- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Waterloo Recreation Area Workday - Invasive Species Removal
ORGANIZATION: Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Division, Stewardship Unit
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Saturday, December 3, 2016
Waterloo Recreation Area, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
We will remove invasive shrubs to restore this fen wetland; join in the fun! Our shrub cutting efforts will give the native, sun-loving prairie plants more room to grow and keep glossy buckthorn from invading. We'll be covering as much ground as possible and continuing work started in October and November. Meet at the small parking lot on the southeast corner of Glenn and Mt. Hope Roads. Waterproof boots are recommended for this site. Rubber boots are available to borrow, upon request; first come first served (please specify size). GPS coordinates: 42.3123,-84.2093
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About Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Division, Stewardship Unit
Location:
4631 Bishop Lake Rd, DNR Stewardship Field Office, Howell, MI 48843, US
Mission Statement
To preserve, protect and restore the natural and cultural resources present within Michigan State Parks for this and future generations.
Description
Volunteers will help steward natural areas (woodlands, wetlands, prairies, etc.) within Michigan state parks and recreation areas. These efforts will help protect entire ecosystems as well as individual species - especially those in greatest need of conservation ("Species of Special Concern" and those whose populations are "Threatened" or "Endangered").
Currently, Core Volunteer Stewards are volunteering at monthly volunteer workdays on weekends at 7 southeast Michigan parks and recreation areas. Volunteers do a variety of activities throughout the year including: removing invasive non-native plants, collecting seed from native plants, and planting native seedlings. Volunteers can also participate in a number of Individual Projects like Insect Monitoring, Photographic Monitoring and Invasive Plant Mapping - to name a few.
No previous experience is need to participate, though some training might be necessary for certain projects.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
16345 McClure RoadChelsea, MI 48118
DATE POSTED
October 14, 2016
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Botany
- Environmental Education
- Gardening
- Horticulture
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A