For those who were able to attend our program last year about mushrooms, you will remember what a pleasure it was to hear Nicole Mathias speak and see all of her interesting specimens. If you missed it or just want to learn more, here is your chance. Mushroom Identification Field Trip at Dolan Natural Area […] Continue reading "What is that fungus among us?"
If you enjoyed learning about seed collecting and cleaning at the Prairie Wolf Park event or, if you missed the event, we have a deal for you! The Land Conservancy of West Michigan is continuing its prairie restoration project at the Saul Lake Bog Preserve. There are two upcoming dates set for seed collection before […] Continue reading "More Seed Collection"
The West Michigan Cluster of the Stewardship Network, of which RCWO is a member, is waging war on woody alien invaders during the month of October. Several Stewardship Network partner organizations are sponsoring workdays throughout the area. Suit up in your armor (a.k.a. long pants, closed shoes and gloves) and prepare for battle. Equipment will […] Continue reading "October is Woody Invasive Species Removal Month!"
Monday, September 19, 2016? by Gretchen Zuiderveen The September meeting of the River City Wild Ones was held at Prairie Wolf Park, a forty-five acre, passive-use park in Gaines Township. Mike Bruggink, past president of the RCWO, led a large group of River City Wild Ones and guests, on a tour of the prairie at […] Continue reading "Prairie Wolf Park Seed Collection"
Volunteers are needed to help Forest Hills Eastern 6th/7th graders develop their native habitat garden. Work time and dates are 7:30 AM ? 1:30 PM both Tue. Sept. 20 and Wed. Sept 21. Ada Parks staff will lead this effort and any amount of time you can be on hand to assist would be most […] Continue reading "Volunteers Needed at Forest Hills Eastern"