Events

The Graham Lake Fen Complex needs your help. Join us cutting glossy buckthorn and other invasive shrubs that threaten this unique ecosystem. Register by emailing natural resource steward Anna Cone at ConeA1@Michigan.gov. Please note:  A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into Michigan state parks. Dates occasionally change, and events may be canceled due to inclement weather. If […]

Volunteers are needed to help remove woody invasive species in the beautiful lake plain prairie at Grand Mere State Park! Join us on a beautiful hike and help reclaim the native habitat that makes this area thrive. Volunteers will learn to identify invasive shrubs before cutting them down. All equipment will be provided. Long pants, […]

Help protect native habitat in Waterloo Recreation Area, the largest state park in the Lower Peninsula. Waterloo is home to a plethora of native ecosystems, with 25 unique natural communities forming the diverse landscape. Aid restoration efforts by cutting glossy buckthorn, a wetland invasive shrub that would otherwise take over this valuable fen ecosystem. Register […]

Volunteers are needed to help remove invasive species at the entrance to Saugatuck Dunes State Park. We will learn to identify and remove invasive shrubs that threaten the open dune ecosystem. All equipment will be provided. Long pants and closed-toed shoes are highly recommended. Register by emailing Tyler Lidgard at LidgardT@Michigan.gov. For more information, visit the Volunteer […]

Join us on a beautiful hike within Eagle Lake Prairie and help remove woody invasive species from one of our prairie restoration areas. Volunteers will learn to identify shrubs before cutting them down. All equipment will be provided. Long pants, long-sleeve shirts and closed-toed shoes are highly recommended. Register by emailing Tyler Lidgard at LidgardT@Michigan.gov. For […]