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Join GIVE 365 (Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation) for a shoreline planting workday at Gallup Park! We'll be planting a mix of natives, sedges, and flowering plants to restore shoreline habitat. All experience levels are welcome! All tools and supplies provided. Please dress for the weather (including closed-toed shoes). This event will be held at […]
On select Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays each month, learn, explore, and give back to nature in a friendly community setting. In fall, we’ll continue working to protect the spectacular spring wildflower displays of Britton Woods, removing invasive plants like honeysuckle. Through this hands-on service-learning activity, you’ll get off-trail outdoor exercise and develop a sense of […]
Join naturalist Faye Stoner to protect Independence Lake’s remarkable natural areas. As the season progresses, we’ll traverse prairie, woods, and a variety of wetlands, including sedge meadows, prairie fen, cattail marshes, and a buttonbush swamp. You’ll use loppers and saws to bust down shrubs and vines to protect these amazing natural spaces, while enjoying nature, […]
MI PFC Quarterly Meeting September 5, 2023 11am-2pm IN-PERSON Location: Biomass Innovation Center 6005 J Road Escanaba, MI, 49829 RSVP for in-person attendance by e-mailing Amy Frye at amy.frye@usda.gov OR ONLINE via MS TEAMS Add event to calendar Apple Google Office 365 Outlook Outlook.com Yahoo
Pre-register through VolunteerHub https://nap.a2gov.org/DhuVarren090923 Dhu Varren Woods Nature Area is a 13-acre woodland on the city’s north side. The beech, maple, oak, and hickory trees provide habitat for a variety of wildlife. Help NAP continue restoration in this area by reducing the number of invasive species in the woodland. Meet at the intersection of Birchwood […]
Join the Ecorse Creek Committee at Pepper Park (Ecorse), Council Point Park (Lincoln Park) or Beaver Park (Wyandotte) . Cleanups will take place on the creek in July, August & September from 9 am-noon. Supplies will be provided. A celebratory lunch will take place in September to wrap up the season!
Join the Calvin Ecosystem Preserve & Native Gardens on Venema Plaza at the Bunker Interpretive Center for our in-person sale on September 9, 2023 from 10 AM - 2 PM. Native plants are flowers, grasses, trees and shrubs that have inhabited Michigan since before European settlement. Each year, we collect native seeds from West Michigan […]
Pre-register through VolunteerHub https://nap.a2gov.org/Hickory091023 Natural areas like Hickory provide an oasis amidst urban development. Big or small, these areas can make a big difference to wildlife as well as the people that live nearby. Help NAP restore this newer park so more native plants can thrive and provide food and habitat for wildlife. Meet at […]
Pre-register through VolunteerHub https://nap.a2gov.org/Olson091123 As stewards of Ann Arbor’s Natural Areas, NAP volunteers serve the greater community by bolstering the local ecosystem, maintaining and expanding access to quality experiences in nature, and strengthening bonds through volunteerism. Commemorate this National Day of Service and Remembrance with us by clearing out invasive shrubs and making room for […]
Join naturalist Faye Stoner to protect Independence Lake’s remarkable natural areas. As the season progresses, we’ll traverse prairie, woods, and a variety of wetlands, including sedge meadows, prairie fen, cattail marshes, and a buttonbush swamp. You’ll use loppers and saws to bust down shrubs and vines to protect these amazing natural spaces, while enjoying nature, […]
Tuesday, September 12th, 2023 6-7pm County Farm Park – Medford Pavilion (Medford Pavilion is located on the west side of County Farm Park off of Medford Road, NOT the Platt Road entrance) This month’s topic: Native pollinators and assessing insect communities Who are those pollinators in your park or backyard? How do you support them? What […]
Michigan State University Extension’s Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) is now enrolling participants for its Fall 2023 programs, which will span 10 weeks beginning the week of September 11 and running through the week of November 13. This educational program, offered by Michigan State University Extension and many local partner organizations, is geared toward those who […]
with guest Meg Sanders (Plant Pest and Disease Specialist & Forest Pest Regulatory Coordinator at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection) Hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) is an invasive insect threatening hemlock forests throughout eastern North America. Early detection of this pest remains a key focus for management groups to ensure rapid response […]
