Don’t miss the all-too-brief window of opportunity to enjoy our beautiful Michigan ephemerals on a guided nature hike at the Dolan Natural Area. This trail runs along the Coldwater River and is maintained and owned by the West Michigan Trout Unlimited organization. You will also be doing your part to maintain the beauty as we […] Continue reading "Nature Hike and Garlic Fling – April 29th"
A beautiful spring evening brought a crowd of enthusiasts to the Bunker Interpretive Center on April 18th to hear Mark Fitzpatrick, Director of Ada Parks and Recreation, talk about?our unique Great Lakes ecosystem. Mark discussed the various watersheds along the Grand River as it runs from Jackson north through Lansing,?then?veers sharply to the west in […] Continue reading "From Great Lakes and Grand Rivers to RCWO at Roselle Park"
People have a special relationship with trees. They evoke memories of picnics on summer days, children swinging from their branches or watching fledglings take the first flight from a favorite perch. Unlike many of our native plants, when trees die, people take notice. Perhaps that’s why the RCWO’s March meeting drew a good crowd to […] Continue reading "What’s Threatening Michigan Trees?"
Hello Volunteers, Spring is coming and with its arrival comes many opportunities here at the Ecosystem Preserve for you to get your hands dirty! Plant production for the native plant sale is in full swing and our stewardship interns, Michael Messina and Caitlin Strikwerda and I would welcome your help in preparing for the sale. […] Continue reading "Volunteers Needed at Calvin College Eco Preserve"
Kent County Parks launched a native plant initiative at Townsend Park on October 15 and 16, which is to become an annual project called ?Plant Natives in the Park Day?. The kick-off was a huge success and our own River City Wild Ones members provided leadership and knowledge. Over 100 volunteers including Boy Scout groups […] Continue reading "RCWO Help Put Natives Back in Nature"