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SUMMARY:Tree Planting Workday
DESCRIPTION:The Land Conservancy of West Michigan is hosting a tree planting workday on a conservation easement property in Newaygo County. Join us and help reforest an area along McDuffee Creek to support water quality and fish and wildlife habitat in the Pere Marquette River watershed!  \nThis project is in cooperation with Trout Unlimited and is funded through a grant through the US Forest Service and Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Tools\, water\, and snacks will be provided. Please bring gloves and waders if you have them. Please register to attend! \nDirections \n11470 N Walnut Ave\, Bitely MI 49309 is an approximate address. There is no parking lot at this location\, please plan on parking along 14 Mile Rd near the bridge approximately ¾ mile east of the intersection with Walnut Ave. If you have trouble finding the meeting location\, please contact Conservation Easement Stewardship Specialist Nick Sanchez at (616) 840-5840. \n
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/tree-planting-workday/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:Tales of the Moonlit Bog
DESCRIPTION:Autumn is a time of transition when the veil is thin. Watch the colors change as light fades from the sky and we explore the trails by moonlight. Together we’ll uncover the nocturnal secrets of life and death in this diverse wetland ecosystem. Guided by ecologist Joel Betts\, we will learn about the flesh-eating carnivorous plants like sundew and pitcher plant and the wild creatures that keep vigil as we sleep. A headlamp or flashlight is recommended for this hike. \nRSVP\n\n \nPowered by Eventbrite
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/tales-of-the-moonlit-bog/
LOCATION:Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve\, 10471 Six Mile Road\, Rockford\, MI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211009T090000
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Workday at Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve to help collect native grass and wildflower seeds. These seeds will be used to expand prairie habitat on our preserves. Tools\, water\, and snacks will be provided. Please register to attend! \nPhoto by Alena Visnovsky \n \nAbout Second Saturday Events\nThe Land Conservancy’s 16 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. Fortunately\, 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. \nTools\, water\, and snacks will be provided. \nPlease review our COVID-19 volunteer protocols: \n\nVolunteers may not participate if they feel sick or if they have been recently exposed to anyone experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19.\n6-foot social distancing must be maintained at all times.\nDisinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer will be provided to clean hands and any shared surfaces (e.g.\, pens for sign-up).\nMask use is encouraged. Disposable masks will be provided.\nVolunteers must supply their own work gloves.\nSnacks and water will be individually packaged.  Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own water to limit the use of bottled water.\nTools will be sanitized prior to the workday. Volunteers will be assigned a tool (or tools) at the beginning of the workday and will use only their tool(s) throughout the event.\n\nFor the most up-to-date recommendations for your personal safety\, please refer to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and/or your county health department.
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/stewardship-workday-at-slbp-1021-2/
LOCATION:Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve\, 10471 Six Mile Road\, Rockford\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Second Saturdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210930T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210930T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220022
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SUMMARY:Celebrating the Huston-Rausch-Paprocki Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Earlier this year\, the Land Conservancy of West Michigan added the 43-acre Huston-Rausch-Paprocki Reserve to Flower Creek Dunes Nature Preserve\, more than doubling its size. Because of your support\, the preserve now includes a mature hardwood forest near the lakeshore that migrating animals like butterflies\, hawks and songbirds depend on for food and shelter as they travel along the windy coast of Lake Michigan. We are grateful for all the supporters that helped ensure the permanent protection and enjoyment of this natural land.  \nJoin us for a dedication to celebrate this achievement!  \nWhen: Thursday\, September 30\, 5:00-7:00 PM (open house)\nWhere: Flower Creek Dunes Nature Preserve. Park in the Meinert County Park parking lot.  \nThe evening will include naturalist-led hikes. A short ceremony will begin at 5:45 PM. Light refreshments will be provided. This is an outdoor event—please be sure to dress for the weather!  \nThe Land Conservancy is taking precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. For your safety\, registration is required for this event. Please RSVP by September 24 either online or by calling 616-552-9946.  \n
