Events

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, […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Volunteers are needed to help remove invasive species around Hall Lake. 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-sleeve shirts, long pants and closed-toed shoes are highly recommended. Register […]

Join our efforts to help keep our beautiful dunes free of invasive species. We will be working near the Channel Campground entrance, controlling woody invasive species to protect our open dune ecosystem. All tools and equipment will be provided. Long-sleeve shirts, long pants and closed-toed shoes are highly recommended. Register by emailing Tyler Lidgard at LidgardT@Michigan.gov. […]

Meeting location: Meet at the Eagle Lake parking area (north lot) near the pavilion. 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 […]

Meeting location: Meet at the East Graham Boat Launch parking lot on the north side of Predmore Road in the park's North Unit.   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 […]

Meeting location: Meet on Waterloo Road just west of M-52. Roadside parking. 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. We will be stewarding remnant black oak barrens and prairie by […]