The schedule of volunteer stewardship workdays to be held throughout August in southeastern Michigan state parks and recreation areas was announced by state recreation officials today.

Volunteers are needed to help cut and pull invasive, non-native plants. These activities will help protect and restore the unique natural areas in these southeastern Michigan state parks. This is important work and it takes many hands. Volunteering for these workdays is a great way to GO-Get Outdoors, enjoy the summer and give back to your state parks.

Dates, locations and times of the workdays are:

- Saturday, Aug. 8, Bald Mountain Recreation Area (Oakland Co.), 9 a.m. to 12 noon

- Saturday, Aug. 8, Highland Recreation Area (Oakland Co.), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

- Sunday, Aug. 9, Highland Recreation Area (Oakland Co.), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

- Saturday, Aug. 15, Waterloo Recreation Area (Washtenaw Co.), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

- Sunday, Aug. 16, Pinckney Recreation Area (Washtenaw Co.), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

- Saturday, Aug. 22, Brighton Recreation Area (Livingston Co.), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

- Sunday, Aug. 23, Algonac State Park (St. Clair Co.), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Volunteers should bring appropriate clothing for outdoor work, including long pants, boots, gloves, sunscreen and drinking water.

For information about the specific tasks at each location and to obtain directions, visit the DNR Web site at www.michigan.gov/dnrvolunteers and link to the Calendar of Volunteer Stewardship Workdays. All volunteers are asked to register using the form available on the Web site. Any questions should be directed to Laurel Malvitz-Draper at (248) 359-9057 or malvitz@michigan.gov.