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Stewardship Workday - 19th Annual Garlic Mustard Weed-Out Day
ORGANIZATION: Natural Area Preservation
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Garlic Mustard Weed-Out Day is an annual tradition! On one day, volunteers hand-pull invasive garlic mustard in natural areas all around Ann Arbor! Garlic mustard is an aggressive invasive plant which can quickly crowd out native plant species and decrease natural diversity in the woods. Identifying and pulling garlic mustard is fun and easy for all ages, making this is a great volunteer opportunity for families. Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. All minors must present a completed release form, and should be accompanied by a guardian. Tools, snacks, and know-how provided.
Participating parks:
- White Oak - Meet at the park entrance on White Oak Drive.
- Hannah - Meet at the west end of Bath Street, off 7th, just north of Huron.
- Black Pond Woods - Meet us on Tibbits Ct, off of Pontiac Trail.
- Marshall - Meet in the parking lot off Dixboro Road, north of Plymouth Road
- Riverwood - Meet us near the park sign on Riverwood Drive, just west of Newport Road
- Sunset Brooks - Meet us at the park entrance on Sunset Road, at the end of Brooks Street
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About Natural Area Preservation
Location:
City of Ann Arbor Parks, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, US
Mission Statement
Natural Area Preservation (NAP) works to protect and restore Ann Arbor's natural areas and to foster an environmental ethic among its citizens. This involves conducting plant and animal inventories, ecological monitoring, and stewardship projects in Ann Arbor parks. These tasks are performed by both staff and volunteers.
Description
One third of NAP's field work is done by volunteers, so community involvement is vital to the success of its conservation efforts. NAP projects take volunteers well beyond the realm of litter clean-up into broader areas of concern, such as maintaining biodiversity and restoring damaged ecosystems. Through the combination of hands-on involvement and scientific understanding, NAP hopes to encourage and support a connection between individual volunteers and their surrounding natural environment. By sharing this experience with friends and neighbors, volunteers play a crucial role in fostering an environmental ethic in the community.
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CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Various Parks, See DescriptionAnn Arbor, MI 48104
DATE POSTED
January 24, 2017
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Education
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A