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/celebrating-the-huston-rausch-paprocki-reserve/
LOCATION:Meinert Park\, 8390 Meinert Park Rd\, Montague\, MI\, 49437\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210925T130000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Appreciation Celebration and Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:The Land Conservancy of West Michigan invites you to celebrate YOU\, our volunteer! We couldn’t do what we do without you. Please join us for a volunteer appreciation event at The Highlands. \nThe day will begin with a tree planting as part of the continued transformation of this former golf course into a restored natural area. Afterward\, lunch will be provided by El Caribe Food Truck and we will have a raffle with gifts from local partners\, shops\, and restaurants. As this event is in honor of all your hard work\, feel free to attend the tree planting\, just the lunch\, or both! \n\nTree Planting – 10 a.m.\nLunch -12 p.m.\nRaffle – 12:30 p.m.\n\nTools and water will be provided. Please plan on bringing your own work gloves and camp chair! \nPlease let us know you are coming! RSVP online or by phone at (616) 451-9476. \n
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/volunteer-appreciation-celebration-and-tree-planting/
LOCATION:The Highlands\, 2715 Leonard Street Northwest\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210911T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220022
CREATED:20210405T140419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T190315Z
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Workday at B.D. White Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us at B.D. White Nature Preserve to help us out with building and maintaining the trail. Tools\, water\, and snacks will be provided. Please register to attend! \n \nAbout Second Saturday Events\nThe Land Conservancy’s 16 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. Fortunately\, 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. \nTools\, water\, and snacks will be provided. \nPlease review our COVID-19 volunteer protocols: \n\nVolunteers may not participate if they feel sick or if they have been recently exposed to anyone experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19.\n6-foot social distancing must be maintained at all times.\nDisinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer will be provided to clean hands and any shared surfaces (e.g.\, pens for sign-up).\nMask use is required. Disposable masks will be provided.\nVolunteers must supply their own work gloves.\nSnacks and water will be individually packaged.  Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own water to limit the use of bottled water.\nTools will be sanitized prior to the workday. Volunteers will be assigned a tool (or tools) at the beginning of the workday and will use only their tool(s) throughout the event.\n\nFor the most up-to-date recommendations for your personal safety\, please refer to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and/or your county health department.
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/stewardship-workday-at-bdwh-0921/
LOCATION:Bradford Dickinson White Nature Preserve\, 12598 36th St\, Lowell\, MI\, 49331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Second Saturdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210902T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210902T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220022
CREATED:20210818T155151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T163339Z
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SUMMARY:Migration: Monarch Butterflies and the Great Lakes Flyway
DESCRIPTION:Join The Land Conservancy of West Michigan for monarch butterfly migration viewing at the Flower Creek Dunes Nature Preserve! \nSeptember is peak monarch migration season for the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Let’s bid these amazing animals farewell on their 3\,000 mile journey to the Oyamel forests of central Mexico! Land Conservancy Events Intern Courtney Allen will guide our exploration of the preserve.  \nWe will meet in the parking lot at Meinert County Park\, 8355 Meinert Park Rd\, Montague\, MI 49437. Please register to attend! \n \nAbout the Guide  \nAs a lifelong “nature nerd\,” Courtney Allen first became interested in monarch butterflies during her time at Grand Rapids Community College\, where she took a zoology class that offered extra credit for rearing caterpillars. Courtney felt a connection to these seasonal migrants as she had recently returned from living abroad in Mexico. She completed two terms as a seasonal intern with Grand Rapids-based Michigan Butterflies\, a butterfly farm and citizen science-based monitoring initiative. In 2018\, she made the trip to the Oyamel forest of El Rosario Sanctuary\, part of the monarch butterfly’s overwintering grounds in Michoacàn\, Mexico.
