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DNR Volunteers Needed

Post by Will Schultz » Mon Feb 25, 2013 1:20 pm

If you're in SE Michigan please consider giving some time to the DNR.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 25, 2013

Contact: Laurel Malvitz-Draper, 248-359-9057 or Ed Golder, 517-335-3014


Volunteers invited to winter workdays at Southeast Michigan state parks

The Department of Natural Resources today announced that several state parks and recreation areas in Southeast Michigan are in need of volunteers to help with winter stewardship workdays in March – the last opportunity to remove shrubs before spring.

Volunteers will help to cut invasive shrubs in natural areas within state parks and recreation areas. At the end of the month, workdays will focus on pulling garlic mustard, a non-native, invasive plant that threatens to take over woodlands. These stewardship activities will help protect and restore the unique natural areas in the state parks and recreation areas. Additionally, volunteering for the workdays is a great way for residents to Go Get Outdoors, breathe some fresh air and be active.

Stewardship workday dates, times and locations (counties) are:

Saturday, March 2 – Island Lake Recreation Area (Livingston), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, March 2 – Brighton Recreation Area (Livingston), 2 to 5 p.m.
Sunday, March 3 – Algonac State Park (St. Clair), 1 to 4 p.m.
Saturday, March 9 – Bald Mountain Recreation Area (Oakland), 9 a.m. to noon
Saturday, March 16 – Waterloo Recreation Area (Washtenaw), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunday, March 17 – Pinckney Recreation Area (Washtenaw), 1 to 4 p.m.
Saturday, March 23 – Highland Recreation Area (Oakland), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, March 23 – Brighton Recreation Area (Livingston), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunday, March 24 – Highland Recreation Area (Oakland), 1 to 4 p.m.
Saturday, March 30 – Island Lake Recreation Area (Livingston), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Volunteers should bring appropriate clothing for outdoor work (including long pants, boots and gloves) and drinking water. Waterproof boots, either knee-high rubber boots or hip waders, are recommended for some sites, especially fen and other wetland sites. A limited number of waterproof boots are available to borrow, upon request.

For information about the specific tasks at each workday and to obtain directions, visit the DNR website at www.michigan.gov/dnrvolunteers and link to the Calendar of Volunteer Stewardship Workdays. All volunteers are asked to register using the form available on the website or via email. Any questions should be directed to Laurel Malvitz-Draper at 248-359-9057 or malvitzl@michigan.gov.
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