Michigan: help remove invasive plants from state parks

Several state parks in southern Michigan will host volunteer stewardship workdays in February. Volunteers are needed to help with removing invasive plants that threaten high-quality ecosystems in the parks.

Please note that preregistration is required for all volunteer workdays, and participation may be limited due to social distancing requirements.

Although these are outdoor programs and proper social distancing of at least 6 feet is required, participants still are encouraged to wear face coverings as an added precaution.

Workdays will take place:

  • Saturday, Feb. 6, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Algonac State Park (St. Clair County)
  • Sunday, Feb. 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Waterloo Recreation Area (Washtenaw County)
  • Saturday, Feb. 13, 9 a.m. to noon at Bald Mountain Recreation Area (Oakland County)
  • Saturday, Feb. 20, 9 a.m. to noon at Highland Recreation Area (Oakland County)
  • Sunday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brighton Recreation Area (Livingston County)
  • Saturday, Feb. 27, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Island Lake Recreation Area (Livingston County)
  • Sunday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pinckney Recreation Area (Washtenaw County)

More details about each workday can be found on the DNR volunteer events calendar.