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Help hand pull spotted knapweed, sweet clover and other invasive, non-native weeds that will otherwise take over these valuable prairie remnants. Long sleeve shirts, long pants and closed-toed shoes are highly recommended. Volunteers are asked to meet at 10 a.m. Please pre-register by emailing Kelsey Dietz.
For more information, visit the Volunteer Stewardship webpage.
Please note:
A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into Michigan state parks.
Dates occasionally change and events may be canceled due to inclement weather. If not already registered, you may want to call to confirm dates/times prior to arrival.
Sign up for the parks you're interested in volunteering, and you will be notified about upcoming volunteer stewardship events.
Brighton Recreation Area Teahen Road, Howell, MI 48843 GPS/Map Coordinates: 42.48549,-83.82480 Meeting location: Meet at the trailhead on Teahen Road where there are two pull-off parking spots (most participants will need to park along the road).Brighton Recreation Area
Teahen Road, Howell, MI 48843
GPS/Map Coordinates: 42.48549,-83.82480
Meeting location:
Meet at the trailhead on Teahen Road where there are two pull-off parking spots (most participants will need to park along the road).
July 02, 2022 10:00 AM
July 02, 2022 1:00 PM
Help hand pull spotted knapweed, sweet clover and other invasive, non-native weeds that will otherwise take over these valuable prairie remnants. Long sleeve shirts, long pants and closed-toed shoes are highly recommended. Volunteers are asked to meet at 10 a.m. Please pre-register by emailing Kelsey Dietz.
For more information, visit the Volunteer Stewardship webpage.
Please note:
A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into Michigan state parks.
Dates occasionally change and events may be canceled due to inclement weather. If not already registered, you may want to call to confirm dates/times prior to arrival.
Sign up for the parks you're interested in volunteering, and you will be notified about upcoming volunteer stewardship events.
