- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Pinckney Recreation Area - Spotted Knapweed Pull Workday
ORGANIZATION: Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Division, Stewardship Unit
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
"Advanced registration is strongly encouraged for groups larger than five."
"All minors (under 18) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian or adult group leader"
Saturday, June 23 2018
Pinckney Recreation Area, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Keep spotted knapweed, Japanese hedge parsley and other invasive weeds at bay to protect the neat dry sand prairie and oak barrens near Hankerd Road. Wearing a long sleeved shirt, long pants and gloves is recommended as some individuals are sensitive to contact with spotted knapweed plants. Meet at the Halfmoon Lake parking lot closest to Hankerd Road. Map: 42.414,-83.9955 From North Territorial Road, take Hankerd Road north until you see the parking lot on the left.
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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
8555 Silver HillPinckney, MI 48169
DATE POSTED
March 23, 2018
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Environmental Science
- Habitat Restoration
- Gardening
- Botany
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Steward Volunteer Registration form (http://www.michigan.gov/documents/3145_171017_7.pdf)