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Learn, explore, and give back to nature in a friendly setting. During early spring (March - mid-April), we’ll spread native seeds in places where volunteers previously cleared invasive plants to improve habitat for birds, bees, and butterflies. We’ll also enhance the spectacular wildflower displays of Britton Woods by removing the invasive plants Wintercreeper and English […]
Learn, explore, and give back to nature in a friendly setting. During early spring (March - mid-April), we’ll spread native seeds in places where volunteers previously cleared invasive plants to improve habitat for birds, bees, and butterflies. We’ll also enhance the spectacular wildflower displays of Britton Woods by removing the invasive plants Wintercreeper and English […]
Learn how to ID and control the invasive species, Garlic Mustard at Burton Park Join Cascade Township Parks Department in working together to support natural habitats areas and improve biodiversity throughout this 80 acre park. There will be a short presentation of the purpose and methods for pulling Garlic Mustard. Followed by a walk through […]
REGISTER AT: http://nap.a2gov.org/A2Braun Malletts Creek runs through Braun Nature Area on its way to South Pond and the Huron River. The Huron River Watershed Council describes the Mallets creekshed as having less than 8% natural lands! Braun’s natural areas protect the creek – and the Huron River – from the negative effects of stormwater runoff […]
Join the Land Conservancy of West Michigan as we construct a new boardwalk at McDuffee Creek Nature Preserve! Tools, water, and snacks will be provided! Please wear boots and bring your own work gloves. Parking is available on the edge of the preserve off 14 mile road (follow LCWM event signs through the gate) and on […]
REGISTER AT: https://nap.a2gov.org/A2Folkstone The undeveloped area that comprises Folkstone Park was set aside by developers as the surrounding area was being built up with housing. Fairly wet and heavily wooded, we can be thankful that it was unattractive for development. Despite being disturbed by the installation of utilities, this little haven still holds valuable habitat […]
Volunteer at Kensington Metropark to preserve our ecosystems! Join natural resources staff and community members to pull invasive plants in natural areas around the nature center. All necessary tools and equipment will be provided. Please pre-register online by 4pm on April 10 by clicking on the provided link.
REGISTER AT: https://nap.a2gov.org/A2Riverwood It’s a somewhat small park at fewer than 5 acres, and it lies between residential areas and M-14, so how much nature can be found at Riverwood? A beautiful display of blossoms from spring to fall, a collection of mature native trees, and wildlife that enjoy the habitat they provide. Controlled burns […]
4,200 Volunteers, 94 Locations, 1 Day Milwaukee Riverkeeper provides the gloves, trash bags, and amazing FREE T-SHIRTS. YOU provide the people power to pick up the trash that finds its way into our beautiful river system. Together, we can help restore our waterways. WHEN Saturday, April 20, 2024 WHERE More than 90 locations across the […]
REGISTER AT: https://nap.a2gov.org/A2BirdHills Bird Hills Nature Area was the site of NAP’s first workday in 1994 and work there continues to keep the 146 acres healthy. The hilly terrain features several different plant communities. Join the effort in honor of #EarthDay2024 to restore this previously logged and farmed woodland by removing invasive species such as […]
REGISTER AT: https://nap.a2gov.org/A2BirdHills Join nature lovers, volunteering enthusiasts, and hardcore Bird Hills fans for the second of two work events today! In honor of #EarthDay2024, NAP is hosting a double-header at the largest natural area in the parks system. The wildlife and native plants at this quiet oasis will be well on their way to […]
REGISTER AT: https://nap.a2gov.org/A2MaryBethDoyle It’s another #EarthDay at Mary Beth Doyle Park! NAP will be out this morning to celebrate nature and all its wonders while putting in the work to help protect the natural oasis that is Mary Beth Doyle Park. Join other volunteers in the forest to pull invasive weeds to make way for […]
REGISTER AT: https://nap.a2gov.org/A2CedarBend The #EarthDay2024 celebration continues at Ann Arbor’s oldest park! The Ann Arbor community has enjoyed this “natureful” public resource since 1900, and it’s our job to make sure it stays vibrant and thriving. Alongside other volunteers, you can show your commitment to the health of the global ecosystem by removing invasive weeds […]
Explore our region’s beautiful diversity of spring ephemeral wildflowers and get trained as a Wildflower Ranger through this hands-on service-learning activity removing spring invasive plants. You’ll also learn the basics of spring edible weeds (most of which are related to broccoli!). Attend a training session, then volunteer two more times on your own to become […]
Alliance for the Great Lakes - Adopt a Beach Cleanup Ohio Street Beach Cleanup 4/26/2024 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Meetup Location: Ohio Street Beach, Illinois 60611 EY Connect Day Volunteer Event Click here for more information, or to register!
Alliance for the Great Lakes - Adopt-a-Beach Illinois Beach State Park North Beach Clean up 4/26/2024 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Meetup Location: Illinois North State Park Beach, Zion, IL Click here for more information or to register!
