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Register at tinyurl.com/Cedar111922. Cedar Bend Nature Area is one of Ann Arbor’s oldest parks and was designed by landscape architect O.C. Simonds. Simonds insisted on keeping the park as close to the natural landscape as possible, helping to preserve the biodiversity and native plant population that make Cedar Bend such a beautiful nature area today. […]
Register at tinyurl.com/Marshall112022. Marshall Nature Area is one of the larger natural areas in the Ann Arbor Parks system. The park is situated in the heart of an even larger habitat complex owned by the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Parks, Washtenaw County Parks, and private landowners—this might be viewed as Ann Arbor’s largest ecological […]
Register at tinyurl.com/Bandemer120322. Bandemer Park is home to a wide variety of plants and animals, and it is a great park for visitors as well. However, the park has had a rather unnatural history. The land that now makes up the park was historically used as a stockyard for the railroad, as pasture land, and […]
Register at tinyurl.com/Bird120422. Join NAP at Bird Hills Nature Area for World Soil Day! #WorldSoilDay is held annually to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources. Bird Hills Nature Area is the largest natural area in the city at 146 acres, and the rich […]
This virtual series is designed to help educators communicate effectively about the climate crisis. It features specific strategies and tools to help people navigate climate conversations in classrooms and communities. It also provides support for the planning and fielding of climate actions at a scale that feels right for each attendee. Session 1 (October 11, […]
The Michigan Vernal Pools Partnership will be hosting its 5th Annual Meeting on December 7th, 2022! Free, virtual, and open to all, the Annual Meeting is our yearly opportunity to share & connect with the vernal pool community. Hear from vernal pool experts, educators, and enthusiasts on a variety of topics to get the latest […]
Southeast Michigan Regional Trails Summit Join us to make connections with regional partners! Click here to register Trails continue to be a high priority in Southeast Michigan - from the economic benefits they bring to local governments and businesses, to the high quality of life and fun outdoor experiences they provide for residents and visitors. […]
Date: December 8, 2022 Time: 2:00 to 2:45 PM ET Cost: Free for MWA members Virtual via Zoom (Registrants will receive a Zoom link before the webinar) Click here to register The eastern massasauga rattlesnake (EMR) was listed as Threatened under the Endangered Species Act in October 2016, primarily due to habitat loss and fragmentation. […]
Dec 9, 2022 11:30 AM ET Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8616681057738/WN_zZ1PH18HTNmsKYt3RRlwbg Applying deicing salt to snowy roads keeps motorists safe. Studies show they prevent thousands of traffic accidents each year in Michigan alone. But road salt can really harm the environment. When snow and ice melt on Michigan roadways, their water trickles through storm drains […]
Join us for a service day at St. Joe Nature Area and get a free scotch pine tree to take home! We will be working in The Prairie, a botanical gem. We will pull and cut/treat buckthorn, oriental bittersweet and honeysuckle. We will also be cutting some conifers, including scotch pines. Volunteers are welcome to […]
Register at tinyurl.com/Hannah121022. Due to its compact size, Hannah Nature Area is an opportunity to observe the process of ecological restoration. Used as a dumping ground in the past, this quaint park allows nature to exist in an otherwise suburban setting. Support an enthusiastic group of neighborhood volunteers to cut and remove invasive species. Meet […]
Register at tinyurl.com/Braun121122. Wetland plants thrive along Malletts Creek as it runs through Braun Nature Area. Invasives such as honeysuckle are threatening the biodiversity in the park. Join NAP to cut and remove invasive species, allowing the native plants to flourish. Meet at the entrance to the park off Chalmers Rd (map: tinyurl.com/BraunChalmers). Pre-registration through […]
GLIA WEBINAR! Ideas & lessons for island communities to influence mainland decision makers. Monday, December 12th, 1pm EDT REGISTER: https://tinyurl.com/mutj86ww DESCRIPTION: The Great Lakes Islands Alliance (GLIA) is pleased to host this free meeting for Great Lakes island leaders, residents, and advocates. George Paisiovitch is a long-time political advisor, organizer, and consultant with expertise in […]
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