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Celebrate Earth Day! This week we’re celebrating our love for the Earth with a self-guided hike through Creekshead Preserve. This short walk – just over a half mile – takes you through a forested oasis of beach-maple-basswood trees and spring ephemeral wildflowers to enjoy the sounds of spring returning in the chorus of frogs that […]
The schedule for this event is as follows: 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM: Meet & Greet - Refreshments 6:30 PM to 6:45 PM: Business/Adopt 2022 Budget and Elections 6:45 PM to 7:15 PM: Staff Presentations 7:15 PM to 8 PM: Program - TBD If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us […]
Oak wilt is a growing problem of both private and public land managers as well as home owners. This invasive forest pest kills infested oaks and is difficult to manage. Treatment costs can be expensive so it is important to identify early. Join us at the Wittenbach Wege Center & Wege Natural Area for this […]
Managing for Oak Wilt Wednesday, April 27, 2022 2 pm – 4 pm Wittenbach Wege Center & Wege Natural Area 11715 Vergennes St., Lowell Register as: https://naturenearby.org/events/managing-for-oak-wilt-0422/ Oak wilt is a growing problem of both private and public land managers. This invasive forest pest kills infested oaks and is difficult to manage. This two-part program, […]
Join Little Forks Conservancy to remove garlic mustard, an invasive species, from Szok Preserve within Pine Haven Recreational Area in Sanford, MI. Drop by Pine Haven Recreation Area's parking lot anytime between 4:30-7 PM. We will provide some brief training on how to identify the plant in all three of its growth phases and demonstrate […]
Hop to it – April is all about frogs and toads! Join Dahlem Nature Center and the Ella Sharp Museum for an in-depth exploration of these wetland creatures. First, meet live examples of Michigan’s frogs and toads, and experience rarely-seen pieces of wildlife art from the Andrews Wildlife Collection. Then grab your galoshes and join […]
Volunteers are needed to assist in plant propagation and the transplanting of seedlings and mature native plant species for Calvin Ecosystem Preserve and Native Gardens. These native plants are grown for our annual spring native plant sale. This is our way of getting native plant species back into our ecosystems while also building community. Wear […]
Volunteers will work to remove invasive plants from the park! No experience necessary, volunteers will be trained to identify target species. Please pre-register by emailing Emily Leslie. For more information, visit the Volunteer Stewardship webpage. Please note: A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into Michigan state parks. Dates occasionally change and events may be […]
Help SMLC fix up trails for the spring season at our most popular nature preserve! Email jmclaughlin@smlcland.org to register. We will be working to improve muddy and rutted trails and repair boardwalks. We will be staging logs to be chipped, replacing broken boardwalk slats, and installing new boardwalks. Please wear long sleeves, long pants, and […]
Saturday, April 30th, 2022 from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm at Appleridge Park (2899 E Clark Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48198) Click here to register Come join WCCD, ReLeaf Michigan, HRWC, and Ypsilanti Township in support of Willow Run Acres, a local non-profit building a new community garden at Appleridge Park. A brief ceremony will kick-off […]
Sunday, May 1, 2022 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 11007 Mull Rd Tipton, MI, 49287United States (map) One of the most beautiful displays of spring is the migration of birds during their flight to their breeding grounds in the north. Filling the air with new colors and sounds, the spring migration is truly a treat. This will […]
Join in the first garlic mustard workday of the year! Volunteers will work to remove the plants around the Lake Macatawa campground. No experience necessary! Please pre-register by emailing Emily Leslie. For more information, visit the Volunteer Stewardship webpage. Please note: A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into Michigan state parks. Dates occasionally change and […]
New research, 'Plasticity drives extreme cold tolerance of emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) during a polar vortex', indicates emerald ash borer (EAB) can adapt to Canadian winters and can tolerate extremely cold winter temperatures (-50°C). Chris MacQuarrie, Research Scientist at the Great Lakes Forestry Centre, and Meghan Duell, Postdoctoral Associate at the University of Western […]
Volunteers are needed to assist in plant propagation and the transplanting of seedlings and mature native plant species for Calvin Ecosystem Preserve and Native Gardens. These native plants are grown for our annual spring native plant sale. This is our way of getting native plant species back into our ecosystems while also building community. Wear […]
Join us for a Wildflower Hike at Sutherland Nature Sanctuary in Hadley Township, lead by our in-house naturalist, Ian Ableson. To register, send an email to info@sixriversrlc.org and let us know how many people will be attending with you.
