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Highland Recreation Area Volunteer Work Day
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untilWe will likely be pulling garlic mustard. Plants may be small but they should still be visible. 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 -
Waterloo Recreation Area Volunteer Work Day
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untilHelp us remove oriental bittersweet and invasive shrubs from the higher quality areas of McClure woods. We need to remove scattered outlier invasives and patches of bittersweet to keep them from taking over and crowding out our native plants. 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 -
Waterloo Recreation Area Volunteer Work Day
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untilWe 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-
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Van Buren State Park Volunteer Work Day
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untilCome 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-
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Grand Mere State Park Volunteer Work Day
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untilJoin 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-
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untilJoin 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
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Pinckney Recreation Area Volunteer Work Day
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untilThickets 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-
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Bald Mountain Recreation Area Volunteer Work Day
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untilThe 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-
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Island Lake Recreation Area Volunteer Work Day
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untilAssist 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-
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Fort Custer Recreation Area Super Invasive Bowl Volunteer Work Day
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untilJoin 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-
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Highland Recreation Area Volunteer Work Day
Claire Peterson posted a calendar event in Community Calendar
untilJoin 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-
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P.J. Hoffmaster State Park Volunteer Work Day
Claire Peterson posted a calendar event in Community Calendar
untilHardy hikers wanted! Enjoy a nice winter day in the woods and help us search for unwanted rogue shrubs like Japanese barberry! We’ll be going off trail to find small invasive plant populations before they turn into a big problem! Meet at the entrance to the campground. Comfortable hiking boots are recommended as we plan on hiking both on and off trail. GPS coordinates: 43.137401, -86.269805. More Info: http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-10366_10871-162412--,00.html-
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Waterloo Recreation Area Volunteer Work Day
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untilWe will remove invasive glossy buckthorn and others to restore this fen wetland; join in the fun! Our efforts will give the native, sun-loving prairie plants more room to grow and keep glossy buckthorn from invading. We'll be trekking deep into the fen so bring your sense of adventure. Meet at the small parking lot on the southeast corner of Glenn and Mt. Hope Roads. Map/GPS coordinates: 42.3123,-84.2093 ***Waterproof boots, either knee-high rubber boots or hip waders, are recommended for this site. Rubber boots are available to borrow, upon request; first come first served (please specify size). More Info: http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-10366_10871-162412--,00.html-
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untilJoin 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
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Pinckney Recreation Area Volunteer Work Day
Claire Peterson posted a calendar event in Community Calendar
untilCome out and help remove invasive black locust and other shrubs that don't belong in this dry sand prairie and oak barrens, making room for 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 Don’t forget daylight saving time starts today; set your clocks an hour ahead or you could be an hour late to the workday! -
Bald Mountain Recreation Area Volunteer Work Day
Claire Peterson posted a calendar event in Community Calendar
untilGlossy buckthorn and other invasive, non-native shrubs, continue to slowly move into the Graham Lake Fen area. Let’s stop them in their tracks and protect this rare type of wetland. 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.-
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Highland Recreation Area Volunteer Work Day
Claire Peterson posted a calendar event in Community Calendar
untilStop oriental bittersweet and several invasive shrub species from invading this beautiful natural area. We will work in a few thicker areas to slow the spread of these plants farther into Haven Hill Natural Area. 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 -
Island Lake Recreation Area Volunteer Work Day
Claire Peterson posted a calendar event in Community Calendar
untilHelp remove autumn olive and other invasive shrubs from the Meadow unit. We need your help to restore these prairies and adjacent woodlands! This work will give native flora and fauna a fighting chance. Meet at the Meadow Picnic Area parking lot. Map/GPS coordinates: 42.5043,-83.7020