Discover the incredible world of fall wildflowers at Kortright Centre for Conservation! Join an experienced flora biologist on a guided walk through the trails where you will learn to identify and appreciate an array of stunning autumn blooms! Explore the unique features and ecological roles of the asters, goldenrods, and other species that put on […]
Do you like the outdoors, native plants, and wildlife? Do you have a passion for habitat restoration? Do you enjoy sharing what you learn with others? Registration is now open for Michigan State University Extension’s Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) in St. Clair County. Learn more and register at https://canr.msu.edu/csp. Learn about local conservation heritage, Michigan’s […]
Registration is now open for the MSUE Michigan Conservation Stewards (CSP) program. CSP is a 8-week hybrid course beginning the week of September 11, 2023. Learn more or register at www.canr.msu.edu/csp What is CSP? The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) explores the foundations of conservation (conservation heritage, ecological foundations, and society and conservation) in Michigan […]
Join a team "bulldozing" invasive shrubs to help the Bs—the Birds, Bees, and Butterflies, that is! You’ll use loppers and saws to clear the way for B habitat and get ideas for how to turn your own backyard into a B haven. Come for the nature, fresh air, and exercise in a friendly community setting—or […]
Michigan State University Extension’s Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) is now enrolling participants for its Fall 2023 programs, which will span 10 weeks beginning the week of September 11 and running through the week of November 13. More information here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/conservation_stewards_program/index
On select Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays each month, learn, explore, and give back to nature in a friendly community setting. In fall, we’ll continue working to protect the spectacular spring wildflower displays of Britton Woods, removing invasive plants like honeysuckle. Through this hands-on service-learning activity, you’ll get off-trail outdoor exercise and develop a sense of […]
Sign-up for a trip back in time to protect two of Washtenaw County’s last remaining remnant prairies, Woodcock Prairie and Independence Prairie. You’ll bust down the shrubs and vines threatening these rare ecosystems. Though mostly now gone, prairies once sprawled across almost one-third of the United States. Discover and protect Independence Lake’s extraordinary fragments of […]
The Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter is holding a native Michigan plant sale Sept. 17, 2023. A nice selection of perennial wildflowers, grasses and sedges grown by Bendy Stem Farm will be available for purchase. There will also be an assortment of 1-gallon native trees and shrubs grown by Go Grow Plant Natives. Fall is […]
Pre-register through VolunteerHub https://nap.a2gov.org/Lakewood091723 Lakewood Nature Area is a 7-acre woodland, with many late summer wildflowers. Connecting to Dolph Nature Area, it is also an excellent place to birdwatch. Help NAP ensure the health of the ecological communities here by removing invasive species. Meet at the park entrance on Sunnywood Drive. Volunteers will use hand […]
On select Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays each month, learn, explore, and give back to nature in a friendly community setting. In fall, we’ll continue working to protect the spectacular spring wildflower displays of Britton Woods, removing invasive plants like honeysuckle. Through this hands-on service-learning activity, you’ll get off-trail outdoor exercise and develop a sense of […]
Join naturalist Faye Stoner to protect Independence Lake’s remarkable natural areas. As the season progresses, we’ll traverse prairie, woods, and a variety of wetlands, including sedge meadows, prairie fen, cattail marshes, and a buttonbush swamp. You’ll use loppers and saws to bust down shrubs and vines to protect these amazing natural spaces, while enjoying nature, […]
Michigan State University Extension’s Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) is now enrolling participants for its Fall 2023 programs, which will span 10 weeks beginning the week of September 11 and running through the week of November 13. This educational program, offered by Michigan State University Extension and many local partner organizations, is geared toward those who […]
Do you like the outdoors, native plants, and wildlife? Do you have a passion for habitat restoration? Do you enjoy sharing what you learn with others? Registration is now open for Michigan State University Extension’s Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) in St. Clair County. Learn more and register at https://canr.msu.edu/csp. Learn about local conservation heritage, Michigan’s […]