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/migration-monarch-butterflies-and-the-great-lakes-flyway/
LOCATION:Flower Creek Dunes Nature Preserve\, 8501 Meinert Park Road\, Montague\, MI\, 49437\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210825T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220022
CREATED:20210729T164611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210729T164611Z
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SUMMARY:Landowner Workshop: Fighting Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
DESCRIPTION:The Land Conservancy of West Michigan is hosting an educational meeting for landowners near the Lake Michigan shoreline to learn about Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA)\, an invasive insect responsible for the decline of our native hemlock trees. Join the Land Conservancy along with the Michigan DNR\, Ottawa Conservation District and Ottawa County Parks to learn about treatment methods and assistance available to help protect these important trees.  \nThe same meeting will be held at three different dates and locations. All lakeshore landowners with hemlock trees on their property are welcome to attend the meeting that works best for their schedule. \nImage: Hemlock woolly adelgid infestation. Nicholas A. Tonelli\, CC BY 2.0
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/landowner-workshop-fighting-hemlock-woolly-adelgid-2-2/
LOCATION:Lake Harbor Park\, 4635 Lake Harbor Rd\, Norton Shores\, MI\, 49441\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210824T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210824T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220022
CREATED:20210729T164449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210729T164449Z
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SUMMARY:Landowner Workshop: Fighting Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
DESCRIPTION:The Land Conservancy of West Michigan is hosting an educational meeting for landowners near the Lake Michigan shoreline to learn about Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA)\, an invasive insect responsible for the decline of our native hemlock trees. Join the Land Conservancy along with the Michigan DNR\, Ottawa Conservation District and Ottawa County Parks to learn about treatment methods and assistance available to help protect these important trees.  \nThe same meeting will be held at three different dates and locations. All lakeshore landowners with hemlock trees on their property are welcome to attend the meeting that works best for their schedule. \nImage: Hemlock woolly adelgid infestation. Nicholas A. Tonelli\, CC BY 2.0
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/landowner-workshop-fighting-hemlock-woolly-adelgid-2/
LOCATION:Hemlock Crossing Park Nature Center\, 8115 W Olive Rd\, West Olive\, 49460
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210823T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210823T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220022
CREATED:20210729T164305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210729T164305Z
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SUMMARY:Landowner Workshop: Fighting Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
DESCRIPTION:The Land Conservancy of West Michigan is hosting an educational meeting for landowners near the Lake Michigan shoreline to learn about Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA)\, an invasive insect responsible for the decline of our native hemlock trees. Join the Land Conservancy along with the Michigan DNR\, Ottawa Conservation District and Ottawa County Parks to learn about treatment methods and assistance available to help protect these important trees.  \nThe same meeting will be held at three different dates and locations. All lakeshore landowners with hemlock trees on their property are welcome to attend the meeting that works best for their schedule. \nImage: Hemlock woolly adelgid infestation. Nicholas A. Tonelli\, CC BY 2.0
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/landowner-workshop-fighting-hemlock-woolly-adelgid/
LOCATION:Huyser Farm Park\, Huyser Farm Park\, 64th St\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210818T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210818T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220022
CREATED:20210804T171918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T171918Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Walk at Wege Foundation Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:The Land Conservancy of West Michigan invites you to join us on a guided walk through Wege Foundation Natural Area. LCWM Conservation Easement Stewardship Specialist and certified forester Nick Sanchez will lead us on an exploration of the forest restoration work happening on the preserve. \nWe will meet in the parking lot of the Wittenbach Wege Center. \n
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/forest-walk-at-wege-foundation-natural-area/
LOCATION:Wege Foundation Natural Area\, 11715 Vergennes Road\, Lowell\, 49331\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210814T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210814T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220022
CREATED:20210405T135906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T190310Z
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Workday at Brower Lake Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Brower Lake Nature Preserve to help us out with building and maintaining the trail. Tools\, water\, and snacks will be provided. Please register to attend! \n \nAbout Second Saturday Events\nThe Land Conservancy’s 16 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. Fortunately\, 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. \nTools\, water\, and snacks will be provided. \nPlease review our COVID-19 volunteer protocols: \n\nVolunteers may not participate if they feel sick or if they have been recently exposed to anyone experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19.\n6-foot social distancing must be maintained at all times.\nDisinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer will be provided to clean hands and any shared surfaces (e.g.\, pens for sign-up).\nMask use is required. Disposable masks will be provided.\nVolunteers must supply their own work gloves.\nSnacks and water will be individually packaged.  Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own water to limit the use of bottled water.\nTools will be sanitized prior to the workday. Volunteers will be assigned a tool (or tools) at the beginning of the workday and will use only their tool(s) throughout the event.\n\nFor the most up-to-date recommendations for your personal safety\, please refer to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and/or your county health department.
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/stewardship-workday-at-brlk-0821/
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:20210813T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210813T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220022
CREATED:20210708T183648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T183827Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Pere Marquette Conservation Park!
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to celebrate the public opening of Pere Marquette Conservation Park! Please join the Land Conservancy of West Michigan and Pere Marquette Township to explore the park and learn how you can support the future development plans for this incredible resource. There will be a short program and a guided tour. Light refreshments will be provided. \nPlease register to attend to let us know you are coming! \nPere Marquette Conservation Park is protected and available for public exploration thanks to the generous support of the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund and Dow Chemical.\n\n\n\nDirections \nThe driveway into the property is directly across from 1477 Lakeshore Dr.\, Ludington\, MI\, 49431. Turn right onto the driveway\, and then right again at the first intersection. Follow the road to the next intersection\, then turn left. This will take you to the parking areas and the park.
