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Join the Friends of Peace Park in Sheboygan and cleanup the Deland Park Beach! May 11 9am-12PM Gather at Peace Park Broughton Dr, Sheboygan, WI 53081 For more information or to register, click here!
Great for anyone curious about farm life! Meet & greet farm animals. Get close-up to the mighty tractors. Take home vegetable seedlings & farm-fresh eggs. SATURDAY MAY 11TH Two sessions: 9-10:30am & 11am-12:30pm Location: CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE FUTURE - LISD - 4260 ΤΙΡΤON HWY, ADRIAN, MI $10 per family* *Considered to be up to 4 […]
Join local naturalists Mary Kay Weber and Kirsten Lyons to explore the woodland wildflowers of the rustic and rolling Columbus County Park on Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Meet in front of the Lodge. Guided and self-guided options will be available. All are welcome at this free and family-friendly event. Pre-registration […]
Join natural resources staff to protect and restore beautiful natural areas in the park! Volunteers are needed to pull invasive plants that threaten our prairies and woodlands. During the event, volunteers will learn about how their work helps preserve the park's ecosystems. All necessary tools and equipment will be provided. We will provide gloves, but […]
Join a beach clean up at Duck Lake State Park Cleanup in Whitehall, MI! 5/11/24 10am-2pm Meet up at the picnic shelter at the Duck Lake beach pavilion. Please bring a pail, gloves, and trash picker if you have one. We will have disposable gloves, as well as some trash pickers and pails available for […]
Register at: https://nap.a2gov.org/A2HuronParkway Why highlight the connection between birds and insects on #MigratoryBirdDay? If you’re a bird, you’re thinking, “I eat them to stay alive and give me energy to migrate across the world!” If you’re a farmer, land manager, homeowner, or backpacker, you’re thinking, “I need birds to help control insect pests!” And if […]
Register at: https://nap.a2gov.org/A2Molin “Springtime. As the view from the window is getting greener and greener, my heart is getting stronger and stronger.” Let this lyric from Yoko Ono bring you out to strengthen your heart through conservation. A spring morning at Molin Nature Area with NAP offers fresh air, greening nature, and rewarding work supporting […]
Register at: https://nap.a2gov.org/A2Berkshire This nature area does a lot for the health of the Malletts Creekshed and the Huron River Watershed. The rocks and native plants that makeup the natural shoreline along the creek help control stormwater runoff. Stormwater runoff is a big deal - pollution, flooding, and sediments are all threats to clean water […]
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 […]
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 […]
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