The award winning Conservation Carnival returns to Jackson Field on June 28th, 2026! Eaton Conservation District is partnering with the Lansing Lugnuts create a bigger and better Conservation Carnival on June 28th during their Kids’ game. Plus, we’ll be celebrating our 80th anniversary as a Conservation District with a birthday-style celebration, including cake from Cakes-A-Bloomin’!

Watch the Lansing Lugnuts take on the Loons, play fun carnival games with a conservation theme, and win prizes! The game kicks off at 1:05 pm. Lucky fans will take home a native wildflower to plant.

To see parking options, and review security protocols (such allowed handbags) please visit the Lansing Lugnuts FAQ page. Some parking lots only take cash, but the ballpark vending only takes credit cards. Allow extra time to walk from parking areas to the ballpark.

Scroll down to preview the carnival games and partnered organizations, sign up to volunteer, and view our generous event sponsors, without whom this Conservation Carnival would not be possible!

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It's a race against time! Climb into a kayak (don't forget your life vest!) and use the grippers to grab the trash and pull it out of the water.
Hosted by Michigan Waterway Stewards
Can you "Spot the Pollution”? Visit the Enviroscape and learn how wetlands and native plants soak up floodwaters and pollution.
Hosted by the Greater Lansing Regional Committee for Stormwater Management
This is the most fun way to keep E. coli bacteria out of our rivers and streams! The lesson is simple: Pick up pet waste and throw it into the trash.
Hosted by Paw City Pet Care
Spin the Wheel of Origin and identify which species is native and which one is invasive to Michigan.
Hosted by Wild Ones, Red Cedar Chapter
Feed yourself and the ecosystem. All of these plants feed humans but some feed baby birds, too by supporting more caterpillars (lepidoptera). Toss bean bags into the cups and see how many worms you can collect to feed your nest.
Hosted by Dragonfly Downs Farm
In this quiz competition of Wetland Jeopardy, test your knowledge of wetland habitat.
Small children can scoop a species out of the "wetland habitat" to take home with them.
Hosted by Ducks Unlimited
Toddler Wetland Sponsored by Michigan Association of Conservation Districts
Are you straining your drain? This is the ultimate challenge to see what can go into the kitchen sink and what can't. Let's see if you are septic smart!
Hosted by Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, & Energy (EGLE)’s SepticSmart
Lesser celandine (Ficaria verna) has invaded Michigan! The DNR has added it to its "Watch List". Can you find it and shoot it before it gets out of control?
Hosting by Mid Michigan Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (MM CISMA)
To flush or not to flush? That is the question.
Let’s see if you know what can you flush and what your should trash or recycle. This game will prepare you to protect your pipes and our water!
Hosted by City of Charlotte, Wastewater Treatment
It's a matching game! Match the native plants and learn an interesting fact while you compete for prizes!
Hosted by Metiri Group
You’re the raindrop falling out of the sky trying to dislodge soil particles. Which soils can you easily erode and which stay put? Learn how to manage soils to improve aggregate stability and prevent it from washing away while testing your cornhole skills!
Hosted by VFW National Home
Who left those droppings in the forest? Test your wildlife knowledge by guessing what Michigan animal made that scat at the Bengel Wildlife Center. Match the poop with the correct animal and win a prize!
Hosted by Bengel Wildlife Center
Can you shoot the pheasant in its upland habitat? Join Pheasants Forever to see if you can hit the target and learn a bit about why hunters are the biggest conservationists.
Hosted by Pheasants Forever
Step up to Name That Tree, where a spin of the wheel quizzes you on one of Michigan’s native trees! If you’re stumped, don’t worry—clues will guide you toward the right answer, from habitat hints to fun facts. Whether you’re a tree enthusiast or just curious about the forests around you, this interactive game is a fun way to put your tree ID skills to the test! Perfect for all ages and levels of tree knowledge!
Hosted by Delta Township Parks and Recreation
Support the local economy and reduce emissions by buying your food from Michigan farms. In this game, you will guess the price of Michigan made agricultural products to win a prize.
Hosted by Eaton County USDA Farm Services Agency
How many bugs can you find in the water? Participants use real stream monitoring equipment to search our stream for bugs that tell us how clean our water is.
Hosted by Eaton County Collaborative Stream Monitoring Program and Michigan Water Stewardship Program
In this game, participants will collect different critters from 'pool' and decide whether or not they have stumbled across a true blue vernal pool, or just a big puddle. Learn about fairy shrimp, where salamanders hang out, and beneficial native plants that grow in these special habitats!
Hosted by Meridian Conservation Corps
How much do you know about Michigan forests and trees? Any tree-lover can win a prize with a variety of topics relating to our forest ecosystems.
Hosted by Ben Savoie, District Forester
Be careful what you take out or the whole thing might just collapse! Everything in an ecosystem is connected. When one part of an ecosystem changes, it can affect many other plants, animals, and natural resources within it. This game offers a fun way to grasp the interdependent relationships in ecosystems.
Hosted by General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Spin to win! This prize wheel is full of trivia questions that will challenge your knowledge about your drinking water.
Hosted by MDHHS - Environmental Health Bureau
Put your bird knowledge to the test by sorting local Michigan birds based on their fastest flight speeds, migration distances, size, and more. Compare surprising stats, discover fun facts, and see how well you can rank our feathered neighbors!
Hosted by: The ELPL Birding Club