February 2018

Assist us in clearing out invasive shrubs that could take over neat prairie remnants and crowd out native plants. We will try to cover a lot of ground over the winter, so please come prepared to hike a distance. Meet at the Riverbend Picnic Area parking lot.
Map/GPS coordinates: 42.504968, -83.709577
More Info: http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-10366_10871-162412--,00.html

Join us at Fort Custer for this Super Invasive Bowl matchup of stewards vs. black locust!  Volunteer stewards will win the battle against these small, pesky invaders that threaten to take over our prairie systems.  We’ll be working in one of the open restored areas along the drive to Whitford Lake so please dress accordingly as it could be windy!  In the event of deep snow, snow shoes might be helpful but not necessary.  Please meet at the park headquarters and we will caravan to the work site.   
GPS coordinates:  42.324901, -85.351755. 
More Info: http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-10366_10871-162412--,00.html

The Graham Lake Fen Complex needs your help. Come cut and pile glossy buckthorn and other shrubs that threaten this unique ecosystem. Meet at the East Graham Boat Launch parking lot on the north side of Predmore Road in the park’s North Unit.
Map/GPS coordinates: 42.786267, -83.190904 
***Waterproof boots, either knee-high rubber boots or hip waders, are recommended for this site. Knee-high rubber boots are available to borrow, upon request (please specify size). Availability is limited; first come, first served.
More Info: http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-10366_10871-162412--,00.html

Thickets of black locust and other invasive shrubs don’t belong in this sand prairie and oak barrens ecosystem. Help remove them and make room for some neat, native plants. Meet at the Halfmoon Lake entrance to help out. From North Territorial Road, take Hankerd Road north until you see the entrance on the left.
Map/GPS coordinates: 42.4140822,-83.9927 
More Info: http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-10366_10871-162412--,00.html

Join us for stewardship Saturdays. Our winter project will focus on cutting invasive shrubs, especially glossy and common buckthorn and honeysuckle, to restore the wet mesic flatwoods on the island. Meet on Vista Drive at the parking area across from the athletic fields and building.
Map/GPS coordinates: 42.340013, -82.979474
More Info: http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-10366_10871-162412--,00.html

Join us for a morning removing Japanese barberry and other invasive woody shrubs from some lesser traveled portions of Grand Mere State Park!  No experience is necessary as many of these plants stand out from our native understory species and are easy to identify in the winter.  Meet at the small parking area at the end of Willow Dr.  Please arrive on time as we’ll caravan/carpool to the work location (limited parking). 
GPS coordinates:  41.985645, -86.553083.  
More Info: http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-10366_10871-162412--,00.html

We will be searching for oriental bittersweet and invasive shrubs in the higher quality areas of McClure woods. Help us cut scattered, outlier invasives to keep them from taking over; the native flora and fauna will thank us. Please arrive on time so we can get a prompt start and cover a lot of ground. Meet at the park headquarters at 16345 McClure Road in Chelsea.
Map/GPS coordinates: 42.33298, -84.10672 
More Info: http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-10366_10871-162412--,00.html

Come help us remove Japanese barberry that has invaded this high-quality portion of the dunes!  We’ll take a beautiful walk along the trails in the forest searching for invasive plants… while keeping our eyes open for signs of hemlock woolly adelgid!  No experience is necessary!  Meet at the park headquarters and we will caravan or walk to the work site. 
GPS coordinates:  42.337038, -86.301764.
More Info: http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-10366_10871-162412--,00.html

Join us in removing invasive shrubs and vines from a high quality natural area! We’ll be removing a smorgasbord of invasive species and we need your help. Meet at the bike trailhead parking lot on the north side of Livingston Road between Duck Lake and Waterbury Roads.
Map/GPS coordinates: 42.639536, -83.576926
More Info: http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-10366_10871-162412--,00.html