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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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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:20260421T233120
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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:20260421T233120
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:20260421T233120
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:20260421T233120
CREATED:20210525T134916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T134916Z
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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:20260421T233120
CREATED:20210405T134138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T190259Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210522T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210522T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233120
CREATED:20210430T173623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T173623Z
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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:20260421T233120
CREATED:20210405T133228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T190254Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233120
CREATED:20200724T133611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T145717Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233121
CREATED:20200724T135935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T145712Z
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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:20260421T233121
CREATED:20200724T133610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T133610Z
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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:20260421T233121
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201010T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233121
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:20260421T233121
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200808T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200808T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233121
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233121
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:20260421T233121
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200515T103000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233121
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200507T103000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233121
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233121
CREATED:20200108T221909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200108T221909Z
UID:16332-1584176400-1584187200@naturenearby.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday Workday at Wege Foundation Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:Help remove invasive shrubs at Wege Foundation Natural Area! \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\, work gloves\, water\, and snacks will be provided.
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/stewardship-workday-at-wege-0320/
LOCATION:Wege Foundation Natural Area\, 11715 Vergennes Road\, Lowell\, 49331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Second Saturdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200310T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200310T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233121
CREATED:20200108T155653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200120T133719Z
UID:16324-1583843400-1583859600@naturenearby.org
SUMMARY:Burn Crew Training
DESCRIPTION:Details\nEver wanted to take part in a prescribed burn? Now’s your chance to complete the required training to join the Land Conservancy of West Michigan’s Burn Crew! \nFire is an important part of maintaining many West Michigan ecosystems. Prescribed burning encourages native vegetation\, reduces invasive species and improves wildlife habitat—restoring health to our forests\, wetlands and grasslands. \nThe Land Conservancy of West Michigan conducts prescribed burns on its nature preserves each spring\, summer and fall. Volunteer burn crew members play an important role in all stages of prescribed burning\, assisting with burn site preparation\, ignition\, fire control and monitoring. \nAttending this training is required to join the burn crew. Past burn crew members are encouraged to attend the training as a refresher\, as well. Space is limited\, and pre-registration is required to attend. \nSign up for the training to become a part of the Land Conservancy’s burn crew and play a role in a critically important ecological restoration activity! \nRegister to Attend\nRegistration for this training is full. If you did not get a chance to sign up\, there are other ways you an get involved with the Land Conservancy’s Burn Crew. Send us an email at lcwm@naturenearby.org to learn more! \n\n\n \nPowered by Eventbrite
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/burn-crew-training-2020/
LOCATION:Blandford Nature Center Auditorium\, 1715 Hillburn Avenue Northwest\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233121
CREATED:20191113T162115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T162115Z
UID:16030-1581152400-1581163200@naturenearby.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday Workday at Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Details\nEach winter\, volunteers come out to Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve\, bundled in warm clothes and armed with loppers\, to restore the fen. Lamberton Lake Fen is threatened by takeover by invasive glossy buckthorn and years of diligent work have started to show amazing signs of success.  \nRSVP\n\n\n \nPowered by Eventbrite\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. \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. \nTools\, work gloves\, water\, and snacks will be provided.
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/stewardship-workday-lamberton-lake-fen-nature-preserve-0120-2/
LOCATION:Lamberton Lake Nature Preserve\, 3118 Plaza Dr NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49525\, United States
CATEGORIES:Second Saturdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233121
CREATED:20191113T161557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200102T134017Z
UID:16026-1578733200-1578744000@naturenearby.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday Workday at Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Details\nEach winter\, volunteers come out to Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve\, bundled in warm clothes and armed with loppers\, to restore the fen. Lamberton Lake Fen is threatened by takeover by invasive glossy buckthorn and years of diligent work have started to show amazing signs of success.  \nRSVP\n\n\n \nPowered by Eventbrite\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. \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. \nTools\, work gloves\, water\, and snacks will be provided.
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/stewardship-workday-lamberton-lake-fen-nature-preserve-0120/
LOCATION:Lamberton Lake Nature Preserve\, 3118 Plaza Dr NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49525\, United States
CATEGORIES:Second Saturdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200101T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233121
CREATED:20191210T164311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191210T164345Z
UID:16206-1577874600-1577880000@naturenearby.org
SUMMARY:New Year's Day Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual New Year’s Day Hike! This year we will be hiking the John Woollam Trail in Saugatuck. The trail’s namesake\, John Woollam\, has been a long-time supporter of the Land Conservancy of West Michigan and many conservation efforts throughout the Great Lakes region. The hike will take us through the Dunegrass conservation easement\, which the Land Conservancy helped protect in 2015\, as well as the Mount Baldhead and Oval Beach parks. These properties are part of a natural greenway of protected lands\, providing critical forested shoreline habitat for migratory birds and butterflies. \nWe will meet at 10:30 a.m. in the parking lot at Mount Baldhead Park. The moderate hike is 2.5 miles round trip and will take us on a footpath through beautiful forested dunes and out to the Lake Michigan shoreline. Trail conditions will depend on the weather\, so please check the forecast before you come and prepare appropriately!  \nPlease register to attend the hike below. We hope you’ll join us in ringing in the New Year! \n  \n
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/new-years-day-hike-2020/
LOCATION:Mount Baldhead Park\, 769 Park Street\, Saugatuck\, MI\, 49453\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233121
CREATED:20190805T203150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191119T134508Z
UID:15756-1576314000-1576324800@naturenearby.org
SUMMARY:Stewardship Workday at The Highlands: Hosted by the Land Conservancy of West Michigan and Blandford Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Join the Land Conservancy and Blandford Nature Center for a native plant seeding at The Highlands! Help us transform 25 acres of this former golf course into a vibrant natural landscape. \n \nAfterwards\, head next door to Blandford Nature Center’s Pioneer Holiday event\, where they’ll be doing crafts in the Schoolhouse\, playing snow-games in the school yard and decorating cookies sitting by the warmth of the cabin fire! \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\, work gloves\, water\, and snacks will be provided.
