In addition to the annual Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program (CLMP) training to be held in conjunction with the 2017 Michigan Lake and Stream Associations Annual Conference, MiCorps staff will also be offering a training session in the western Upper Peninsula to teach residents how to get involved in the program and how to monitor their lakes. This free training is required for a number of different parameters offered by the program. Whether you have been involved with the program for a number of years, just getting started, or just curious as to how it may help you protect your favorite lake, everyone is encouraged and invited to attend this free event. Food, lodging, and transportation are the responsibility of each attendee. A lunch will be available to order.
CLMP UP Training Agenda
Please RSVP to: Jim Novitski, jjnovitski@gmail.com
Please Note: To monitor your lake through the CLMP, you need to register at www.micorps.net/lake-monitoring/become-a-volunteer, or contact Jean Roth at jroth@mlswa.org or 989-257-3715. The CLMP training is free, but there are small fees to enroll in the program itself. Anyone interested is welcome at the free training, whether their lake is enrolled in the program or not.
CLMP UP Training Agenda
Please RSVP to: Jim Novitski, jjnovitski@gmail.com
Please Note: To monitor your lake through the CLMP, you need to register at www.micorps.net/lake-monitoring/become-a-volunteer, or contact Jean Roth at jroth@mlswa.org or 989-257-3715. The CLMP training is free, but there are small fees to enroll in the program itself. Anyone interested is welcome at the free training, whether their lake is enrolled in the program or not.
Join ISN & local partners to remove invasive garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) from Magoon Creek Natural Area. Then, stay after for a delicious garlic mustard-themed lunch. This is a workbee for all ages! All volunteers will also receive an ISN tee shirt as a thank you for participating.
Dress for the weather, and bring garden gloves if you prefer. We will work rain or shine!
RSVPs are recommended to ensure lunch will be available. You can sign up here.
When: Friday, May 12, 2017 - 9:00am-12:00pm
Where: Meet at the Manistee United Methodist Church, next to the Ramsdell Theater. We will carpool to Magoon Creek Natural Area and return to the church for lunch after!
Contact: Emily Cook, ISN Outreach Specialist, (231)941-0960 x20 or email ecook@gtcd.org.
Dress for the weather, and bring garden gloves if you prefer. We will work rain or shine!
RSVPs are recommended to ensure lunch will be available. You can sign up here.
When: Friday, May 12, 2017 - 9:00am-12:00pm
Where: Meet at the Manistee United Methodist Church, next to the Ramsdell Theater. We will carpool to Magoon Creek Natural Area and return to the church for lunch after!
Contact: Emily Cook, ISN Outreach Specialist, (231)941-0960 x20 or email ecook@gtcd.org.
Join ISN & local partners to remove invasive garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) from the Natural Education Reserve by the Boardman River Nature Center. Then, stay after for a delicious garlic mustard-themed lunch. This is a workbee for all ages! All volunteers will also receive an ISN tee shirt as a thank you for participating.
Dress for the weather, and bring garden gloves if you prefer. We will work rain or shine!
RSVPs are recommended to ensure lunch will be available. You can sign up here.
When: Saturday, May 13, 2017 - 9:00am-12:00pm
Where: Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Rd., Traverse City, MI 49685
Contact: Emily Cook, ISN Outreach Specialist, (231)941-0960 x20 or email ecook@gtcd.org.
Dress for the weather, and bring garden gloves if you prefer. We will work rain or shine!
RSVPs are recommended to ensure lunch will be available. You can sign up here.
When: Saturday, May 13, 2017 - 9:00am-12:00pm
Where: Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Rd., Traverse City, MI 49685
Contact: Emily Cook, ISN Outreach Specialist, (231)941-0960 x20 or email ecook@gtcd.org.
Did you know that garlic mustard is one of the few plants that retains its green color when used in papermaking? Join the Invasive Species Network (ISN) and Grand Traverse Conservation District to make paper out of this invasive species! Hear a presentation on the alternative uses of invasive plant species and then make your own paper to take home. All materials are provided and there is no cost to participate.
RSVPs are highly recommended! You can sign up here.
When: Saturday, May 13, 2017 - 1:30pm-3:00pm
Where: Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Rd., Traverse City, MI 49685
Contact: Emily Cook, ISN Outreach Specialist, (231)941-0960 x20 or ecook@gtcd.org
RSVPs are highly recommended! You can sign up here.
