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2008 Garlic Mustard Events

2008 Garlic Mustard Events

 

Headwaters Cluster (Greater Oakland and Macomb Coutnies)
HuronArbor Cluster (Greater Washtenaw County)
Raisin Cluster (Jackson, Hillsdale, and Lenawee Counties)
Southwest Corner Cluster (Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, and Van Buren Counties)
West Michigan Cluster (Allegan, Kent, Muskegon, Newaygo, and Ottawa Counties)
Outside of Cluster Area

 

Headwaters Cluster

Southfield
April 19th from 9am to 12pm
Berberian Woods

White Lake (Oakland Co.)
April 27th from 1pm to 4pm
Department of Natural Resources
Highland Recreation Area, 5200 East Highland Road
Click here for more information

Shelby Township (Macomb Co.)
May 4th from 10am to 1pm
Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority
Stony Creek Nature Center, 4300 Main Park Road
For more information, contact Kat Superfisky at 810-227-2757 ext. 5182 or kat.superfisky@metroparks.com

White Lake (Oakland Co.)
May 4th from 1pm to 5pm
Department of Natural Resources
Highland Recreation Area, 5200 East Highland Road
Click here for more information

Southfield
May 10th at 9am
Berberian Woods

Lake Orion (Oakland Co.)
May 10th from 9am to 12p
Department of Natural Resources
Bald Mountain Recreation Area, meet at 2430 West Predmore in Oakland
Click here for more information

Alice Moore Woods (St. Clair Co.)
May 10th from 10am to 2pm
Michigan Nature Association
Near St. Clair, MI
Click here for more information or call 517-655-5655.

Waterford
May 13th from 3pm to 6pm
Drayton Plains Nature Center

White Lake (Oakland Co.)
May 14th from 2pm to 5pm
Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority
Indian Springs Nature Center, 5200 Indian Trail
For more information, contact Kat Superfisky at 810-227-2757 ext. 5182 or kat.superfisky@metroparks.com

Waterford
May 15th at 9am
Drayton Plains Nature Center

Ray (Macomb Co.)
May 15th from 1pm to 4pm
Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority
Wolcott Mill Historic Grist Mill, 63841 Wolcott Road
For more information, contact Kat Superfisky at 810-227-2757 ext. 5182 or kat.superfisky@metroparks.com

Milford (Oakland Co.)
May 16th from 2pm to 5pm
Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority
Kensington Nature Center, 2240 West Bruno Road
For more information, contact Kat Superfisky at 810-227-2757 ext. 5182 or kat.superfisky@metroparks.com

Northville (Oakland Co.)
May 17th from 10:30am to 12pm
Friends of Maybury State Park
Maybury State Park, 20145 Beck Road
8 Mile Road entrance, Meet at concession stand, Park entry pass required
Visit www.friendsofmaybury.org for more information

White Lake (Oakland Co.)
May 18th from 10am to 1pm
Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority
Indian Springs Nature Center, 5200 Indian Trail
For more information, contact Kat Superfisky at 810-227-2757 ext. 5182 or kat.superfisky@metroparks.com

Shelby Township (Macomb Co.)
May 20th from 3pm to 6pm
Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority
Stony Creek Nature Center, 4300 Main Park Road
For more information, contact Kat Superfisky at 810-227-2757 ext. 5182 or kat.superfisky@metroparks.com

Milford (Oakland Co.)
May 21st from 3pm to 6pm
Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority
Kensington Nature Center, 2240 West Bruno Road
For more information, contact Kat Superfisky at 810-227-2757 ext. 5182 or kat.superfisky@metroparks.com

Southfield
May 23rd at 9am
Berberian Woods

Leonatti Memorial (St. Clair Co.)
May 24th from 1pm to 2pm
Michigan Nature Association
Near Wadhams, MI
Click here for more information or call 517-655-5655.