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/stewardship-workday-at-the-highlands-1219/
LOCATION:The Highlands\, 2715 Leonard Street Northwest\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504
CATEGORIES:Second Saturdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233121
CREATED:20191007T173531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191007T173647Z
UID:15992-1575021600-1575028800@naturenearby.org
SUMMARY:Black Friday Prairie Planting at Saul Lake Bog
DESCRIPTION:Details\nThe prairie at Saul Lake Bog owes its existence to the hard work of volunteers over many years. The prairie restoration project is one of the largest and longest running in the state and throughout the fall\, volunteers and staff will be picking seeds to expand the prairie. \nOn Black Friday\, while others are fighting the crowds and the chaos of busy stores\, we offer the chance to get outside and be a part of a project that will last for generations by helping to spread seed. \nTools\, work gloves\, water\, and snacks will be provided. \nRSVP\n\n \nPowered by Eventbrite
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/black-friday-prairie-planting-1119/
LOCATION:Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve\, 10471 Six Mile Road\, Rockford\, MI\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233121
CREATED:20190927T154850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191007T151904Z
UID:15983-1573293600-1573304400@naturenearby.org
SUMMARY:Fall Trail Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free hands-on workshop focused on the basics of trail building. Learn how thoughtful trail design keeps our communities\, streams\, and natural areas healthy. Local experts will cover proper tool selection\, trail design\, and building techniques to help you create or reimagine your own nature trail and maximize the enjoyment of your land. \nWe’ll cover tips to reduce trail maintenance\, reroute trails or correct issues\, and lower the impact on your natural area. \nParticipants will walk and learn from the trails at Seidman Park\, have the opportunity to build a new trail\, and decommission an existing trail. \nKent County’s Seidman Park is a 400-acre natural area of rolling hills\, coldwater streams\, wetlands\, and oak woodlands. This park also contains a segment of the North Country Trail\, which stretches from New York to North Dakota and is the longest continuous trail in the National Trails System. \nAll are welcome. Training and all supplies are included. Great for all ages! Bring a water bottle\, gloves\, and dress appropriately for the weather and for getting your hands dirty. \nPre-registration is encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. To register contact Kent County Parks Volunteer Services at park.volunteers@kentcountymi.gov or 616-826-0438. \nThis workshop is hosted by North Country Trail Association – Western Michigan Chapter\, Trout Unlimited\, Land Conservancy of West Michigan\, Kent County Parks\, REI\, and U.S. Forest Service.
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/fall-trail-building-workshop-1019/
LOCATION:Seidman Park\, 8155 Conservation St NE\, Ada\, MI\, 49301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233121
CREATED:20190805T202511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T202511Z
UID:15753-1573290000-1573300800@naturenearby.org
SUMMARY:Stewardship Workday at Saul Lake Bog (Second Saturday)
DESCRIPTION:Help us collect seed so we can continue to expand the prairie at Saul Lake Bog and implement planting projects on other LCWM properties. Without the help of volunteers\, we would not be able to collect nearly enough native seeds to complete all of our restoration projects! \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\, work gloves\, water\, and snacks will be provided.
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/stewardship-workday-at-saul-lake-bog-1119/
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:20191017T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233121
CREATED:20190802T144943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T185710Z
UID:15720-1571331600-1571342400@naturenearby.org
SUMMARY:Preserved! LaFontsee Galleries Opening (Grand Rapids)
DESCRIPTION:For the past eight months\, 16 artists with ties to West Michigan have been visiting natural areas protected by the Land Conservancy. Using diverse approaches\, these painters\, photographers\, ceramicists and fiber artists have crafted pieces capturing the vibrant natural surroundings found in the protected lands. This fall\, the Land Conservancy is hosting two unique gallery exhibitions featuring and selling the artwork created for Preserved!  \nThe public is invited for a first chance to take home pieces capturing the beauty of Flower Creek Dunes Nature Preserve\, The Highlands\, Saul Lake Bog and more at the exhibitions’ opening receptions.  \nThe second exhibition at LaFontsee Galleries in Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, will kick off with an opening reception on Thursday\, Oct. 17 from 5-8 p.m. Registration is on sale for $50. All ticket and art sales will benefit the Land Conservancy. Drinks and appetizers will be served. \nRegister to attend here!
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/preserved-gr-2019/
LOCATION:LaFontsee Galleries\, 833 Lake Drive SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506\, United States
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