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Department of Natural Resources officials announced the schedule of volunteer stewardship workdays taking place throughout February in Southeast Michigan state parks and recreation areas.
Volunteers are needed to cut invasive shrubs in natural areas within the state parks and recreation areas. This activity will help protect and restore the unique natural areas in these Southeast Michigan state parks. Volunteering for these workdays is a great way to get outdoors, breathe some fresh air, avoid cabin fever and remain active.
Dates, times and locations of the workdays are as follows:
- Saturday, Feb. 4: Island Lake Recreation Area (Livingston County), 1-4 p.m.
- Saturday, Feb.11: Bald Mountain Recreation Area (Oakland County), 9 a.m. to noon
- Sunday, Feb.12: Algonac State Park (St. Clair County), 1-4 p.m.
- Saturday, Feb.18: Highland Recreation Area (Oakland County), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Saturday, Feb.18: Brighton Recreation Area (Livingston County), 1-4 p.m.
- Sunday, Feb. 19: Pinckney Recreation Area (Washtenaw County), 1-4 p.m.
- Saturday, Feb: 25: Waterloo Recreation Area (Washtenaw County), 1-4 p.m.
- Sunday, Feb. 26: Highland Recreation Area (Oakland County), 1-4 p.m.
Volunteers should wear appropriate clothing for outdoor work, including long pants, boots, gloves and drinking water. Waterproof boots, either knee-high rubber boots or hip waders, are recommended for some sites, especially fen and other wetland sites. A limited number of waterproof boots are available to borrow, upon request.
For information about the specific tasks at each workday and to obtain directions, visit the DNR website atwww.michigan.gov/dnrvolunteers and link to the "Calendar of Volunteer Stewardship Workdays." Volunteers are asked to register using the form available on the website or via email. Any questions should be directed to Laurel Malvitz-Draper at 248-359-9057 or malvitzl@michigan.gov.
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