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  1. Claire Peterson
    Amusing video for the day ... So, October 1st marks the 35th anniversary of EPCOT opening and they just released this old promo video from 1981 showcasing the park and all of the advance technology that went into it including using the "once pesky" water hyacinth to treat waste water on the property as well as produce methane gas for energy.
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    October 15-18, 2018 Mayo Civic Center - Rochester, MN Joint Conference with the North American Invasive Species Management Association http://www.umisc.net/ umisc2016confbook_final2web_101316.pdf
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    The National Invasive Species Council (NISC) has been directed to undertake a National Invasive Species Assessment (NISA) for the United States. Executive Order 13751 indicates that NISC shall “undertake a National Invasive Species Assessment…that evaluates the impact of invasive species on major U.S. assets, including food security, water resources, infrastructure, the environment, human, animal, and plant health, natural resources, cultural identity and resources, and military readiness, from ecological, social, and economic perspectives.” The NISC Secretariat is thus seeking contributions to the first version of the NISA. This will be accomplished through a special issue of the journal Biological Invasions. https://invasivespecies.submittable.com/submit
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    Hosted at the Boardman River Nature Center Join ISN to hear invasive species updates from ISN and its partners - including field season reports, strategic plan review, Go Beyond Beauty news, and much more! Coffee and light refreshments are provided. For fellowship beforehand, bring you lunch early! RSVPs are not required but questions can be directed to ISN Coordinator, Katie Grzesiak - (231) 941-0960 x 29 or kgrzesiak@gtcd.org www.habitatmatters.org
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    Join ISN to remove Japanese barberry from downtown Frankfort! Located next to City Hall, on Main St., this beautiful park is full of barberry and we want to remove the plants and replace them with native species. This is hard but rewarding work - ISN will provide all tools, just bring gloves! For more information, please contact ISN Outreach Specialist, Emily Cook - (231)941-0960 x 20 or ecook@gtcd.org
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    Learn about the effects of invasive Phragmites on recreation and the ecosystem of Saginaw Bay from the deck of a charter fishing boat. Local naturalists will explain the issues caused by invasive Phragmites and showcase areas where treatment has effectively Killed the Majority of the infestation. These free tours last approximately ½ hour and are family-friendly. Each day will focus on a different treatment area. Friday , SEPT. 29 8 am-5 pm Hampton Township treatment site Tours leaving every ½ hour from the Finn Road Boat Launch 2300 N Finn Rd Essexville, MI 48732 SATURDAY, SEPT. 30 8 am-5 pm Vanderbilt Park treatment site Tours leaving every ½ hour from the Quanicassee Boat Launch 4102 Barney Dr Fairegrove, MI 48733 SUNDAY , OCT. 1 8 am-5 pm Standish treatment site Tours leaving every ½ hour from the Eagle Bay Marina 1893 Sagatoo Road, Standish, MI 48658 Phragmites Boat Tour-2.pdf
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    Summer 2017 Partner Update from the Keweenaw Invasive Species Management Area KISMA Partner Update summer 2017-1.pdf
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    Help us collect native wildflower and grass seeds that will be replanted throughout the park! This is a great activity for the family to enjoy the outdoors. No experience is necessary and instruction on plant identification will be provided. Meet at the Whitford Lake parking area and we’ll take a short walk to our plant propagation area. Please dress to be in an open prairie area and be sure to bring along some water. GPS coordinates: 42°18'40.7"N 85°21'37.9"W.
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    This neat sand prairie and oak barrens needs ongoing removal of invasive plants to keep it in good condition! Our spring prescribed burn helped set back many of the invasive shrubs, but let’s go after any that remain! Removing invasive shrubs will allow all of the neat native grasses and wildflowers to thrive. Meet at the Halfmoon Lake parking lot to help out. From North Territorial Road, take Hankerd Road north until you see the entrance on the left. GPS coordinates: 42.416555, -83.998425.
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    Celebrate National Public Lands Day with us! We will likely be collecting native prairie seed from grasses and wildflowers to restore lakeplain prairie. Meet at the park headquarters at 2800 State Park Road, Monroe, MI 48162. GPS coordinates: 41.92390,-83.3455
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    Let’s keep invasive shrubs out of our beautiful dunes by removing pesky Japanese barberry and other unwanted plants like privet and autumn olive from the forest! Volunteers will learn to identify these unwanted shrubs and will join in the effort to restore our native forest type by cutting and removing them. Please meet on time at the trailhead near the entrance to the Felt Mansion. We’ll hike about a mile to the work location along the South Trail. GPS coordinates: 42.69606, -86.19442.
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    Glossy buckthorn, a non-native wetland invader, doesn’t stand a chance to take over if we keep removing it from this fen. Please join us in this effort! Meet at the East Graham Boat Launch parking lot on the north side of Predmore Road in the park’s North Unit. GPS coordinates: 42.786267, -83.190904 ***Waterproof boots, either knee-high rubber boots or hip waders, are recommended for this site, but not necessary. Rubber boots are available to borrow, upon request. Old boots that you don’t mind getting muddy will work too.
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    Help keep our critical dunes free of invasive plants! Volunteers will help remove common privet, Japanese barberry, non-native honeysuckle and other misfit plants from the nature trail before they spread to the high dunes. No experience is necessary and volunteers will be trained to identify target species. Meet at the picnic area south of the campground. Travel past the park headquarters towards the campground; the picnic area will be on the left. Please arrive on time as we will be hiking to the work location. GPS coordinates: 41.907001, -86.591755.
