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Michigan DNR seeks volunteers in SE Michigan for removing invasive plant

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DNR Seeks Volunteers for Stewardship Workdays in April in Southeast Michigan to Combat Garlic Mustard

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is looking for volunteers in southeast Michigan for stewardship workdays in April at state parks and recreation areas. The volunteers will help the DNR remove garlic mustard, a non-native invasive plant.

This activity will help protect and restore unique natural areas in southeast Michigan state parks and recreation areas, especially woodlands. Volunteering for these workdays is a great way to get outside after a long winter, enjoy the lovely spring weather and get some fresh air.

Dates, times and locations of the workdays are as follows:
  • Saturday, April 2, Island Lake Recreation Area (Livingston County), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 3, Highland Recreation Area (Oakland County), 1 to 4 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 9, Bald Mountain Recreation Area (Oakland County), 9 a.m. to noon
  • Sunday, April 10, Pinckney Recreation Area (Washtenaw County), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Wednesday, April 13, Highland Recreation Area (Oakland County), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 16, Bald Mountain Recreation Area (Oakland County), 9 a.m. to noon
  • Saturday, April 16, Brighton Recreation Area (Livingston County), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 17, Island Lake Recreation Area (Livingston County), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 17, Algonac State Park (St. Clair County), 1 to 4 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 23, Waterloo Recreation Area (Washtenaw County), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Wednesday, April 27, Waterloo Recreation Area (Washtenaw County), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 30, Sterling State Park (Monroe County), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Volunteers should bring appropriate clothing for outdoor work, including long pants, boots, gloves, sunscreen and drinking water.

These efforts are part of the Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) initiative to control invading species and help protect the natural heritage of Michigan state parks in the process. For more information about getting involved in the EDRR initiative, including how to identify and report invasive plants, visit the DNR website at www.michigan.gov/dnr-parkstewardship.

For more information about the specific tasks at each location and to obtain directions, visit the DNR website at www.michigan.gov/dnrvolunteers and link to the “Calendar of Volunteer Stewardship Workdays.” All volunteers are asked to register using the form available on the web site. Any questions should be directed to Laurel Malvitz-Draper at malvitzl@michigan.gov or call 248-359-9057.
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