| Last updated on July 12, 2008 |
 Looking for individuals interested in volunteering once a month for stewardship activities at Island Lake 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:
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Island Lake Recreation Area , 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Want to spend a few hours killing invasive shrubs? Help us clear shrubs from this savanna and prairie area. Meet at the Riverbend Picnic Area parking lot.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Island Lake Recreation Area , 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Help keep this savanna area beautiful and full of native grasses and wildflowers. Join us as we cut and pile invasive shrubs like autumn olive and honeysuckle. Meet at the Riverbend Picnic Area parking lot.
Saturday, September 6, 2008 ,
Island Lake Recreation Area , 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Clear out invasive shrubs that could otherwise take over this savanna and crowd out native grasses and wildflowers. Meet at the Riverbend Picnic Area parking lot.
These workday activities 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
We need volunteers who are free at these times
 |
| Monthly |
|
|
|
This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
|
| Adolescents (13-17) |
|
Individual |
| Adults (26-54) |
|
Small Group (2-10) |
| Adults (55+) |
|
Young Adults (18-25) |
|
Upcoming Dates:
| Aug 02, 2008 |
10:00 AM - 01:00 PM |
12 |
|
| Sep 06, 2008 |
10:00 AM - 01:00 PM |
12 |
|
|
Contact Person:
Laurel Malvitz, Natural Resource Steward, (248) 359-9057, (email)
Address:
|
12950 E. Grand River Road
Brighton, MI 48116
(See a map) |
Directions:
|
From I-96, take exit #151 (Kensington Road) and go south a half of a mile to the park entrance.
Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: None
Nearest Bus Stop: None |
This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:
| Cities: |
|
| Brighton |
|
Hamburg |
|
Lakeland |
|
| Milford |
|
South Lyon |
|
|
|
|
|
| Counties: |
|
| Livingston |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Zip codes: |
|
48116 |
Web Site: http://www.michigan.gov/dnrvolunteers
Miscellaneous Information
| Is this opportunity appropriate for kids 6-11 years old? |
|
No
|
| Is this opportunity appropriate for youth 12-17 years old? |
|
Yes
|
| Does this opportunity accept volunteers who are mandated to do community service? |
|
Yes
|
Have you volunteered with this opportunity?
Log your hours online
Be the first person to offer feedback on this agency!
Post a user reflection to share your experiences with other users!
|
