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Ecological Restoration Walking Workshop
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Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
Free Workshop! Registration is now closed
MacCready Reserve
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Come and learn about rare habitat restoration in Michigan!
You don't need to travel to the tropics to find endangered species; there are rare plants and animals found just minutes from Ann Arbor, Jackson, and Kalamazoo. Retreating glaciers created a unique landscape in southern Michigan with prairie fen wetlands and oak savannas. Although these habitats have been altered by invasive species, human acitivity, and suppression of natural fires, globally rare species and communities still exist in this stunning landscape. |
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Registration is now closed - Thank you for your interest in learning about local natural areas!
At this workshop, you will:
- See examples of prairie fen, oak savanna, and oak forest restoration
- Learn how to protect, restore, and manage these ecological communities
- Link with organizations who can help you plan and conduct ecological restoration on your property
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Who should attend?
The half-day event is targeted to landowners, educators, conservation agency personnel, natural areas stewards, native ecosystem enthusiasts, and master gardeners. |
Agenda
MacCready Reserve, Clarklake, Michigan |
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8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
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Registration
Representatives from the Stewardship Network, The Nature Conservancy, Michigan State University Extension, and Michigan State University will be available to answer questions about land management and restoration |
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9:30 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
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Walking Tour
Walk portions of the MacCready trail system with knowledgeable guides and learn about our restoration efforts at key stops along the way
- Prairie Fen and Oak Savanna Restoration
Anna Fiedler, MSU Entomology; Chris May, The Nature Conservancy
- Oak Forest Regeneration
Greg Kowalewski, MSU Forestry
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Directions
The walking workshop will be held at the MSU MacCready Reserve. Located 10 miles south of Jackson at 9243 Skiff Lake Road, Clarklake, Michigan Find Map Here
Registration Details
The workshop is free and pre-registration is required. Deadline for registration is July 24th - registration is now closed! Registrants will receive educational materials. Please dress for the weather, including outdoor walking on uneven ground for a total of a mile; bring water and suncreen. If you would like to walk into the prairie fen, be prepared to be in knee-level water. Transportation to workshop station is available for those who are unable to walk extended distances.
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