The Department of Natural Resources recently announced the September schedule of volunteer stewardship workdays at state parks and recreation areas throughout southeastern Michigan. Volunteers are needed to cut invasive shrubs or collect seeds from native prairie plants to restore high-quality natural areas. These activities are a great way to enjoy time outdoors in the beautiful late-summer weather while helping to restore unique woodlands, prairies and wetlands. Volunteers of all ages, including youth and Scout groups, service clubs and other organizations, are invited to participate.
Workday dates, locations (counties) and times are:
- Saturday, Sept. 6: http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwODI2LjM1MzQ2MjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDgyNi4zNTM0NjI2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MTcwODQ1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZWRpdG9yQHRoZW91dGRvb3J3aXJlLmNvbSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZWRpdG9yQHRoZW91dGRvb3J3aXJlLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&106&&&http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=435&source=govdelivery&type=SPRK&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery">Bald Mountain Recreation Area (Oakland), 9 a.m.-noon
- Sunday, Sept. 7: http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwODI2LjM1MzQ2MjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDgyNi4zNTM0NjI2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MTcwODQ1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZWRpdG9yQHRoZW91dGRvb3J3aXJlLmNvbSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZWRpdG9yQHRoZW91dGRvb3J3aXJlLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&107&&&http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=438&source=govdelivery&type=SPRK&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery">Brighton Recreation Area (Livingston), 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 13: http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwODI2LjM1MzQ2MjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDgyNi4zNTM0NjI2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MTcwODQ1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZWRpdG9yQHRoZW91dGRvb3J3aXJlLmNvbSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZWRpdG9yQHRoZW91dGRvb3J3aXJlLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&108&&&http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=462&source=govdelivery&type=SPRK&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery">Island Lake Recreation Area (Livingston), 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Sunday, Sept. 14: http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwODI2LjM1MzQ2MjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDgyNi4zNTM0NjI2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MTcwODQ1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZWRpdG9yQHRoZW91dGRvb3J3aXJlLmNvbSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZWRpdG9yQHRoZW91dGRvb3J3aXJlLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&109&&&http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=506&source=govdelivery&type=SPRK&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery">Waterloo Recreation Area (Jackson), 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 20: http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwODI2LjM1MzQ2MjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDgyNi4zNTM0NjI2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MTcwODQ1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZWRpdG9yQHRoZW91dGRvb3J3aXJlLmNvbSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZWRpdG9yQHRoZW91dGRvb3J3aXJlLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&110&&&http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-10365_67024---,00.html?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery">Belle Isle Park (Wayne), 9 a.m.-noon
- Saturday, Sept. 20: http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwODI2LjM1MzQ2MjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDgyNi4zNTM0NjI2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MTcwODQ1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZWRpdG9yQHRoZW91dGRvb3J3aXJlLmNvbSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZWRpdG9yQHRoZW91dGRvb3J3aXJlLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&111&&&http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=455&source=govdelivery&type=SPRK&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery">Highland Recreation Area (Oakland), 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Sunday, Sept. 21: http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwODI2LjM1MzQ2MjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDgyNi4zNTM0NjI2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MTcwODQ1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZWRpdG9yQHRoZW91dGRvb3J3aXJlLmNvbSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZWRpdG9yQHRoZW91dGRvb3J3aXJlLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&112&&&http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=484&source=govdelivery&type=SPRK&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery">Pinckney Recreation Area (Washtenaw), 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 27: http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwODI2LjM1MzQ2MjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDgyNi4zNTM0NjI2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MTcwODQ1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZWRpdG9yQHRoZW91dGRvb3J3aXJlLmNvbSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZWRpdG9yQHRoZW91dGRvb3J3aXJlLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&113&&&http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=497&source=govdelivery&type=SPRK&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery">Sterling State Park (Monroe), 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Sunday, Sept. 28: http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwODI2LjM1MzQ2MjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDgyNi4zNTM0NjI2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MTcwODQ1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZWRpdG9yQHRoZW91dGRvb3J3aXJlLmNvbSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZWRpdG9yQHRoZW91dGRvb3J3aXJlLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&114&&&http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=433&source=govdelivery&type=SPRK&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery">Algonac State Park (St. Clair), 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Volunteers should bring work gloves, drinking water and appropriate clothing for outdoor work, including long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Long-sleeved shirts are recommended when pulling spotted knapweed.
All volunteers are asked to register using the
http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwODI2LjM1MzQ2MjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDgyNi4zNTM0NjI2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MTcwODQ1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZWRpdG9yQHRoZW91dGRvb3J3aXJlLmNvbSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZWRpdG9yQHRoZW91dGRvb3J3aXJlLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&115&&&http://www.michigan.gov/documents/3145_171017_7.pdf?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery'>form available on the DNR website or via email. Any questions should be directed to Laurel Malvitz-Draper at 517-719-2285 or
malvitzl@michigan.gov.
For workday details, maps and directions, visit the DNR website at
www.michigan.gov/dnrvolunteers and click the link Calendar of Volunteer Stewardship Workdays.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.
Contact: Laurel Malvitz-Draper, 517-719-2285