Ray (Macomb Co.)
May 31st from 10am to 1pm
Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority
Wolcott Mill Historic Grist Mill, 63841 Wolcott Road
For more information, contact Kat Superfisky at 810-227-2757 ext. 5182 or kat.superfisky@metroparks.com

Milford (Oakland Co.)
June 2nd from 3pm to 6pm
Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority
Kensington Nature Center, 2240 West Bruno Road
For more information, contact Kat Superfisky at 810-227-2757 ext. 5182 or kat.superfisky@metroparks.com

Shelby Township (Macomb Co.)
June 3rd from 3pm to 6pm
Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority
Stony Creek Nature Center, 4300 Main Park Road
For more information, contact Kat Superfisky at 810-227-2757 ext. 5182 or kat.superfisky@metroparks.com

White Lake (Oakland Co.)
June 7th from 10am to 1pm
Department of Natural Resources
Highland Recreation Area, 5200 East Highland Road
Click here for more information

 

HuronArbor Cluster

Chelsea (Washtenaw Co.)
April 26th from 10am to 1pm
Department of Natural Resources
Waterloo Recreation Area, 16345 McClure Road
Click here for more information

Ann Arbor (Washtenaw Co.)
April 26th from 1pm to 3pm
Washtenaw County Parks
County Farm Park, 2960 Washtenaw Avenew, Medford Road
For more information, call 734-971-6337, ext. 318, email Faye Stoner, or click here

Superior Township (Washtenaw Co.)
April 27th from 2pm to 4pm
Washtenaw County Parks
LeFurge Woods Nature Preserve, 8383 Vreeland Road
Meet on Vreeland Road just east of Prospect
For more information, call 734-971-6337, ext. 318, email Faye Stoner, or click here

Lyndon Township(Washtenaw Co.)
April 30th from 6pm to 8pm
Washtenaw County Parks
Lyndon Park North, North Territorial Road, one mile east of M-52
For more information, call 734-971-6337, ext. 318, email Faye Stoner, or click here

Brighton (Livingston Co.)
May 3rd from 10am to 1pm
Department of Natural Resources
Island Lake Recreation Area, 12950 East Grand River Avenue
Click here for more information

Belleville (Wayne Co.)
May 3rd from 10am to 1pm
Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority
Oakwoods Nature Center, 17845 Savage Road
For more information, contact Kat Superfisky at 810-227-2757 ext. 5182 or kat.superfisky@metroparks.com

Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti (Washtenaw Co.)
May 3rd from 1pm to 3pm
Washtenaw County Parks
Parker Mill Park, 4650 Geddes Road
For more information, call 734-971-6337, ext. 318, email Faye Stoner, or click here

10th Annual Garlic Mustard Weed-Out and Barbeque (All Over Washtenaw Co.)
Weed-Out from 10am to 1pm
Barbeque from 2pm to 4pm at the Leslie Science and Nature Center
Natural Area Preservation Argo Nature Area – Meet in the parking lot north of the Argo Canoe Livery, off Longshore Drive.
Bird Hills Nature Area – Meet at the park entrance on Bird Road, west of Huron River Drive.
Black Pond Woods Nature Area – Meet at LSNC parking lot (1831 Traver Road).
Cedar Bend Nature Area – Meet at the Island Park parking lot at the end of Island Drive.
Hannah Nature Area – Meet at the end of Bath Street, west of 7th (between Miller and Huron).
Huron Hills Golf Course Woods – Meet on Hunting Valley off Provincial Drive.
Huron Parkway Nature Area – Meet at the Park Steward’s house at 3470 Woodland Road, off East Huron River Drive.
Lakewood Nature Area – Meet at the Lakewood Elementary School parking lot off Gralake Avenue (three blocks south of Jackson Avenue).
Leslie Science & Nature Center – Meet at LSNC parking lot (1831 Traver Road).
Redbud Nature Area – Meet at the park entrance at the intersection of Parkwood Ave and Jeanne St.
Sunset Brooks Nature Area – Meet at the park entrance on Sunset Road, at the end of Brooks Street.
Click here for more information, or call 734-996-3266. If you plan to attend the barbeque, please RSVP by calling 734-996-3266 or email NAP.

