- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Explore & Restore Woods, Wetlands, & Prairies - Independence Lake
ORGANIZATION: Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Join naturalist Faye Stoner to protect Independence Lake’s remarkable natural areas. As the season progresses, we’ll traverse prairie, woods, and a variety of wetlands, including sedge meadows, prairie fen, cattail marshes, and a buttonbush swamp. You’ll use loppers and saws to bust down shrubs and vines to protect these amazing natural spaces, while enjoying nature, fresh air, and exercise in a friendly community setting. Snacks, tools, and gloves provided (bring your own water bottle).
Youth volunteers welcome! Pre-registration required. Must be at least 14 years old. For ages 14-15, parent/guardian must volunteer with child. For ages 16-17, parent/guardian signed permission slip required.
For questions or cancellations, contact the volunteer coordinator, parks-volunteering@washtenaw.org.
2 Shifts
Some shifts have expired
- Sat Jul 12, 2025 - 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
- Thu Dec 12, 2024 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST - FULL
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About Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission
Location:
2230 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in the County by promoting a healthy lifestyle, efficiently providing high quality facilities and programs reflective of current and anticipated recreational needs of County residents and visitors - with particular emphasis on preserving fragile lands, water quality, wildlife habitat, creating pedestrian and greenway connections and providing high quality services to those of all backgrounds.
Description
Washtenaw County's 27 cities, villages and townships are home to about 325,000 citizens in urban, suburban, and rural settings. This mix of different settings provides many opportunities for education, recreation, business, agricultural, and home life. The two largest cities are Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, homes to two large universities - the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti.
CAUSE AREAS
Environment
WHEN
Thu Dec 12, 2024 - Thu Feb 27, 2025
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
This opportunity has 2 shifts
WHERE
3200 Jennings RoadWhitmore Lake, MI 48189
(42.39898 ,-83.79931 )
DATE POSTED
December 10, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14