2007
September 2007
Saturday 8 September 2007
Sat 8 Sep, 10 am-1 pm. In the fall we collect seeds from native plants to spread to other sites. This is a fun, less strenuous activity suitable for children and adults. Learn about native plants in their important seed-producing stage. Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Minors must be accompanied by a guardian, or contact NAP in advance to obtain a release form. Meet at the park entrance on Birchwood Dr. Ann Arbor, 48105. Outreach Coordinator, 734.996.3266. 0. Natural Area Preservation Division - [email][events]
Sat 8 Sep, 10 am-1 pm. Trail maintenance is needed is this park. Help us put in cut logs over wet spots. We will also be cutting some woody invasives. Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Tools provided. Minors must be accompanied by a guardian, or contact NAP in advance to obtain a release form. Meet us in the Grace Bible Church parking lot (1300 South Maple Road), 1/3 mile south of West Liberty. Ann Arbor, 48105. Outreach Coordinator, 734.996.3266. 0. Natural Area Preservation Division - [email][events]
Sunday 16 September 2007
Sun 16 Sep, 1-4 pm. Come out and help in the ongoing eradication of invasive buckthorn and honeysuckle. Great exercise, and you can really see the difference at the end of the afternoon. Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Tools and gloves provided (or bring your own favorites). Minors must be accompanied by a guardian, or contact NAP in advance to obtain a release form. Meet in the Scarlett Middle School parking lot off Lorraine. Free snacks. Ann Arbor, 48105. Outreach Coordinator, 734.996.3266. 0. Natural Area Preservation Division - [email][events]
Sunday 23 September 2007
Sun 23 Sep, 1-4 pm. Join Park Steward and Master Gardener, Aunita Erskine, as she expands the native plant garden. If there’s time we’ll take a botanical walk through Furstenberg Nature Area. Meet in the Furstenberg parking lot off Fuller Road, across from Huron High School. Workday orientation starts promptly 1:00 pm. A short nature walk will be held at the end of each workday, time permitting. Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Minors must either be accompanied by a guardian, or contact NAP in advance to obtain a release form if you would like older children to participate unaccompanied. Ann Arbor, 48105. Outreach Coordinator, 734.996.3266. 0. Natural Area Preservation Division - [email][events]
Saturday 29 September 2007
Sat 29 Sep, 9 am-12 pm. Join the Dicken Woods Neighborhood Association in the annual cutting of woody invasive shrubs. Buckthorn and Honeysuckle crowd out many of our native plants. By removing them, plant diversity is maintained. Tools and snacks provided. Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Minors must either be accompanied by a guardian, or contact NAP in advance to obtain a release form. Meet at the park entrance at the end of Dicken Dr. Ann Arbor, 48105. Outreach Coordinator, 734.996.3266. 0. Natural Area Preservation Division - [email][events]
Sat 29 Sep, 1-4 pm. Join fellow nature enthusiasts in a fall planting. We will be setting out plugs of native plants and spreading some seed. Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Minors must be accompanied by a guardian, or contact NAP in advance to obtain a release form. We will provide tools, gloves, and snacks. Meet at the park entrance at the intersection of Parkwood Avenue and Jeanne Street. Ann Arbor, 48105. Outreach Coordinator, 734.996.3266. 0. Natural Area Preservation Division - [email][events]