Tallbear
08-27-2013, 10:28 AM
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Aug. 27, 2013
Contact: Laurel Malvitz-Draper (malvitzl@michigan.gov), 248-359-9057 or
Ed Golder (goldere@michigan.gov)517-335-3014
Volunteers needed for early fall stewardship projects
at state parks in southeastern Michigan
Residents in Southeast Michigan are invited to join in the effort to protect high-quality natural areas. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently announced a schedule of September volunteer stewardship activities. Volunteering for these workdays is a great way to Go Get Outdoors (http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTMwODI3LjIyMzIwODgxJ m1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEzMDgyNy4yMjMyMDg 4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NzQ3MjI5JmVtY WlsaWQ9bWlrZXRoaWVkZUB5YWhvby5jb20mdXNlcmlkPW1pa2V 0aGllZGVAeWFob28uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhd GVJZD0mJiY=&&&106&&&http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10365_36576---,00.html?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery) in many of Michigan’s state parks, breathe some fresh air, have fun and get a bit of exercise – all while enjoying beautiful scenery and learning about plants and animals.
Help is needed to cut and pile invasive, non-native shrubs like autumn olive, honeysuckle and buckthorn, and possibly to collect seed or plant native plants. Removal of invasive plants is an enjoyable way to spend time outdoors and learn about the health of natural ecosystems. Volunteers of all ages (including youth and Scout groups and service clubs) are invited to participate.
Volunteers should wear appropriate clothing for outdoor work (including long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes) and bring gloves and drinking water.
Workday dates, locations (counties) and times are:
Saturday, Sept. 7 Bald Mountain Recreation Area (http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTMwODI3LjIyMzIwODgxJ m1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEzMDgyNy4yMjMyMDg 4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NzQ3MjI5JmVtY WlsaWQ9bWlrZXRoaWVkZUB5YWhvby5jb20mdXNlcmlkPW1pa2V 0aGllZGVAeWFob28uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhd GVJZD0mJiY=&&&107&&&http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=435&source=govdelivery&type=SPRK&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery) (Oakland), 9 a.m.-noon
Sunday, Sept. 8 Brighton Recreation Area (http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTMwODI3LjIyMzIwODgxJ m1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEzMDgyNy4yMjMyMDg 4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NzQ3MjI5JmVtY WlsaWQ9bWlrZXRoaWVkZUB5YWhvby5jb20mdXNlcmlkPW1pa2V 0aGllZGVAeWFob28uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhd GVJZD0mJiY=&&&108&&&http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=438&source=govdelivery&type=SPRK&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery) (Livingston), 10 a.m.
Saturday, Sept. 14 Island Lake Recreation Area (http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTMwODI3LjIyMzIwODgxJ m1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEzMDgyNy4yMjMyMDg 4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NzQ3MjI5JmVtY WlsaWQ9bWlrZXRoaWVkZUB5YWhvby5jb20mdXNlcmlkPW1pa2V 0aGllZGVAeWFob28uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhd GVJZD0mJiY=&&&109&&&http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=462&source=govdelivery&type=SPRK&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery)(Livingston),10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 15 Waterloo Recreation Area (http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTMwODI3LjIyMzIwODgxJ m1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEzMDgyNy4yMjMyMDg 4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NzQ3MjI5JmVtY WlsaWQ9bWlrZXRoaWVkZUB5YWhvby5jb20mdXNlcmlkPW1pa2V 0aGllZGVAeWFob28uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhd GVJZD0mJiY=&&&110&&&http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=506&source=govdelivery&type=SPRK&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery) (Washtenaw), 10 a.m.-1 p.m
Saturday,Sept. 21 Highland Recreation Area (http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTMwODI3LjIyMzIwODgxJ m1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEzMDgyNy4yMjMyMDg 4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NzQ3MjI5JmVtY WlsaWQ9bWlrZXRoaWVkZUB5YWhvby5jb20mdXNlcmlkPW1pa2V 0aGllZGVAeWFob28uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhd GVJZD0mJiY=&&&111&&&http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=455&source=govdelivery&type=SPRK&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery) (Oakland), 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 22 Pinckney Recreation Area (http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTMwODI3LjIyMzIwODgxJ m1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEzMDgyNy4yMjMyMDg 4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NzQ3MjI5JmVtY WlsaWQ9bWlrZXRoaWVkZUB5YWhvby5jb20mdXNlcmlkPW1pa2V 0aGllZGVAeWFob28uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhd GVJZD0mJiY=&&&112&&&http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=484&source=govdelivery&type=SPRK&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery) (Washtenaw), 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 28 Sterling State Park (http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTMwODI3LjIyMzIwODgxJ m1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEzMDgyNy4yMjMyMDg 4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NzQ3MjI5JmVtY