Huckleberry Hills – The Oak Savanna at Lowell Township
May 18 • 6:30–8 pm
Field trip led by Jesse Lincoln, Michigan Natural Features Inventory
Please park at Lowell Township Hall
2910 Alden Nash Ave SE, Lowell, MI, 49331
There is a small remnant of an oak barrens at the township property in Lowell. Come get a glimpse of a community type that once covered over 1 million acres in southern Michigan and has since experienced a near total loss.
Public Welcome • Free Event Nature Walk/Hike • Free Public Parking • Lots of Physical Activity
Come dressed for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Bring water and bug repellent.
Jesse Lincoln is a Plant Ecologist for Michigan Natural Features Inventory. In this role, he conducts thorough vegetation surveys on various public lands to identify important natural areas, document populations of rare plants, and integrate these elements into wildlife management plans. Identifying remnants of high-quality natural areas is a critical component of conservation and helps to prioritize restoration actions. He has spent several seasons surveying natural communities across Michigan with a recent focus on recoverable, fire-dependent systems and the management of our remaining natural red pine.
Learn more about oak barrens by visiting Michigan Natural Features Inventory at: https://mnfi.anr.msu.edu/communities/description/10693
Wild Ones with Jesse Lincoln at Huckleberry Hills in 2017.