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SUMMARY:Volunteer Recognition Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Details\nIf you’ve volunteered with the Land Conservancy in the past\, this event is for you! We’ll gather to celebrate our accomplishments over the past year\, enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded conservationists\, and unveil the volunteer of the year. \nRSVP\nContact Justin Heslinga at 616-451-9476 or by email to register. \n\n 
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/volunteer-recognition-brunch/
LOCATION:Roselle Park\, 1010 Grand River Dr. NE\, Ada\, MI\, 49301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Second Saturdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170311T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170311T120000
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Workday at Wege Foundation Natural Area (Second Saturday)
DESCRIPTION:Details\nSave the oak trees! Help clear fast-growing and invasive species that threaten to overtake young oak trees in a newly-planted forest. \nRSVP\nContact Justin Heslinga at 616-451-9476 or by email to register. \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-at-wege-foundation-natural-area-second-saturday/
LOCATION:Wege Foundation Natural Area\, 11715 Vergennes Road\, Lowell\, 49331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Second Saturdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170304T130000
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SUMMARY:Burn Crew Training Session
DESCRIPTION:Fire is an important part of the West Michigan landscape. Prescribed burning encourages native vegetation\, reduces invasive species\, and improves wildlife habitat\, restoring health to many of our forests\, wetlands\, and grasslands. The Land Conservancy of West Michigan conducts prescribed burns on its nature preserves each year in spring\, summer\, and fall. We work with volunteers to conduct many of these burns. Volunteer burn crew members are involved in all stages of prescribed burning\, including burn site preparation\, ignition\, fire control\, and monitoring. \nAt the burn crew training session you will learn to use the equipment necessary for a prescribed burn and the strategy and methods to conduct a safe an effective burn. As a trained volunteer you will be a part of team that will conduct prescribed burns on Land Conservancy properties. The training session is required for participation on the burn crew. \nFor more information or to register for the training contact Justin Heslinga or call (616) 451-9476.
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/burn-crew-training-session/
LOCATION:Wege Foundation Natural Area\, 11715 Vergennes Road\, Lowell\, 49331\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T141551
CREATED:20161020T151655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170130T171701Z
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Workday at Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve (Second Saturday)
DESCRIPTION:Details\nBuild on last month’s progress\, and help us remove invasive glossy buckthorn from the fen. Afterward\, join us for refreshment next door at the Hideout Brewing Company. \n\nParticipants should wear appropriate clothing for outdoor work\, including long pants and sturdy shoes. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. \n\nRSVP\nContact Justin Heslinga at 616-451-9476 or by email to register. \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-at-lamberton-lake-fen-nature-preserve-second-saturday-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:20170114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170114T120000
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CREATED:20161020T151255Z
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Workday at Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve (Second Saturday)
DESCRIPTION:Details\nBe a part of one of the longest-running restoration projects in Grand Rapids! Participants will remove invasive glossy buckthorn that threatens the unique wetland on the preserve. After the workday\, join us for refreshment next door at the Hideout Brewing Company. \n\nParticipants should wear appropriate clothing for outdoor work\, including long pants and sturdy shoes. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. \n\nRSVP\nContact Justin Heslinga at 616-451-9476 or by email to register. \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-at-lamberton-lake-fen-nature-preserve-second-saturday/
LOCATION:Lamberton Lake Nature Preserve\, 3118 Plaza Dr NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49525\, United States
CATEGORIES:Second Saturdays
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SUMMARY:Annual New Year's Day Hike
DESCRIPTION:Details\nJoin us for our annual New Year’s Day hike which will be held this year at Fruitland Township’s Duck Creek property. The Land Conservancy is currently working with Fruitland Township to protect this property with a conservation easement. The hike will take place on the south side of this 300-acre property\, to take a look at beautiful Duck Creek! \nDepending on the interests of the group\, we may also drive a short distance to Duck Lake State Park and take in Duck Lake and the wintry Lake Michigan shoreline.  Trails are not maintained and conditions may be challenging and you should dress for the weather. \nParking will be available in the small lot west of the Fruitland Township Fire Barn. \nEmail Colin Hoogerwerf at colin@naturenearby.org to RSVP
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/annual-new-years-day-hike/
LOCATION:Fruitland Township’s Duck Creek Property\, 4206 W. Duck Lake Road\, Whitehall\, MI\, 49461\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20161210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20161210T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20161208T214451Z
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Workday at Wege Foundation Natural Area (Second Saturday)
DESCRIPTION:Details\nHelp us restore this former pine plantation to a healthy oak forest. We’ll be clearing brush\, cutting invasive species and planting native seeds. \n\nParticipants should wear appropriate clothing for outdoor work\, including long pants and sturdy shoes. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. \n\nRSVP\nContact Justin Heslinga at 616-451-9476 or by email to register. \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-at-maas-family-nature-preserve-second-saturday/
LOCATION:Wege Foundation Natural Area\, 11715 Vergennes Road\, Lowell\, 49331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Second Saturdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20161125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20161125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T141551
CREATED:20161007T142329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161107T184151Z
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SUMMARY:Black Friday Prairie Planting
DESCRIPTION:Why shop when you can plant a prairie?  Avoid the Black Friday crowds and come help us plant a new section of the ever-expanding Saul Lake Prairie–one of the longest-running and most successful prairie restoration projects in Michigan.  A great family activity! \n\nParticipants should wear appropriate clothing for outdoor work\, including long pants and sturdy shoes. Appropriate for ages 6 and up. \nRSVP\nContact Justin Heslinga at 616-451-9476 or by email to register.
URL:https://naturenearby.org/events/black-friday-prairie-planting/
LOCATION:Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve\, 10471 Six Mile Road\, Rockford\, MI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20161112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20161112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T141551
CREATED:20161020T143745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161108T200323Z
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Workday at Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve (Second Saturday)
DESCRIPTION:Details\nWe have an ambitious goal for seed collection this year\, and we need your help! The seeds we collect will be used to expand Saul Lake Prairie and a nearby oak savanna by more than 6 acres. A great activity for families! \n\nParticipants should wear appropriate clothing for outdoor work\, including long pants and sturdy shoes. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. \n\nRSVP\nContact Justin Heslinga at 616-451-9476 or by email to register. \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-at-saul-lake-bog-nature-preserve-second-saturday/
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:20160910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160910T120000
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CREATED:20160823T180308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160908T213258Z
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Workday at Kuker-Van Til Nature Preserve (Second Saturday)
DESCRIPTION:Details\nHelp put the recovering forest at Kuker-Van Til on the path to success by removing invasive plants like autumn olive and honeysuckle that are choking out native plants and wildlife.\nParticipants should wear appropriate clothing for outdoor work\, including long pants and sturdy shoes. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. \nRSVP\nContact Justin Heslinga at 616-451-9476 or by email to register. \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.\nHowever\, 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-at-kuker-van-til-nature-preserve-second-saturday/
LOCATION:Kuker-Van Til Nature Preserve\, 2003 Perry Street\, Holland\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Second Saturdays
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