Join the Land Conservancy of West Michigan as we remove invasive shrubs at Dumaw Woodland Nature Preserve and work to restore healthier conditions to this important habitat.

This event will happen rain or shine – please come dressed for the weather. Tools, water, and snacks will be provided. Please wear boots and bring your own work gloves.

This preserve has an off-road parking area, located just off Hogan Road. Look for an LCWM sign marking the entrance, then follow the two-track and posted signs south, about a quarter mile, until you arrive at the parking area. You will pass an oil rig access road – please do not park on or block the oil rig access road on your way into the preserve. We will gather at 9am in the parking area near the preserve signage, and will hike to the workday location together.

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About Second Saturday Events

The Land Conservancy’s 20 nature preserves contain an incredible diversity of natural features including prairies, forests, and wetlands that are great places to explore. However, invasive species and altered natural processes threaten to degrade the ecological quality of many of our preserves. Active management is often needed to ensure the long-term sustainability of these wonderful natural areas, and we need your help.

Fortunately, through our Second Saturdays event series, there are now plenty of opportunities to get involved!

From 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.