WlsaWQ9bWlrZXRoaWVkZUB5YWhvby5jb20mdXNlcmlkPW1pa2V 0aGllZGVAeWFob28uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhd GVJZD0mJiY=&&&113&&&http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=497&source=govdelivery&type=SPRK&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery) (Monroe), 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sunday, Sept.29Algonac State Park (http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTMwODI3LjIyMzIwODgxJ m1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEzMDgyNy4yMjMyMDg 4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NzQ3MjI5JmVtY WlsaWQ9bWlrZXRoaWVkZUB5YWhvby5jb20mdXNlcmlkPW1pa2V 0aGllZGVAeWFob28uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhd GVJZD0mJiY=&&&114&&&http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=433&source=govdelivery&type=SPRK&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery) (St. Clair), 10 a.m.-1 p.m. All volunteers are asked to register using the form available on the DNR website (http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTMwODI3LjIyMzIwODgxJ m1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEzMDgyNy4yMjMyMDg 4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NzQ3MjI5JmVtY WlsaWQ9bWlrZXRoaWVkZUB5YWhvby5jb20mdXNlcmlkPW1pa2V 0aGllZGVAeWFob28uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhd GVJZD0mJiY=&&&115&&&http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10366_10871-162412--,00.html?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery). For registration information or questions about the volunteer stewardship workdays in Southeast Michigan, please contact Laurel Malvitz-Draper at 248-359-9057 or malvitzl@michigan.gov (malvitzl@michigan.gov).
The DNR’s Volunteer Steward program is part of the Parks and Recreation Division, Stewardship Unit’s mission to “preserve, protect and restore the natural and cultural resources present within Michigan state parks for this and future generations.”
To get information about the activities at each workday, find directions or park information, or check the Volunteer Steward program calendar of events, visit the DNR website at www.michigan.gov/dnrvolunteers (http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTMwODI3LjIyMzIwODgxJ m1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEzMDgyNy4yMjMyMDg 4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NzQ3MjI5JmVtY WlsaWQ9bWlrZXRoaWVkZUB5YWhvby5jb20mdXNlcmlkPW1pa2V 0aGllZGVAeWFob28uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhd GVJZD0mJiY=&&&116&&&http://www.michigan.gov/dnrvolunteers?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery) and link to the Calendar of Volunteer Stewardship Workdays.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Aug. 27, 2013
Contact: Laurel Malvitz-Draper (malvitzl@michigan.gov), 248-359-9057 or
Ed Golder (goldere@michigan.gov)517-335-3014
Volunteers needed for early fall stewardship projects
at state parks in southeastern Michigan
Residents in Southeast Michigan are invited to join in the effort to protect high-quality natural areas. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently announced a schedule of September volunteer stewardship activities. Volunteering for these workdays is a great way to Go Get Outdoors (http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTMwODI3LjIyMzIwODgxJ m1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEzMDgyNy4yMjMyMDg 4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NzQ3MjI5JmVtY WlsaWQ9bWlrZXRoaWVkZUB5YWhvby5jb20mdXNlcmlkPW1pa2V 0aGllZGVAeWFob28uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhd GVJZD0mJiY=&&&106&&&http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10365_36576---,00.html?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery) in many of Michigan’s state parks, breathe some fresh air, have fun and get a bit of exercise – all while enjoying beautiful scenery and learning about plants and animals.
Help is needed to cut and pile invasive, non-native shrubs like autumn olive, honeysuckle and buckthorn, and possibly to collect seed or plant native plants. Removal of invasive plants is an enjoyable way to spend time outdoors and learn about the health of natural ecosystems. Volunteers of all ages (including youth and Scout groups and service clubs) are invited to participate.
Volunteers should wear appropriate clothing for outdoor work (including long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes) and bring gloves and drinking water.
Workday dates, locations (counties) and times are:
Saturday, Sept. 7 Bald Mountain Recreation Area (http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTMwODI3LjIyMzIwODgxJ m1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEzMDgyNy4yMjMyMDg 4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NzQ3MjI5JmVtY WlsaWQ9bWlrZXRoaWVkZUB5YWhvby5jb20mdXNlcmlkPW1pa2V 0aGllZGVAeWFob28uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhd GVJZD0mJiY=&&&107&&&http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=435&source=govdelivery&type=SPRK&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery) (Oakland), 9 a.m.-noon
Sunday, Sept. 8 Brighton Recreation Area (http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTMwODI3LjIyMzIwODgxJ m1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEzMDgyNy4yMjMyMDg 4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NzQ3MjI5JmVtY WlsaWQ9bWlrZXRoaWVkZUB5YWhvby5jb20mdXNlcmlkPW1pa2V 0aGllZGVAeWFob28uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhd GVJZD0mJiY=&&&108&&&http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=438&source=govdelivery&type=SPRK&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery) (Livingston), 10 a.m.