Learn, explore, and give back to nature in a friendly setting. In spring (mid-April to June), we’ll revel in the glorious wildflower displays of Britton Woods, while protecting them by removing invasive garlic mustard, dames rocket and bittercress. Enjoy off-trail outdoor exercise and develop a sense of well-being in nature, all while building community with […]
Join the Alliance for the Great Lake's adopt-a-beach cleanup initiative and help cleanup the Evanston Lighthouse Beach on April 27th from 9am to 11am! For more information or to register, click here!
REGISTER AT: https://nap.a2gov.org/A2Argo Bring your young family members and friends out to volunteer for this #GlobalYouthServiceDays event at Argo Nature Area! This volunteer opportunity is for all ages, especially the young-at-heart. NAP will be at this beautiful riverside natural area removing invasive weeds by hand. This action directly impacts the natural habitat for native wildlife […]
Join the Alliance for the Great Lake's adopt-a-beach cleanup initiative and help cleanup the Foster Avenue Beach in Chicago, IL on April 27th from 10am to 12pm! This cleanup is co-hosted by Organizing for Plastic Alternatives. It will be a plastic free cleanup. Please bring your own gloves (such as gardening gloves) and you own […]
Learn, explore, and give back to nature in a friendly setting. In spring (mid-April to June), we’ll revel in the glorious wildflower displays of Britton Woods, while protecting them by removing invasive garlic mustard, dames rocket and bittercress. Enjoy off-trail outdoor exercise and develop a sense of well-being in nature, all while building community with […]
Join Washtenaw County Parks to plant trees—lots of trees!—at parks and preserves throughout Washtenaw County. We’ve picked 800 trees (and a few shrubs) that will create habitat (lots of oak trees), sequester carbon dioxide, absorb stormwater, and much more. Learn tree planting tips and tricks that you can take home, joining the effort to solve […]
Join Washtenaw County Parks to plant trees—lots of trees!—at parks and preserves throughout Washtenaw County. We’ve picked 800 trees (and a few shrubs) that will create habitat (lots of oak trees), sequester carbon dioxide, absorb stormwater, and much more. Learn tree planting tips and tricks that you can take home, joining the effort to solve […]
Join us for a Garlic Mustard Pull on May 2nd from 5:30-7pm at Harding Green Space. Parking will be available at the Rivercrest Professional Center, 940 W. Avon Rd. Rochester Hills, MI 48307. Please wear appropriate footwear and bring gloves if you have them. The City of Rochester Hills continues to work to conserve and […]
Join Washtenaw County Parks to plant trees—lots of trees!—at parks and preserves throughout Washtenaw County. We’ve picked 800 trees (and a few shrubs) that will create habitat (lots of oak trees), sequester carbon dioxide, absorb stormwater, and much more. Learn tree planting tips and tricks that you can take home, joining the effort to solve […]
Learn, explore, and give back to nature in a friendly setting. In spring (mid-April to June), we’ll revel in the glorious wildflower displays of Britton Woods, while protecting them by removing invasive garlic mustard, dames rocket and bittercress. Enjoy off-trail outdoor exercise and develop a sense of well-being in nature, all while building community with […]
Join the Northville Garden Club on Saturday, May 4 from 8:30-11:30 am at Coldwater Park to help pull invasive Garlic Mustard. Come help clean up this beautiful natural area to improve native habitat for spring ephemeral flowers. Help improve the Johnson Creek and our parks! Coldwater Springs Nature Area & Linear ParkRobert Leighton TrailEast side […]
Please join us for our Spring Park Clean Up on Saturday, May 4. Come to Beverly Park anytime between 9:00 am - 12 noon. We have jobs for all, ranging from trash pickup to weeding to planting! We appreciate your help in keeping our park beautiful! Registration is required. Please click here to register for […]
Join us for a beach clean up at Gillson Beach. Look for our table at the south end of the park near the diagonal beachfront parking. Feel free to come early or stay beyond 11am, but please check in at our table. Wilmette Gillson Park Beach 5/4/2024 9am-11am Bring reusable gloves (not single-use plastic gloves) […]
Register at: https://nap.a2gov.org/A2SunsetBrooks Wildflowers are picking up speed this time of year at parks like Sunset Brooks. This means a lovely morning for volunteers in this 8-acre oak-hickory woodland (with a prairie to boot)! Pulling invasive weeds with NAP will be easy and rewarding and have lasting effects for the local ecosystem. Meet at the […]
Learn, explore, and give back to nature in a friendly setting. In spring (mid-April to June), we’ll revel in the glorious wildflower displays of Britton Woods, while protecting them by removing invasive garlic mustard, dames rocket and bittercress. Enjoy off-trail outdoor exercise and develop a sense of well-being in nature, all while building community with […]
Register at: https://nap.a2gov.org/A2Miller If you’ve been a fan of Miller Park for even a few years, you’ll know how much work is done there year after year to improve the health and habitat. And if you’re really paying attention, you’ll know the friendly (if determined) faces of the Park Stewards who are performing these feats […]
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