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Participants search for dwarf lake iris at a Grass Bay field trip

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Event Calendar

June
American Rivers Month
Great Outdoors Month
1-8 National Fishing and Boating Week
2-8 National River Cleanup Week
5 World Environment Day
7 National Trails Day
21 Summer Solstice
29-5 National Clean Beaches Week

Field trip participants look for migrating birds at Erie Marsh Preserve

Events

Herbicide Wand Applicator Construction
With The Stewardship Network
Thursday, June 12: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Howard Christensen Nature Center

We will build PVC sponge-tipped herbicide applictors which can be used for cut-stem or stump applicatons as well as for other types of herbicide treatments. As part of the program you will build one applicator for a local conservation LIP project. Plus, you will be able to leave the training with one applicator for your use.

Leader(s) and Speaker(s): Jack McGowan-Stinski, The Nature Conservancy.
Register online with The Stewardship Network or call (616)-451-9476
Cost: Free for Stewardship Network Members, $5 for Non-Members; Michigan DNR-LIP will pay for applicator supplies

Protecting our Oak/White Pine Savannas
With The Stewardship Network
Saturday, August 23: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Coolbough Natural Areas

The Drill-and-Fill technique is a very efficient way to remove invasive trees without cutting them down. We will learn the technique and use it to help restore a portion of a oak/white pine savanna.

Leader(s) and Speaker(s): Jack McGowan-Stinski, The Nature Conservancy or Conservancy Staff.
Register online with The Stewardship Network or call (616)-785-7055

Field Trips

Nature picture credits (top to bottom, left to right): Photo © TNC Staff (Erie Marsh Preserve); Photo © Tom Tucker/TNC Staff (Grass Bay Preserve).