Join the Land Conservancy of West Michigan at McDuffee Creek Nature Preserve to remove invasive shrubs and trees as we 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.

We will meet at the south entrance to the nature preserve, off 14 Mile Road. To access this entrance, take 14 Mile Road until you see LCWM signs and a gate on the north side of the road. If the gate is open, enter the preserve through the gate and follow the two track until you reach the parking area. If the weather has been rainy, we may leave the gate closed due to muddy road conditions. If this is the case, parallel park along the sides of 14 Mile Road and hike in until you reach the meeting location.

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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.