| Last updated on October 5, 2008 |
Looking for individuals interested in volunteering once a month for stewardship activities at Highland Recreation Area.
You will be working with State Park Stewardship Steward Laurel Malvitz in helping to restore native fens, tallgrass prairies, lakeplain prairies, and oak savannas on state park lands and recreation areas.
For more information you can contact Laurel Malvitz by e-mail at MalvitzL@michigan.gov.
Calendar of Volunteer Workdays:
Saturday, October 11, 2008 ,
Highland Recreation Area , 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Meet at the Silo Field Trial Area parking lot on Livingston Road, between Pettibone Lake and Beaumont Roads. We will be collecting wildflower seeds.
Sunday, October 19, 2008 ,
Highland Recreation Area , 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Join us for this fun native wildflower seed collection workday. Meet at the Silo Field Trial Area parking lot on Livingston Road, between Pettibone Lake and Beaumont Roads.
Sunday, November 2, 2008 ,
Highland Recreation Area , 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Meet at the Silo Field Trial Area parking lot on Livingston Road, between Pettibone Lake and Beaumont Roads. We will be collecting wildflower seeds. Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour for Daylight Savings or you will be an hour early.
Saturday, November 8, 2008 ,
Highland Recreation Area , Barn Field Trial Area, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join ongoing efforts to restore this area to an open grassland. Volunteers will be hauling and piling brush and stacking fire wood. Meet at the Barn Field Trial Area parking lot on the north side of Cooley Lake Road between Duck Lake and Beaumont Roads.
Saturday, December 13, 2008 ,
Highland Recreation Area , Silo Field Trial Area, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join ongoing efforts to restore this area to open grassland. Volunteers will be hauling and piling brush and stacking fire wood. Meet at the Silo Field Trial Area parking lot off Livingston Road, between Pettibone Lake and Beaumont Roads.
These workday activities are not suitable for children 12 or under. An adult must accompany children between the ages of 13 to 16 for these volunteer activities.
This opportunity is sponsored by: MDNR-PRD-State Park Stewardship Program
Volunteers will work with the following groups
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| Adolescents (13-17) |
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Older Adults (55+) |
| Adults (26-54) |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
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We need volunteers who are free at these times
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adolescents (13-17) |
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Adults (55+) |
| Adults (26-54) |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
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This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests
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| Environmental |
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We are looking for volunteers with the following skills
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| Construction / Maintenance |
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Landscaping |
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Upcoming Dates:
| Dec 13, 2008 |
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
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Contact Person:
Laurel Malvitz, Natural Resource Steward, (248) 359-9057, (email)
Address:
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5200 E. Highland Rd.
White Lake, MI 48383
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Directions:
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The Highland Recreation Area main entrance is located on the south side of M-59 (Highland Rd.), 12 miles east of US 23 or 14 miles west of I-75. |
Web Site: http://www.michigan.gov/dnrvolunteers
Miscellaneous Information
| Is this opportunity appropriate for kids 6-11 years old? |
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No
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| Is this opportunity appropriate for youth 12-17 years old? |
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Yes
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| Does this opportunity accept volunteers who are mandated to do community service? |
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Yes
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