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    We will continue to remove invasive shrubs to restore these prairie remnants. Join us for the fun! Our shrub cutting efforts will give the native, sun-loving prairie plants more room to grow. Meet on Waterloo Road just west of M-52. GPS coordinates: 42.34670,-84.04250 ***This site has been known to have ground-nesting, stinging insects; please bring your sting relief kit if you are allergic.
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    Join the DNR and Belle Isle Conservancy for Stewardship Saturdays. Our summer projects will include cutting invasive, non-native shrubs and stump treating them with herbicide to restore the wet mesic flatwoods. We will focus on scattered shrubs throughout the woodland. The site may be wet or muddy so please bring appropriate footwear or wear old shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Meet at the Belle Isle Nature Center parking lot. GPS coordinates: 42.3471816,-82.964199
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    Come help us protect our precious dunes and forest systems by taking out harmful invasive species that can alter habitat for native birds and plants! Volunteers will be trained to identify and remove these unwanted plants to help protect our native forests. We will be traveling on and off trail and hiking up some steep dunes so please be prepared to spend the day in the woods in some tough terrain! Join in by meeting at the Homestead Trail trailhead at the Gillette Visitor Center (located at the east end of the parking lot). GPS coordinates: 43.121436, -86.265354.
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    Help us remove invasive shrubs from the edges of prairies. Our spring prescribed burn helped set back many of the invasive shrubs, but let’s go after any that remain to allow all of the neat native grasses and wildflowers to thrive. Meet at the Meadow Picnic Area parking lot. GPS coordinates: 42.5043,-83.7020
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    Want to help remove invasive shrubs from a high quality natural area? Then join us! We’ll be cutting in an area within Haven Hill Natural Area to remove scattered shrubs. We want to keep these invasive, non-native shrubs from moving farther into this beautiful woodland. Meet at the bike trailhead parking lot on the north side of Livingston Road between Duck Lake and Waterbury Roads. GPS coordinates: 42.639536, -83.576926 Please arrive early as we may caravan to another parking area closer to the worksite.
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    Join the DNR and Belle Isle Conservancy for stewardship Saturdays. Our summer projects will include cutting invasive, non-native shrubs and stump treating them with herbicide to restore the wet mesic flatwoods. We will focus on scattered shrubs throughout the woodland. The site may be wet or muddy so please bring appropriate footwear or wear old shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Meet on Woodside Drive near Lakeside Drive and Central Avenue. GPS coordinates: 42.3446 -82.9614
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    Enjoy a beautiful summer day at this nice reclaimed site! Volunteers will hand pull spotted knapweed and Canada thistle from the open areas allowing native flora to grow and thrive with Volunteer Steward Wayne G.! Please wear long sleeves and long pants as some may be sensitive to vegetation. Please also plan to bring a pair of gardening gloves (we’ll have some to loan as well). We’ll be working in the open sun so please also plan to bring a hat and plenty of water. Meet at the end of Willow Rd. From the main park entrance continue south on Thornton Dr. Turn right on Willow. GPS coordinates: 41.985645, -86.553083.
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    Join in to help remove spotted knapweed from these beautiful open dunes! This invasive pest grows in open sun and sandy soils and has its sights set on our dunes! You can help protect the dunes by preventing the spread of spotted knapweed. We’ll have gloves to lend but you are welcome to bring your own favorite pair. Please also wear long sleeves and pants to protect your skin. We’ll be working in the open sun so please also plan to bring a hat and plenty of water. Meet at the first beach parking area south of the entrance booth. GPS coordinates: 43.23663, -86.34196.
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    Hankerd dry sand prairie and oak barrens is a neat place that needs ongoing removal of invasive plants to keep it in good condition! We may be pulling spotted knapweed, so please wear long pants and long sleeves as some individuals are sensitive to this plant. We may also cut or foliar herbicide small autumn olive shrubs. So, come for a smorgasbord of invasive plant control to maintain this special ecosystem and the neat native plants that grow here! Meet at the Halfmoon Lake parking lot to help out. From North Territorial Road, take Hankerd Road north until you see the entrance on the left. GPS coordinates: 42.416555, -83.998425
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    Help us stay ahead of the glossy buckthorn that threatens to take over this unique fen site. We will cut and pile these invasive shrubs. Meet at the East Graham Boat Launch parking lot on the north side of Predmore Road in the park’s North Unit. GPS coordinates: 42.786267, -83.190904 ***Waterproof boots, either knee-high rubber boots or hip waders, are recommended for this site, but not necessary. Rubber boots are available to borrow, upon request. Old boots that you don’t mind getting muddy will work too.
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    Volunteers can enjoy a beautiful walk along the North Country Trail and a nice morning in the prairie with Volunteer Steward Beth W.! We’ll work together to help protect this unique upland prairie by pulling spotted knapweed. Please arrive on time as we’ll enjoy a short hike to the work location. Long sleeves and long pants are recommended as some people may be sensitive to this plant. Please also plan to bring a pair of garden gloves. Meet at the North Country Trail parking area off of Norris/Yankee Springs Rd. Turn west into the NCT trailhead parking area. GPS coordinates: 42.605545, -85.462838.
  25. Claire Peterson
    Hi everyone! Another request for identification help! Pokeweed or knotweed? Again, leaning towards pokeweed but wanted to get an expert opinion.
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