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April 2022 Topic: Much is said about the invasive plants we need to fight, but what about the native plants we want to encourage? Which native plants are your favorites and which have played important roles in your restoration work or personal projects? ----- About The Stewards' Circles: A tradition for nearly 25 years, this […]
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, […]
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, […]
July 2022 Topic: Stewardship sometimes requires more than just the willingness to pull weeds in the woods, which leads us to seek new skills. What level of technical skill is needed for different types of restoration work? What resources have you found to build your technical skills? How do you share your skills with others? […]
August 2022 Topic: Stewards often have questions about small-scale projects—even seemingly tiny spaces can have a huge impact! What are the challenges and considerations unique to restoration in small areas? How can stewards of smaller spaces benefit from the lessons learned and techniques developed on a larger scale? Facebook link: https://fb.me/e/1JrrQhZzc ----- About The Stewards' […]
Tuesday, September 13th, 2022 5:30pm - 6:30pm Veterans Memorial Park meeting room September 2022 Topic: What does restoration mean? What messages do we send when we say restoration, or stewardship? Is it time to accept that restoration is no longer possible due to climate change? What are we doing to ensure the language we use […]
Tuesday, October 11th, 2022 5:30pm - 6:30pm Veterans Memorial Park meeting room October 2022 Topic: Why do we use burns as a restoration tool? How are burn locations chosen? What actually happens during a burn? What’s different about burning on public vs. private land? How do you stay informed about burning as a tool? Facebook […]
Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 5:30pm - 6:30pm Veterans Memorial Park meeting room November 2022 Topic: What invasive species are you dealing with currently? What has changed about the species you’ve dealt with over time and which you are most worried about? How do you stay up-to-date? Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/27BDlXdxQ ---------------------- About The Stewards' Circles: A […]
Tuesday, December 13th, 2022 5:30pm - 6:30pm Veterans Memorial Park meeting room December 2022 Topic: What role can herbicide play in restoration work and how does its use vary between different types of restoration efforts? How does the perception of herbicide affect how we work toward our restoration goals? Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/1ThURxMl4 ---------------------- About The […]
HELP US FIND SOME SPECIAL WINTER STONEFLIES! This winter stonefly is one type of insect that you will most likely find! These underwater creatures elude most predators by growing during the winter months when most fish are more sluggish. They live only in good quality streams so searching for them tells us about problems in […]
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