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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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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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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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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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