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/pmcp/
LOCATION:Former Dow AC Park\, 1477 Lakeshore Dr.\, Ludington\, 49341
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210727T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210727T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220022
CREATED:20210712T132752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T153340Z
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SUMMARY:Preserve Steward Walk: Flower Creek Dunes
DESCRIPTION:Explore Flower Creek Dunes Nature Preserve with Preserve Stewards Jill Henemyer and Dotti Clune! Join us for a casual\, informative walk through the preserve. The total length of the walk is 1.2 miles and includes some stair climbing.  \nSpace is limited\, please register to attend! We will meet at the Meinert Park parking lot (Approximate address: 8501 Meinert Park Road\, Montague\, MI) at 6:30 p.m. and then walk together along the beach to the preserve. \nNote on COVID-19: The Land Conservancy of West Michigan expects all event attendees to follow Michigan state and CDC guidelines. We encourage the use of masks and maintaining physical distancing at indoor and outdoor events\, as we are not monitoring vaccination status. \n
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/preserve-steward-walk-flower-creek-dunes-0721/
LOCATION:Flower Creek Dunes Nature Preserve\, 8501 Meinert Park Road\, Montague\, MI\, 49437\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210710T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210710T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220022
CREATED:20210405T135309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T190305Z
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Workday at Wege Foundation Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Wege Foundation Natural Area to remove invasive shrubs! Tools\, water\, and snacks will be provided. Please register to attend! \n \nAbout Second Saturday Events\nThe Land Conservancy’s 16 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. Fortunately\, 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. \nTools\, water\, and snacks will be provided. \nPlease review our COVID-19 volunteer protocols: \n\nVolunteers may not participate if they feel sick or if they have been recently exposed to anyone experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19.\n6-foot social distancing must be maintained at all times.\nDisinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer will be provided to clean hands and any shared surfaces (e.g.\, pens for sign-up).\nMask use is required. Disposable masks will be provided.\nVolunteers must supply their own work gloves.\nSnacks and water will be individually packaged.  Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own water to limit the use of bottled water.\nTools will be sanitized prior to the workday. Volunteers will be assigned a tool (or tools) at the beginning of the workday and will use only their tool(s) throughout the event.\n\nFor the most up-to-date recommendations for your personal safety\, please refer to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and/or your county health department.
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/stewardship-workday-at-wege-0721/
LOCATION:Wege Foundation Natural Area\, 11715 Vergennes Road\, Lowell\, 49331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Second Saturdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210624T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220022
CREATED:20210525T134916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T134916Z
UID:17559-1624557600-1624563000@naturenearby.org
SUMMARY:Native Plants in Brewing and Distilling
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informational walk at Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve! We’ll be exploring the preserve and highlighting native plants that are used in the brewing and distilling processes. Stewardship Director Justin Heslinga will be joined by Ward of Brewery Vivant\, Broad Leaf Brewery & Spirits\, and Speciation Artisan Ales to lead this exploration of a beloved nature preserve. \nNote on COVID-19: The Land Conservancy of West Michigan expects all event attendees to follow Michigan State and CDC guidelines. We encourage the use of masks and maintaining physical distancing at indoor and outdoor events\, as we are not monitoring vaccination status. \n
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/native-plants-in-brewing-and-distilling-0621/
LOCATION:Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve\, 10471 Six Mile Road\, Rockford\, MI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220022
CREATED:20210405T134138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T190259Z
UID:17440-1623488400-1623499200@naturenearby.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday Workday at Brower Lake Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Brower Lake Nature Preserve to remove invasive garlic mustard! Tools\, water\, and snacks will be provided. Please register to attend! \n \nAbout Second Saturday Events\nThe Land Conservancy’s 16 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. Fortunately\, 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. \nTools\, water\, and snacks will be provided. \nPlease review our COVID-19 volunteer protocols: \n\nVolunteers may not participate if they feel sick or if they have been recently exposed to anyone experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19.\n6-foot social distancing must be maintained at all times.\nDisinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer will be provided to clean hands and any shared surfaces (e.g.\, pens for sign-up).\nMask use is required. Disposable masks will be provided.\nVolunteers must supply their own work gloves.\nSnacks and water will be individually packaged.  Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own water to limit the use of bottled water.\nTools will be sanitized prior to the workday. Volunteers will be assigned a tool (or tools) at the beginning of the workday and will use only their tool(s) throughout the event.\n\nFor the most up-to-date recommendations for your personal safety\, please refer to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and/or your county health department.
