\n\n\nDate and time: Wed\, Nov 19\, 2025\, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/honey-creek-inn-sip-spin-tying-event
LOCATION:Honey Creek Inn\, 8025 Cannonsburg Rd. NE\, Cannonsburg\, Michigan\, 49317\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251201T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184650
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SUMMARY:2025 SWMTU Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the Schrems West Michigan TU Holiday Party. This family-friendly event will be held on December 1\, 2025\, from 5-8 p.m. at Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery\, located at 452 Ada Dr SE\, Ada\, MI. \n\n\n\nThe evening will feature a dinner buffet for all\, a cash bar for adults\, a craft table\, and a visit from Santa Claus for kids under 12. \n\n\n\nWhen registering\, please provide the name of each attendee and the names\, gender\, and ages of your children under twelve. \n\n\n\nPlease contact Tom Mundt for any questions concerning registrations at tommundt@gmail.com or 616-485-1425. \n\n\n\nCost – Be sure to get tickets for Adults and Children\n\n\n\n\nAdults – $20 each\n\n\n\nChildren 16 and under – FREE\n\n\n\nGifts for children under 12\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n5 pm – Guests Arrive\, Bar Opens for Beverage Service\n\n\n\n5:45 pm – Words from the President\n\n\n\n6 pm – Dinner Service\n\n\n\n7 pm – Santa arrives\n\n\n\n8 pm – Event Ends
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/2025-swmtu-holiday-party
LOCATION:Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery\, 452 Ada Dr SE\, Ada\, Michigan\, 49301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260106T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184650
CREATED:20251221T155220Z
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SUMMARY:SWMTU Board Meetings - 2026
DESCRIPTION:The SWMTU Board Meeting typically occurs on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:15 pm.  Monthly board meetings are currently only open to board members and invited guests.  Quarterly membership meetings will be conducted and communicated. The best way to check is to send a General Question from the Contact Us page.
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/swmtu-board-meetings-2026/2026-01-06
LOCATION:WMEAC Office\, 1007 Lake Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260122T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184650
CREATED:20251219T005832Z
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SUMMARY:Tie-A-Thon fly tying - Jan. 22
DESCRIPTION:This year\, Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited is partnering with Orvis Grand Rapids to host fly tying sessions to benefit Tie-A-Thon! \n\n\n\nThis is the 20th year for Tie-A-Thon\, a group based in South Bend\, IN. Tie-A-Thon collects donated flies to support programs focused on healing and education through fly fishing. This has grown into a national movement uniting fly tyers of all skill levels for one shared purpose – to give back through the art of fly tying. \n\n\n\nThis milestone year\, Tie-A-Thon is proud to support five exceptional organizations whose missions use fly fishing to promote healing\, growth\, and education: \n\n\n\n• Reel Recovery – based in Massachusetts\, helping men living with cancer find renewal through fly fishing retreats and fellowship. \n\n\n\n• Casting for Recovery – National – headquartered in Bozeman\, MT\, supporting breast cancer survivors through healing fly fishing experiences across the country. \n\n\n\n• Fishing the Good Fight – based in Colorado\, advancing men’s mental health awareness and connection through fly fishing. \n\n\n\n• Black Mountain Home for Children\, Youth\, and Families – located in North Carolina\, empowering youth through outdoor education and fly fishing programs. \n\n\n\n• Lee University Fly Fishing Education – located in Tennessee\, integrating fly fishing into higher education as a tool for stewardship and personal growth. \n\n\n\nFly tyers of all skill levels are welcome to help us meet our pledge of 200 flies per pattern. Each of our fly-tying sessions will focus on one pattern\, but we also collect donated flies that were completed outside of those sessions. \n\n\n\nOur tying schedule is as follows: \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, January 22 – pheasant tail nymph\, hook size 18-14\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 26 – elk hair caddis\, hook size 18-14\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 26 – soft hackles\, hook size 16-14\n\n\n\n\nBring your own vice and supplies if you have them. Supplies for basic patterns will be provided by SWMTU and others will be available to purchase at Orvis GR. Variants of the pattern (i.e.\, weighted nymphs\, euronymphs\, different body colors) are happily accepted. While this is not a fly-tying class\, assistance will be available. \n\n\n\nPlease register for a free ticket below for each attendee because space is limited. Contact Paige Werner at wernerp2@gmail.com with questions or if you need to cancel after reserving your spot.
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/tie-a-thon-fly-tying-jan-22
LOCATION:Orvis Grand Rapids\, 1954 Breton Road SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership
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SUMMARY:SWMTU Board Meetings - 2026
DESCRIPTION:The SWMTU Board Meeting typically occurs on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:15 pm.  Monthly board meetings are currently only open to board members and invited guests.  Quarterly membership meetings will be conducted and communicated. The best way to check is to send a General Question from the Contact Us page.
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/swmtu-board-meetings-2026/2026-02-03
LOCATION:WMEAC Office\, 1007 Lake Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, United States
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SUMMARY:Newaygo Nature Night Out with Kevin Feenstra
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a Nature Night Out at Newaygo’s River Stop Cafe\, where guests will enjoy a captivating nature presentation by Kevin Feenstra. Kevin is a local author\, avid photographer\, and owner of Feenstra Guide Service. Join your fellow nature lovers and escape the cabin fever as we dream of outdoor adventures and share stories from the stream.  \n\n\n\nAll are welcome to join us for this free event hosted by Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited and Trout Unlimited Great Lakes staff.  \n\n\n\nPlease note the event space is on a lower level and is not ADA-accessible. 
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/newaygo-nature-night-out-with-kevin-feenstra
LOCATION:River Stop Cafe\, 52 State Road\, Newaygo\, Michigan\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting - February 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for food\, a cash bar\, updates on local projects\, how to become involved\, and a talk from Tracy Page on Salmon in the Classroom on Monday\, February 16 starting at 6 p.m. at Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTracy PageAquatic Education CoordinatorMichigan Department of Natural Resources \n\n\n\nTracy Page is the statewide aquatic education coordinator for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. She coordinates the Salmon in the Classroom program and aids in the filtering of fisheries biology research content to educators\, students and the public. As a biologist turned educator\, her dissertation is exploring the long-term impacts of participation in the Salmon in the Classroom program. As an award-winning environmental educator\, Tracy is proud to help the people of Michigan understand and appreciate our complex Great Lakes’ systems. \n\n\n\nDetails \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, February 16\, 2026\, starting at 6 p.m.\n\n\n\nBuffet service starts at 6:30 p.m.\, program begins at 7 p.m.\n\n\n\n$20 per person includes buffet dinner\n\n\n\nCash bar available\n\n\n\n\nOpen to the general public\, attendance capped at 60. Please reserve your seat by purchasing a ticket below. \n\n\n\nPlease contact Nick Garlock at president@swmtu.org or 616-540-5406 for questions.
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/chapter-meeting-february-2026
LOCATION:Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery\, 452 Ada Dr SE\, Ada\, Michigan\, 49301\, United States
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