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The Southeast Michigan Lakeplain Cluster formed in 2008 to unite people working on public and private lands on the glacial lakeplain in St. Clair, Macomb, Oakland, Wayne, and Monroe counties. The Cluster supports both stewardship of natural areas and creative efforts to restore ecological function in urban spaces. Raising awareness about the unique natural communities that persist in the area - lakeplain prairie, lakeplain oak opening and wet-mesic flatwoods - is a major goal.
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Lakeplain Cluster Events 2010
Milliken State Park Tour
August 21, Saturday 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Milliken State Park, Detroit
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From natural shoreline to ribbon farms to industrial wasteland, downtown Detroit has a rich and varied history. Join Kristen Bennett for a tour through the DNRE's first Urban State Park. Changing an old contaminated industrial site into a beautiful natural wetland and native landscape is quite a challenge. Come discuss the history, the unique management of stormwater runoff, the use of native plants in an urban environment, and a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities.
Buckthorn Battle
October 16, Saturday 9:30 am to 12:00 noon
Cost: Free
Location: Humbug Marsh,
5437 West Jefferson Ave., Trenton
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Volunteers will remove invasive buckthorn from the Humbug Marsh Unit of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge and treat stumps to prevent regrowth. Afterwards, Kristi Thiel, Par Ranger, will lead an optional tour of the Humbug Marsh Unit.
We'd Love to Have You!
We would like to invite you to join our Cluster. Groups and individuals who may be interested include: Community Service volunteers, Eagle Scouts, Master Gardeners, Conservation Stewards, field interns, people who want to connect to nature, people who want to meet with like-mnded people, and people who like getting exercise outdoors. Let's have some fun!
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