Saturday, May 7, 2022 11:00 AM 2:00 PM 11007 Mull Rd. Tipton, MI (map) Containers to transport food, water, objects and the like are largely factory made and totally taken for granted today, however this technology is essential to our daily lives as humans. In this class we will make a crude and simple container. […]
May 2022 Topic: How does the work being done in Ann Arbor and surrounding areas fit in with what’s being done elsewhere? What are others with similar challenges doing? How do we assess and prioritize our own work in the regional context? ----- About The Stewards' Circles: A tradition for nearly 25 years, this lively, […]
#UNBiodiversity While there is a growing recognition that biological diversity is a global asset of great value to future generations, the number of species in the world is being significantly reduced by certain human activities. Lend a hand at Marshall to remove invasive plants and improve biodiversity. Meet in the parking lot off Dixboro Road, […]
Join us every second Wednesday of the month at 12pm ET for The Stewardship Network's monthly webcasts! https://www.stewardshipnetwork.org/webcasts/ May 2022: The Michigan Herp HAT and MI Herp Atlas: Conservation Tools and Resources for the Protection and Management of Amphibians and Reptiles Click here to register! w/ guest David A. Mifsud Amphibians and reptiles (collectively regionally […]
Coordinators from the WM CISMA (Natalie Bekins & Keely Dunham-Adkins) and JLW CISMA (Shikha Singh) will highlight aquatic invasive species of interest currently being managed at the source and mouth of the Grand River, how to identify them, and what to do if you see them. Register by clicking the following link or scanning the […]
Did you know that Ann Arbor is home to 80 species of butterflies? come help us search our prairies and woodlands for these beautiful and beneficial pollinators throughout the summer! At this kickoff, you will learn why butterflies are important to our ecosystems, along with how to complete a butterfly survey and how to identify […]
Volunteers are needed to assist in plant propagation and the transplanting of seedlings and mature native plant species for Calvin Ecosystem Preserve and Native Gardens. These native plants are grown for our annual spring native plant sale. This is our way of getting native plant species back into our ecosystems while also building community. Wear […]
The Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter will be selling native Michigan wildflowers and grasses at the Meridian Farmers' Market. The plants are grown from locally collected seed by Wildtype Nursery in Mason. We will have plants that support pollinators and Milkweeds for Monarchs. Come early for the best selection.
Beach Name: 31st Street / Margaret T. Burroughs Beach Meet at the concession stand-3100 S. Jean-Baptiste Point Du Sable Lake Shore Drive The cleanup of the 31st Street Beach is a part of the Clark Hill Cares Day of Giving sponsored by the Chicago Office of Clark Hill PLC and is open to its employees, […]
Register at tinyurl.com/Fuller051422. Tucked away on a bend of the Huron River and behind expansive soccer fields is Fuller Park’s floodplain forest. When springtime rain raises the water level of the Huron River, Fuller Park’s low bottomland deciduous forest temporarily floods. This natural system of water storage helps mitigate flooding events downstream. As climate changes […]
Our efforts over the years have been very effective in controlling garlic mustard in out township park. Join us as we work our way through the old orchards and wooded areas to eradicate this invasive.
