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 be provided.
Saturday, October 1 – 10 am to 1 pm – Hansen Nature Trail at Millennium Park
Sponsor: ?Kent County Parks – 616.632.7842 – [email protected]
Saturday, October 8 – 9:30 am to 12:30 pm – Blandford Nature Center
Sponsor: ?Blandford Land Stewardship Team – 616.735.6240 – [email protected]
Saturday, October 15 – 10 am to noon – Black Lake Boardwalk West, 2358 Ottawa Beach Rd., Holland, MI 49424
Sponsor: ?Ottawa County Parks and Recreation
Contact: ?Georgia Meyer – 616.738.4810 – [email protected]
Saturday, October 15 – 10 am to 1 pm – Muskegon State Park – Snug Harbor Parking Area
Sponsor: ?Michigan DNR, Parks and Recreation Stewardship Unit
Contact: ?Heidi Frei – 517.202.1360 – [email protected]
Saturday, October 22 – 10 am to noon – Hemlock Crossing, 8115 West Olive Rd., West Olive, MI 49460
Sponsor: Ottawa County Parks and Recreations
Contact: ?Georgia Meyer – 616.738.4810 – [email protected]
Saturday, October 22 – 9:30 am to 12:30 pm – Blandford Nature Center
Sponsor: Blandford Land Stewardship Team – 616.735.6240 ?- [email protected]
Sunday, October 23 – 1 pm to 4 pm – Yankee Springs Recreation Area – Deep Lake Campground
Sponsor: ?Michigan DNR, Parks and Recreation Stewardship Unit
Contact: ?Heidi Frei – 517.202.1360 – [email protected]
Friday, October 28 – 9 am to noon – Kitchel-Lindquist-Hartger Dune Preserve, 20001 Berwyck Street, Ferrysburg, MI 49409
Contact: Craig Bessinger – 616.842.5803 – [email protected]