Michigan State University Extension’s Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) is now enrolling participants for its Fall 2023 programs, which will span 10 weeks beginning the week of September 11 and running through the week of November 13. More information here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/conservation_stewards_program/index
Pre-register through VolunteerHub https://nap.a2gov.org/Barton092323 Because of the many ecosystems found at Barton Nature Area, this park has a high diversity of native plants. However, encroaching invasive species can threaten native plants and animals. Join NAP to spend a few hours removing these invasives and enjoying the natural beauty of the park. Meet at the Barton […]
Pre-register through VolunteerHub https://nap.a2gov.org/Bluffs092323 Home to many trails, with access to a small prairie tucked away within the oak-hickory woods, Bluffs is around 40 acres of beautiful Michigan habitat. Under NAP’s care, prairie plants and oak seedlings are establishing here after many years of disturbance. Continue the restoration work with NAP by reducing the number […]
Pre-register through VolunteerHub https://nap.a2gov.org/Kuebler092423 The natural areas in this part of town are connected by wooded areas, and this large forest offers habitat that smaller parks can’t on their own. Help protect the plants and animals that depend on these woods by removing the invasive species threatening their habitat. Meet at the park entrance on […]
Pre-register through VolunteerHub https://nap.a2gov.org/Fuller092423 Explore this hidden gem - a floodplain forest along the Huron River right near downtown tucked between soccer fields and Island Park. The many water-loving plants here help mitigate flooding downstream. Much restoration work has been done recently to help this natural ecosystem flourish, and you can help continue that effort […]
Join naturalist Faye Stoner to protect Independence Lake’s remarkable natural areas. As the season progresses, we’ll traverse prairie, woods, and a variety of wetlands, including sedge meadows, prairie fen, cattail marshes, and a buttonbush swamp. You’ll use loppers and saws to bust down shrubs and vines to protect these amazing natural spaces, while enjoying nature, […]
Michigan State University Extension’s Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) is now enrolling participants for its Fall 2023 programs, which will span 10 weeks beginning the week of September 11 and running through the week of November 13. This educational program, offered by Michigan State University Extension and many local partner organizations, is geared toward those who […]
Do you like the outdoors, native plants, and wildlife? Do you have a passion for habitat restoration? Do you enjoy sharing what you learn with others? Registration is now open for Michigan State University Extension’s Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) in St. Clair County. Learn more and register at https://canr.msu.edu/csp. Learn about local conservation heritage, Michigan’s […]
Join a team "bulldozing" invasive shrubs to help the Bs—the Birds, Bees, and Butterflies, that is! You’ll use loppers and saws to clear the way for B habitat and get ideas for how to turn your own backyard into a B haven. Come for the nature, fresh air, and exercise in a friendly community setting—or […]
Michigan State University Extension’s Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) is now enrolling participants for its Fall 2023 programs, which will span 10 weeks beginning the week of September 11 and running through the week of November 13. More information here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/conservation_stewards_program/index
Pre-register through VolunteerHub https://nap.a2gov.org/Ruthven093023 NAP staff and volunteers have put in years of hard work to restore the native plant communities here, removing invasive shrubs that have a negative impact on wildlife habitat. Come out to continue this important work so more native plants can thrive. Meet at the park entrance off Huron Parkway. If […]
On September 30 from 10AM-12PM, Legacy Land Conservancy will be leading a workday at Beckwith Preserve. Join us to help clear brush and remove the invasive species autumn olive. Volunteers (using loppers and hand-saws) will cut back shrubs to two-inch stumps and help haul cut plant material. Stumps will be treated with herbicide by Legacy […]
Join a team "bulldozing" invasive shrubs to help the Bs—the Birds, Bees, and Butterflies, that is! You’ll use loppers and saws to clear the way for B habitat and get ideas for how to turn your own backyard into a B haven. Come for the nature, fresh air, and exercise in a friendly community setting—or […]
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