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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Workday at Dumaw Woodland Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join the Land Conservancy of West Michigan as we remove invasive shrubs at Dumaw Woodland Nature Preserve and work to restore healthier conditions to this important habitat. \nThis event will happen rain or shine – please come dressed for the weather. Tools\, water\, and snacks will be provided. Please wear boots and bring your own work gloves. \nThis preserve has an off-road parking area\, located just off Hogan Road. Look for an LCWM sign marking the entrance\, then follow the two-track and posted signs south\, about a quarter mile\, until you arrive at the parking area. You will pass an oil rig access road – please do not park on or block the oil rig access road on your way into the preserve. We will gather at 9am in the parking area near the preserve signage\, and will hike to the workday location together. \nRegister to Attend \n\nAbout Second Saturday Events\nThe Land Conservancy’s 20 nature preserves contain an incredible diversity of natural features including prairies\, forests\, and wetlands that are great places to explore. However\, invasive species and altered natural processes threaten to degrade the ecological quality of many of our preserves. Active management is often needed to ensure the long-term sustainability of these wonderful natural areas\, and we need your help. \nFortunately\, through our Second Saturdays event series\, there are now plenty of opportunities to get involved! \nFrom 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month\, the Land Conservancy will host a volunteer event that focuses on ecological restoration activities including invasive species removal\, seed collecting\, and native plant installation. Volunteers may also be involved with trail maintenance\, general clean-up\, or other tasks that help visitors better enjoy our magnificent natural areas.
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/ssw-at-dumaw-071126/
LOCATION:Dumaw Woodland Nature Preserve\, 4245 West Hogan Road\, Pentwater\, 49449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Second Saturdays
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SUMMARY:Moth Sheeting and Nocturnal Sketching at Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:This event is SOLD OUT! Your enthusiasm for bugs is truly inspiring\, and we are officially at capacity. Please stay tuned: we’ll be announcing more bug-based events soon!  \n______ \n  \nThis summer\, join LCWM\, Querkus Creative\, John Ball Zoo\, GRAM and Bug Club as we shine a spotlight on some of our favorite nighttime pollinators: moths!  \nThe stars of each night’s show will vary depending on the time of season\, geographic location\, and habitat type. For this event\, we’ll be partnering with the John Ball Zoo\, Querkus Creative\, GRAM and Bug Club to bring their local moths centerstage. \nUsing a practice called lightsheeting (or moth sheeting)\, which is a method used by entomologists and nature enthusiasts alike\, we will observe and identify moths at night. This method involves hanging a white sheet and illuminating it with a bright light\, which attracts moths and other night-flying bugs. This non-invasive technique is a great way to learn as a citizen scientist\, and adds to our scientific knowledge of our local biodiversity. We would recommend downloading iNaturalist prior to the event. \nThis event will happen outside and after dark – please come dressed for the weather and activity. We recommend bringing a headlamp or flashlight\, and to wear long pants and socks to protect yourself from ticks. In case of severe or dangerous weather\, the event may be postponed or cancelled – if this is the case\, registrants will be notified of any changes via email and social media. \nThere is a grass parking lot at this preserve. Parking is free\, and we will gather in the lot at 8:30pm (just before sunset) before hiking into the preserve together. \nRefreshments will be provided. We hope you join us as we gather to witness first-hand some of nature’s superstar insect talents during this summer tour. \nRegister To Attend \n  \n 
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/moth-sheeting-071826/
LOCATION:Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve\, 10471 Six Mile Road\, Rockford\, MI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260720T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260720T123000
DTSTAMP:20260624T222925
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T173348Z
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SUMMARY:July Volunteer Workday at McDuffee Creek Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join the Land Conservancy of West Michigan at McDuffee Creek Nature Preserve to remove invasive shrubs and trees as we work to restore healthier conditions to this important habitat. \nThis event will happen rain or shine – please come dressed for the weather. Tools\, water\, and snacks will be provided. Please wear boots and bring your own work gloves. \nWe will meet at the south entrance to the nature preserve\, off 14 Mile Road. To access this entrance\, take 14 Mile Road until you see LCWM signs and a gate on the north side of the road. If the gate is open\, enter the preserve through the gate and follow the two tracks until you reach the parking area. If the weather has been rainy\, we may leave the gate closed due to muddy road conditions. If this is the case\, parallel park along the sides of 14 Mile Road and hike in until you reach the meeting location. \nRegister to Attend
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/vwd-at-mcduffee-creek-072026/
LOCATION:McDuffee Creek – 14 Mile Access\, 2203 E 14 Mile Rd\, Bitely\, 49309
CATEGORIES:Second Saturdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260808T090000
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Workday at McDuffee Creek Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join the Land Conservancy of West Michigan at McDuffee Creek Nature Preserve to remove invasive shrubs and trees as we work to restore healthier conditions to this important habitat. \nThis event will happen rain or shine – please come dressed for the weather. Tools\, water\, and snacks will be provided. Please wear boots and bring your own work gloves. \nWe will meet at the south entrance to the nature preserve\, off 14 Mile Road. To access this entrance\, take 14 Mile Road until you see LCWM signs and a gate on the north side of the road. If the gate is open\, enter the preserve through the gate and follow the two track until you reach the parking area. If the weather has been rainy\, we may leave the gate closed due to muddy road conditions. If this is the case\, parallel park along the sides of 14 Mile Road and hike in until you reach the meeting location. \nRegister to Attend \n\nAbout Second Saturday Events\nThe Land Conservancy’s 20 nature preserves contain an incredible diversity of natural features including prairies\, forests\, and wetlands that are great places to explore. However\, invasive species and altered natural processes threaten to degrade the ecological quality of many of our preserves. Active management is often needed to ensure the long-term sustainability of these wonderful natural areas\, and we need your help. \nFortunately\, through our Second Saturdays event series\, there are now plenty of opportunities to get involved! \nFrom 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month\, the Land Conservancy will host a volunteer event that focuses on ecological restoration activities including invasive species removal\, seed collecting\, and native plant installation. Volunteers may also be involved with trail maintenance\, general clean-up\, or other tasks that help visitors better enjoy our magnificent natural areas.
