Volunteers Needed for Stewardship Workdays in Southeast Mich

[Paul Hittie]

Volunteers Needed for Stewardship Workdays in Southeast Michigan in November
Contact: Laurel Malvitz-Draper 248-359-9057
Agency: Natural Resources and Environment


October 26
The Department of Natural Resources and Environment today announced the schedule of volunteer stewardship workdays to be held throughout November in southeastern Michigan state parks and recreation areas.

Volunteers are needed to help collect native plant seeds and cut invasive shrubs in natural areas within state parks and recreation areas. These activities will help protect and restore the unique natural areas in these southeast Michigan state parks. Volunteering for these workdays is a great way to get outside, breathe some cool fall air and get a bit of exercise. Volunteers will also be able to experience Michigan's lovely fall colors and harvesting tradition.

Dates, times and locations of the workdays are as follows:

• Saturday, Nov. 6, Algonac State Park
(St. Clair County), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Sunday, Nov. 7, Highland Recreation Area
(Oakland County), 1 to 4 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 13, Bald Mountain Rec. Area
(Oakland County), 9 a.m. to noon
• Saturday, Nov. 13, Highland Recreation Area
(Oakland County), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Sunday, Nov. 14, Waterloo Rec. Area
(Washtenaw County), 1 to 4 p.m.
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Volunteers should bring appropriate clothing for outdoor work, including long pants, boots, gloves and drinking water. For seed collecting, volunteers should also bring a clean, empty milk jug and sunscreen.

For information about the specific tasks at each location and to obtain directions, visit the DNRE website at http://www.michigan.gov/dnrvolunteers and link to the "Calendar of Volunteer Stewardship Workdays." All volunteers are asked to register using the forms available on the website. A special form for all seed collecting activities is available at the top of the calendar listing. Any questions should be directed to Laurel Malvitz-Draper at http://www.michigan.gov/dnre.


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