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April 5, 2020, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Fox Science Preserve
CANCELLED - Stewardship Sunday2020-04-05T13:00:00*** CANCELLED *** Explore an old gravel pit while removing autumn olive from the landscape with hand tools. Please dress for the weather and be prepared for working off-trail. Led by Katie Carlisle.
Fox Science Preserve2228 Peters RoadAnn ArborMI48103 *** CANCELLED *** Explore an old gravel pit while removing autumn olive from the landscape with hand tools. Please dress for the weather and be prepared for working off-trail. Led by Katie Carlisle.
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April 9, 2020, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Ypsilanti Downtown Library
CANCELLED - Vernal Pools Presentation2020-04-09T19:00:00Do you have a love of amphibians and invertebrates and enjoy quiet time in the woods? Do you want to help guide conservation efforts in your community through volunteering? Consider joining Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation vernal pool monitoring program. Join us for an information session to unravel the mystery of these unique and important wetlands. Learn how to properly identify, interact with, and protect these delicate and magical habitats that are both home and essential breeding ground to many animals including blue spotted salamanders, wood frogs, and fairy shrimp. Led by Elle Bogle.
Ypsilanti Downtown Library229 W Michigan AveYpsilantiMI48197 Do you have a love of amphibians and invertebrates and enjoy quiet time in the woods? Do you want to help guide conservation efforts in your community through volunteering? Consider joining Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation vernal pool monitoring program. Join us for an information session to unravel the mystery of these unique and important wetlands. Learn how to properly identify, interact with, and protect these delicate and magical habitats that are both home and essential breeding ground to many animals including blue spotted salamanders, wood frogs, and fairy shrimp. Led by Elle Bogle.
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April 11, 2020, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM @ Trinkle Marsh Preserve
CANCELLED - Wetland to Woods Bird Walk2020-04-11T08:00:00We will begin our hike looking for migrating waterfowl on open water and wetland birds on the marsh edges, then make our way to the woods to the north to look for resident and early migrant birds there. Beginning birders welcome; bring binoculars if you can, but a few pairs will be available to borrow. Faye Stoner leads this hike.
Trinkle Marsh Preserve1152 N Dancer RoadDexterMI48130 We will begin our hike looking for migrating waterfowl on open water and wetland birds on the marsh edges, then make our way to the woods to the north to look for resident and early migrant birds there. Beginning birders welcome; bring binoculars if you can, but a few pairs will be available to borrow. Faye Stoner leads this hike.
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April 11, 2020, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Baker Woods Preserve
CANCELLED - Stewardship Saturday2020-04-11T13:00:00Join us the second Saturday of every month to help the environment and explore natural spaces. Volunteer to remove spring invasive plants such as dames rocket and garlic mustard. Please dress for the weather and be prepared for hiking and working off-trail. Led by Katie Carlisle.
Baker Woods Preserve11914 Trinkle RdDexterMI48130 Join us the second Saturday of every month to help the environment and explore natural spaces. Volunteer to remove spring invasive plants such as dames rocket and garlic mustard. Please dress for the weather and be prepared for hiking and working off-trail. Led by Katie Carlisle.
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April 18, 2020, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Scio Woods Preserve
Nature Explorers: Metamorphosis2020-04-18T10:30:00What are the wild creatures doing now? Can you spot a snow flea or an early butterfly? Have the Baltimore Oriels started migrating through Michigan? What are the salamanders doing? Let’s hike and collect data about the seasonal changes unfolding and share our observations with our fellow hikers. Hike led by Elle Bogle. For kids 5 – 6 years old. Pre-registration required, 15 children per program. To register your child, visit parksonline.ewashtenaw.org (Registration #831002, Section B).
Scio Woods Preserve4000 Scio ChurchAnn ArborMI48103 What are the wild creatures doing now? Can you spot a snow flea or an early butterfly? Have the Baltimore Oriels started migrating through Michigan? What are the salamanders doing? Let’s hike and collect data about the seasonal changes unfolding and share our observations with our fellow hikers. Hike led by Elle Bogle. For kids 5 – 6 years old. Pre-registration required, 15 children per program. To register your child, visit parksonline.ewashtenaw.org (Registration #831002, Section B).
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April 18, 2020, 7:45 PM - 9:00 PM @ Leonard Preserve
Timberdoodle Sky Dance2020-04-18T19:45:00Join Naturalist, Kelsey Dehring, to learn more about and experience the delightful aerial display of the American Woodcock, or timberdoodle as some call it. During spring nights the males perform an elaborate routine to impress females, providing a quirky sign of spring that you don’t want to miss! Please wear waterproof boots as parts of the trail can be very wet and muddy.
Leonard Preserve375 N Union StManchesterMI48158 Join Naturalist, Kelsey Dehring, to learn more about and experience the delightful aerial display of the American Woodcock, or timberdoodle as some call it. During spring nights the males perform an elaborate routine to impress females, providing a quirky sign of spring that you don’t want to miss! Please wear waterproof boots as parts of the trail can be very wet and muddy.
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April 22, 2020, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Dexter Library
Vernal Pools Presentation2020-04-22T19:00:00Do you have a love of amphibians and invertebrates and enjoy quiet time in the woods? Do you want to help guide conservation efforts in your community through volunteering? Consider joining Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation vernal pool monitoring program. Join us for an information session to unravel the mystery of these unique and important wetlands. Learn how to properly identify, interact with, and protect these delicate and magical habitats that are both home and essential breeding ground to many animals including blue spotted salamanders, wood frogs, and fairy shrimp. Led by Elle Bogle.