Sunday, May 15, 2022 11:00 AM 1:00 PM Join Open Grown School and Anna Snoeyink this Sunday for an Ephemeral Wildflower Hike. Starting at 11007 Mull Rd. Tipton this class will venture through the forest, looking for those spring delights that quickly fade away as the trees get their leaves. Open Grown School classes are […]
Join us for World Migratory Bird Day! #WorldMigratoryBirdDay It’s easy to forget you’re in the city in this 146-acre woodland. Migratory birds stop in these trees on their way north. Listen to the birdsong while improving their habitat by removing exotic species such as dame’s rocket. Join us at the Bird Road entrance to this […]
We need your help to control the spread of invasive plants in our natural areas! Spring is the perfect time to remove garlic mustard and dame’s rocket, persistent invasive plants that can completely change the ecology of the habitats that they invade. Join us! Dress for the weather, and sturdy, waterproof footwear is recommended. Bring […]
Beach Name: Racine Zoo Beach - South of Goold Street to Erie St. Outflow Meetup Location: Racine Public Library 75 7th Street Racine, WI Event Information: In celebration of the Racine Public Library's 125th anniversary, the library is hosting a beach clean-up. Please meet at the library as we work to clean up and beautify […]
Volunteers are needed to assist in plant propagation and the transplanting of seedlings and mature native plant species for Calvin Ecosystem Preserve and Native Gardens. These native plants are grown for our annual spring native plant sale. This is our way of getting native plant species back into our ecosystems while also building community. Wear […]
Recent habitat restoration has led to exciting birding sights at Sharon Mills Park. New wetlands have given waterfowl and shorebirds a new place to visit. In addition, we’ll scan the nearby fields and tree lines for other exciting feathered friends. Led by Kelsey Dehring. Limited to 12 birders. Please bring binoculars. Pre-registration is required. Register […]
Beach Name: Presque Isle State Park Meetup Location: AAUW Pavilion (about 40 yards to the right of the Tom Ridge Environmental Center) Click here to register!
Beach Name: Carol Beach Meetup Location: Meet at the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and 108th Street, Pleasant Prairie, WI Please bring your own gloves and "pick-up" sticks if you have any. I will supply everything else you will need. I have some sticks but maybe not enough to go around. Click here to register!
Scio Woods is one of our favorite preserves to enjoy spring wildflowers. Help us maintain the diversity of native flowers by helping to remove garlic mustard. Volunteers should be prepared for a couple miles of walking. Pre-register by emailing kruegera@washtenaw.org.
Beach Name: Waukegan South/Municipal Beach Meetup Location: Beach Entrance past the parking lot Headquarters Design Studio is hosting our 2nd annual Beach Cleanup at The Waukegan Municipal Beach. Mark your calendars and come join us for donuts and coffee before we pick up trash! Sunday May 22nd 2022, 10-12noon Click here to register!
Enjoy the wild geranium and trillium while removing invasive garlic mustard from this high-quality woodland. Volunteers should be prepared for walking on slopes and off trail. Pre-register by emailing kruegera@washtenaw.org.
The hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) is a tiny, invasive insect killing millions of hemlock trees and threatening water quality, wildlife habitat, and forest health in eastern North America. Recent advances in research and developments in HWA management options give natural areas managers and private landowners new tools they can use to protect their hemlock forests. […]
Beach Name: Warren Dunes State Park - Beach Meetup Location: Warren Dunes SP Beach, main parking-lot by the community buildings / bathrooms. Click here to register!
Register at tinyurl.com/Barton082722. Located along the Huron River, this park is home to an interesting phenomenon known as the Barton Oxbow. This U-shaped bend in the river suggests a few ideas about the history of this area before it was farmed. Though likely prairie and oak savanna in the past, Barton Nature Area now has […]
We need your help to control the spread of invasive plants in our natural areas! Spring is the perfect time to remove garlic mustard and dame’s rocket, persistent invasive plants that can completely change the ecology of the habitats that they invade. Join us! Dress for the weather, and sturdy, waterproof footwear is recommended. Bring […]
Volunteers are needed to assist in plant propagation and the transplanting of seedlings and mature native plant species for Calvin Ecosystem Preserve and Native Gardens. These native plants are grown for our annual spring native plant sale. This is our way of getting native plant species back into our ecosystems while also building community. Wear […]
Beach Name: 63rd Street Beach/Jackson Park Beach Meetup Location: At the beach house. Looking to set up in the center. Click here to register!
