2008
September 2008
Sunday 7 September 2008
Sun 7 Sep, 1 am-4 pm. The invasive plants are much fewer in this park these days, but we need to be vigilant. Help us spot and cut those remaining. Park on Russett Street at the east entrance of Fritz. Come prepared for outside work with long pants and closed-toe shoes. Also be prepared for exercise and good fun with other green-minded folks. 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 on their own. We supply tools, snacks, and shrub identification. Fritz Nature Area, Ann Arbor, 48105. Outreach Coordinator, 734.996.3266. Free. Natural Area Preservation Division - [a2gov][email][events]
Saturday 13 September 2008
Sat 13 Sep, 9 am-12 pm. Join the Friends of Dicken Woods 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 Drive. Dicken Woods, Ann Arbor, 48105. Outreach Coordinator, 734.996.3266. Free. Natural Area Preservation Division - [a2gov][email][events]
Sat 13 Sep, 10 am-1 pm. It’s shrub cutting season. Help us eradicate non-native woody plants that are crowding out native species. A small group of people can make a big difference in the landscape in a few hours. Come and see for yourself. 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 on their own. Meet us at the Lakewood Elementary School parking lot off Gralake Avenue (three blocks south of Jackson Avenue). We provide tools and snacks. Lakewood Nature Area, Ann Arbor, 48105. Outreach Coordinator, 734.996.3266. Free. Natural Area Preservation Division - [a2gov][email][events]
Sunday 14 September 2008
Sun 14 Sep, 1 am-4 pm. Woodies. Woodies. Woodies. Non-native buckthorn and honeysuckle are everywhere, but with your help we can keep them at bay in our city’s beloved parks. Come help us chop and pull. Then eat cookies and meet other friendly people interested in saving the biodiversity of our parks. 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 on their own. Meet at the park entrance at the intersection of Parkwood Avenue and Jeanne Street. Redbud Nature Area, Ann Arbor, 48105. Outreach Coordinator, 734.996.3266. Free. Natural Area Preservation Division - [a2gov][email][events]
Sun 14 Sep, 12-3 pm. Join Park Steward and Master Gardener, Aunita Erskine, in taking care of this valuable native garden. You’ll have plenty of opportunity to learn about gardening with natives, and help us keep this site looking top notch. Meet in the Furstenberg parking lot off Fuller Road, across from Huron High School. Workday orientation starts promptly at 12:00 pm. A short nature walk will be held at the end of the 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. Furstenberg Park, Ann Arbor, 48105. Outreach Coordinator, 734.996.3266. Free. Natural Area Preservation Division - [a2gov][email][events]
Sunday 21 September 2008
Sun 21 Sep, 1 am-4 pm. There are lots of opportunities to cut invasive shrubs this time of year. Join us as we clear more area to allow the native plants to flourish. Meet up in the Grace Bible Church parking lot (1300 South Maple Road), 1/3 mile south of West Liberty. 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 on their own. We supply tools, also snacks for when we take a break to admire the enormous brush piles we have created. Hansen Nature Area, Ann Arbor, 48105. Outreach Coordinator, 734.996.3266. Free. Natural Area Preservation Division - [a2gov][email][events]
Saturday 27 September 2008
Sat 27 Sep, 9 am-12 pm. Today is National Public Lands Day. We will work on ecological restoration in one park, while being part of the nationwide effort to protect the environment. Join the movement. Staff can answer questions about how to get more involved. Meet at the park entrance on Valley Drive. 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 on their own. We provide all tools and nutritious snacks. Evergreen Nature Area, Ann Arbor, 48105. Outreach Coordinator, 734.996.3266. Free. Natural Area Preservation Division - [a2gov][email][events]