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/stewardship-workday-at-brlk-0621/
LOCATION:Brower Lake Nature Preserve\, 8748 Je-Ne-Be-Dr\, Rockford\, MI\, 49341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Second Saturdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210522T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210522T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220022
CREATED:20210430T173623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T173623Z
UID:17530-1621674000-1621681200@naturenearby.org
SUMMARY:Birding Walk at The Highlands
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a birding excursion at The Highlands! Experience the wonders of spring bird migration and see how many birds you can spot and identify. This event is for birders of all experience levels and is family friendly. Please bring your own binoculars. Participation is free but please register to let us know you are coming. \nMasks are required and all participants are requested to follow social distancing protocols. For more information on our COVID-19 guidelines\, please visit naturenearby.org/covid-19. \nImage: Belted kingfisher photographed by Paul Raiman \n
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/birding-walk-at-the-highlands-0521/
LOCATION:The Highlands\, 2715 Leonard Street Northwest\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220022
CREATED:20210405T133228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T190254Z
UID:17435-1620464400-1620475200@naturenearby.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday Workday at Dune Pines & Castle Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Dune Pines Nature Preserve and Castle Park Nature Reserve to remove invasive garlic mustard! Tools\, water\, and snacks will be provided. Please register to attend! \n \nAbout Second Saturday Events\nThe Land Conservancy’s 16 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. Fortunately\, 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. \nTools\, water\, and snacks will be provided. \nPlease review our COVID-19 volunteer protocols: \n\nVolunteers may not participate if they feel sick or if they have been recently exposed to anyone experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19.\n6-foot social distancing must be maintained at all times.\nDisinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer will be provided to clean hands and any shared surfaces (e.g.\, pens for sign-up).\nMask use is required. Disposable masks will be provided.\nVolunteers must supply their own work gloves.\nSnacks and water will be individually packaged.  Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own water to limit the use of bottled water.\nTools will be sanitized prior to the workday. Volunteers will be assigned a tool (or tools) at the beginning of the workday and will use only their tool(s) throughout the event.\n\nFor the most up-to-date recommendations for your personal safety\, please refer to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and/or your county health department.
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/stewardship-workday-at-dune-0521/
LOCATION:Dune Pines Nature Preserve\, 4580 Audubon Road\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Second Saturdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220022
CREATED:20200724T133611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T145717Z
UID:17009-1607158800-1607169600@naturenearby.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED Second Saturday Workday at The Highlands
DESCRIPTION:In accordance with the recent order issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services\, and in the interest of your health and safety\, the Land Conservancy of West Michigan has cancelled this workday. Stay safe and healthy this winter—and look forward to joining us in the field again in the future! \n\n    \nAbout Second Saturday Events\nThe Land Conservancy’s 16 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. Fortunately\, 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. \nTools\, water\, and snacks will be provided. \nPlease review our COVID-19 volunteer protocols: \n\nVolunteers may not participate if they feel sick or if they have been recently exposed to anyone experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19.\n6-foot social distancing must be maintained at all times.\nDisinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer will be provided to clean hands and any shared surfaces (e.g.\, pens for sign-up).\nMasks will be provided for those who wish to wear them. Mask use is strongly encouraged\, but optional.\nVolunteers must supply their own work gloves.\nSnacks and water will be individually packaged.  Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own water to limit the use of bottled water.\nTools will be sanitized prior to the workday. Volunteers will be assigned a tool (or tools) at the beginning of the workday and will use only their tool(s) throughout the event.
