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14 people are interested
Belle Isle Park - Invasive Shrubs Removal Workday
ORGANIZATION: Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Division, Stewardship Unit
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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14 people are interested
"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, November 18, 2017
Belle Isle Park, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Our last stewardship Saturday of the year will be cutting invasive, non-native shrubs and stump treating them with herbicide to restore this special wet mesic flatwoods. Spotting invasive shrubs, which stay green longer than our natives, is easier this time of year so we can do a thorough job. Join us for our last stewardship Saturday of 2017! Meet on Woodside Drive at the trailhead parking area just north of the canal bridge on the left. From The Strand, pass the athletic fields and Vista Drive then turn left at the next road (there is a brick bathroom building at the corner). GPS coordinates: 42.340386, -82.968116
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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
E. Jefferson & E. Grand Blvd.Detroit, MI 48207
DATE POSTED
September 25, 2017
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Habitat Restoration
- Gardening
- Botany
- Horticulture
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A