DNR Get Involved - September 2021

Press release from Michigan DNR:

Here are a few ways to get involved in taking care of Michigan’s natural resources in September. For more opportunities to volunteer, contribute and provide input, visit Michigan.gov/DNRVolunteers.

• Help remove invasive species, restore natural areas at state parks
• Give input on state forest management plans
• Help MUCC On the Ground with prairie restoration or tree planting
• Share thoughts on new Pigeon River Country State Forest locations
• Join webinars to learn about managing invasive species

Help remove invasive species, restore natural areas at state parks

Several state parks in southern Michigan have volunteer stewardship workdays coming up in September. Volunteers are needed to help remove invasive plants that threaten high-quality ecosystems in the parks.
Please note that registration is required for all volunteer workdays.
Workdays will take place:

• 8:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 3, at Fort Custer Recreation Area (Kalamazoo County).
• 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 11, at Bald Mountain Recreation Area (Oakland County).
• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at Muskegon State Park (Muskegon County).
• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, at Algonac State Park (St. Clair County)
• 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, at Yankee Springs Recreation Area (Barry County).
• 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 18, at Belle Isle Park (Wayne County).
• 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 18, at Warren Woods State Park (Berrien County).
• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, at Waterloo Recreation Area (Washtenaw County).
• 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, at Hoffmaster State Park (Muskegon County).
• 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 25, at Grand Mere State Park (Berrien County).
• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at Island Lake Recreation Area (Livingston County).
• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, at Pinckney Recreation Area (Washtenaw County).
• Noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, at Ludington State Park (Mason County).

More details about each workday and how to register can be found on the DNR volunteer events calendar.

This press release was produced by the Michigan DNR. The views expressed here are the author’s own.