When: Saturday, May 13, 2017 - 1:30pm-3:00pm
Where: Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Rd., Traverse City, MI 49685
Contact: Emily Cook, ISN Outreach Specialist, (231)941-0960 x20 or ecook@gtcd.org
Join ISN & local partners to remove invasive garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) from Tank Hill in Frankfort. Then, stay after for a delicious garlic mustard-themed lunch. This is a workbee for all ages! All volunteers will also receive an ISN tee shirt as a thank you for participating.
Dress for the weather, and bring garden gloves if you prefer. We will work rain or shine!
RSVPs are recommended to ensure lunch will be available. You can sign up here.
When: Friday, May 19, 2017 - 9:00am-12:00pm
Where: Meet at the First Congregational Church in downtown Frankfort. We will carpool to Tank Hill to work and return to the church after for lunch!
Contact: Emily Cook, ISN Outreach Specialist, (231)941-0960 x20 or email ecook@gtcd.org.
Dress for the weather, and bring garden gloves if you prefer. We will work rain or shine!
RSVPs are recommended to ensure lunch will be available. You can sign up here.
When: Friday, May 19, 2017 - 9:00am-12:00pm
Where: Meet at the First Congregational Church in downtown Frankfort. We will carpool to Tank Hill to work and return to the church after for lunch!
Contact: Emily Cook, ISN Outreach Specialist, (231)941-0960 x20 or email ecook@gtcd.org.
Join ISN & local partners to remove invasive garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) from Clay Cliffs Natural Area in Leland. Then, stay after for a delicious garlic mustard-themed lunch. This is a workbee for all ages! All volunteers will also receive an ISN tee shirt as a thank you for participating.
Dress for the weather, and bring garden gloves if you prefer. We will work rain or shine!
RSVPs are recommended to ensure lunch will be available. You can sign up here.
When: Saturday, May 20, 2017 - 9:00am-12:00pm
Where: Meet at the Leland Library to carpool to Clay Cliffs Natural Area. We will return to the library after working to enjoy lunch!
Contact: Emily Cook, ISN Outreach Specialist, (231)941-0960 x20 or email ecook@gtcd.org.
Dress for the weather, and bring garden gloves if you prefer. We will work rain or shine!
RSVPs are recommended to ensure lunch will be available. You can sign up here.
When: Saturday, May 20, 2017 - 9:00am-12:00pm
Where: Meet at the Leland Library to carpool to Clay Cliffs Natural Area. We will return to the library after working to enjoy lunch!
Contact: Emily Cook, ISN Outreach Specialist, (231)941-0960 x20 or email ecook@gtcd.org.
Join ISN and the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy as we work to remove invasive baby's breath from Elberta Beach in Benzie County! Spreading easily over northwest Michigan's beaches and dunes, baby's breath crowds out native plants and degrades important habitat. We need your help to restore Elberta Beach back to a diverse, healthy landscape! With a deep taproot, removal is hard work but extremely rewarding. Shovels and other tools will be provided but please bring your own work gloves to protect your hands while using shovels. Long pants are recommended as there is some poison ivy on the beach. We will meet at Elberta Beach parking lot. Water and other refreshments will be provided.
As an extra thank you to volunteers, each particpant will receive coupons to both Stormcloud Brewing and the Crescent Bakery. There will also be a drawing at the end of each workbee for additional prizes including discounts to The Cabbage Shed and Frank Z, packets of wildflower seeds, ISN tee-shirts, and more!
Feel free to join us at one or all of the following dates!
Thursday, May 25 - 9:00am-12:00pm Thursday, June 1 - 9:00am-12:00pm Saturday, June 17 - 9:00am-12:00pm Thursday, July 6 - 9:00am-12:00pm Saturday, July 15 - 9:00am-12:00pm Thursday, August 3 - 9:00am-12:00pm '
Contact: Emily Cook, ISN Outreach Specialist, (231)941-0960 x20 or ecook@gtcd.org
As an extra thank you to volunteers, each particpant will receive coupons to both Stormcloud Brewing and the Crescent Bakery. There will also be a drawing at the end of each workbee for additional prizes including discounts to The Cabbage Shed and Frank Z, packets of wildflower seeds, ISN tee-shirts, and more!
Feel free to join us at one or all of the following dates!
Thursday, May 25 - 9:00am-12:00pm Thursday, June 1 - 9:00am-12:00pm Saturday, June 17 - 9:00am-12:00pm Thursday, July 6 - 9:00am-12:00pm Saturday, July 15 - 9:00am-12:00pm Thursday, August 3 - 9:00am-12:00pm '
Contact: Emily Cook, ISN Outreach Specialist, (231)941-0960 x20 or ecook@gtcd.org