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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
The Use of Biologial Control for Management of Emeral Ash Borer
February 20, Saturday 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Belle Isle Nature Zoo
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Leah S. Bauer, Research Entomologist with the USDA Forest Service, will talk about her work with invasive forest insects, including the surprisingly beautiful metallic wood-boring beetle, now known as the emerald ash borer (EAB). She will present a brief introdution to biological control and examples of this management strategy for invasive forest insects. She will then provide details on discoveries about natural enemies in Michigan and China, and recent developments on the use of biological control for the management of EAB.
Building A Volunteer Program
February 23, Tuesday 8:30 am registration, 9:00 am to 11:00 am program
Cost: $10 for members/$15 for non-members
Location: U of M Dearborn Environmental Interpretive Center
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Volunteers are key to most stewardship programs. But how do we best recruit and retain them? What do volunteers want out of participating in a workday, and what will bring them back? Learn from coordinators with years of experience motivating and rewarding the volunteers who keep stewardship programs going. Speakers will include Lisa Brush (Stewardship Network), Bob Grese (University of Michigan's School of Natural Resources and the Environment), Karen Marzonie (Henry Ford Estate), and Cyndi Ross (Friends of the Rouge).
Garlic Mustard Siege
April 11, Sunday 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Algonac State Park
Join the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, State Park Stewardship Unit's ongoing efforts to control garlic mustard in this very special state park and dedicated natural area. We will pull this invasive weed along tails and in wooded areas with Laurel Malvitz-Draper. This activity will keep hundreds, maybe even thousands, of garlic mustard seeds out of the seed bank. Meet in the day-use area parking lot near the main park entrance on M-29. For a park map, visit www.michigan.gov/algonac and click on "Unit Map".
Frog Symphony
April 23, Friday 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Cost: Free
Location: West Bloomfield Nature Preserve
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Join Sally Petrella of Friends of the Rouge and Jim Bull of Detroit Audubon Society for an evening of listening to and searching for frogs. Dress for outdoor activity and wear comfortable shoes. Other items you may find helpful:bug spray, water, a flashlight, etc.
Garlic Mustard Pull
May 1, Saturday 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Tenhave Woods, Royal Oak - just east of Royal Oak High School
The Royal Oak Nature Society is a volunteer group working with the City of Royal Oak to protect and promote the usage of the city's two nature preserves: Cummingston Park & Tenhave Woods. Each of these nature areas is over 20 acres and is heavily wooded with lined trails. This garlic mustard pull corresponds with an open house at Tenhave Woods that will include a day full of activities such as nature walks, pond studies, birding, etc. - to be enjoyed before and after helping keep the woods healthy. For more information or to RSVP, please call Ted Vickers at 248/549-5366.
Belle Isle Spring Wildflowers
May 2, Sunday 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Belle Isle - meet at the bike trail across from the Athletic Shelter
It's spring, and the woods are mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful! Join Suzan Campbell for a wildflower walk in Belle Isle's forest preserve, where thousands of white trout lilies bloom each year. The Michigan Botanical Club and the Friends of Belle Isle are co-sponsoring this event, so we'll have lots of great (and knowledgeable) company. Don't forget your rubber boots!
Rain Gardens and Bioswales Installation and Maintenance
Held in collaboration with our friends in the Headwaters Cluster!
May 22, Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Cost: $10 for members/$15 for non-members
Location: Ernst Greenhouses, Waterford Oaks County Parks
(1670 Scott Lake Rd., Waterford)
Learn how to install, maintain, and select the proper plant material for a rain garden or bioswale. There will be a hands-on planting demonstration of an onsite rain garden. Light refreshments will be available.
Lakeplain Prairie Planting
May 23, Sunday, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Sterling State Park
Help with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, State Park Stewardship Unit's ongoing efforts to restore an old campground to lakeplain prairie! We will plant various native grass and wildflower plants, grown from locally collected seed. Meet at the park headquarters at 2800 State Park Road, Monroe, MI 48162. For a park map, visit www.michigan.gov/sterling and click on "Unit Map". There may be an opportunity to plant during the week. If you're interested in helping, please contact Laural Malvitz-Draper at malvitzl@michigan.gov for more information.
Rouge Park Garlic Mustard Pull
June 5, Saturday, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Rouge Park, Detroit
Help remove invasive garlic mustard and see one of the last functioning floodplain woodlands in Southeast Michigan. This event takes place in Rouge Park, Detroit's largest park, and is part of the annual Rouge Rescue, a watershed-wide event sponsored by Friends of the Rouge. Please pre-register for this event by contacting Sally Petrella at 313/792-9621 or by email at: monitoring@therouge.org
Phragmites Control
July 10, Saturday, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Cost: $10 for members/$15 for non-members
Location: Oakwood Comon Retirement Community,
(16351 Rotunda Dr., Dearborn)
This presentation by Bob Williams will concentrate on the practical aspects of small scale Phragmites control efforts. The control recommendations are based on MDEQ and DNR research and publications. A presentation will be followed by a demonstration of the preparation and treatment process. After the demonstration, the group will discuss the process of developing a Phragmites control plan and doing some problem-solving for attendees. If you would like the group to discuss your particular site in these regards, call Bob at 248/388-0465 to discuss what information to bring that day.
Milliken State Park Tour
August 21, Saturday 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Milliken State Park, Detroit
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
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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