Science Festival Science Festival

Main Navigation

  • Home
  • About
  • Schedule
  • Visitors
  • Schools
  • Presenters
  • Volunteer
  • Sponsors
  • Media

BioBlitz Featured Location: Rogue River State Game Area

Type: Presentation

Description:
The Rogue River State Game Area (RRSGA) consists of over 6,200 acres and is managed to provide habitat and recreation opportunities for wild turkey, white-tailed deer, ruffed grouse, cottontail rabbit, pileated woodpecker, and other wildlife species. The RRSGA is in Northern Kent County and consists of smooth, outwash plains with gently rolling, mostly forested land. The second-growth upland forests include oak, aspen, and natural pine stands and the lowland forests along the Rogue River, Spring Creek, and Duke Creek floodplains are dominated by maple, ash, and tamarack. The landscape is complete with agricultural fields, planted pine stands, and small forest openings. There are no access fees and the area is open to anyone to enjoy a variety of wildlife-related recreational opportunities such as hunting, fishing, hiking, bird watching, etc. In addition to a stretch of the North Country Trail which runs through a portion of the Area, there are several access points throughout the area, and work road/two-tracks double as walkable trails.

Note: this area is popular for turkey hunters and spring turkey season begins on April 22nd. Visitors are encouraged to wear a blaze orange hat or other brightly colored clothing when in areas used by hunters to increase their visibility. Be aware that the Rose Lake SGA shooting range at 14500 Peacock Road is open from 9-5 Thursday through Monday. This is a staffed range and safety precautions are in place to prevent shots from accidentally leaving the range though it may be possible to hear shots while on nearby trails.


iNaturalist Project

https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/msu-scifest-2023-bioblitz-at-rogue-river-sga

Presented by:

  • Nik Kalejs, Wildlife Biologist, Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Ages: Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, Over 21 years only

Scientific Disciplines:

  • Plant and Animal Sciences
  • BioBlitz! 21

For more information:

Read more about BioBlitz Featured Location: Rogue River State Game Area (external site)

Times and Locations

Date/Time: This is a self-guided experience.

Location: Rogue River State Game Area
15499 Red Pine Drive Northwest
Kent City, MI 49330

Featured Events


Featured Events
    • STEAM Expo Days
    • The Sounds of Science
    • Night at the Museums
    • Statewide Earth Day Celebration
    • Science in the Gardens
    • Statewide Astronomy Night
    • Science After Dark
  • Browse Events by Tag
  • FAQs for Attendees
  • Connect with Us!
  • Sign up for our Newsletter to stay up to date on the latest SciFest news
  • SciFest on Facebook
  • SciFest on Twitter
  • SciFest on Instagram
  • SciFest on Youtube
  • SciFest on Linkedin

Footer and Contact Information

Michigan State University Wordmark Michigan State University Wordmark
  • Call us: (517) 353-8977
  • Contact Information
  • Site Map
  • Privacy Policy
  • Call MSU: (517) 355-1855
  • Visit: msu.edu
  • MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.
  • Notice of Nondiscrimination
  • Spartans Will.
  • © Michigan State University