Marshall Waterways Day 

A Celebration of Marshall and Its Waterways.
Date: Saturday, October 12
Time: 10:00AM - 2:00PM  
Event Headquarters: Ketchum Park
Few cities in America are blessed with such scenic, varied, and pleasant waterways as Marshall. The Kalamazoo River, Rice and Bear creeks frame our lovely city and provide miles of recreation from fishing, paddling, floating, and wildlife viewing.

For addition outdoor adventure Marshall's Riverwalk has many lovely overlooks. The 1.6 mile raised boardwalk runs along a paved biking path following both Rice Creek and Kalamazoo River.

Then we have a long list of charming parks. Brooks Nature Area, Brooks Memorial Fountain Park, Ketchum Park, and Stuart's Landing, each with water features giving them greater charm and dimension.

Let's not overlook Bear Creek Farm with its park amenities framing both sides of its namesake; Bear Creek. There is Saylor's Landing which many consider one of Michigan's most lovely boat launch parks. Then there is the Holt-Rice Creek property, along Rice Creek, with woods, wetland, and agricultural fields. 

We are blessed with a plethora of lovely waterways, treasured parks, and prized Riverwalk. But some need a little TLC, some a little more.

As Rotary Club of Marshall celebrates the beginning of its second 100 years here in Marshall, we pledge our support to help care and beautify our city's waterways, adjoining parks, and Riverwalk, to make them the envy of all of Michigan.

Work has already begun with much more needed to be done. Join us on our journey. Enjoy the ease and joy in which we accomplish great things when working together; "Many hands makes light work."

On Saturday, October 12, we will showcase and celebrate our work completed with special events, activities, hospitality, entertainment, and grand reveals.  We accept this as the beginning of a remarkably rewarding and exciting journey. Join us!

Thank you,

Martin Overhiser
President, Rotary Club of Marshall
Scroll to the bottom section for a scenic tour of Marshall's Kalamazoo River, Rice and Bear creeks.

Many Hands Makes Light Work

Join Us, Make A Difference. This is Our Legacy.
If you have an interest to help make Marshall's waterways, prized parks and Riverwalk, the envy of Michigan, we would love to hear from you. 

There are a number of ways in which you can support:
1. Volunteer.  Help as an individual, family, or part of a larger group (school, business, church, or other). We will recongize you for your generous efforts.
2. Give financially.  Help offset direct expense in materials, equipment, and other. We will recognize you for your generous support.
3. Give in-kind. Perhaps you're expert in the area of landscaping and horticulture. Maybe your business offers painting and power washing services, or rent heavy equipment. Are you skilled in construction? We will recognize you for your generous materials or service support.

Initial projects being considered include:
  • Boat launch improvements.
  • Trail creation and improvements.
  • Tree plantings. 
  • Tree and shrub trimming.
  • Power washing.
  • Painting and staining.
  • Placement of new park amenities.
  • Woody debris management.

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​Thank you.

Martin Overhiser
​President, Rotary Club of Marshall
Scroll to the section below for a scenic tour of Marshall's Kalamazoo River, Rice and Bear creeks.

We have hundreds of reasons to boast about Marshall's area's waterways.

Let us take you on a photo journey of Marshall's area Kalamazoo River, Rice and Bear creeks. See for yourself why we're so excited to do all that we can to showcase Marshall and to protect, care for, and improve our treasured waterways, adjoining parks and prized Riverwalk.

MARSHALL'S KALAMAZOO RIVER 
Photos a courtesy of Michigan Waterways Stewards, Mike Stout.
MARSHALL'S RICE CREEK
Photos a courtesy of Michigan Waterways Stewards, Mike Stout.
MARSHALL'S BEAR CREEK
Photos a courtesy of Michigan Waterways Stewards, Mike Stout.
With your help, Marshall's treasured waterways, treasured parks and prized Riverwalk, will soon be the envy of all of Michigan.
​
Martin Overhiser
President, Rotary Club of Marshall