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Join us for a Garlic Mustard pull in Lakeshore Park 601 S Lake Dr, Novi, MI 48377 May 4th, 9AM – NOON Garlic mustard removal is an easy project for the whole family, but we will be covering a lot of ground so come prepared for a hike. Gloves, trash bags, trail maps, garlic mustard […]
Please join us for our Spring Park Clean Up on Saturday, May 4. Come to Beverly Park anytime between 9:00 am - 12 noon. We have jobs for all, ranging from trash pickup to weeding to planting! We appreciate your help in keeping our park beautiful! Registration is required. Please click here to register for […]
Join Washtenaw County Parks to plant trees—lots of trees!—at parks and preserves throughout Washtenaw County. We’ve picked 800 trees (and a few shrubs) that will create habitat (lots of oak trees), sequester carbon dioxide, absorb stormwater, and much more. Learn tree planting tips and tricks that you can take home, joining the effort to solve […]
Register at: https://nap.a2gov.org/A2SunsetBrooks Wildflowers are picking up speed this time of year at parks like Sunset Brooks. This means a lovely morning for volunteers in this 8-acre oak-hickory woodland (with a prairie to boot)! Pulling invasive weeds with NAP will be easy and rewarding and have lasting effects for the local ecosystem. Meet at the […]
Register at: https://nap.a2gov.org/A2Miller If you’ve been a fan of Miller Park for even a few years, you’ll know how much work is done there year after year to improve the health and habitat. And if you’re really paying attention, you’ll know the friendly (if determined) faces of the Park Stewards who are performing these feats […]
Learn, explore, and give back to nature in a friendly setting. In spring (mid-April to June), we’ll revel in the glorious wildflower displays of Britton Woods, while protecting them by removing invasive garlic mustard, dames rocket and bittercress. Enjoy off-trail outdoor exercise and develop a sense of well-being in nature, all while building community with […]
May 6th, 3:00-4:15PM West Bloomfield Woods Nature Preserve 4655 Arrowhead Road, West Bloomfield Twp, MI 48323 It's time to pull Garlic Mustard and we need your help! Help remove the invasive non-native garlic mustard plant from our parks. Volunteers need to bring a refillable water bottle, garden gloves and shoes that can get dirty. […]
May 7th, 3:15-4:30PM Recreation Activities Center - 4640 Walnut Lake Rd., West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323 It's time to pull Garlic Mustard and we need your help! Help remove the invasive non-native garlic mustard plant from our parks. Volunteers need to bring a refillable water bottle, garden gloves and shoes that can get dirty. Long […]
Join Washtenaw County Parks to plant trees—lots of trees!—at parks and preserves throughout Washtenaw County. We’ve picked 800 trees (and a few shrubs) that will create habitat (lots of oak trees), sequester carbon dioxide, absorb stormwater, and much more. Learn tree planting tips and tricks that you can take home, joining the effort to solve […]
with guest Katharine Hogan (Post-Doctoral Researcher, Northern Illinois University) In many of our remaining native ecosystems, land management activities like prescribed fire, grazing, and invasive species removal dominate the time and resources of land managers. This presentation will be a broad overview of two studies based at The Nature Conservancy’s Nachusa Grasslands preserve. The first study […]
May 8th from 6-7pm Mapleridge Shelter @ Marshbank Park 2805 Hiller Rd. West Bloomfield, MI 48324 Are you interested in putting in some volunteer hours? Or just doing some good in your community? Help with invasive species management by removing garlic mustard plants. Training provided. Some friendly competition is included – let’s see who can […]
Join Washtenaw County Parks to plant trees—lots of trees!—at parks and preserves throughout Washtenaw County. We’ve picked 800 trees (and a few shrubs) that will create habitat (lots of oak trees), sequester carbon dioxide, absorb stormwater, and much more. Learn tree planting tips and tricks that you can take home, joining the effort to solve […]
Join us for a clean up event at Lighthouse Park Beach/Blue Rail Beach! May 9, 2024 Noon-2pm Lighthouse Park Beach/Blue Rail Beach 475 Maritime Dr, Manitowoc, WI 54220 Meet up on the beach just east of the parking lot. A map will be provided ahead of the cleanup. This cleanup is being hosted with Meijer […]
Join us in learning all about Bats! We will hear from the local students who studied bats and built sculptures, followed by a presentation by lan Ableson. lan will share information on Michigan's nine species of bats. Weather permitting, we will move outdoors and listen for bats in the area using echo meters.
