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SUMMARY:Stewardship Series: Invasive Species Tips & Tricks
DESCRIPTION:This guided hike and informational workshop is a free event that aims to educate participants on identifying and effectively treating invasive species in their own yards. Led by local Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) organizations\, the event includes a hike of our new Nelson Woods property to identify invasive plants while seeing firsthand native restoration efforts made by Little Forks Conservancy. Attendees will gain hands-on knowledge and resources to remove non-native species from the environment successfully\, while learning about how their local CISMAs can assist them. Attendees should dress accordingly for the weather and hiking outdoors. \nPresenters will include CISMA coordinators for the Central Michigan CISMA (CM-CISMA) serving Clare\, Gladwin\, Gratiot\, Isabella and Midland counties as well as the Saginaw Bay CISMA (SB-CISMA) serving Arenac\, Bay\, Huron\, Saginaw\, Sanilac and Tuscola counties. \nThis event will be held on Monday\, September 16th from 6 to 7:30 PM at our newest acquired property\, Nelson Woods. \nParking & Directions: Nelson Woods is located off Solomon Road\, off of Sandow Road\, on the corner of Solomon and Glen road. From M-20\, turn north onto Sandow Road for about a mile until turning right onto Solomon road. Attendees can park along the road – Solomon or Glen- and a LFC staff member will be waiting at the trailhead to lead attendees into the preserve. \nRegister for the event HERE. \n 
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/stewardship-series-invasive-species-tips-tricks/
LOCATION:Nelson Woods\, Solomon Rd\, Midland\, MI\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Invasive Species
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ORGANIZER;CN="Little Forks Conservancy":MAILTO:info@littleforks.org
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SUMMARY:Intro to Invasive Species ID & Removal
DESCRIPTION:Huron Pines and the Huron Heartland Invasive Species Network invite you to participate in our Level 1 Invasive Species Training. To support the growing need for invasive plant species management in the region\, we developed a training program to prepare partners and volunteers to assist in the critical work of identifying\, reporting\, and treating invasive species to protect natural resources in northeast Michigan. \nLevel 1 Training is designed to equip volunteers and local resource professionals with the skills to identify\, inventory\, and report invasive species\, as well as instructions on hand removal and decontamination. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n\nParticipants will be able to identify priority invasive species of Northeast Michigan.\nParticipants will understand how to survey for invasive species while keeping human and environmental safety in mind.\nParticipants will know how to properly report invasive species sightings.\nParticipants will be able to confidently conduct manual treatments (non-chemical) of invasive species and report those treatments.\nParticipants will have an understanding of how to communicate work on invasive species management with the public.\n\nA portion of the class will be held outdoors\, so dress for the weather. Please bring a refillable water bottle\, wear closed-toed shoes\, and bring a packed lunch. \nCapacity for the training is limited to 25 people. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/intro-to-invasive-species-id-removal/
LOCATION:Gahagan Nature Preserve\, 209 West Maplehurst\, Roscommon\, MI\, 48653\, United States
CATEGORIES:Invasive Species
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ORGANIZER;CN="Huron Pines":MAILTO:info@huronpines.org
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SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Patrol - Nelson Woods
DESCRIPTION:Little Forks Conservancy is looking for volunteers to help improve the environment for native species at our Nelson Woods property. This is our newest acquisition that we are currently developing into a nature preserve for the public to enjoy! You can be part of the effort to improve and protect this soon-to-be preserve by joining the Invasive Plant Patrol on August 6th!  Register HERE. \nWhat we’ll be doing: Invasive species are those that are non-native to local ecosystems and can be harmful to the environment. Autumn olive and buckthorn are invasive shrubs that can quickly colonize and outcompete native plants. Volunteers will help restore the native habitat of Nelson Woods by manually removing these shrubs. This event is recommended for ages 10 and up. Those under 15 must have a parent present or a chaperone. \nWhat to bring: Gloves\, water\, safety glasses\, and loppers or handsaws if available . We will be working outside in the woods and among shrubs\, tall grasses and brush\, so please dress accordingly for the event and weather. Closed toed shoes are required. We will also provide extra hand saws\, loppers and gloves for volunteers to use if needed. \nLocation and time: Nelson Woods\, our newest land acquisition set to become a preserve!  (Closest address is Solomon Road\, Midland MI 48640). The event will start at 6 PM on Tuesday\, August 6th. \nDirections: The preserve is located off Sandow Road\, which is off of M-20. Head north on Sandow Road until you get to Solomon Road. The preserve is on the corner of Solomon and Glen Road. Attendees can park on Solomon or Glen Road and a LFC staff member will be waiting at the trailhead to direct volunteers! \nPlease RSVP to receive updates. All events are subject to cancellation due to heavy rain or extreme heat. Please email any questions to Benjamin VanDyke at bvandyke@littleforks.org. \nWe appreciate your willingness to help us with our conservation and habitat efforts here in mid-Michigan and the Midland community!
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/invasive-plant-patrol-nelson-woods/
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