Scarlett Mitchell is 88 acres of mixed habitat – oak forest, wet meadow, shrubland – and a fabulous place to spot some cool birds, rare plants, and interesting mushrooms. Join this walk, then come back to Scarlett Mitchell next month for a Stewardship Workday! Meet in the Scarlett Middle School parking lot off Lorraine Street […]
This event is being hosted by Iron Swell Co. and Iron Individual fitness training. There will be a 45-60 minute beach workout first, followed by the beach cleanup afterwards. If you have any questions please contact us at ironswellcompany@gmail.com Meet near the nature preserve/buckeye trail area before going to the beach. When you pull into […]
Beach Clean-UPs are family-friendly! Bring kids, friends, and/or coworkers. Buckets will be provided for collecting litter. Volunteers may consider bringing; work or gardening gloves, a water bottle, and we recommend wearing a hat & sunblock. Meet at the very South End of the State Park Parking Lot. Volunteers can walk North to clean up the […]
Registration is now open for Michigan’s 9th annual Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz. This year’s event period will be from July 1 – July 10, 2022. Event hosts can choose any date/s within the event period in which to host the event at a local boating access site. To register your local landing blitz event, […]
Join us with our regional invasive management staff, CAKE CISMA, to help us fight one of our most common invasive plants in Northern Michigan, Garlic Mustard. You will learn more about Garlic Mustard, including how to remove it, its other uses and what other invasives we should be looking out for in our region. […]
Every Friday this summer a naturalist will be stationed outdoors on the Grass River Natural Area trail system, offering a new mobile mini-program each week. Stop into the Grass River Center to find out where the naturalist is that day, or go find them on the trail! You can drop in any time during the […]
Volunteers are needed to assist in plant propagation and the transplanting of seedlings and mature native plant species for Calvin Ecosystem Preserve and Native Gardens. These native plants are grown for our annual spring native plant sale. This is our way of getting native plant species back into our ecosystems while also building community. Wear […]
Click here for more information The Native Plant Expo & Marketplace (NPEM) offers residents one convenient location to shop for Michigan native plants from several Michigan native plant growers, learn how to establish and maintain native landscapes and connect with companies specializing in planning native landscapes. The event offers both pre-ordered and day-of sales. See […]
We need your help to control the spread of invasive plants in our natural areas! Spring is the perfect time to remove garlic mustard and dame’s rocket, persistent invasive plants that can completely change the ecology of the habitats that they invade. Join us! Dress for the weather, and sturdy, waterproof footwear is recommended. Bring […]
Named for the dramatic thickets of buttonbush shrubs that bloom in the “inundated shrub swamp” in late July, Buttonbush Nature Area is only two years old –one of Ann Arbor’s newest parks. Join us to remove non-native plants, and spend some time getting to know this new and unique park. Meet at the park entrance […]
Beach Name: Durand Beach Meetup Location: Meet by the picnic tables near Lot B - Lake Shore Blvd. and Kings Highway N, 14617 Join us on Sunday, June 5th for a Spring Clean of Durand Eastman Beach. Everyone is welcome! Click here to register!
#WorldEnvironmentDay was started in 1974 by the UN and is celebrated every year on June 5 to raise awareness and generate action. Join NAP at Oakridge Nature Area this #WorldEnvironmentDay to take part in the UN’s Decade on Ecological Restoration by pulling invasive plants. Meet us in the southwest corner of the intersection of Glazier […]
Volunteers are needed to help remove garlic mustard from the dunes! We will be doing one final sweep of the park to remove any plants we might have missed. Long sleeve shirts, long pants and closed-toed shoes are highly recommended. Meet at the small parking area adjacent to the Felt Mansion. Meeting location: 42.696444, -86.194773 […]
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