Each November, the Livonia Amateur Radio Club operates Special Event Station W8F to commemorate the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald. Club members communicate with amateur radio operators around the country and around the world, sharing the story of the “Mighty Fitz” and marking the anniversary of the 1975 disaster.

Visitors are welcome to observe the radio operation and learn more about amateur radio and how operators connect with others around the world. Operators who make contact with W8F receive a special confirmation certificate.

Join us for a morning of Great Lakes history, music, food and remembrance as we honor the mariners who never made it home.

The menu draws from George Yaworski’s Ships of the Great Lakes Cookbook, including recipes from the Edmund Fitzgerald chapter, connecting the meal to the culinary traditions of the vessels and people of the Great Lakes.

The BIPAC is a public committee jointly appointed by the Governor and Mayor and we cover infrastructure updates, planning, advocacy, programming, and anything else happening on the island.

Visit the Belle Isle Nature Center for an evening of activities highlighting the owls who call the island home. Hosted in partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Outdoor Adventure Center, this event features hands-on activities and a guided walk to search for owls. Later, stay and warm yourself up by an outdoor fire.

Recommended for ages 8 and older.

This Thanksgiving weekend, spend a few slow, intentional hours outdoors with the people you care about. Opt Outside is back at the Belle Isle Nature Center with a full day of drop-in activities, nature play and staff-led exploration.

Whether you come for a guided hike or a few moments of backyard birdwatching, this event offers a quiet reminder that joy, discovery and connection are often found in the simplest moments.

Check out this month's list of programs at the BINC!

Check out these upcoming events at the Dossin!

Each November, the Livonia Amateur Radio Club operates Special Event Station W8F to commemorate the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald. Club members communicate with amateur radio operators around the country and around the world, sharing the story of the “Mighty Fitz” and marking the anniversary of the 1975 disaster.

Visitors are welcome to observe the radio operation and learn more about amateur radio and how operators connect with others around the world. Operators who make contact with W8F receive a special confirmation certificate.

Join us for a morning of Great Lakes history, music, food and remembrance as we honor the mariners who never made it home.

The menu draws from George Yaworski’s Ships of the Great Lakes Cookbook, including recipes from the Edmund Fitzgerald chapter, connecting the meal to the culinary traditions of the vessels and people of the Great Lakes.

The BIPAC is a public committee jointly appointed by the Governor and Mayor and we cover infrastructure updates, planning, advocacy, programming, and anything else happening on the island.

Visit the Belle Isle Nature Center for an evening of activities highlighting the owls who call the island home. Hosted in partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Outdoor Adventure Center, this event features hands-on activities and a guided walk to search for owls. Later, stay and warm yourself up by an outdoor fire.

Recommended for ages 8 and older.

This Thanksgiving weekend, spend a few slow, intentional hours outdoors with the people you care about. Opt Outside is back at the Belle Isle Nature Center with a full day of drop-in activities, nature play and staff-led exploration.

Whether you come for a guided hike or a few moments of backyard birdwatching, this event offers a quiet reminder that joy, discovery and connection are often found in the simplest moments.

Check out this month's list of programs at the BINC!

Check out these upcoming events at the Dossin!