Dexter Library3255 AlpineDexterMI48130 Do you have a love of amphibians and invertebrates and enjoy quiet time in the woods? Do you want to help guide conservation efforts in your community through volunteering? Consider joining Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation vernal pool monitoring program. Join us for an information session to unravel the mystery of these unique and important wetlands. Learn how to properly identify, interact with, and protect these delicate and magical habitats that are both home and essential breeding ground to many animals including blue spotted salamanders, wood frogs, and fairy shrimp. Led by Elle Bogle.
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April 22, 2020, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM @ Scio Woods Preserve
Sunset Mindfulness Hike2020-04-22T19:30:00Today is Earth Day! Enjoy a peaceful evening connecting with nature, as the sun goes down and frog calls rise from the ponds and wetlands of this beautiful spring woods. Hike Led by Shawn Severance and Julie Woodward. Please contact Shawn Severance at severances@washtenaw.org if you have questions.
Scio Woods Preserve4000 Scio ChurchAnn ArborMI48103 Today is Earth Day! Enjoy a peaceful evening connecting with nature, as the sun goes down and frog calls rise from the ponds and wetlands of this beautiful spring woods. Hike Led by Shawn Severance and Julie Woodward. Please contact Shawn Severance at severances@washtenaw.org if you have questions.
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April 23, 2020, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ County Farm Park
Preschool Hike: The Earth Wakes Up2020-04-23T10:00:00Spring is here and the forest is coming alive. Make a ribbon wand and go on a hike to wake up the seedlings and flower buds and welcome the season of new beginnings. For children ages 2-4 with a caregiver. Pre-registration required, 15 children per program. To register, visit parksonline.ewashtenaw.org (Registration #831003, Section B). ***Platt Road Entrance, Meet at the Pollinator Garden***
County Farm ParkCounty Farm ParkAnn ArborMI48104 Spring is here and the forest is coming alive. Make a ribbon wand and go on a hike to wake up the seedlings and flower buds and welcome the season of new beginnings. For children ages 2-4 with a caregiver. Pre-registration required, 15 children per program. To register, visit parksonline.ewashtenaw.org (Registration #831003, Section B). ***Platt Road Entrance, Meet at the Pollinator Garden***
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April 25, 2020, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM @ Staebler Farm County Park
Junior Naturalist: Archery2020-04-25T10:30:00This intro into archery program is perfect for children who have never shot a bow before and teaches the basics of proper form. Program led by Kelsey Dehring. For ages 7 – 12. Pre-registration is required - 12 children maximum. To register your child, visit parksonline.ewashtenaw.org. (Registration # 831004, Section B).
Staebler Farm County Park7734 Plymouth Ann Arbor RdAnn ArborMI48105 This intro into archery program is perfect for children who have never shot a bow before and teaches the basics of proper form. Program led by Kelsey Dehring. For ages 7 – 12. Pre-registration is required - 12 children maximum. To register your child, visit parksonline.ewashtenaw.org. (Registration # 831004, Section B).
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April 26, 2020, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Sharon Mills County Park
Sharon Mills Open House2020-04-26T13:00:00Learn about the varied uses of the property from its beginnings as a grist mill to the redevelopment as a small automotive factory. Visitors can also explore the beautiful gardens surrounding the mill.
Sharon Mills County Park5701 Sharon Hollow RdManchesterMI48158 Learn about the varied uses of the property from its beginnings as a grist mill to the redevelopment as a small automotive factory. Visitors can also explore the beautiful gardens surrounding the mill.
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April 26, 2020, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Draper-Houston Meadows Preserve
Spring Wildflowers Along The Saline River2020-04-26T14:00:00The never plowed portions of the preserve are rich with wildflowers- Trillium, Dutchman’s Breeches, Bloodroot, Hepatica and many more. We will hike in both lowland and upland habitats near the river; some areas may be wet so wear shoes or boots than can get muddy. Faye Stoner leads this hike.
Draper-Houston Meadows Preserve569 Mooreville RoadMilanMI48160 The never plowed portions of the preserve are rich with wildflowers- Trillium, Dutchman’s Breeches, Bloodroot, Hepatica and many more. We will hike in both lowland and upland habitats near the river; some areas may be wet so wear shoes or boots than can get muddy. Faye Stoner leads this hike.
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April 30, 2020, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Miller-Smith Preserve
Training for Volunteer Vernal Pool Monitors2020-04-30T19:00:00Calling All Citizen Scientists! Do you have a love of amphibians and invertebrates and enjoy quiet time in the woods? Do you want to help guide conservation efforts in your community through volunteering? Consider joining Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation vernal pool monitoring program. Learn the specific protocols and hands on procedures for proper vernal pool monitoring. Equipment use, data collection, and proper pool interaction will be taught. Frog calling will also be observed. Waterproof boots are required. Led by Elle Bogle. To register, contact Elle at boglee@washtenaw.org.
Miller-Smith Preserve8560 Dexter-Chelsea RdDexterMI48130 Calling All Citizen Scientists! Do you have a love of amphibians and invertebrates and enjoy quiet time in the woods? Do you want to help guide conservation efforts in your community through volunteering? Consider joining Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation vernal pool monitoring program. Learn the specific protocols and hands on procedures for proper vernal pool monitoring. Equipment use, data collection, and proper pool interaction will be taught. Frog calling will also be observed. Waterproof boots are required. Led by Elle Bogle. To register, contact Elle at boglee@washtenaw.org.
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