"It’s a range of biodiversity that we care for - the whole thing - rather than just one or two stars" said nature journalist David Attenborough. We would love your help in caring for all of our native flora and fauna at Brokaw Nature Area. This newer park has 126 recorded plant species that make up a complex and diverse wooded ecosystem on the northwest side of town. In order to maintain this resilient ecosystem, we need to remove aggressive non-native plants, that if left unchecked will reduce the biodiversity of this woodland. Join us as we pull these invasive weeds! Pre-registration through Rec1 is required as space is limited. Participants must wear a mask and maintain a 6-ft distance from others at all times. Please wear long pants, closed-toed shoes, and gardening gloves. All minors should be accompanied by a guardian. Tools and know-how provided. Meeting location will be provided at registration.
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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.
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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.