Saturday, Sept. 14 Island Lake Recreation Area (http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTMwODI3LjIyMzIwODgxJ m1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEzMDgyNy4yMjMyMDg 4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NzQ3MjI5JmVtY WlsaWQ9bWlrZXRoaWVkZUB5YWhvby5jb20mdXNlcmlkPW1pa2V 0aGllZGVAeWFob28uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhd GVJZD0mJiY=&&&109&&&http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=462&source=govdelivery&type=SPRK&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery)(Livingston),10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 15 Waterloo Recreation Area (http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTMwODI3LjIyMzIwODgxJ m1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEzMDgyNy4yMjMyMDg 4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NzQ3MjI5JmVtY WlsaWQ9bWlrZXRoaWVkZUB5YWhvby5jb20mdXNlcmlkPW1pa2V 0aGllZGVAeWFob28uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhd GVJZD0mJiY=&&&110&&&http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=506&source=govdelivery&type=SPRK&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery) (Washtenaw), 10 a.m.-1 p.m
Saturday,Sept. 21 Highland Recreation Area (http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTMwODI3LjIyMzIwODgxJ m1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEzMDgyNy4yMjMyMDg 4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NzQ3MjI5JmVtY WlsaWQ9bWlrZXRoaWVkZUB5YWhvby5jb20mdXNlcmlkPW1pa2V 0aGllZGVAeWFob28uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhd GVJZD0mJiY=&&&111&&&http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=455&source=govdelivery&type=SPRK&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery) (Oakland), 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 22 Pinckney Recreation Area (http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTMwODI3LjIyMzIwODgxJ m1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEzMDgyNy4yMjMyMDg 4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NzQ3MjI5JmVtY WlsaWQ9bWlrZXRoaWVkZUB5YWhvby5jb20mdXNlcmlkPW1pa2V 0aGllZGVAeWFob28uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhd GVJZD0mJiY=&&&112&&&http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=484&source=govdelivery&type=SPRK&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery) (Washtenaw), 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 28 Sterling State Park (http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTMwODI3LjIyMzIwODgxJ m1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEzMDgyNy4yMjMyMDg 4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NzQ3MjI5JmVtY WlsaWQ9bWlrZXRoaWVkZUB5YWhvby5jb20mdXNlcmlkPW1pa2V 0aGllZGVAeWFob28uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhd GVJZD0mJiY=&&&113&&&http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=497&source=govdelivery&type=SPRK&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery) (Monroe), 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sunday, Sept.29Algonac State Park (http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTMwODI3LjIyMzIwODgxJ m1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEzMDgyNy4yMjMyMDg 4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NzQ3MjI5JmVtY WlsaWQ9bWlrZXRoaWVkZUB5YWhvby5jb20mdXNlcmlkPW1pa2V 0aGllZGVAeWFob28uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhd GVJZD0mJiY=&&&114&&&http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=433&source=govdelivery&type=SPRK&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery) (St. Clair), 10 a.m.-1 p.m. All volunteers are asked to register using the form available on the DNR website (http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTMwODI3LjIyMzIwODgxJ m1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEzMDgyNy4yMjMyMDg 4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NzQ3MjI5JmVtY WlsaWQ9bWlrZXRoaWVkZUB5YWhvby5jb20mdXNlcmlkPW1pa2V 0aGllZGVAeWFob28uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhd GVJZD0mJiY=&&&115&&&http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10366_10871-162412--,00.html?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery). For registration information or questions about the volunteer stewardship workdays in Southeast Michigan, please contact Laurel Malvitz-Draper at 248-359-9057 or malvitzl@michigan.gov (malvitzl@michigan.gov).
The DNR’s Volunteer Steward program is part of the Parks and Recreation Division, Stewardship Unit’s mission to “preserve, protect and restore the natural and cultural resources present within Michigan state parks for this and future generations.”
To get information about the activities at each workday, find directions or park information, or check the Volunteer Steward program calendar of events, visit the DNR website at www.michigan.gov/dnrvolunteers (http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTMwODI3LjIyMzIwODgxJ m1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEzMDgyNy4yMjMyMDg 4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NzQ3MjI5JmVtY WlsaWQ9bWlrZXRoaWVkZUB5YWhvby5jb20mdXNlcmlkPW1pa2V 0aGllZGVAeWFob28uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhd GVJZD0mJiY=&&&116&&&http://www.michigan.gov/dnrvolunteers?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery) and link to the Calendar of Volunteer Stewardship Workdays.