Join the SWxSW Corner CISMA in the Paw Paw Amphitheater to learn about invasive species, and how we can stop their spread!
ISN is partnering with Benzie Conservation District, the Crystal Lake and Watershed Association, and the Department of Environmental Quality to host a “Landing Blitz” in Benzie County! This event is a collaborative outreach campaign to raise awareness about preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species through recreational boating and related activities. Taking preventative steps (i.e. cleaning your boat and live wells) before moving to another lake can make an incredible difference in the battle against invasive species.
Please join us on Saturday, July 1, from noon-3:00pm at the DNR’s new Crystal Lake Boating Access Site, just off of M-115 and Mollineaux Road.Volunteers will be on site to deliver information on how to stop unwanted aquatic hitchhikers. Additionally, we will provide demonstrations on how to properly rinse your boat by utilizing the permanent boat washing station on site, owned and operated by the CLWA. Boaters will be greeted with free outreach materials and goodies (like microfiber towels), while supplies last. This is a wonderful opportunity to take great steps towards protecting our region’s natural ecology – and it takes just a few extra moments on what we are hoping will be a beautiful 4th of July weekend!
Help make Benzie County’s “Landing Blitz” a success by taking a break on Crystal Lake! These events are being held all over the state during the first week of July – join the invasive species efforts happening in your region!
Contact: Emily Cook, ISN Outreach Specialist, (231)941-0960 x20 or email ecook@gtcd.org
Please join us on Saturday, July 1, from noon-3:00pm at the DNR’s new Crystal Lake Boating Access Site, just off of M-115 and Mollineaux Road.Volunteers will be on site to deliver information on how to stop unwanted aquatic hitchhikers. Additionally, we will provide demonstrations on how to properly rinse your boat by utilizing the permanent boat washing station on site, owned and operated by the CLWA. Boaters will be greeted with free outreach materials and goodies (like microfiber towels), while supplies last. This is a wonderful opportunity to take great steps towards protecting our region’s natural ecology – and it takes just a few extra moments on what we are hoping will be a beautiful 4th of July weekend!
Help make Benzie County’s “Landing Blitz” a success by taking a break on Crystal Lake! These events are being held all over the state during the first week of July – join the invasive species efforts happening in your region!
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
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
Eaton Conservation District and Mid-Michigan Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area, (MM-CISMA), are hosting an Invasive Species survey on Thursday, July 20th, from 2 – 4:30 pm. at Crandell Park, 3424 E. Clinton Trail, Charlotte, MI 48813. Please join us and learn about identifying invasive plants in our area and how to report them on MSU’s MISIN smart phone app. This is a great way for youth and adults to learn about invasive plants and help our environment!
For more information and RSVP, please call at Eaton Conservation District @ ph. 517-543-1512 x 5 or email sue.spagnuolo@macd.org. Be prepared for an enjoyable walk around the lake! Please bring water and wear attire suitable for walking and the day's weather.
For more information and RSVP, please call at Eaton Conservation District @ ph. 517-543-1512 x 5 or email sue.spagnuolo@macd.org. Be prepared for an enjoyable walk around the lake! Please bring water and wear attire suitable for walking and the day's weather.
Join the SWxSW Corner CISMA at Pilgrim Haven Preserve to learn how to report invasive species using the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network, survey the effects of continued shrubby invasive species management, and view a demonstration Japanese Knotweed treatment.