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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join Wellington UCC doing God's work in the world, caring for and stewarding the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan at Loyola Beach. All are welcome! All cleanup supplies will be provided, but bring a personal water bottle and plenty of sunscreen! Meet at the circle where Morse Ave dead ends into the beach. Public transportation […]
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 […]
Go for a relaxing stroll on the trails with Grass River Natural Area docents Julie Hurd and Phil Jarvi each week to find and identify the beautiful and unique wildflowers at Grass River. Along the way you will listen and look for the birds that call Grass River home. Get more information at grassriver.org. 6500 […]
Grass River Natural Area is hosting our second Nature Trivia Night at the Short's Pull Barn in Elk Rapids. Get your team of 2-6 players together and get ready to stretch your brain with five rounds of clever, family-friendly trivia. Don't worry if you're not a nature expert; questions will draw from other areas of […]
Join us every second Wednesday of the month at 12pm ET for The Stewardship Network's monthly webcasts! https://www.stewardshipnetwork.org/webcasts/ June 2022 Webcast | Passing the (Drip) Torch: A Look Back with Dave Borneman and Bob Grese Today’s ecological restorationists may believe that things have always been the way they are now, with wide acceptance of practices […]
The City of Duluth, in partnership with the Duluth Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) is hosting a volunteer work session along the Craft Connector Trail, located in Central Park, on Wednesday June 08, 4:30 pm; event will occur rain or shine, but will be cancelled if lightning is present. This effort will focus on […]
Naturalist on the Trail Every Friday throughout the summer beginning June 3 10:30 am – 1:30 pm Donations welcome 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 […]
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 […]
6 to 8 p.m. on June 10, 2022 P.J. Hoffmaster State Park, 6585 Lake Harbor Road, Muskegon Meet at the Picnic Shelter Please contact Emily Leslie at LeslieE1@Michigan.gov with any questions. Pre-registration by emailing Emily is preferred. For over ten years, scientists have been assessing large, resilient ash trees for their tolerance to the invasive […]
Come visit a beloved neighborhood park known for its precious geologic features. Between ten and sixteen thousand years ago, the advancing and retreating of glaciers across the land created features known as kames. Narrow Gauge Way has one of these kames, which is a sand and gravel hill deposited from an ice sheet. Enjoy views […]
Every spring and fall the Blue Heron Headwaters Conservancy in Clarkston, Michigan, holds a native plant sale. We're known for having a large variety of species. This year will be our biggest yet with 60 species. Plants are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Volunteers will pull invasive garlic mustard from the forested dunes to help protect native species. No experience is necessary to join in! Volunteers should be prepared to hike and work off trails. Long sleeve shirts, long pants and closed-toed shoes are highly recommended. Meet at park headquarters. Meeting location: 41.903715, -86.595568. Register by emailing Emily […]
Montrose Beach Cleanup in Chicago, Illinois Meet up Location: The Dock Event Information: Yoga on the Beach and Cleanup! Join me in an all levels yoga class on the beach followed by a collective effort in beautifying our Lake Michigan coast. Meet at 8:00am to sign in / Yoga 8:30am to 9:30am Beach Clean 10:00am […]
The variety of habitats within Brokaw make it a great place to explore. In the wet-mesic forest, you can find jewelweed—and green dragon if you’re lucky. The mesic forest has seven species of oak, including the noteworthy shingle oak. Finally, the old field habitat is a great place to stop and smell the wildflowers, like […]
Help us collect native seeds for prairie restoration! Volunteers will help harvest lupine seeds and maintain our prairie plant propagation area by pulling invasive weeds. Meet at Whitford Lake parking area. Meeting location: 42°18'40.7"N 85°21'37.9"W Register by emailing Emily at LeslieE1@Michigan.gov
Kayak Grass River Monday, June 13 and Wednesday, June 29 9:30 am - 12:00 pm $45 per person - includes tour, kayak, PFD, and paddle for each participant There is no better way to experience Grass River than by paddling its calm waters and enjoying its unique wildlife! On these morning guided tours, visitors explore […]
Blooms & Birds: Wildflower Walk Every Tuesday throughout the summer 10:00 am – 12:00 pm No charge but donations are appreciated Go for a relaxing stroll on the trails with Grass River Natural Area docents Julie Hurd and Phil Jarvi each week to find and identify the beautiful and unique wildflowers at Grass River. Along […]
June 2022 Topic: Many stewards want to know how to respond when neighbors and other folks get curious about their restoration work. We know that people have deeply held beliefs about nature, so how do you respond when conversations get emotionally charged? ----- About The Stewards' Circles: A tradition for nearly 25 years, this lively, […]
Remapping Rights-of-Way for Renewable Energy and Pollinators How little-used corridors can return benefits while reducing maintenance costs Click here to register Innovative energy and transportation organizations have been rethinking how they manage the land along their corridors. For one, vegetation management is now integrated to turn these areas into quality habitat while reducing the need […]
Free Webinar: A Summary of Spotted Lanternfly Ecology and Biocontrol Efforts Click here to register June 15, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST Presented by: Dr. Ann Elizabeth Hajek, Cornell University Dr. Ann E. Hajek, a professor of the Department of Entomology at Cornell University, was elected as an ESA Fellow in […]
Art Program – Beautiful Bugs Thursday, June 16 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm $10 per person, includes supplies, pre-registration is required Take a walk at Grass River Natural Area with artist/naturalist Arlene Westhoven and sketch insects. When you return to the Grass River Center, you will use bright colors to illustrate the amazing creatures you […]
Naturalist on the Trail Every Friday throughout the summer beginning June 3 10:30 am – 1:30 pm Donations welcome 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 […]
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 […]
Summer Bird Walk Saturday June 18, 2022 8:00 am – 10:00 am $5 per person The birds that call Grass River Natural Area home are now nesting and singing. Learn to ID birds by song and habitat on a guided bird walk. Get more information at grassriver.org. 6500 Alden Hwy, Bellaire MI 49615.