Register at: https://nap.a2gov.org/A2Marshall This #MigratoryBirdDay, let’s give bugs a chance! Migratory birds depend on insects for energy during the breeding season and on their long journeys. Natural areas that migratory birds have depended on for mid-journey food are being transformed into agriculture, housing developments, and even parking lots. Give migratory birds a chance to complete […]
Great for anyone curious about farm life! Meet & greet farm animals. Get close-up to the mighty tractors. Take home vegetable seedlings & farm-fresh eggs. SATURDAY MAY 11TH Two sessions: 9-10:30am & 11am-12:30pm Location: CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE FUTURE - LISD - 4260 ΤΙΡΤON HWY, ADRIAN, MI $10 per family* *Considered to be up to 4 […]
Join the Friends of Peace Park in Sheboygan and cleanup the Deland Park Beach! May 11 9am-12PM Gather at Peace Park Broughton Dr, Sheboygan, WI 53081 For more information or to register, click here!
Register at: https://nap.a2gov.org/A2Molin “Springtime. As the view from the window is getting greener and greener, my heart is getting stronger and stronger.” Let this lyric from Yoko Ono bring you out to strengthen your heart through conservation. A spring morning at Molin Nature Area with NAP offers fresh air, greening nature, and rewarding work supporting […]
Register at: https://nap.a2gov.org/A2Berkshire This nature area does a lot for the health of the Malletts Creekshed and the Huron River Watershed. The rocks and native plants that makeup the natural shoreline along the creek help control stormwater runoff. Stormwater runoff is a big deal - pollution, flooding, and sediments are all threats to clean water […]
https://www.rivernetwork.org/connect-learn/river-rally/ River Network has hosted River Rally for decades, bringing the network together for an infusion of learning, inspiration, and celebration. The joyful and deeply moving experience of River Rally combats feelings of isolation, overwhelm, and burnout for network members working at the intersection of water and justice by building knowledge and skills, diversifying perspectives […]
May 14th from 11am-12:15pm Bloomer Park - 7581 Richardson Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322 It's time to pull Garlic Mustard and we need your help! Help remove the invasive non-native garlic mustard plant from our parks. Volunteers need to bring a refillable water bottle, garden gloves and shoes that can get dirty. Long sleeve […]
Ruminations of a Goat Herder on Invasive Species and Forest Stewardship May 14th Presenter: Ron Rathfon, Purdue University Extension Join us for a presentation on the suitability of prescribed grazing in forests informed by Ron's five-year experiment on the effects of prescribed grazing by goats on invasive shrubs and native plant species in a mixed hardwood […]
This month's topic: Beyond Stewardship Seeds to community has been stitching together seasonal events the last few years, offering Hands on, interactive activities in seed collection, processing, planting, growing, and sharing. Teaming with other regional organizations, we all have been able to offer a pathway for people to grow as many native plants as they […]
Explore our region’s beautiful diversity of spring ephemeral wildflowers and get trained as a Wildflower Ranger through this hands-on service-learning activity removing spring invasive plants. You’ll also learn the basics of spring edible weeds (most of which are related to broccoli!). Attend a training session, then volunteer two more times on your own to become […]
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED For Native Planting Days WITH THE RIVER RAISIN WATERSHED COUNCIL Watershed council staff will bring the tools and materials needed. Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes and bring a water bottle! We have three times and locations. Join us! May 15th starting at 5 pm PETERSBURG, MI- FERNSTROM PARK (Located behind Petersburg Wastewater Treatment […]
Learn how to transform kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost, a natural fertilizer that reduces landfill waste. We'll cover the science behind composting, what materials to include (and avoid), how to choose and maintain your bin, and how to troubleshoot common issues. Leave empowered to create your own compost and contribute to a […]
More information: https://www.canr.msu.edu/ent/events/EIS-Symposium/ The Department of Entomology at Michigan State University is excited to announce the Excellence in Insect Science Symposium 2024. This 2-day event will connect entomology faculty with industry, government, and other partners, building a community of entomologists focused on the symposium theme of: Leveraging Insect Science for Global Grand Challenges. Sessions center on […]