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/stewardship-workday-at-highlands-1220/
LOCATION:The Highlands\, 2715 Leonard Street Northwest\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504
CATEGORIES:Second Saturdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220022
CREATED:20200724T135935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T145712Z
UID:17013-1606471200-1606478400@naturenearby.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED Black Friday Prairie Planting at Saul Lake Bog
DESCRIPTION:In accordance with the recent order issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services\, and in the interest of your health and safety\, the Land Conservancy of West Michigan has cancelled this workday. Stay safe and healthy this winter—and look forward to joining us in the field again in the future! \nRSVP\n\n \nPowered by Eventbrite
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/black-friday-prairie-planting-1120/
LOCATION:Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve\, 10471 Six Mile Road\, Rockford\, MI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220022
CREATED:20200724T133610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T133610Z
UID:17007-1605344400-1605355200@naturenearby.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday Workday at Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve to collect prairie seeds for use expanding the prairie there and at other preserves managed by the Land Conservancy. \n \nAbout Second Saturday Events\nThe Land Conservancy’s 16 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. Fortunately\, 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. \nTools\, water\, and snacks will be provided. \nPlease review our COVID-19 volunteer protocols: \n\nVolunteers may not participate if they feel sick or if they have been recently exposed to anyone experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19.\n6-foot social distancing must be maintained at all times.\nDisinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer will be provided to clean hands and any shared surfaces (e.g.\, pens for sign-up).\nMasks will be provided for those who wish to wear them. Mask use is strongly encouraged\, but optional.\nVolunteers must supply their own work gloves.\nSnacks and water will be individually packaged.  Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own water to limit the use of bottled water.\nTools will be sanitized prior to the workday. Volunteers will be assigned a tool (or tools) at the beginning of the workday and will use only their tool(s) throughout the event.
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/stewardship-workday-at-slbp-1120/
LOCATION:Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve\, 10471 Six Mile Road\, Rockford\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Second Saturdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201016T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220022
CREATED:20200929T143831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T143831Z
UID:17072-1602853200-1602860400@naturenearby.org
SUMMARY:Fall Guided Hike at Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join former LCWM board member and long-time volunteer and supporter Dwight Baker for a guided hike at Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve! Enjoy the fall colors of the bog\, prairie and forest as Dwight shares all about the preserve’s history. \n\nSpace is limited—please register to reserve your spot on this hike! \nRSVP\n\n \nPowered by Eventbrite
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/fall-guided-hike-0920/
LOCATION:Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve\, 10471 Six Mile Road\, Rockford\, MI\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201010T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220022
CREATED:20200724T133607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T133607Z
UID:17005-1602320400-1602331200@naturenearby.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday Workday at Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve to collect prairie seeds for use expanding the prairie there and planting native species at other preserves managed by the Land Conservancy. \n \nAbout Second Saturday Events\nThe Land Conservancy’s 16 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. Fortunately\, 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. \nTools\, water\, and snacks will be provided. \nPlease review our COVID-19 volunteer protocols: \n\nVolunteers may not participate if they feel sick or if they have been recently exposed to anyone experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19.\n6-foot social distancing must be maintained at all times.\nDisinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer will be provided to clean hands and any shared surfaces (e.g.\, pens for sign-up).\nMasks will be provided for those who wish to wear them. Mask use is strongly encouraged\, but optional.\nVolunteers must supply their own work gloves.\nSnacks and water will be individually packaged.  Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own water to limit the use of bottled water.\nTools will be sanitized prior to the workday. Volunteers will be assigned a tool (or tools) at the beginning of the workday and will use only their tool(s) throughout the event.
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/stewardship-workday-at-slbp-1020/
LOCATION:Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve\, 10471 Six Mile Road\, Rockford\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Second Saturdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220022
CREATED:20200724T133604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T133604Z
UID:17002-1599901200-1599912000@naturenearby.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday Workday at The Highlands
DESCRIPTION:The Land Conservancy and Blandford Nature Center are hosting a stewardship workday at The Highlands to plant trees as part of the continued restoration of the landscape! \n\n    \nAbout Second Saturday Events\nThe Land Conservancy’s 16 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. Fortunately\, 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. \nTools\, water\, and snacks will be provided. \nPlease review our COVID-19 volunteer protocols: \n\nVolunteers may not participate if they feel sick or if they have been recently exposed to anyone experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19.\n6-foot social distancing must be maintained at all times.\nDisinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer will be provided to clean hands and any shared surfaces (e.g.\, pens for sign-up).\nMasks will be provided for those who wish to wear them. Mask use is strongly encouraged\, but optional.\nVolunteers must supply their own work gloves.\nSnacks and water will be individually packaged.  Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own water to limit the use of bottled water.\nTools will be sanitized prior to the workday. Volunteers will be assigned a tool (or tools) at the beginning of the workday and will use only their tool(s) throughout the event.