Dexter (Washtenaw Co.)
May 7th from 1pm to 4pm
Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority
Hudson Mills Activity Center, 8801 North Territorial Road
For more information, contact Kat Superfisky at 810-227-2757 ext. 5182 or kat.superfisky@metroparks.com

Lima Township (Washtenaw Co.)
May 7th from 6pm to 8pm
Washtenaw County Parks
Albert J. Miller Preserve, Dexter-Chelsea Road
For more information, call 734-971-6337, ext. 318, email Faye Stoner, or click here

Rodman Memorial (Washtenaw Co.)
May 9th from 11am to 2pm
Michigan Nature Association
Near Saline, MI
Click here for more information or call 517-655-5655.

Webster Township (Washtenaw Co.)
May 10th from 2pm to 3pm
Washtenaw County Parks
Independence Lake, 3200 Jennings Road
For more information, call 734-971-6337, ext. 318, email Faye Stoner, or click here

Superior Township (Washtenaw Co.)
May 14th from 6pm to 8pm
Washtenaw County Parks
Kosch Headwaters Preserve, Ford and Prospect Roads
For more information, call 734-971-6337, ext. 318, email Faye Stoner, or click here

Webster Township (Washtenaw Co.)
May 17th from 8am to 10am
Washtenaw County Parks
Independence Lake, 3200 Jennings Road
For more information, call 734-971-6337, ext. 318, email Faye Stoner, or click here

Dexter (Washtenaw Co.)
May 17th from 10am to 1pm
Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority
Hudson Mills Activity Center, 8801 North Territorial Road
For more information, contact Kat Superfisky at 810-227-2757 ext. 5182 or kat.superfisky@metroparks.com

Rizor (Livingston Co.)
May 17th from 10am to 2pm
Michigan Nature Association
Near Hartland, MI
Click here for more information or call 517-655-5655.

Superior Township (Washtenaw Co.)
May 17th from 11am to 1pm
Washtenaw County Parks
Kosch Headwaters Preserve, Ford and Prospect Roads
For more information, call 734-971-6337, ext. 318, email Faye Stoner, or click here

Scio Township (Washtenaw Co.)
May 17th from 1pm to 4pm
Washtenaw County Parks
Burns-Stokes Preserve, Zeeb Road
For more information, call 734-971-6337, ext. 318, email Faye Stoner, or click here

Howell (Livingston Co.)
May 24th from 10am to 1pm
Department of Natural Resources
Brighton Recreation Area, 6360 Chilson Road, meet at Teahen prairie entrance
Click here for more information

Manchester Township (Washtenaw Co.)
May 24th from 1pm to 4pm
Washtenaw County Parks
Leonard Preserve, Union Street
For more information, call 734-971-6337, ext. 318, email Faye Stoner, or click here

Belleville (Wayne Co.)
June 1st from 10am to 1pm
Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority
Oakwoods Nature Center, 17845 Savage Road
For more information, contact Kat Superfisky at 810-227-2757 ext. 5182 or kat.superfisky@metroparks.com

Brighton (Livingston Co.)
June 8th from 1pm to 4pm
Department of Natural Resources
Island Lake Recreation Area, 12950 East Grand River Avenue
Click here for more information

Chelsea (Washtenaw Co.)
June 14th from 10am to 1pm
Department of Natural Resources
Waterloo Recreation Area, 16345 McClure Road
Click here for more information

Pinckney (Washtenaw Co.)
June 21st from 10am to 2pm
Department of Natural Resources
Pinckney Recreation Area, 8555 Silver Hill Road
Meet at Halfmoon Lake parking lott off Hankerd Road
Click here for more information

Brighton (Livingston Co.)
June 28th from 2pm to 5pm
Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority
Huron Meadows Golf Course Center, 8765 Hammel Road
For more information, contact Kat Superfisky at 810-227-2757 ext. 5182 or kat.superfisky@metroparks.com

 

Raisin Cluster

Tecumseh (Lenawee Co.)
April 12th from 9am to 1pm
The Nature Conservancy of Michigan
Ives Road Fen Preserve, 5909 North Raisin Center Highway
Call 615-500-8229 or IvesRoadFen@gmail.com for more information

Sharon Hills Nature Preserve (Washetnaw Co.)
April 19th at 9am
Washtenaw Land Trust
In Sharon Township, on Sharon Hollow Road between Walker and Washburn
Call 734-302-LAND (5263) or visit their website for more information