There are two Park Stewards at Scarlett Mitchell who have been working at the 88-acre park for 55 years! NAP is grateful for all those frigid mornings and hot afternoons these seemingly tireless stewards have dedicated to the park. The hundreds of native species living there are probably grateful too. Join the legacy of preservation […]
Join in to help protect the dunes by removing spotted knapweed! This invasive pest grows in open sun and sandy soils and has its sights set on our dunes! Please wear long sleeves and pants to protect your skin. We’ll be working in the open sun so please also plan to bring a hat and […]
Join Golden Sands RC&D and partners for TWO prairie walks on private property near Hartman Creek State Park to learn about the federally endangered karner blue butterfly, invasive species, prairie management, and what you can do to get involved. This is the perfect opportunity to get outside and observe the benefits of property management! This […]
Blooms & Birds: Wildflower Walk Every Tuesday throughout the summer 10:00 am – 12:00 pm No charge but donations are appreciated Go for a relaxing stroll on the trails with Grass River Natural Area docents Julie Hurd and Phil Jarvi each week to find and identify the beautiful and unique wildflowers at Grass River. Along […]
Both the science and use of fire in the Upper Midwest is lagging behind other parts of the US, even though the need for fire science and management is pronounced in the region. This is especially true in relation to controlling woody plant encroachment, which is one of the greatest contemporary threats to fire-dependent ecosystems. […]
Invasive species can reduce biodiversity, damage infrastructure, and hinder management activities. Learn more about what invasive species are, be able to identify commonly found invasive species, and some that are nearby. We will also cover basic management methods, equipment decontamination, and environmental considerations when using pesticides. This talk is geared towards county and municipal staff, […]
Please join us at the Portage Lake boat ramp (Waterloo Recreation Area) to get your boat washed by the MSU mobile boat wash crew and learn more about aquatic invasive species! Free event! This will be at the DNR boat launch (42.334441, -84.236805).
Naturalist on the Trail Every Friday throughout the summer beginning June 3 10:30 am – 1:30 pm Donations welcome 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 […]
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 […]
Pollinators would love your help this Saturday morning. In fact, hand-pulling invasive weeds at Dolph will support pollinators, and YOU! By removing aggressive non-native plants like garlic mustard and dame’s rocket, you’ll be freeing-up resources for the native plants that pollinators visit. When pollinators have good habitat, all the other organisms in the ecosystem benefit. […]
Join in our effort to oust garlic mustard from Warren Dunes State Park! Volunteers have made a tremendous impact on the health of the forest. No experience is necessary to join in. We will be working off trail so plan to climb and hike to reach work areas. Long sleeve shirts, long pants and closed-toed […]
Lakewood pollinators have a unique and locally rare plant species to enjoy, the Kentucky coffee-tree (Gymnocladus dioicus). This seeds of this member of the legume family were once used to make a weak coffee substitute. Come out for an afternoon hand-pulling invasive weeds that crowd and outcompete the native plant species that pollinators need to […]
Join us in our continued prairie restoration efforts! Volunteers will help maintain our prairie plant propagation area by pulling invasive weeds like sweet clover, mullein and spotted knapweed from the propagation area. Please dress to be in the open sun. Meet at the Whitford Lake parking area. Meeting location: 42°18'40.7"N 85°21'37.9"W Register by emailing Emily […]
Bluffs Nature Area is a roughly 40-acre tract of land that engulfs you in nature, yet is close to the comforts of the city. On a glacially-formed ridge above the Huron River and N. Main St., it is an important link in the corridor of natural areas surrounding the Huron River that support wildlife. Join […]
Wild Parsnip, an invasive plant, is a public health concern. Touching this plant without protective gear can cause a painful rash and blistering. We need your help to protect our community! Please join us along the Waabizheshikana "Marten Trail" to slow the spread of this tenacious plant. The 1st pull/dig will be June 27th meeting […]
Monday, June 27th, 2022 2:30-4:30pm CT Meet at Del Campo's Tacos Click here to register: https://adopt.greatlakes.org/s/cleanup/a2o8X000003xDVn/aab20771
Blooms & Birds: Wildflower Walk Every Tuesday throughout the summer 10:00 am – 12:00 pm No charge but donations are appreciated Go for a relaxing stroll on the trails with Grass River Natural Area docents Julie Hurd and Phil Jarvi each week to find and identify the beautiful and unique wildflowers at Grass River. Along […]
Kayak Grass River Wednesday, June 29 9:30 am - 12:00 pm $45 per person - includes tour, kayak, PFD, and paddle for each participant There is no better way to experience Grass River than by paddling its calm waters and enjoying its unique wildlife! On these morning guided tours, visitors explore Grass River by kayak […]
Art Program – Clay Modeling with Molly Thursday, June 30 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm $10 per person, includes supplies, pre-registration is required Grass River Natural Area is holding a clay modeling workshop led by Molly Nolan, an experienced area potter, for ages 10 – adult. She will guide you as you get your hands […]
The agenda for this webinar includes an overview of the importance of wetlands, a summary of the existing state and federal regulatory framework, and how local protection efforts can complement the state and federal framework. This workshop is targeted towards local agencies (e.g. health departments, building departments, planning departments), land managers, land use officials, and […]
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 […]
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