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/ssw-at-mcduffee-creek-080826/
LOCATION:McDuffee Creek – 14 Mile Access\, 2203 E 14 Mile Rd\, Bitely\, 49309
CATEGORIES:Second Saturdays
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SUMMARY:Explorathon: Guided Paddle
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\n\n\nHelp the Land Conservancy of West Michigan celebrate our 50th year by exploring the land we’ve worked together to protect! The Explorathon event series will invite participants to hike along the Lake Michigan Shoreline\, bike the varied topography of the Eastern Glacial Corridor\, paddle the waters of our Big Forests & Wild Rivers\, and celebrate the ongoing protection of these beautiful natural places.  \nThe Explorathon’s Guided Paddle will take participants floating down the Pere Marquette River. This event will highlight the Land Conservancy of West Michigan’s work with landowners to protect private land using conservation easements. \n\n\nMore info coming soon! \nIf you’re interested in sponsoring this event\, please reach out directly to han@naturenearby.org.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/50th-explorathon-paddle-082926/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:50th Anniversary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260912T090000
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Workday at Brower Lake Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join the Land Conservancy of West Michigan as we remove invasive shrubs at Brower Lake Nature Preserve in an effort to restore healthier conditions to this important habitat. \nThis event will happen rain or shine\, so please wear boots and come dressed for the weather and activity. We recommend wearing long pants. Tools\, water\, work gloves\, and snacks will be provided. \nWe will gather at the Brower Lake Nature Preserve entrance (near the preserve sign) and will hike into the preserve together. There is a small parking lot. If the parking lot is full\, please parallel park along the sides of Je-NE-Be Drive. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister to Attend \n\nAbout Second Saturday Events\nThe Land Conservancy of West Michigan owns and cares for 20 nature preserves protecting a diverse mosaic of native natural communities\, from prairies and forests to bogs and freshwater dunes. The permanent protection of these places often requires active management to ensure they stay healthy and resilient in the face of encroaching invasive species\, climate change\, and altered natural processes. \nAt our Second Saturday Workdays\, we invite volunteers to participate in these acts of care. From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month\, volunteers meet at a preserve and help manage invasive species\, plant native seeds\, maintain trails\, and more. Together\, we create visible\, lasting change we can return to and build upon. Here\, your hands shape the future\, and the future has your fingerprints on it.
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/ssw-at-brower-lake-091226/
LOCATION:Brower Lake Nature Preserve\, 8748 Je-Ne-Be-Dr\, Rockford\, MI\, 49341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Second Saturdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260917T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260917T123000
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SUMMARY:September Workday at McDuffee Creek Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join the Land Conservancy of West Michigan at McDuffee Creek Nature Preserve to remove invasive shrubs and trees as we work to restore healthier conditions to this important habitat. \nThis event will happen rain or shine – please come dressed for the weather. Tools\, water\, and snacks will be provided. Please wear boots and bring your own work gloves. \nWe will meet at the south entrance to the nature preserve\, off 14 Mile Road. To access this entrance\, take 14 Mile Road until you see LCWM signs and a gate on the north side of the road. If the gate is open\, enter the preserve through the gate and follow the two tracks until you reach the parking area. If the weather has been rainy\, we may leave the gate closed due to muddy road conditions. If this is the case\, parallel park along the sides of 14 Mile Road and hike in until you reach the meeting location. \nRegister to Attend
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/vwd-at-mcduffee-creek-091726/
LOCATION:McDuffee Creek – 14 Mile Access\, 2203 E 14 Mile Rd\, Bitely\, 49309
CATEGORIES:Second Saturdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261019T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261019T123000
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SUMMARY:October Volunteer Workday at McDuffee Creek Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join the Land Conservancy of West Michigan at McDuffee Creek Nature Preserve to remove invasive shrubs and trees as we work to restore healthier conditions to this important habitat. \nThis event will happen rain or shine – please come dressed for the weather. Tools\, water\, and snacks will be provided. Please wear boots and bring your own work gloves. \nWe will meet at the south entrance to the nature preserve\, off 14 Mile Road. To access this entrance\, take 14 Mile Road until you see LCWM signs and a gate on the north side of the road. If the gate is open\, enter the preserve through the gate and follow the two tracks until you reach the parking area. If the weather has been rainy\, we may leave the gate closed due to muddy road conditions. If this is the case\, parallel park along the sides of 14 Mile Road and hike in until you reach the meeting location. \nRegister to Attend
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/https-donate-naturenearby-org-vwd-at-mcduffee-creek-101926/
LOCATION:McDuffee Creek – 14 Mile Access\, 2203 E 14 Mile Rd\, Bitely\, 49309
CATEGORIES:Second Saturdays
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