Volunteers are needed to control invasive, non-native plants including pulling spotted knapweed, controlling swallow-wort and cutting invasive shrubs from natural areas within state parks and recreation areas. These activities will help protect and restore unique natural areas – including wetlands, prairies and woodlands – in these southeastern Michigan state parks. Volunteering for these workdays is a great way to get outside, enjoy Michigan’s beautiful summer scenery and get some fresh air.
Dates, times and locations of the workdays are as follows:
- Saturday, July 9, Island Lake Recreation Area (Livingston County), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, July 9, Bald Mountain Recreation Area (Oakland County), 9 a.m. to noon
Sunday, July 10, Waterloo Recreation Area (Washtenaw County), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Sunday, July 10, Algonac State Park (St. Clair County), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 13, Waterloo Recreation Area (Washtenaw County), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Saturday, July 16, Highland Recreation Area (Oakland County), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Saturday, July 16, Waterloo Recreation Area (Washtenaw County), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Sunday, July 17, Pinckney Recreation Area (Washtenaw County), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 20, Waterloo Recreation Area (Washtenaw County), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Saturday, July 23, Island Lake Recreation Area (Livingston County), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Sunday, July 24, Brighton Recreation Area (Livingston County), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Volunteers should bring appropriate clothing for outdoor work, including long pants, boots, gloves and drinking water.
For information about the specific tasks at each location and to get maps and 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. Any questions should be directed to Laurel Malvitz-Draper at malvitzl@michigan.gov or 248-359-9057.
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