Knotweed (a.k.a bamboo locally) is an invasive plant that spreads rapidly. It can cause damages to your property, lakes and stream corridors. We need your help to control this species. Area experts from the Duluth Collaborative Invasive Species Management Area (DCISMA) will teach you how to identify, map, and slow its spread. Funding is available […]
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED For Native Planting Days WITH THE RIVER RAISIN WATERSHED COUNCIL Watershed council staff will bring the tools and materials needed. Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes and bring a water bottle! We have three times and locations. Join us! May 15th starting at 5 pm PETERSBURG, MI- FERNSTROM PARK (Located behind Petersburg Wastewater Treatment […]
Register at: https://nap.a2gov.org/A2NarrowGauge If you’re ready to “walk the walk” and directly help #EndangeredSpecies, come out for a morning of habitat conservation at Narrow Gauge Way! Exotic plants can take space and nutrients from the native plants our wildlife depend on for food, shelter, and breeding. Join other volunteers and NAP staff for #EndangeredSpeciesDay to […]
A volunteer event is being held on Saturday May 18th in our watershed! At Berberian Woods in Southfield an invasive plant removal/weeding event is being held. Date: 5/18/24 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: At the end of Streamwood, which you enter off 12 Mile, west of Bell Road east of Telegraph. Walk down […]
Join us May 18th from 10am-noon at Linden Park in Birmingham, MI This year’s activities: Removal of Invasive Species-Garlic Mustard. Clean-Up of Trash. Community, churches, schools, environmental groups, scout troops and neighborhood associations are invited to help remove invasive species along the Rouge River. Recommended items to wear & bring: Boots or sturdy shoes, Long […]
Register at: https://nap.a2gov.org/A2BlackPond Celebrate and protect Black Pond Woods for the UN #InternationalDayforBiodiversity! As the UN explains, “When human activities produce greenhouse gases, around half of the emissions remain in the atmosphere, while the other half is absorbed by the land and ocean. These ecosystems – and the biodiversity they contain – are natural carbon […]
Explore our region’s beautiful diversity of spring ephemeral wildflowers and get trained as a Wildflower Ranger through this hands-on service-learning activity removing spring invasive plants. You’ll also learn the basics of spring edible weeds (most of which are related to broccoli!). Attend a training session, then volunteer two more times on your own to become […]
Calling all bird enthusiasts- from seasoned birders to curious beginners! Join other River Raisin Birders for a casual get-together to spot and appreciate the feathered friends in our local area. This opportunity is a chance to learn from more experienced birders and share your own sightings. It’s open to anyone with an interest in birds! […]
Learn, explore, and give back to nature in a friendly setting. In spring (mid-April to June), we’ll revel in the glorious wildflower displays of Britton Woods, while protecting them by removing invasive garlic mustard, dames rocket and bittercress. Enjoy off-trail outdoor exercise and develop a sense of well-being in nature, all while building community with […]
Explore our region’s beautiful diversity of spring ephemeral wildflowers and get trained as a Wildflower Ranger through this hands-on service-learning activity removing spring invasive plants. You’ll also learn the basics of spring edible weeds (most of which are related to broccoli!). Attend a training session, then volunteer two more times on your own to become […]
Explore our region’s beautiful diversity of spring ephemeral wildflowers and get trained as a Wildflower Ranger through this hands-on service-learning activity removing spring invasive plants. You’ll also learn the basics of spring edible weeds (most of which are related to broccoli!). Attend a training session, then volunteer two more times on your own to become […]
Fire practitioners are increasingly involved in working with the media to communicate about fire. Whether covering the aftermath of a destructive wildfire or helping local audiences understand the purpose of prescribed fire, it can be challenging to understand how to work with media outlets to best transmit your message. This webinar series, presented by the […]
Register at: https://nap.a2gov.org/A2BirdHills Weekday conservationists, here’s another Friday afternoon of removing invasive plants for you! Bring a friend or neighbor and close out the week (and the month!) with NAP amongst the beautiful blooming slopes at Bird Hills. You’re sure to spy some lovely wildflowers (and make more space for them!) while pulling bittercress and […]
This year we will have some 100 varieties of native bushes, flowers and trees available. Our sale starts promptly at 10. Feel free to bring your own boxes. All proceeds go towards our work preserving land and water.
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