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Registration for the award-winning Michigan State University Extension Introduction to Lakes Online course is now open! This six-week online course kicks-off January 10th and is designed for anyone interested in inland lakes, including concerned citizens, decision makers, local leaders, resource professionals, and lakefront property owners. Course topics include lake ecology, watershed management, shoreline protection, aquatic […]
Are you a field or forest landowner in Michigan? Ever wonder about programs that could help you reach your conservation goals for your land? Or are you tired of farming low-yielding field areas?? If so, please join Michigan’s Farm Bill Biologists as they discuss USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP), Environmental […]
Over the past 36 years, the annual Michigan Native Plant Conference (formerly the Wildflower Conference) has presented timely, actionable, and fascinating information about native plants and habitats, landscape design, wildlife, invasive controls and much more. We are happy to announce that this year we are holding an in-person conference at the Kellogg Center in East […]
Bring a flashlight and see the annual breeding spectacle of the American Woodcock , a.k.a. Timberdoodle, peenting at the Riethmiller Road grassland. This prairie is a reliable and excellent observation location. Event URL: https://jacksonaudubon.org/event-5113798 NOTE: This is an EVENING event starting at 7:30 PM. This event will be ON the full moon so this may […]
March 2023 | Aquatic Resources: Challenges, Opportunities, and Management w/ guest Tyler Mitchell (Chief of Natural Resources and Regulatory Compliance, Huron-Clinton Metroparks) Click here to register Aquatic Resources play an important role in almost every ecosystem in Michigan, touching many parts of our daily lives. In this presentation we will explore some of the historical and emerging […]
2023 “Conservation Conversations” Events: Meet Scientists & Stewards! The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) is hosting a series of in-person events held in various locations on current research and management approaches, unique natural communities, and diverse partnerships involved in supporting Michigan ecosystems. Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy refreshments, ask questions and engage in […]
Are you a field or forest landowner in Michigan? Ever wonder about programs that could help you reach your conservation goals for your land? Or are you tired of farming low-yielding field areas?? Please join Laura Judge, your local Farm Bill Biologist, to learn about USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP), […]
The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) is hosting a series of in-person events held in various locations on current research and management approaches, unique natural communities, and diverse partnerships involved in supporting Michigan ecosystems. Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy refreshments, ask questions and engage in discussion with the featured speaker, and mingle with […]
Pre-register through VolunteerHub https://nap.a2gov.org/hansen031823 Hansen Nature Area is a 9-acre goodie basket full to the brim with spring wildflowers and mixed hardwood forests, and it needs your help! Keep this park healthy by helping to remove invasive species, then come back in 4-5 weeks to check out the amazing flower display. Meet at the Grace […]
Pre-register through VolunteerHub https://nap.a2gov.org/bluffs031923 Bluffs Nature Area is a diverse park containing a wooded ravine, an open prairie, and an oak-hickory forest. This once-disturbed site is now home to a prairie and many butterflies and insects. With such diversity, Bluffs is a must-explore for any nature lover. Help protect biodiversity at Bluffs by joining NAP […]
2023 “Conservation Conversations” Events: Meet Scientists & Stewards! The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) is hosting a series of in-person events held in various locations on current research and management approaches, unique natural communities, and diverse partnerships involved in supporting Michigan ecosystems. Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy refreshments, ask questions and engage in discussion with […]
Pre-register through VolunteerHub https://nap.a2gov.org/furstenberg032523 UN World Water Day 2023 is about accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis. And because water affects us all, we need everyone to take action for #WorldWaterDay. That means you! You and your family, school and community can make a difference by helping protect and restore natural areas […]
Come and share one of the first days of spring with the Grand-Raisin Conservation Community as we continue to explore our “Sense of Place” project. This will be a great opportunity to meet with fellow stewards and outdoor enthusiasts, to learn about the Grand-Raisin Conservation Community and the work that we do, and to enjoy […]
Pre-register through VolunteerHub https://nap.a2gov.org/braun032523 Mallett’s Creek flows through Braun Nature Area, and the root systems of the prairie plants growing along the stream here are essential to controlling soil erosion and filtering water. The UN’s #WorldWaterDay is a day of action to ensure clean water and sanitation for all – do your part to and […]
Pre-register through VolunteerHub https://nap.a2gov.org/barton032623 The Huron River is one of the most beloved natural features in our city and supports many unique plant communities along its banks. Take action for #WorldWaterDay and support the health of the river at Barton Nature Area. Barton’s beautiful, riverside meadow needs your help – join other volunteers in cutting […]
Pre-register through VolunteerHub https://nap.a2gov.org/Folkstone040123 Containing excellent examples of the oak hickory forests that once dominated this area, Folkstone Park is a small 3-acre park in northeast Ann Arbor. Don’t let the weather FOOL you on this workday. Best to dress in layers as NAP and volunteers work together to pull invasive species. You may even […]
Pre-register through VolunteerHub https://nap.a2gov.org/Lakewood040223 Lakewood Nature Area is a small 7-acre park located on the west side of Ann Arbor. With its rich understory of wildflowers, volunteers may be fortunate enough to spot some of the first blooms of spring while pulling invasive species in this park. Meet at the park entrance on Sunnywood Dr. […]
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