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https://www.rivernetwork.org/connect-learn/river-rally/ River Network has hosted River Rally for decades, bringing the network together for an infusion of learning, inspiration, and celebration. The joyful and deeply moving experience of River Rally combats feelings of isolation, overwhelm, and burnout for network members working at the intersection of water and justice by building knowledge and skills, diversifying perspectives […]
May 14th from 11am-12:15pm Bloomer Park - 7581 Richardson Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322 It's time to pull Garlic Mustard and we need your help! Help remove the invasive non-native garlic mustard plant from our parks. Volunteers need to bring a refillable water bottle, garden gloves and shoes that can get dirty. Long sleeve […]
Ruminations of a Goat Herder on Invasive Species and Forest Stewardship May 14th Presenter: Ron Rathfon, Purdue University Extension Join us for a presentation on the suitability of prescribed grazing in forests informed by Ron's five-year experiment on the effects of prescribed grazing by goats on invasive shrubs and native plant species in a mixed hardwood […]
This month's topic: Beyond Stewardship Seeds to community has been stitching together seasonal events the last few years, offering Hands on, interactive activities in seed collection, processing, planting, growing, and sharing. Teaming with other regional organizations, we all have been able to offer a pathway for people to grow as many native plants as they […]
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 […]
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED For Native Planting Days WITH THE RIVER RAISIN WATERSHED COUNCIL Watershed council staff will bring the tools and materials needed. Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes and bring a water bottle! We have three times and locations. Join us! May 15th starting at 5 pm PETERSBURG, MI- FERNSTROM PARK (Located behind Petersburg Wastewater Treatment […]
Learn how to transform kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost, a natural fertilizer that reduces landfill waste. We'll cover the science behind composting, what materials to include (and avoid), how to choose and maintain your bin, and how to troubleshoot common issues. Leave empowered to create your own compost and contribute to a […]
Jeremiah Commons is a communal land restoration non-profit with the goal of starting one of Michigan's first conservation cemeteries--a nature preserve and place for green burial. Tony and Shari Mayotte, home-grown Michiganders and a recent Duke Divinity School grad (Tony), started the non-profit with a group of community supporters in the Jackson, MI area. You […]
More information: https://www.canr.msu.edu/ent/events/EIS-Symposium/ The Department of Entomology at Michigan State University is excited to announce the Excellence in Insect Science Symposium 2024. This 2-day event will connect entomology faculty with industry, government, and other partners, building a community of entomologists focused on the symposium theme of: Leveraging Insect Science for Global Grand Challenges. Sessions center on […]
Knotweed (a.k.a bamboo locally) is an invasive plant that spreads rapidly. It can cause damages to your property, lakes and stream corridors. We need your help to control this species. Area experts from the Duluth Collaborative Invasive Species Management Area (DCISMA) will teach you how to identify, map, and slow its spread. Funding is available […]
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED For Native Planting Days WITH THE RIVER RAISIN WATERSHED COUNCIL Watershed council staff will bring the tools and materials needed. Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes and bring a water bottle! We have three times and locations. Join us! May 15th starting at 5 pm PETERSBURG, MI- FERNSTROM PARK (Located behind Petersburg Wastewater Treatment […]
Register at: https://nap.a2gov.org/A2NarrowGauge If you’re ready to “walk the walk” and directly help #EndangeredSpecies, come out for a morning of habitat conservation at Narrow Gauge Way! Exotic plants can take space and nutrients from the native plants our wildlife depend on for food, shelter, and breeding. Join other volunteers and NAP staff for #EndangeredSpeciesDay to […]
A volunteer event is being held on Saturday May 18th in our watershed! At Berberian Woods in Southfield an invasive plant removal/weeding event is being held. Date: 5/18/24 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: At the end of Streamwood, which you enter off 12 Mile, west of Bell Road east of Telegraph. Walk down […]
Join us May 18th from 10am-noon at Linden Park in Birmingham, MI This year’s activities: Removal of Invasive Species-Garlic Mustard. Clean-Up of Trash. Community, churches, schools, environmental groups, scout troops and neighborhood associations are invited to help remove invasive species along the Rouge River. Recommended items to wear & bring: Boots or sturdy shoes, Long […]
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