- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Come help out Kensington Metropark Remove Invasive Shrubs August 20
ORGANIZATION: Huron-Clinton Metroparks
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Volunteers are an essential part of the fight against invasives and the continued work of restoring and conserving our natural areas. Without your work many native plants, wildflowers, and animals are crowded out. Your help allows the Metroparks to flourish and be enjoyed for generations to come.
Volunteers can register to remove invasive shrubs like autumn-olive, buckthorn, and honeysuckle from the Huron-Clinton Metroparks. This workday involves cutting down invasive shrubs with handsaws/loppers and treating the cut stumps with herbicide.
All necessary tools and equipment will be provided, as will water (we encourage to bring your reusable water bottle) and snacks. Please dress for outdoor work and weather (long pants, close toed shoes, rain gear, bug spray/sun screen, etc.) If you have a favorite pair of work/gardening gloves, bring them! If you don't, we will provide some.
All workdays are from 10am - 1pm. To preregister, please contact Summer Kennedy - Volunteer Coordinator, at naturevolunteer@metroparks.com or 517-494-6053.
A liability waiver is required; if under 18, a parent/legal guardian needs to sign as well.
More opportunities with Huron-Clinton Metroparks
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Huron-Clinton Metroparks
Location:
13000 High Ridge Drive, Brighton, MI 48114, US
Mission Statement
The Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority, a regional park system created in 1940 by the citizens of Southeast Michigan, provides excellent recreational and educational opportunities while serving as stewards of its natural resources. Our efforts are guided by the belief that the use of parks and exposure to natural environments enhance society’s health and quality of life.
Description
Every year, thousands of volunteers are needed to help out at the Metroparks to help preserve preserve the Metroparks and enhance the environment for generations to come. Volunteers of all skill level and interests are welcome!
Volunteers will give their time to nature or farm centers, or at Historic Wolcott Mill, to enrich the experience of every visitor. Nature lovers can plant and maintain flower gardens, or survey some of the Metroparks' plant and animal life. If you enjoy handy work, you can paint and refurbish signs, exhibits, and smaller buildings.
If golf is your favorite pastime, we can use your help on the fairways. Help maintain the pace of play, repair ball marks on the greens, move tee markers, clean trash, and perform other tasks that make golfing at one of the Metroparks' courses a most enjoyable past time.
Natural areas within the Metroparks need your help, too. Learn about supporting our native plant populations by removing invasive trees, shrubs, and plants, or collecting seeds to be sown at restoration sites within the Metroparks.
The Metroparks will provide all necessary tools and equipment, including water and snacks. Volunteer opportunities are available throughout the week and weekends. Individuals and volunteer group opportunities are available.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Kensington Metropark4570 Huron River ParkwayMeet at Nature Center ParkingMilford, MI 48380
DATE POSTED
July 6, 2015
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Outdoor Recreation
- Environmental Science
- Community Outreach
- Habitat Restoration
- Botany
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- 3 hours
- A liability waiver is required; if under 18, a parent/legal guardian needs to sign as well