Tecumseh (Lenawee Co.)
April 21st from 9am to 1pm
The Nature Conservancy of Michigan
Ives Road Fen Preserve, 5909 North Raisin Center Highway
Call 615-500-8229 or IvesRoadFen@gmail.com for more information

Tecumseh (Lenawee Co.)
April 26th from 9am to 1pm
The Nature Conservancy of Michigan
Ives Road Fen Preserve, 5909 North Raisin Center Highway
Call 615-500-8229 or IvesRoadFen@gmail.com for more information

Chelsea (Washtenaw Co.)
April 26th from 9am to 1pm
DNR/State Park Stewardship Unit
Waterloo Recreation Area, 16345 McClure Road
For more information, see the DNR website

Tecumseh (Lenawee Co.)
May 3rd from 9am to 1pm
The Nature Conservancy of Michigan
Ives Road Fen Preserve, 5909 North Raisin Center Highway
Call 615-500-8229 or IvesRoadFen@gmail.com for more information

Tecumseh (Lenawee Co.)
May 10th from 9am to 1pm
The Nature Conservancy of Michigan
Ives Road Fen Preserve, 5909 North Raisin Center Highway
Call 615-500-8229 or IvesRoadFen@gmail.com for more information

Tecumseh (Lenawee Co.)
May 17th from 9am to 1pm
The Nature Conservancy of Michigan
Ives Road Fen Preserve, 5909 North Raisin Center Highway
Call 615-500-8229 or IvesRoadFen@gmail.com for more information

Tecumseh (Lenawee Co.)
May 24th from 9am to 1pm
The Nature Conservancy of Michigan
Ives Road Fen Preserve, 5909 North Raisin Center Highway
Call 615-500-8229 or IvesRoadFen@gmail.com for more information

Tecumseh (Lenawee Co.)
May 31th from 9am to 1pm
The Nature Conservancy of Michigan
Ives Road Fen Preserve, 5909 North Raisin Center Highway
Call 615-500-8229 or IvesRoadFen@gmail.com for more information

 

Southwest Corner Cluster

Mildred Harris Sanctuary in Alamo Township (Kalamazoo Co.)
April 14th at 9am
Audobon Society of Kalamazoo
On the Corner of 8th Street and F Avenue in Kalamazoo County
Click here for more information or call 269-664-4432.

Mildred Harris Sanctuary in Alamo Township (Kalamazoo Co.)
April 19th at 9am
Audobon Society of Kalamazoo
On the Corner of 8th Street and F Avenue in Kalamazoo County
Click here for more information or call 269-664-4432.

Mildred Harris Sanctuary in Alamo Township (Kalamazoo Co.)
April 21th at 6pm
Audobon Society of Kalamazoo
On the Corner of 8th Street and F Avenue in Kalamazoo County
Click here for more information or call 269-664-4432.

Hamilton Twp. Coastal Plain Marsh (Van Buren Co.)
April 24th from 9am to 12pm
Michigan Nature Association
Near Decatur, MI
Click here for more information or call 517-655-5655.

Dowagiac Woods (Cass Co.)
April 26th from 10am to 2pm
Michigan Nature Association
Near Dowagiac, MI
Click here for more information or call 517-655-5655.

Black River (Van Buren Co.)
April 26th from 12pm to 3pm
Michigan Nature Association
Near Grand Junction, MI
Click here for more information or call 517-655-5655.

Three Oaks Township (Berrien Co.)
April 26th from 9am to 12pm
Kesling Nature Preserve
To register and for directions, call 269-324-1600
Click here for more information

Kalamazoo (Kalamazoo Co.)
April 27th at 8am
Stewards of Kleinstuck
Playground of Kazoo School, 1401 Cherry Street
Click here for more information

Mildred Harris Sanctuary in Alamo Township (Kalamazoo Co.)
April 28th at 9am
Audobon Society of Kalamazoo
On the Corner of 8th Street and F Avenue in Kalamazoo County
Click here for more information or call 269-664-4432.

Kalamazoo (Kalamazoo Co.)
April 30th from 6:30pm to 8pm
Stewards of Kleinstuck
Playground of Kazoo School, 1401 Cherry Street
Click here for more information

Dowagiac Woods (Cass Co.)
May 3rd starting at 1pm
Michigan Nature Association
Near Dowagiac, MI
Click here for more information or call 517-655-5655.

