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Stewardship Workday at Barton Nature Area

Barton Nature Area 1970 S Huron Parkway, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

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 […]

Stewardship Workday at Barton Nature Area

Barton Nature Area 1970 S Huron Parkway, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Pre-register through VolunteerHub https://nap.a2gov.org/Barton072523 Barton Nature Area is a 98-acre park with many trails along the Huron River. The Border to Border (B2B) trail is anticipated to go through the section of trail here that joins the footbridges on the east and west sides. Join other volunteers for our second and final Trail Work Tuesday […]

Stewardship Workday at Barton Nature Area

Barton Nature Area 1970 S Huron Parkway, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Pre-register through VolunteerHub https://nap.a2gov.org/Barton071823 Across the river from Bird Hills, Barton offers a different experience of nature than the steep climbs and sprawling forest. Most of Barton is flat and contains large areas of prairie, wetland, and old (farm) fields. You can get right down to the river on some of the trails and get […]

Stewardship Workday at Barton Nature Area

Barton Nature Area 1970 S Huron Parkway, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Pre-register through VolunteerHub https://nap.a2gov.org/Barton062523 Across the river from Bird Hills, Barton offers a different experience of nature than the steep climbs and sprawling forest. Most of Barton is flat and contains large areas of prairie, wetland, and old (farm) fields. You can get right down to the river on some of the trails, and get […]

Community Science: Nest Box Monitoring with NAP

Barton Nature Area 1970 S Huron Parkway, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Introducing: Nest Box Monitoring! This new Community Science program monitors bird nest boxes in Ann Arbor parks. Volunteers keep track of which species are nesting in park boxes, and check on the health of the nest and nestlings. Nest box monitors also help keep invasive House Sparrows from breeding in the parks by removing House […]

Stewardship Workday at Barton Nature Area/World Water Day

Barton Nature Area 1970 S Huron Parkway, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

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 […]

Stewardship Workday at Barton Nature Area

Barton Nature Area 1970 S Huron Parkway, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Register at tinyurl.com/Barton110622. Popular for sunsets, photography, fishing, birding, or a scenic stroll, Barton Nature Area provides access to Barton Pond, which provides 85% of Ann Arbor’s drinking water. The park is a matrix of old field, dry prairie, wet meadow and shrubland, mesic forest, and emergent marsh. Come enjoy the crisp fresh air of […]

Stewardship Workday at Barton Nature Area

Barton Nature Area 1970 S Huron Parkway, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Register at tinyurl.com/Barton100822 October is a wonderful time to witness the diverse flora that Barton Nature Area has to offer. From the moisture-loving Joe-pye-weed of the wet meadows to the big and little bluestems of the dry prairie, when you visit Barton, you know you’re in for a treat. This natural area has come a […]

Stewardship Workday at Barton Nature Area

Barton Nature Area 1970 S Huron Parkway, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

The land at Barton Nature Area was purchased in the 1960s from Detroit Edison, who used Barton Dam for electric power production. Barton is the only dam in the city still used to generate electricity, but now the city sells the electricity to DTE. Historically, the entire oxbow area was cleared for farming due to […]

Stewardship Workday At Barton Nature Area

Barton Nature Area 1970 S Huron Parkway, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Register at tinyurl.com/Barton082722. Located along the Huron River, this park is home to an interesting phenomenon known as the Barton Oxbow. This U-shaped bend in the river suggests a few ideas about the history of this area before it was farmed. Though likely prairie and oak savanna in the past, Barton Nature Area now has […]

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