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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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