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/stewardship-workday-at-highlands-0920/
LOCATION:The Highlands\, 2715 Leonard Street Northwest\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504
CATEGORIES:Second Saturdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200808T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200808T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220022
CREATED:20200109T140859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200706T170136Z
UID:16354-1596877200-1596888000@naturenearby.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday Workday at Wege Foundation Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Wege Foundation Natural Area to remove invasive shrubs! \n \nAbout Second Saturday Events\nThe Land Conservancy’s 16 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. Fortunately\, 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. \nTools\, water\, and snacks will be provided. \nPlease review our COVID-19 volunteer protocols: \n\nVolunteers may not participate if they feel sick or if they have been recently exposed to anyone experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19.\n6-foot social distancing must be maintained at all times.\nDisinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer will be provided to clean hands and any shared surfaces (e.g.\, pens for sign-up).\nMasks will be provided for those who wish to wear them. Mask use is strongly encouraged\, but optional.\nVolunteers must supply their own work gloves.\nSnacks and water will be individually packaged.  Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own water to limit the use of bottled water.\nTools will be sanitized prior to the workday. Volunteers will be assigned a tool (or tools) at the beginning of the workday and will use only their tool(s) throughout the event.
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/stewardship-workday-at-wege-0820/
LOCATION:Wege Foundation Natural Area\, 11715 Vergennes Road\, Lowell\, 49331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Second Saturdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220022
CREATED:20200109T134243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200706T170021Z
UID:16349-1594458000-1594468800@naturenearby.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday Workday at Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve to remove invasive autumn olive and juniper to help prepare the old field to be transformed into prairie. \n \nAbout Second Saturday Events\nThe Land Conservancy’s 16 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. Fortunately\, 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. \nTools\, water\, and snacks will be provided. \nPlease review our COVID-19 volunteer protocols: \n\nVolunteers may not participate if they feel sick or if they have been recently exposed to anyone experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19.\n6-foot social distancing must be maintained at all times.\nDisinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer will be provided to clean hands and any shared surfaces (e.g.\, pens for sign-up).\nMasks will be provided for those who wish to wear them. Mask use is strongly encouraged\, but optional.\nVolunteers must supply their own work gloves.\nSnacks and water will be individually packaged.  Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own water to limit the use of bottled water.\nTools will be sanitized prior to the workday. Volunteers will be assigned a tool (or tools) at the beginning of the workday and will use only their tool(s) throughout the event.
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/stewardship-workday-at-slb-0720/
LOCATION:Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve\, 10471 Six Mile Road\, Rockford\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Second Saturdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200521T103000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220022
CREATED:20200504T191811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200504T191811Z
UID:16830-1590055200-1590057000@naturenearby.org
SUMMARY:All About Forest Health
DESCRIPTION:Join us live on Facebook for an educational presentation! This time\, Conservation Easement Stewardship Specialist Nick Sanchez will be discussing how we know when a forest is healthy and opportunities and challenges around stewarding healthy forests. Tune in Thursday\, May 21 at 10 a.m. on our Facebook page at facebook.com/landconservancy
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/all-about-forest-health/
LOCATION:MI
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://naturenearby.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/LCWM-LIVE-NICK.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200515T103000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220022
CREATED:20200504T191805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T140522Z
UID:16828-1589536800-1589538600@naturenearby.org
SUMMARY:Mushrooms & Mycorrhizae
DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE: This Facebook live event has been rescheduled due to weather.** \nJoin us live on Facebook for an educational presentation! This time\, Stewardship Specialist Lucas Dykstra will be discussing mushrooms and mycorrhizae. Tune in Friday\, May 15 at 10 a.m. on our Facebook page at facebook.com/landconservancy
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/mushrooms-mycorrhizae/
LOCATION:MI
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://naturenearby.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/LCWM-LIVE-LUCAS-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200507T103000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220022
CREATED:20200504T191802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200504T191802Z
UID:16827-1588845600-1588847400@naturenearby.org
SUMMARY:Building your Plant Identification Toolbox
DESCRIPTION:Join us live on Facebook for an educational presentation! This week\, Stewardship Director Justin Heslinga will be discussing floristic quality assessments—a tool the Land Conservancy uses to monitor the health of its preserves—and ways to start learning to identify plants. Tune in Thursday\, May 7 at 10 a.m. on our Facebook page at facebook.com/landconservancy.
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/building-your-plant-identification-toolbox/
LOCATION:MI
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://naturenearby.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/LCWM-LIVE-JUSTIN.jpg
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