White Pigeon (St. Joseph Co.)
May 4th from 1pm to 4pm
Michigan Nature Association
Near White Pigeon, MI
Click here for more information or call 517-655-5655.

Comstock Township (Kalamazoo Co.)
May 10th from 9am to 12pm
Chipman Preserve Meet in the SWMLC parking lot at 6851 S. Sprinkle Road at Bishop Road/Romence Road in Portage
To register and for directions, call 269-324-1600
Click here for more information

Dowagiac Woods (Cass Co.)
May 10th from 10am to 2pm
Michigan Nature Association
Near Dowagiac, MI
Click here for more information or call 517-655-5655.

Kalamazoo (Kalamazoo Co.)
May 11th from 3pm to 5pm
Stewards of Kleinstuck
Playground of Kazoo School, 1401 Cherry Street
Click here for more information

Kalamazoo (Kalamazoo Co.)
May 14th from 6:30pm to 8pm
Stewards of Kleinstuck
Playground of Kazoo School, 1401 Cherry Street
Click here for more information

Kalamazoo (Kalamazoo Co.)
May 28th from 6:30pm to 8pm
Stewards of Kleinstuck
Playground of Kazoo School, 1401 Cherry Street
Click here for more information

 

West Michigan Cluster

Aman Park (Ottawa Co.)
April 26th at 9am
Grand Rapids Audobon Club
For more information, visit www.glsga.org/grac.htm

Stoney Lakeside Park (Kent Co.)
April 26th at 9am and April 27 at 2pm
Lowell Area Conservation Association
For more information, contact Peggy at 616-897-7948

Lowell Boyscout Cabin (Kent Co.)
April 30th at 6pm
Lowell Area Conservation Association
For more information, contact Peggy at 616-897-7948

Coldwater River (Kent Co.)
May 3rd from 9am to 1pm
Michigan Nature Association
Near Alto, MI
Click here for more information or call 517-655-5655.

Hagar Park (Ottawa Co.)
May 3rd at 10am
Stewardship Network/Ottawa County Parks
For more information, click here

Caledonia (Kent Co.)
May 3rd at 9am
Gaines Charter Township Parks and Recreations Committee
Prairie Wolf Park, 8555 Kalamazoo SE
Please contact Kathy Vander Stel for more information

Aman Park (Ottawa Co.)
May 3rd at 10am
Stewardship Network/Grand Rapids City Parks
For more information, click here

Seidman Park(Kent Co.)
May 3rd at 10am
Stewardship Network/Kent County Parks
For more information, click here.

Ada Park (Kent Co.)
May 3rd at 10am
Ada Township Parks
For more information, contact Mark Fitzpatrick at 616-676-0520 or adaparks@ada.mi.us

Dune Pines Preserve (Allegan Co.)
May 10th at 9am
Land Conservancy of West Michigan
For more information, visit www.naturenearby.org

Pierce Cedar Creek Institute (Barry Co.)
May 10th at 9am
Pierce Cedar Creek Institute
For more information, contact Jen Howell (Land Steward) at howellj@cedarcreekinstitute.org or 269-721-4434.

Brower Lake Preserve (Kent Co.)
May 17th at 9am
Land Conservancy of West Michigan
For more information, visit www.naturenearby.org

Tunnel Park (Ottawa Co.)
May 17th at 9am
Ottawa County Parks
For more information, visit www.co.ottawa.mi.us/ParksVI/Parks/programs.htm 

 

Outside of Cluster Area

South Shore of Crystal Lake (Benzie Co.)
May 3rd from 9am to 4pm
Crystal Conference Center and Crystal Beach Cottages
Meet at the Crystal Conference Center, 2365 South Shore Road
Call 231-352-4879 or 734-604-9385 for more information

Marine City (St. Clair Co.)
June 22nd from 1pm to 4pm
Department of Natural Resources
Algonac State Park, 8732 River Road
Meet in the day use area near the main entrance on M-29
Click here for more information

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© 2007 Stewardship Network Photography: Summer Tanager © Brian L. Zwiebel; others by David Mindell, Plantwise, L.L.C.